NITTE and WIPRO3D inaugurate Center of Excellence in Digital Manufacturing

NITTE and WIPRO3D inaugurate Center of Excellence in Digital Manufacturing

mangaloretoday.com

Udupi, 5th February 2024: NITTE Deemed to be University, in collaboration with WIPRO3D, proudly announces the inauguration of the Center of Excellence (CoE) in Digital Manufacturing. The ceremony, held on 5th February 2024 at NMAM Institute of Technology, Nitte, Udupi, was attended by esteemed dignitaries, including representatives from both institutions and industry leaders.

 

 

 

Esteemed dignitaries graced the ceremony, including Dr. Ravi Kumar, Professor at NIT-Warangal, Dr. Praveen Kumar Shetty, Director (R&D) at Nitte Deemed to be University, and Mr. Yathiraj Kasal, General Manager & Business Head at Wipro3D, Bengaluru. Also, present were Dr. Niranjan Chiplunkar, Principal of NMAMIT, Nitte, Dr. Srinivas Pai P, HOD, Dept of Mechanical Engineering, NMAMIT, Nitte and Dr. Vijeesh V, Associate Director (R&D) Nitte off-campus centre, Associate Professor Dept of Mechanical Engineering, NMAMIT, Nitte.

The Center of Excellence in Digital Manufacturing is poised to revolutionize the landscape of additive manufacturing, providing a cutting-edge platform for research, collaboration, and skill development. Equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and cutting-edge technology, the center aims to push the boundaries of innovation in digital manufacturing processes and techniques.

As part of the inauguration, the center unveiled two advanced machines: the Wipro3D Fused Deposition Modeling F300-2 and the Digital Lithography Processing ELEGOO Mercury Plus. These machines represent the latest advancements in digital manufacturing technology and will serve as essential tools for research and development within the center.

Post inauguration of the CoE, the dignitaries inaugurated a five-day Faculty Development utilizing the facilities in CoE on "Strategies for Enhancing Surface Integrity, Mechanical Properties, and Minimizing Residual Stress in Additively Manufactured Components" sponsored by National Centre for Additive Manufacturing (NCAM) under purview of Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India.

The establishment of the NITTE-WIPRO3D Center of Excellence in Digital Manufacturing underscores the commitment of both institutions to fostering innovation, research, and collaboration in the field of digital manufacturing. It marks a significant milestone in the journey towards leveraging technology to drive economic growth and societal development.