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Time of India
30-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
IGI expands LGD certification amid industry shifts
Surat: As global gem labs rework their approach to lab-grown diamond (LGD) certification, the International Gemological Institute (IGI) is doubling down on infrastructure and outreach — reporting strong financial performance and expanding its footprint in India's Diamond City by setting up a new facility in Surat Hira Bourse, Ichhapore. It already has a laboratory and certification centre in Varachha. IGI's revenue rose 16% in the first quarter of FY 2025, with LGD certification showing the highest growth at 24% year-on-year. Profit after tax surged 63%, reaching Rs 1,265 crore compared to Rs 778 crore in the same period last year. "We're seeing strong growth across all segments and are bullish about expanding further," said Tehmasp Printer, MD and CEO, IGI. "Our focus remains on both lab-grown and natural diamonds. " In line with this strategy, IGI is setting up a new certification facility in Surat's Hira Bourse, Ichhapore, complementing its existing centre in Varachha. The move comes amid a sharp rise in LGD exports, which jumped from 7.81 million carats in FY 2023–24 to 15.29 million carats in FY 2024–25. Earlier this year, the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) announced it would discontinue the traditional 4Cs—cut, colour, clarity, and carat—for lab-grown diamonds (LGDs), opting instead for broader "premium" and "standard" categories. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Here's The Average Price of Gutter Protection For 2500 Sq Ft House LeafFilter Gutter Protection Learn More Undo Meanwhile, HRD Antwerp decided to exit LGD certification altogether. In contrast, IGI continues to certify both lab-grown and natural diamonds using the traditional 4Cs — cut, colour, clarity, and carat. In addition, it has introduced 'Light Performance Analysis,' a scientific evaluation that measures how a diamond interacts with light. The tool offers deeper insight into key visual attributes—brightness, fire, and contrast—that collectively define a diamond's true sparkle. "Certification is an integral part of knowledge. We provide knowledge and information. Certification is a critical part when consumers buy a product like a diamond.," said Printer, asserting that independent certification adds value, especially amid falling LGD prices and growing interest in self-certification.
Leader Live
26-05-2025
- Science
- Leader Live
Scientists create soft robots able to walk out of the printers which made them
The flexible, four-legged devices were developed using a new 3D printing system with an innovative method of upside-down printing. Soft machines – made from compliant materials such as soft plastics – have huge potential for use in areas such as nuclear decommissioning, the biomedical sector and in space, researchers said. A lack of scalable manufacturing and standardised design causes technical and financial barriers to the use of such devices, the scientists said. The Edinburgh University team from sought to overcome these challenges by developing a low-cost, desktop 3D printing system for creating soft robots. Their user-friendly setup can be assembled for under £400 using off-the-shelf parts. The team demonstrated the capabilities of their new system by creating robots made from a soft plastic material and powered by air pressure. Once printed, the robots are connected to a compressed air supply before walking out of the machine on which they were made. The researchers believe this could pave the way for the use of intelligent soft robotic systems with no electronic parts. Lead engineer on the project, Maks Gepner, said: 'It used to take years to figure out how to print using these materials. 'Using our new platform, anyone can now easily print things which were previously thought to be impossible. 'This is a game-changer for engineers and artists alike. 'Our hope is that this technology will help drive the next wave of research breakthroughs. 'Without the long-standing manufacturing and design bottlenecks holding it back, we believe soft robotics is ready to make a major real-world impact.' Mr Gepner was supported on the project by fellow PhD student at the Centre for Doctoral Training in Robotics and Autonomous Systems, Jonah Mack, and lead academic Professor Adam A Stokes, head of the university's Institute for Bioengineering. Building and operating their new system – known as the Flex Printer – requires little prior knowledge, with first-time users able to assemble it and begin making robots in just a few days, the team said. They have made their designs publicly available to broaden access to soft robotic technologies and to help foster collaboration and improvements to the system. The findings are published in the journal Device. The research was funded by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council.
