Mr Krishnamoorthy K, the Director of Training at Indian Machine Tool Manufacturers Association – IMTMA conducted an Interactive Meet on Future Trends in Manufacturing on 30 January 2020. The event was hosted by the Department of Mechanical Engineering at St Joseph Engineering College under the aegis of its Industry Interaction Cell in association with IMTMA – Bengaluru.
Heads of Departments and Senior Faculty from various Engineering Colleges participated in this interactive meet. A total of 24 Faculty members participated in the Interactive Meet, out of which, 11 members were from various engineering colleges of the region. The event commenced with the welcoming of the participants and introduction to Mr Krishnamoorthy M. For over 30 years of his continued engineering practice in the industry, Mr Krishnamoorthy M has acquired astute expertise in the application and use of GD&T principles in CAD/CAM, high precision CNC machining as well as conducting Technical Trainings. Prior to working at IMTMA, Mr. Krishnamoorthy has worked at ISRO Satellite Centre, Bangalore in the field of Precision Machining of satellite on –board components. After ISRO, he was with Perfect Moulds and UMS technologies as a specialist in Tool Planning and Production and Technical Training in CAD/CAM/CAE, respectively.
The interactive meet was conducted over two sections. The first section that commenced at 10:30am was on the Future trends in manufacturing - Automation, Robotics and Industry 4.0. Mr Krishnamoorthy spoke about the changing landscape of manufacturing from the point of view of Industrial 4.0. Through a set of interesting videos, he was able to point out the dynamic growth and development in the field of Robotics and Automation. The interaction was active and a lot of enthusiasm was reserved for Collaborative Robotics that merges the human – robot workspaces. Mr Krishnamoorthy also spoke about the challenges going forward and the need for skilled workforce to meet the changing needs of the manufacturing sector.
The second session was focused on Indian Machine Tool Manufacturers Association and about its training modules. IMTMA has been conducting Finishing School and related training programs in modelling and manufacturing aimed to bridge the gap in practical knowledge of fresh graduates. A well-established training center at Bangalore is also a hub for inteships and training programs. The association has also set up online training services through their online portals that are beneficial for faculty, students and industry personnel.
The event concluded at 1:30 pm. The interaction reveals the urgent need to train our students on advanced manufacturing technologies and contribute the workforce towards Industry 4.0. Post lunch at 3:30 pm, a discussion was held with My Krishnamoorthy in the Board Room that was attended by Dr Rio D’Souza, Principal – SJEC, Rev. Fr Rohith D’Costa, Assistant Director – SJEC, Rev. Fr Alwyn D’Souza, Assistant Director, Prof Sureshnath M L, Head – TPC, Ms Sangeeta Ferrao, Placement Officer – SJEC, Mr Chiranth B P, Coordinator – IIC, and Mr Sathyendra Bhat, Chairperson of Industry Interaction - SJEC. Mr Krishnamoorthy delivered a presentation on the functioning of IMTMA and its multitude of training programs. The members agreed on the need to pursue an MOU between SJEC and IMTMA that works for the benefit of student community of the region. The meeting concluded with the promise of collaborations and an intent of visit to IMTMA.
