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Hans India
7 days ago
- Business
- Hans India
Second advanced manufacturing facility at AMTZ
Visakhapatnam: Ina major boost to India's medical imaging capabilities, Varex Imaging Manufacturing India Private Limited started its second advanced manufacturing facility at Andhra Pradesh MedTech Zone (AMTZ) campus in Visakhapatnam on Friday. The strategic expansion not only reinforces the company's long-term commitment to India's MedTech sector but also advances the country's ambition to become a global hub for imaging technology and innovation. Welcoming the expansion as a step aligned with India's Atmanirbhar Bharat vision. MD and Founder-CEO of AMTZ Jitendra Sharma termed the development as a strategic move that not only elevates India's manufacturing capabilities in medical imaging but also validates AMTZ's role as a global MedTech innovation hub. With the launch of its second facility at AMTZ, Varex is set to expand its imaging technology capabilities by establishing two advanced manufacturing lines, India's first manufacturing facility for Cesium Iodide (CsI) coating, used to enhance digital X-ray image quality while reducing radiation exposure, and another for medical-grade glass tubes essential for X-ray and CT imaging systems. These technologies, being localised for the first time in India, will bring a full imaging hardware value chain from detector fabrication to X-ray tube assembly under one roof. This pioneering move will not only boost the company's manufacturing strength but also support Indian OEMs, component suppliers, and diagnostic innovators across the country. The facility is expected to position India as a competitive exporter of imaging technologies, particularly to emerging markets and low and middle income countries. The second facility follows the successful operations of the company's first unit at AMTZ, which currently manufactures advanced flat panel detectors, a vital component in digital X-ray imaging systems. These detectors play a key role in modern diagnostics across radiography, fluoroscopy and interventional imaging and their local production is helping India reduce its reliance on imported diagnostic components. The formal groundbreaking ceremony was held in the presence of Andrew Hartman, global senior vice president – Detectors, Varex Imaging Corporation and Vivek Phalle, senior MD and country head, Varex Imaging India and Dr Jitendra Sharma.
The Hindu
25-07-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Varex Imaging launches second unit at AMTZ
Varex Imaging Manufacturing India Private Limited, a subsidiary of Varex Imaging Corporation (USA), has launched its second advanced manufacturing facility at the Andhra Pradesh MedTech Zone (AMTZ) in Visakhapatnam on Friday. The new facility houses two advanced manufacturing lines — India's first manufacturing line for Cesium Iodide (CsI)— a critical material used to enhance digital X-ray image quality while reducing radiation exposure, and another line for medical-grade glass tubes, essential to X-ray and CT imaging systems. These technologies are being localised in India for the first time, bringing the full imaging hardware value chain under one roof. Dr. Jitendra Sharma, MD and Founder-CEO of AMTZ called the development, 'A strategic move that not only elevates India's manufacturing capabilities in medical imaging but also validates AMTZ's role as a global MedTech innovation hub.' According to a press statement from AMTZ, this strategic expansion reinforces Varex's long-term commitment to India's MedTech sector, and also supports the country's ambition to become a global hub for imaging technology and innovation. The ground breaking ceremony was attended by Dr. Jitendra Sharma, Andrew Hartman, Global Senior Vice President – Detectors, Varex Imaging Corporation and Vivek Phalle, Senior MD and Country Head, Varex Imaging India.
New Indian Express
10-07-2025
- Business
- New Indian Express
India's WHIF joins BRICS+ initiative, boosting MedTech innovation
VISAKHAPATNAM: The World Health Innovation Forum (WHIF), headquartered at the Andhra Pradesh MedTech Zone (AMTZ), has been selected to join the prestigious BRICS+ Manufacturing Working Group, an intergovernmental platform that shapes manufacturing collaboration and industrial policy among BRICS nations and the wider Global South. The announcement comes at a significant moment as India prepares to assume the BRICS presidency in 2026. WHIF's inclusion marks a strong endorsement of India's MedTech capabilities and Visakhapatnam's emergence as a key hub for health innovation across the Global South. The forum's selection positions India not merely as a consumer of global technology but as a co-architect of next-generation healthcare solutions—designed, manufactured, and scaled in the Global South, for the Global South. In a press release on Wednesday, AMTZ Managing Director and Founder CEO Dr Jitendra Sharma said, 'This selection confirms India's leadership in frugal innovation and system-ready technologies. WHIF's model, developed at AMTZ, bridges the Global South needs with world-class health tech capabilities. Partnering with the WHO and the Kalam Institute, which is a WHO Collaborating Centre, is a game changer.' As a member of the BRICS+ Manufacturing Working Group, WHIF will help lead joint research and development corridors, expand cross-border access to India's advanced testing and manufacturing facilities.
