The Smart Manufacturing Research Conclave (SMRC) is a two-day premier event happening on 27th and 28th April focused on promoting research, innovation, and collaboration in the field of Industry 4.0. With a combination of presentations, panel discussions, workshops, and networking opportunities, SMRC brings together top academicians, researchers, solution providers, manufacturers, and students from across India to explore the latest developments and best practices in smart manufacturing and research.
| From | To | Agenda |
|---|---|---|
| 10:00:00 AM | 10:15:00 AM | Registration + Morning Tea & Coffee. |
| 10:15:00 AM | 10:30:00 AM | Welcome Remark. |
| 10:30:00 AM | 13:30:00 PM | The Smart Findings – Paper presentations on latest research in Smart Manufacturing.
The academicians, researchers and solutions providers coming from across India will
present their latest research findings in following areas: 10:30 am - 11:30 am - Machine Vision 11:30 am - 12:30 pm - Robotics 12:30 pm - 13:30 pm - Internet of Things (IoT) |
| 13:30:00 PM | 14:30:00 PM | Lunch + Poster Presentation. |
| 14:30:00 PM | 15:00:00 PM | Registration. |
| 15:00:00 PM | 15:15:00 PM | Welcome Address - Smart Manufacturing Research Conclave – an initiative uniting academicians, researchers, solution providers and manufacturing leaders on one platform to share and discuss research findings and latest developments in Industry 4.0 and Smart Manufacturing. |
| 15:15:00 PM | 15:30:00 PM | Fireside chat: The Transformation of Smart Manufacturing through collaborative Research & Development - Collaborative research and development (R&D) efforts play critical role in driving innovation within the manufacturing industry. the speakers will share their experiences on how strategic partnerships among user companies, technology providers, and research institutions is enabling growth of ecosystem to drive transformation through tech adoption. |
| 15:30:00 PM | 16:00:00 PM | Panel Discussion –Forging Industry Partnerships : Examining the role of research & development in driving innovation - In an era of rapid technological advancements and global competition, fostering innovation is crucial for the long-term success and sustainability of large manufacturing enterprises. Collaborative industry partnerships offer an effective way to drive research and development efforts, enabling businesses to leverage the strengths and resources of multiple stakeholders to accelerate the development and adoption of smart manufacturing technologies. Through these collaborations, large enterprises can benefit from improved access to cutting-edge technologies, research facilities, and a broader pool of talent. |
| 16:00:00 PM | 16:30:00 PM | Making MSMEs future ready : Envisioning the role of MSMEs in the rapidly evolving manufacturing landscape - The role of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the rapidly changing manufacturing landscape will be explored. By focusing on a research-oriented approach, the panel will discuss the potential opportunities, challenges, and strategies that can be employed by MSMEs to stay competitive in research in industry 4.0 solutions. |
| 16:30:00 PM | 16:45:00 PM | ZED – Zero Effect and Zero Defect - Session on MSME Sustainable (ZED) Certification, which is an extensive drive by Ministry of MSME, Govt. of India to create awareness amongst MSMEs about Zero Defect Zero Effect (ZED) practices and motivate and incentivise them for ZED Certification while also encouraging them to become MSME Champions. |
| 16:45:00 PM | 17:00:00 PM | Chief Guest Adress: Key Government policies and initiatives to accelerate tech adoption - The session will highlight the various policies, initiatives, and programs that have been put in place to facilitate innovation, collaboration, and growth within the sector. Furthermore, the speaker will outline the government's vision for the future of the industry and how Research led initiatives can contribute to building a more sustainable, competitive, and resilient manufacturing ecosystem. |
| 17:00:00 PM | 17:30:00 PM | Presentation Awards |
| 17:30:00 PM | 17:45:00 PM | Winning research presentation |
| 17:45:00 PM | 18:00:00 PM | Closing address - Summarize the point of views shared by the stakeholders in the conference and vote of thanks. |
| 18.00pm onwords | Hi-tea & Tech Exhibition and Poster Presentation - Deep tech mature startups will present the Industry 4.0 Solutions. The researchers will present their findings in Smart Manufacturing in form of posters at the Exhibition area. | |
| Session Time | Session Topic | Speaker | Affiliation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09:30 am - 9:45 am | Welcome | Prof. Madhu | IIT Gandhinagar |
| 09:45 am - 10:30 am | AI in Production Planning | Prof. Uttama Lahiri | IIT Gandhinagar |
| 10:30 am - 11:15 am | Predictive Maintenance in Manufacturing | Prof. Gagan Raj Gupta (Online) | IIT Bhillai |
| 11:15 am - 11:30 am | Coffee Break | ||
| 11:30 am - 12:15 pm | Role of Computer Vision in Smart Manufacturing | Prof. Shanmuganathan Raman | IIT Gandhinagar |
| 12:15 pm - 01:00 pm | Robotics and Cobotics | Prof. Madhu Vadali | IIT Gandhinagar |
| 01:00 pm - 02:15 pm | Lunch Break | ||
| 02:15 pm - 03:00 pm | Advances in Additive Manufacturing | Prof. Amit Arora | IIT Gandhinagar |
| 03:00 pm - 03:45 pm | System Identification in Additive Manufacturing | Prof. Keval Ramani | IIT Kanpur |
| 03:45 pm - 04:00 pm | Coffee Break | ||
| 04:00 pm - 4:45 pm | Smart Machine Tools | Prof. Mohit Law | IIT Kanpur |
| 04:45 pm Onwords | Closing Ceremony |
| Day 1 | Day 2 |
|---|---|
| Industry 4.0 Research Presentation+ Industry Sessions. | Hands-on workshop by IIT Professors on AI/ML/Robotics and 3D Printing. |
Email : smartmanufacturing@nasscom.in or visit http://gujarat.coe-iot.com/
