ISRO Transfers 5 Space Technologies to Indian Firms via IN-SPACe

• IN-SPACe enables tech transfers to boost self-reliance and cut imports.
• Firms receive ISRO innovations in adhesives, semiconductors, and alloys.
• Total technology transfer agreements with industry now stand at 98.

India’s space sector promoter IN-SPACe announced that it has enabled the transfer of five technologies created by ISRO to Indian firms, potentially decreasing the nation's reliance on imports in these areas.

The tripartite agreements were executed among NewSpace India Limited (NSIL), the recipient companies, and the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Centre (IN-SPACe) at its headquarters located in Ahmedabad.

The transfers seek to enhance commercialization, boost self-reliance, decrease imports, and facilitate broader uses of space technologies in fields such as automotive, biomedical, and industrial manufacturing, according to an IN-SPACe statement.

A technology known as the Low Temperature Co-Fired Ceramic (LTCC) Multi-Chip Module, created by SAC, allows for the consolidation of various semiconductor chips into one small module.

Voltix Semicon Pvt Ltd, based in Pune, has obtained this for biomedical applications, specifically for RT-PCR kits that need high-volume manufacturing. Voltix now relies on imports for this technology, and the transfer of technology (ToT) will improve local capability and independence, the statement noted.

Crest Speciality Resins Pvt Ltd, Ahmedabad, has obtained RTV Silicone Single-Part Adhesive (SILCEM R9), a room-temperature curable adhesive developed by VSSC, for bonding solar panels. Currently, this adhesive is brought in from abroad, and the ToT will guarantee local supply, lessen reliance on imports, and enhance indigenization.

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"These transfers highlight the growing capability and confidence of Indian industry. While some of these technologies will directly substitute imports, others will unlock applications well beyond the space sector," Pawan Goenka, Chairman, IN-SPACe, said.

Azista Composites Pvt Ltd, Hyderabad, obtained the technology for producing Film Adhesives EFA 1753 and EFA 1752 created by VSSC.

"With today's five Technology Transfer Agreements (TTAs), the total number of TTAs executed with industries has reached 98," Rajeev Jyoti, Director, Technical Directorate, IN-SPACe, said.

Ananth Technologies obtained the technology for the 30W HMC DC-DC Converter created by URSC, whereas Pushpak Aerospace gained the technology for anodizing the 3D-printed Al-10Si-Mg alloy developed by URSC.