Sheet Metal Forming Research Association: @ Glance


The Sheet Metal Forming Research Association (SMFRA), in association with Dr. Vishwanath Karad MIT World Peace University, Pune Bharat brings SMF 2022 to Pune. An excellent forum for the sheet metal fraternity to share and exchange new concepts in sheet metal forming and addressing issues on topics including but not limited to

  • Raw Materials and their Behavior
  • Mechanics, Modeling and Simulation
  • Die Design, Software
  • Trending Sheet Forming Technologies
  • Formability and Formability Issues
  • The Forming Equipment
  • E-mobility
  • Industry 4.0 & Data Driven Modeling for Sheet Forming

Experts from various industries, R&D labs and academia will be making presentations and leading the deliberations. Leading manufacturers in the field of sheet metal technology will discuss/display the latest equipment and technologies. A blend of industrial case studies along with academic research presentations has traditionally been a unique feature of the SMF conference series.

Important Dates

SMFRA invites researchers, and industry professionals and potential delegates to participate in SMF 2022.

Last date to register for conference is 18th Nov. 2022

To know more about conference feel free to contact on smfra2022@gmail.com

SMF Journey

  • 2022 SMF `2022 @ MIT-WPU, Pune

  • 2020 SMF `2020 @ IIT, Delhi

  • 2018 SMF `2018 @ IIT, Madras

  • 2015 SMF `2015

  • 2013 SMF `2013

  • 2011 SMF `2011

  • 2009 SMF `2009

  • 2007 SMF `2007 @ Pune

  • 2005 SMF `2005 @ Pune

  • 2002 SMF `2002 @ Mumbai

  • 2000 SMF `2000 @ Mumbai, INDDRG renamed as SMFRA

  • 1997 SMF `97 @ Mumbai

  • 1995 SMF `95 @ Bombay

  • 1994 Formation of INDDRG IIT Bombay