KATRA, Oct 19: The School of Mechanical Engineering (SoME), Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU), Katra, commenced a PM-USHA-sponsored one-week online workshop on “Factory of the Future: Evolution, Present Trends, and Future Perspectives”.
The workshop was coordinated by Prof. Raghvendra Kumar Mishra and Dr. Amit Sinha, with the objective of promoting awareness of emerging manufacturing technologies and their applications in modern industry.
The inaugural session was graced by Prof. Balbir Singh, Dean Academics, SMVDU, as the Chief Guest, and Dr. Yatheshth Anand, Head, School of Mechanical Engineering, as the Guest of Honour.
In his inaugural address, Prof. Balbir Singh highlighted the significance of the workshop in the present industrial scenario, emphasizing the growing importance of advanced manufacturing technologies and the need to equip faculty members with knowledge of emerging industrial trends.
Dr. Yatheshth Anand highlighted the paradigm shift taking place in the manufacturing sector due to rapid technological advancements. He informed the participants about the introduction of minor specializations in emerging areas such as Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, and 3D Printing at the School of Mechanical Engineering.
He also appreciated the efforts of the School in organising the workshop and promoting technology-oriented education in line with contemporary industrial requirements.
The workshop received an encouraging response, with 221 faculty members from engineering colleges across the country registering for the programme.
The participation reflects the growing interest among academic professionals in advanced manufacturing, smart factories, and Industry 4.0 and Industry 5.0 technologies.
During the workshop, experts from IITs, NITs, industries, and other reputed academic and research institutions delivered lectures on various aspects of the Factory of the Future. The sessions covered emerging manufacturing technologies, Artificial Intelligence, the Internet of Things (IoT), robotics, digital twins, additive manufacturing, smart automation, predictive maintenance, sustainable manufacturing, and future industrial developments.
The workshop aims to strengthen the understanding of contemporary manufacturing practices, encourage the integration of emerging technologies into engineering education, and promote research and innovation in advanced and sustainable manufacturing systems.
Through this initiative, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University continues to promote academic excellence, faculty development, and industry-relevant technical education in emerging areas of engineering and technology.