Trichy: Siemens Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Manufacturing located at National Institute of Technology (NIT) Trichy has come forward to design an indigenous artificial gem polishing machine to revive ...

A scanning electron microscope image of gemstone processing waste. Researchers are exploring ways to use gemstone processing waste in cement, reducing the environmental impacts of both industries.

Cheaply available Chinese imports threaten to wipe off once prosperous artificial gem-cutting and polishing industry in Tiruchi-Pudukottai belt. The industry, tottering for survival now, once employed ...

Cement is one of the most-used materials in the world, and one of the highest emitters of global CO 2 emissions. As demand for cement continues to grow, researchers are looking for alternatives to ...