The Hindu
09-07-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
World Health Innovation Forum at AMTZ joins BRICS+ Manufacturing Working Group
The World Health Innovation Forum (WHIF), headquartered at the Andhra Pradesh MedTech Zone (AMTZ) near Visakhapatnam, has been selected as a global initiative to join the BRICS+ Manufacturing Working Group, according to a release issued on Wednesday. This intergovernmental platform plays a pivotal role in shaping manufacturing collaboration and industrial policy among BRICS nations. The announcement comes at a crucial time, as India is set to assume the BRICS Presidency in 2026. WHIF's inclusion marks a significant endorsement of India's medtech leadership and underscores Visakhapatnam's rise as a key hub for South-South collaboration in health innovation, the release added. The forum's selection positions India not merely as a consumer of global technology but as a co-architect of next-generation healthcare solutions, said Jitendra Sharma, Managing Director and Founder CEO of AMTZ. 'This selection reaffirms India's leadership in innovation and system-ready technologies. The WHIF model—developed at AMTZ—effectively bridges the health needs of the Global South with world-class healthtech capabilities. Our partnership with the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Kalam Institute of Health Technology, a WHO Collaborating Centre, is a game-changer,' Dr. Sharma remarked. Over the years, WHIF has established itself as a premier platform for inclusive, affordable, and system-ready healthcare technology. Through initiatives such as the iPassport program, the World Health Innovation Fellowship, and EntrepreNari, WHIF has empowered engineers, startups, and women entrepreneurs from more than 20 low- and middle-income countries, providing access to cutting-edge infrastructure, regulatory support, and policy networks in India, he added. Now, as a member of the BRICS+ Manufacturing Working Group, WHIF will take a leadership role in joint research and development (R&D) corridors, facilitate cross-border access to India's advanced testing and manufacturing facilities, and promote the localisation of medical innovation ecosystems across BRICS+ partner countries, Dr. Sharma said. WHIF Chief Operating Officer Mohini Mehta noted, 'Being part of BRICS+ is not just a recognition, but a responsibility to co-create.'
Hans India
09-07-2025
- Health
- Hans India
AMTZ's WHIF joins BRICS+ Manufacturing Working Group
Visakhapatnam: In a landmark recognition of India's growing global footprint in healthcare innovation, the World Health Innovation Forum (WHIF), headquartered at Andhra Pradesh MedTech Zone (AMTZ), has been selected as the only global initiative to join the prestigious BRICS+ Manufacturing Working Group. Now, as part of the BRICS+ Manufacturing Working Group, WHIF will help lead joint research and development corridors, expand cross-border access to India's advanced testing and manufacturing facilities, and localise medical innovation ecosystems across partner countries. This intergovernmental platform plays a key role in shaping manufacturing collaboration and industrial policy among BRICS nations and the other nations. The announcement comes as India prepares to assume the BRICS Presidency in 2026. WHIF's inclusion reaffirms a powerful endorsement of India's med-tech capabilities and Vizag's emergence as a hub for an effective collaboration in health innovation. Sharing his views, MD and Founder CEO of AMTZ Dr. Jitendra Sharma, said, 'This selection confirms India's leadership in innovation and system-ready technologies. WHIF's model, developed at AMTZ, bridges global south needs with world-class health-tech capabilities. Partnering with WHO and Kalam Institute, which is a WHO Collaborating Centre is a game changer.' Terming the selection as a landmark validation of India's health innovation model, WHIF chief operating officer Mohini Mehta, said, "Being part of BRICS+ is not just a recognition, but a responsibility to co-create sovereign, scalable health solutions for the world using ultra low-cost medical technologies.' Headquartered at AMTZ, WHIF has already established itself as a leading platform for inclusive, affordable, and system-ready health-tech. Through initiatives like the iPassport programme, the World Health Innovation Fellowship and EntrepreNari, WHIF has enabled engineers, startups, and women entrepreneurs from over 20 low and middle-income countries to access world-class infrastructure, regulatory support and policy networks in India. The forum's selection positions India not just as a consumer of global technology but as a co-architect of the next-generation healthcare solutions in the global south.
