Askar Microns Pvt Ltd, the Mysore (Karnataka) based CNC machine maker, is looking to capitalise on the growing machine tools market by increasing its manufacturing capacity and introducing new machines for meeting customers’ requirements. "We manufacture CNC machine tools for the past 27 years. We offer complete range of turning machine solutions (2,3, and 4 axis machines), which cater to industries like general engineering, defence & aerospace, railways, oil & gas, etc. We also produce vertical machine centers and special purpose machines. We have more than 4000 machines already in the market. At IMTEX 2023, we have introduced two 45-degree slant bed designed machine tools, while we already have inclined saddle designed machines," commented K S Raju, MD, Askar Microns Pvt Ltd.

Askar Microns was born to give standard and customised CNC machines to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) at an affordable price. It offers CNC machines such as Slant Saddle Series, Flat Bed Series, Twin Spin Series Turn Mill Centre, Vertical Machining Centre, Trainer Series, etc. Askar Microns provides end-to-end solutions to enhance productivity.

"Manufacturing has been growing in India and we are receiving good number of inquiries at IMTEX. We recently completed our expansion project which will enable us to double our production capacity. At present, we make 200-250 machines in a year, now our target is to produce 500 machines annually. With enhancement in capacity, we will increase our focus on exports, which currently contributes 12-15 per cent of our turnover," said Raju.