RTÉ News
26-05-2025
- Science
- RTÉ News
Scientists create soft robots able to walk out of printers which made them
Scientists have created soft robots able to walk straight out of the machines which made them. The flexible, four-legged devices were developed using a new 3D printing system with an innovative method of upside-down printing. Soft machines - made from compliant materials such as soft plastics - have huge potential for use in areas such as nuclear decommissioning, the biomedical sector and in space, researchers said. A lack of scalable manufacturing and standardised design causes technical and financial barriers to the use of such devices, the scientists said. The Edinburgh University team sought to overcome these challenges by developing a low-cost, desktop 3D printing system for creating soft robots. Their user-friendly setup can be assembled for under £400 using off-the-shelf parts. The team demonstrated the capabilities of their new system by creating robots made from a soft plastic material and powered by air pressure. Once printed, the robots are connected to a compressed air supply before walking out of the machine on which they were made. The researchers believe this could pave the way for the use of intelligent soft robotic systems with no electronic parts. Lead engineer on the project, Maks Gepner, said: "It used to take years to figure out how to print using these materials. "Using our new platform, anyone can now easily print things which were previously thought to be impossible. "This is a game-changer for engineers and artists alike. "Our hope is that this technology will help drive the next wave of research breakthroughs. "Without the long-standing manufacturing and design bottlenecks holding it back, we believe soft robotics is ready to make a major real-world impact." Mr Gepner was supported on the project by fellow PhD student at the Centre for Doctoral Training in Robotics and Autonomous Systems, Jonah Mack, and lead academic Professor Adam A Stokes, head of the university's Institute for Bioengineering. Building and operating their new system - known as the Flex Printer - requires little prior knowledge, with first-time users able to assemble it and begin making robots in just a few days, the team said. They have made their designs publicly available to broaden access to soft robotic technologies and to help foster collaboration and improvements to the system.
Rhyl Journal
26-05-2025
- Science
- Rhyl Journal
Scientists create soft robots able to walk out of the printers which made them
The flexible, four-legged devices were developed using a new 3D printing system with an innovative method of upside-down printing. Soft machines – made from compliant materials such as soft plastics – have huge potential for use in areas such as nuclear decommissioning, the biomedical sector and in space, researchers said. A lack of scalable manufacturing and standardised design causes technical and financial barriers to the use of such devices, the scientists said. The Edinburgh University team from sought to overcome these challenges by developing a low-cost, desktop 3D printing system for creating soft robots. Their user-friendly setup can be assembled for under £400 using off-the-shelf parts. The team demonstrated the capabilities of their new system by creating robots made from a soft plastic material and powered by air pressure. Once printed, the robots are connected to a compressed air supply before walking out of the machine on which they were made. The researchers believe this could pave the way for the use of intelligent soft robotic systems with no electronic parts. Lead engineer on the project, Maks Gepner, said: 'It used to take years to figure out how to print using these materials. 'Using our new platform, anyone can now easily print things which were previously thought to be impossible. 'This is a game-changer for engineers and artists alike. 'Our hope is that this technology will help drive the next wave of research breakthroughs. 'Without the long-standing manufacturing and design bottlenecks holding it back, we believe soft robotics is ready to make a major real-world impact.' Mr Gepner was supported on the project by fellow PhD student at the Centre for Doctoral Training in Robotics and Autonomous Systems, Jonah Mack, and lead academic Professor Adam A Stokes, head of the university's Institute for Bioengineering. Building and operating their new system – known as the Flex Printer – requires little prior knowledge, with first-time users able to assemble it and begin making robots in just a few days, the team said. They have made their designs publicly available to broaden access to soft robotic technologies and to help foster collaboration and improvements to the system. The findings are published in the journal Device. The research was funded by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council.
Powys County Times
26-05-2025
- Science
- Powys County Times
Scientists create soft robots able to walk out of the printers which made them
Scientists have created soft robots able to walk straight out of the machines which made them. The flexible, four-legged devices were developed using a new 3D printing system with an innovative method of upside-down printing. Soft machines – made from compliant materials such as soft plastics – have huge potential for use in areas such as nuclear decommissioning, the biomedical sector and in space, researchers said. A lack of scalable manufacturing and standardised design causes technical and financial barriers to the use of such devices, the scientists said. The Edinburgh University team from sought to overcome these challenges by developing a low-cost, desktop 3D printing system for creating soft robots. Their user-friendly setup can be assembled for under £400 using off-the-shelf parts. The team demonstrated the capabilities of their new system by creating robots made from a soft plastic material and powered by air pressure. Once printed, the robots are connected to a compressed air supply before walking out of the machine on which they were made. The researchers believe this could pave the way for the use of intelligent soft robotic systems with no electronic parts. Lead engineer on the project, Maks Gepner, said: 'It used to take years to figure out how to print using these materials. 'Using our new platform, anyone can now easily print things which were previously thought to be impossible. 'This is a game-changer for engineers and artists alike. 'Our hope is that this technology will help drive the next wave of research breakthroughs. 'Without the long-standing manufacturing and design bottlenecks holding it back, we believe soft robotics is ready to make a major real-world impact.' Mr Gepner was supported on the project by fellow PhD student at the Centre for Doctoral Training in Robotics and Autonomous Systems, Jonah Mack, and lead academic Professor Adam A Stokes, head of the university's Institute for Bioengineering. Building and operating their new system – known as the Flex Printer – requires little prior knowledge, with first-time users able to assemble it and begin making robots in just a few days, the team said. They have made their designs publicly available to broaden access to soft robotic technologies and to help foster collaboration and improvements to the system.
