The 5th edition of 3D GEM (Engineering & Medical) 2025 is set to take place on October 9–10, 2025 at the J. N. Tata Auditorium, Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru. The event brings together leaders from industry, government, academia, and start-ups, driving the advancement of 3D technology in India.
With the theme “Democratising 3D Technology through Education & Research to Benefit All”, the expo aims to accelerate the adoption of 3D solutions across medical, dental, industrial, and research sectors. The focus is on enabling localised, cost-effective, and scalable innovations aligned with the Make in India initiative.
Supported by the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India as an Associate Government Partner, 3D GEM 2025 promotes indigenous manufacturing and frugal innovation.
Key sponsors and partners include:
- STPL 3D – an indigenous 3D printer manufacturer recognised by MeitY.
- Orthotech India – offering customised 3D printing solutions for healthcare.
- Hexagon and Autodesk – global leaders in 3D software and simulation.
The event will feature 18 exhibitors and expects over 568 delegates from hospitals, academia, industry, and start-ups, making it a vibrant platform for knowledge sharing and networking.
Event Highlights:
- Live Demonstrations & Exhibits: Showcasing 3D applications in surgery, orthopaedics, prosthetics, aerospace, energy, and industrial prototyping.
- Workshops: Certification, simulation, and lab setup training for institutions, MSMEs, and start-ups.
- Dedicated Tracks: Special sessions for medical colleges, hospitals, industrial organisations, educators, and innovators.
- Panel Discussions: Focus on healthcare innovation, engineering, additive manufacturing, simulation, and frugal innovation.
- Networking Sessions: Connecting innovators, policymakers, and practitioners to foster collaboration.
Dr. Shibu John, Founder & CEO, 3D Graphy LLP and Secretary General, 3DPERA said, “India doesn’t need to catch up to global 3D benchmarks; we can define our own by creating scalable, frugal, and high-impact innovations.”
Distinguished Speakers and Keynotes:
- Dr. Sankha Dip Das, Scientist, MeitY – Keynote Speaker
- Dr. Kishora Shetty, Associate Technical Fellow, Boeing
- Dr. A. Manjunath, Scientist “G”, DRDO GTRE
- Mr. Sathisha C.H, Senior Scientist, GE Aerospace Research
- Dr. T Ram Prabhu, Joint Director, CEMILAC, DRDO
- Dr. Satyam Suwas, Dean, Mechanical Sciences, IISc Bengaluru
- Dr. Girish Rao, General Secretary, Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons of India
- Dr. Govindaiah Yatheesh, President, AHPI Karnataka; Vice President & Unit Head, Apollo Hospitals
- Mr. Sushant Banerjee, Vice President, Orthopaedic Implant Manufacturers Association; Founder, Orthotech India
- Dr. Sonal Asthana, Lead Consultant, HPB & Liver Transplant Surgery
- Dr. Mahesh Kappanayil, Professor, Paediatrics & Paediatric Cardiology, Amrita Hospital, Kochi
3D Graphy LLP, the organiser, provides an end-to-end 3D ecosystem—covering awareness, training, lab setup, consulting, and platform creation. Through 3D GEM, the company aims to connect innovators, educators, and implementers, extending 3D adoption beyond metros and making a lasting impact on India’s medical, industrial, academic, and MSME sectors.
