The Government of India organized the National Additive Manufacturing Symposium (NAMS) 2026 on 13 March 2026 in New Delhi to strengthen the additive manufacturing ecosystem in the country. The event brought together policymakers, industry leaders, researchers, and startups to discuss policies, technology development, and market opportunities. During the symposium, the India and Global Additive Manufacturing Ecosystem 2026 report was released, and discussions were held on NSAM 2.0 initiatives, defense applications, and digital manufacturing growth. The symposium highlighted the importance of 3D printing technologies in improving India's manufacturing capabilities and supporting the digital economy.
The National Additive Manufacturing Symposium (NAMS) 2026 was organized on 13 March 2026 in New Delhi by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY). It was the second edition of the symposium. The event focused on strengthening India's additive manufacturing (AM) ecosystem.
Additive Manufacturing is also called 3D printing technology. It creates objects by adding material layer by layer using digital designs. This technology is widely used in defence, aerospace, healthcare, electronics and automobile industries.
The symposium brought together government officials, researchers, industry leaders, startups and academic institutions. Key discussions included:
During the event, the “India and Global Additive Manufacturing Ecosystem 2026” report was released. MoUs were exchanged and new AM products were launched.
The symposium also discussed National Strategy for Additive Manufacturing (NSAM 2.0) which aims to expand India's digital manufacturing capabilities.
Several organisations participated including Department of Space, Ministry of Defence, Department of Atomic Energy, IIT Delhi and industry associations.
The initiative supports Make in India, digital economy and advanced manufacturing development in India.
Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing)
1.National Additive Manufacturing Symposium (NAMS) 2026 was organized by which ministry?
A) Ministry of Heavy Industries
B) Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
C) Ministry of Commerce
D) Ministry of Science and Technology
Answer: B
2.Additive Manufacturing is commonly known as:
A) Laser cutting
B) 3D Printing
C) Robotic manufacturing
D) Nano fabrication
Answer: B
3.NAMS 2026 was held in which city?
A) Mumbai
B) Bengaluru
C) New Delhi
D) Hyderabad
Answer: C
4.Which strategy aims to promote additive manufacturing in India?
A) National Manufacturing Policy
B) NSAM 2.0
C) Digital India Mission
D) Startup India
Answer: B
5.Additive manufacturing builds objects by:
A) Removing materials
B) Compressing materials
C) Adding layers of material
D) Heating raw metals
Answer: C
Which technology is commonly associated with 3D printing in manufacturing industries?
A) Additive Manufacturing
B) Subtractive Manufacturing
C) Nanolithography
D) Electroforming
Answer: A
Students often confuse Additive Manufacturing with traditional manufacturing.
Traditional manufacturing removes material, while additive manufacturing adds layers of material.
Examiners usually ask:
Additive Manufacturing
3D Printing
NSAM 2.0
MeitY
Digital Manufacturing
Industry 4.0
Manufacturing Technology
Defence Technology
Make in India
Technology Policy