Post by Indian Institute of Technology, Madras

From Indian Institute of Technology, Madras to the global stage in France, Fabheads Automation is showcasing how advanced manufacturing can transform the future of aerospace, defence, and high-performance composites. Selected to represent India at Bharat Innovates 2026, an initiative of the MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, GOVERNMENT OF INDIA, held in Nice, France, Fabheads Automation is among a select group of deep-tech startups presenting breakthrough technologies to global investors, industry leaders, and research partners. Founded by Mr Dhinesh Kanagaraj, Founder & CEO, IIT Madras alumnus, and Mr Abhijeet Rathore, Co-founder & CTO, M.Tech, Mechanical Engineering, IIT Delhi, with Nivas Vallavan, CBO, M.S, Solar Energy, College of Engineering, Guindy; BTech, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeethamas, Fabheads is India’s first company to develop automated composite manufacturing processes for applications in aerospace, drones, defence, space, and advanced engineering. The company has built indigenous solutions including automated fibre placement systems, carbon fibre manufacturing technologies, and advanced composite design software, helping reduce material waste, production time, and manufacturing costs. With multiple patents and national innovation awards to its name, Fabheads exemplifies how IIT Madras-founded deep-tech ventures are building globally competitive manufacturing technologies. #BharatInnovates2026 #IITMadras #FabheadsAutomation #AdvancedManufacturing