Introduction to Digital Technology and Smart Design for Manufacturing

Program Overview

The "Introduction to Digital Technology and Smart Design for Manufacturing" program will provide you with the information and skills you need to succeed in today's digitally altered industrial sector. This thorough program delves at cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things, and cloud computing, which are transforming how goods are developed, built, and managed. You'll learn about fundamental concepts such as the Digital Thread, which allows for seamless information flow, Digital Twins, which create virtual representations of products for analysis and optimization, and Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE), which uses sophisticated simulations to improve product design and manufacturing processes. This program will provide you with a thorough overview of the present situation, advancements, and emerging trends in digital manufacturing. You will also look at the problems and opportunities posed by Industry 4.0, such as data interoperability and labor upskilling. By the end of the program, you'll be prepared to use the power of digital transformation to increase productivity, optimize industrial processes, and establish a competitive advantage in the Industry 4.0 era.

Program Objectives

Digital Manufacturing

To understand the concept of digital manufacturing using the best digital practices.

Market Intelligence

To establish and implement an ever-changing market information system to improve our business operations.

Production Integration

To comprehend digital manufacturing science linking all aspects of production.

Industry 4.0

To recognize the fundamentals of Industry 4.0 and development of factory model applicable to digital manufacturing.

Smart Technologies

To understand the combining advanced software with latest innovations in digital technology.

Key Highlights

Factors driving digital change in Manufacturing

Digital Thread, Digital Twin and Industry 4.0 design principles

Evaluating and improving production processes with advanced technology

Understanding the value of digital infrastructure and cybersecurity measures

                                 
                                 Computer-Aided Design and Manufacturing (CAD/CAM) principles to improve digital Design and Manufacturing
                              

Instructor

Dr. J. Bhaskaran

Subject Matter Expert – L&T EduTech

Dr. J Bhaskaran, a distinguished Mechanical Engineering expert with 30 years of combined teaching and industry expertise, holds a PhD from Anna University. He has authored 20 papers in Scopus-indexed journals with over 70 citations and supervised MS and PhD students. Currently with L&T EduTech, he focuses on Digital Manufacturing and Automation. Dr. Bhaskaran has conducted technical programs for leading companies like L&T, Ford India Ltd, and Apollo Tyres. He is a member of Indian Society for Technical Education and Society of Automobile Engineering (USA). As former Head of Mechanical Engineering, he secured re-accreditation for Anna University's Mechanical Engineering Department twice under the NBA-new Tier-II-Washington accords.

Dr. J. S. Binoj

Subject Matter Expert- Manufacturing Engineering & Materials Science – L&T EduTech

Dr. Binoj specializes in Digital Manufacturing at L&T EduTech, developing programs with Senior Industrial Experts. He holds a B.E. in Mechanical Engineering (Distinction, 2008), an M.E. in Manufacturing Engineering (Gold Medalist, 2011), and a Ph.D. (SRF-P, DST, Govt. of India, 2017) from Anna University. With 14 years of experience in industry, teaching, and research, he has received 14 awards, filed 6 patents (3 international and 1 national granted), and published 130 research articles and book chapters. His interests include 3D Printing, Material Science, Surface Coatings, Machinability, and Composite Materials. He has completed two international research projects and two sponsored projects funded by DST and SVET.