DW JAN - FEB 2020

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shared that knowledge is important and
they aim to up skill the manufacturing
processes and train the people so that
India can eventually start supplying to
top global brands. “We need to up our
game and be globally competitive. Our
ultimate goal is to see India flourish.”
The first edition of India Jewellery
Excellence Symposium recorded a
registration of approximately 300+
delegates representing more than 140
companies all over India. The first
day was entirely engaged with the
sessions led by eminent speakers viz.
Ravi Gilani, Frank Cooper, Ashish
Arora, Dr.Anand Deshpande, Peter
Bubendorfer, Ms. Jill Goodson,
Anikesh Pandey, Ashish Arora, Luigi
Carboni all accomplished names from
the gems and jewellery industry world
over. The second day was equally
exciting delivering various sessions by
renowned experts like Jayant Murthy,
Dierdre Featherstone, Hemant Shah,
GaniIqbal, Meghna Saraogi, Jason
Fava, Soran Jota, Fulvio Sinisi, Dr. Po.
Hung Ko, along with other eminent
speakers.
Talking about innovative 3D
printing, Frank Cooper in his session
shared how one needs to do a lot of
research before investing in a good
machine. “There are very large
numbers of 3D printers available for
the jewellery industry at different price
points.You need to do a lot of research
before investing in a 3D printing
machine. Don’t fall for the cheapest.
3D systems ProJet (multijetting) Prints
directly into photo polymeric resin. If
you use budget machines, surfaces are
usually uneven. The difference comes
through in the finish. On the other hand
Hemant Shah was seen sharing his in
depth knowledge through the medium
of innovation. “There are 4 types of
innovation- incremental, disruptive,
architectural and radical. Out of these,
it is radical innovation that will help
you change the game and achieve
success,” he quipped. Gauge reaction
of your audience and use feedback
received to improve your product and
process, he further added. All the
way from New York, came jewellery
designer Deirdre Featherstone to cast a
spell on the audience. In her session,
she explained the importance of a story
that leads to the construction of a design
that is custom made for your client. “If
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