Sources say, the diamond coating technology can be of help to Indian scientists working on heat dissipation (thermal management) which is a major issue for hypersonic missiles during their reentry into earth’s atmosphere where they experience high temperatures which are greater than 2,400 oC.

It is interesting to note that Kapindra was adjudged as No.1 start up in ‘DRDO Dare to Dream Innovation Contest’ based on this technology. The start-up came from technology developed at IIT Madras Nano Functional Materials Technology Centre (NFMTC) and Materials Science Research Center (MSRC) led by Professor M.S. Ramachandra Rao, Department of Physics, IIT Madras.

‘So how can the coating adhesion to the substrate be improved, while ensuring required tribological performance of low friction and wear? This is the problem we are trying to solve.’

physics of doping diamond was fascinating from the point of converting the most insulating diamond into a metal and a superconductor (good for electronic industry). It is interesting to note that even though diamond is electrically insulating, its thermal conductivity (2,000 Wm-1K-1) is 5 times that of copper. So, diamond coatings act as heat-spreaders in electronic devices and find applications in space technology, he said.

IIT-M technology to aid defense

Founder and CEO of Kapindra Padmanabh Bagaria said they are grateful to DRDO for recognising their work and giving them this breakthrough. ‘We are committed to provide our defence and space establishments with need-based cutting-edge indigenous technologies.’

Kapindra is also carving out a really powerful yet affordable product-based solution for disinfection, cleaning and waste water treatment without the use of chemicals. Our team strongly believes in innovating continuously and gives great importance to R&D. We are here to establish ourselves as a nano-engineering surface technology powerhouse, he said.

BITS Pilani signed an agreement with the Defence Institute of Advanced Technology (DIAT) in Pune, on December 4. The areas of knowledge-sharing activities undertaken include workshops, seminars, and conferences to be conducted on national security fields, according to a statement from BITS Pilani.

The BITS Pilani statement also says that joint research work will be an area of focus for this collaboration. The Center for Research Excellence in National Security (CRENS) established at the BITS Pilani will facilitate the partnership.

Both institutes will also undertake research projects including short-term consultancy assignments to deal with industry issues and long-term initiatives to explore emerging and future areas. The collaborations will include the usage of lab infrastructures, faculty members, and research scholars.

BITS Pilani vice chancellor Ramgopal Rao was critical of the tie-up and stated: “Our partnership with DIAT Pune reflects a shared vision that through research and innovation, we can synergistically elevate the defence capability of India and give a technological push to India. Through CRENS we intend to address the veritable challenges and bring about self-reliance in the strategic sectors.

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BHVS Narayana Murthy, vice chancellor of DIAT Pune, stated: “DIAT Pune focuses on developing India’s technological defence capabilities by focused research, innovation, and skill development. BITS Pilani has always led the way for innovation, and our tie-up with the esteemed university will enable us to share resources and expertise to address many of the problems that are now challenging National Security and facilitate an ecosystem of collaboration, innovation, and entrepreneurship.”

Conclusion

The partnership between BITS Pilani and DIAT Pune is a significant step forward in strengthening India’s national security and technological landscape. Through combining research, innovation, and skill development expertise, the two institutions aim to address critical challenges and enhance India’s defence capabilities. Initiatives such as joint research, certificate courses, and resource sharing will foster innovation and self-reliance in this collaboration. This partnership not only shows the importance of academia-industry synergy but also creates a benchmark for strategic collaborations in the building of a technologically robust and secure future for India.