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The need for domestic startups in the area of science and technology was stressed at a technical colloquium on 'Aerospace Fastening Systems', organised by the Society of Aerospace Manufacturing Engineers (SAME).  A number of experts attended the event.  The colloquium was inaugurated by Dr Kuncheria P Isaac, Vice Chancellor, APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University. Highlighting the importance of fastening systems in ISRO launch vehicles from fundamentals to the most addressed system in cryo and semi-cryo engines, one expert stressed the challenges found in the design of fasteners and explained how they were overcome during the development of Launch Vehicle Systems. An exhibition of fasteners was arranged with the participation of seven leading fastener manufacturers as part of the event. Over 200 aerospace technologists participated in the colloquium.