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, Gandhinagar, on Friday and Saturday, 28th and 29th April 2023, respectively.
The two-day conclave was attended by over 150 key manufacturing leaders, startups, tech SMEs, researchers, government leaders, technical experts, and innovators from the manufacturing ecosystem who exchanged research ideas on Industry 4.0 for commercialiszation opportunities, and demonstration of smart manufacturing solutions. It showcased the best research taking place across the country and made them available for implementation in diverse use cases.
"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," said Amit Saluja, Centre Head and Senior Director, Nasscom CoE.
The conclave entailed workshops conducted by IIT professors on the most relevant topics for the manufacturing community, including AI in production planning, predictive maintenance in manufacturing, the role of computer vision in smart manufacturing, robotics, and smart machine tools. Panel discussions spanned over collaborative industry partnerships for innovation and the future of MSMEs in smart manufacturing along with a session on Zero Defect Zero Effect practices certification.
Prof Rajat Moona, Director, of IIT Gandhinagar, added, "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."
