The Andhra Pradesh MedTech Zone (AMTZ) in Visakhapatnam has inaugurated the world’s largest facility dedicated to manufacturing X-ray imaging components, marking a major milestone for India’s medical technology sector. The state-of-the-art plant is designed to support end-to-end production of high-precision imaging components used in diagnostic X-ray systems globally.

This manufacturing expansion is expected to significantly reduce India’s reliance on imported imaging hardware while strengthening domestic capabilities in advanced diagnostics. By enabling local production of complex components, the facility supports faster supply chains, cost efficiencies, and improved access to imaging technologies for hospitals and diagnostic centres.

AMTZ leadership highlighted that the facility aligns with national goals of promoting medical device manufacturing, export growth, and healthcare affordability. The scale of operations is expected to attract global MedTech companies, encourage innovation partnerships, and generate skilled employment within the healthcare manufacturing ecosystem.

The Vizag AMTZ campus continues to emerge as a strategic anchor for India’s MedTech ambitions, enabling indigenous production of critical healthcare technologies while supporting global demand. The launch reinforces India’s growing role as a trusted manufacturing destination for advanced medical imaging solutions.