nasscom Centre of Excellence (CoE), Gandhinagar, a Digital India initiative established with support from the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) and the Government of Gujarat, hosted the Smart Manufacturing Research Conclave at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Gandhinagar, on April 28 and 29, 2023.
The two-day conclave brings together more than 150 key manufacturing leaders, start-ups, tech SMEs (small, medium enterprises), researchers, government leaders, technical experts and innovators from the manufacturing ecosystem to discuss innovative research ideas on Industry 4.0 for commercialisation opportunities and demonstration of smart manufacturing solutions.
The conclave showcases the research taking place in different institutes across the country and made them available to manufacturing leaders and solution providers, for implementation in diverse use cases.
The conclave will also host workshops conducted by professors from multiple IITs on the most relevant topics for the manufacturing community, including AI (artificial intelligence) in production planning, predictive maintenance in manufacturing, the role of computer vision in smart manufacturing, robotics and cobotics, smart machine tools and more.
“The Smart Manufacturing Research Conclave is a platform to bring forth research in the field of smart manufacturing and present it before manufacturers for real-time application. The conclave brought in new approaches to integrate digital technologies, advanced analytics and intelligent automation to enhance manufacturing processes' efficiency, productivity and sustainability. As a part of the ecosystem, nasscom CoE at Gandhinagar is working towards creating awareness on the application of emerging technologies in various use cases and also connecting manufacturers with solution providers and researchers,” said Amit Saluja, centre head and senior director, nasscom CoE.
“As the co-host of Smart Manufacturing Research Conclave, IIT Gandhinagar is proud to collaborate with nasscom CoE in creating an exceptional platform for academics, researchers, and industry experts to discuss the advancements and challenges of Industry 4.0. This event exemplifies our shared commitment to fostering innovation and nurturing talent in smart manufacturing, providing an ideal environment for the exchange of ideas and best practices. Together, we are bridging the gap between academia and industry, driving sustainable and transformative change in the manufacturing landscape,” added Prof Rajat Moona, director, IIT Gandhinagar.
One of the highlights of the event will be a session on Zero Defect Zero Effect practices certification and the extensive efforts by the Ministry of MSME, Government of India in this field. Panel discussions on collaborative industry partnerships for innovation and the future of MSMEs in smart manufacturing were also organised as a part of the conclave.
“We are proud to support the Smart Manufacturing Research Conclave, an event fostering collaboration, innovation, and advancement in the industry. At AM/NS India, we believe that smart manufacturing holds the key to unparalleled efficiency. By bringing together researchers, experts, and industry leaders, this conclave is fostering the exchange of ideas and knowledge and shaping the future of manufacturing for our country,” observed Shirshendu Chattopadhyay, head of research And development at ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India.
