Indian Machine Tool Manufacturers' Association (IMTMA) has been in the forefront of bonding Industry - Academia linkage and is continuously taking several initiatives and offering a platform for Indian Academia institutions to participate in its prestigious IMTEX - Indian Machine Tool Exhibitions every year. At IMTEX, IMTMA provides an opportunity for Indian Academic / R&D Institutions to show case their R&D capabilities in Metal working field. This participation will be through display of four posters and product demonstration from each institution. IMTMA will provide the display space to selected institution/s free of charge.