MeitY-Nasscom CoE, Startup India & IIT Bombay Collaborate: India's Tech Future

The Smart Manufacturing Research Conclave (SMRC) was held in Mumbai over the weekend by the MeitY Centre of Excellence (CoE)-IoT & AI, a Digital India initiative founded with the support of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), the State Governments, and Nasscom. CoE established strategic alliances with prestigious organisations for this conference, including Startup India, IIT Bombay, and Panimalar Engineering College. The Conclave bridged the gap between cutting-edge research and its practical applications in smart manufacturing by bringing together more than 200 stakeholders nationwide on a single platform, including manufacturers, deep-tech startups, researchers, and IT experts.

The CoE-IoT & AI-organised conference was distinguished by several strategic initiatives and partnerships meant to further smart manufacturing in India. The event's reach and influence were increased by forming essential relationships with institutions such as Startup India, IIT Bombay, and Panimalar Engineering College, which brought together innovation, research, and real-world applications. Over 200 participants from different sectors in India were successfully drawn to the event, which established a forum for cooperation and knowledge exchange between academics, business professionals, and industry insiders. The primary goal of the Conclave was to close the gap between cutting-edge research and its practical applications by examining important subjects like automation, data analytics, artificial intelligence, and the Internet of Things (IoT). The Conclave mainly focused on smart manufacturing.

The manufacturing industry is using smart solutions for India's Tech Future

Smart solutions are being used by the manufacturing industry at an increasing rate since there is a noticeable trend towards automation and cyber-physical systems powered by cutting-edge technologies. Many business executives are still figuring out how to make sense of the intricacies of these ideas and technologies, while some are making steady progress towards digitalisation.

Manufacturing executives and tech experts gave a comprehensive overview of how these technologies would boost productivity and flexibility in manufacturing operations by sharing their firsthand experiences with collaborative AI and sustainability in the manufacturing sector. Inspiring research in manufacturing, distinguished speakers from Hitachi Digital Services and Jio discussed the topic of "Bridging Innovation: Leaders' Insights on the Need for Research in Smart Manufacturing." Speakers from prominent companies such as Pidilite Industries, Aditya Birla Group, Mitsubishi Electric, Whirlpool, Hindustan Zinc, Siemens, Gold Star Jewellery, and many more addressed the conference.

Domestic deep tech startups showcased their creative solutions

Domestic deep tech startups showcased their creative solutions, rounding up this Mighty ecosystem and pushing the limits of what is feasible in this quickly developing industry. These firms are progressing with innovative, cutting-edge methods and tackling the industry's major problems. Pitch presentations were made to investors and manufacturers at the Conclave by firms including Volar Alta, CiSco Engineering, Orangewood, and LeapSquare. At the same time, deep-tech businesses like E42 AI, SwitchOn, FluxGen, and Syskey OT showcased their inventive solutions.

"The Smart Manufacturing Research Conclave represents a significant step forward in digitalising India's manufacturing sector," says Sanjeev Malhotra, MeitY Nasscom CoE's CEO. Researchers on critical subjects like computer vision and camera-based quality inspections, predictive maintenance and condition monitoring, smart supply chain management, and more shared their most recent discoveries. Through co-creation with academics and deep-tech companies, the MeitY Centre of Excellence has been the driving force behind the development of the collaborative ecosystem that enables industries to embrace cutting-edge technology.