Smart Manufacturing: Integration of Automation, AI, Digital Twins and Sustainable Production
Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, NIT
📌About the Event
Smart Manufacturing: Integration of Automation, AI, Digital Twins and Sustainable Production (SM26) is a one-week Faculty Development Programme organised by the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at NIT Delhi. The programme will introduce participants to emerging Industry 4.0 technologies, advanced manufacturing practices, current research opportunities and real-world industrial applications through expert lectures, interactive discussions and knowledge-sharing sessions. It is an academic training programme rather than a competition.
ℹ️ Event Details
- Event type: One-week Faculty Development Programme
- Mode of conduct: Hybrid mode, allowing participants to attend online or offline
- Duration: Six days
- Organising department: Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, NIT Delhi
- Venue for offline participation: National Institute of Technology Delhi, Plot No. FA7, Zone P1, GT Karnal Road, Delhi
- Major themes covered:
- Smart manufacturing systems
- Industrial automation
- Artificial intelligence in manufacturing
- Digital twin technology
- Industry 4.0 applications
- Sustainable production practices
- Emerging industrial and research challenges
- Programme format:
- Expert lectures
- Interactive discussions
- Knowledge-sharing sessions
- Academic and industry-oriented sessions
📅 Important Dates
- Official announcement released: 8 June 2026
- Programme commencement: 30 June 2026
- Programme conclusion: 5 July 2026
🎯 Eligibility & Rules
- Eligibility:
- Faculty members
- Researchers and research scholars
- Working professionals
- Industry personnel
- Relevant academic and professional disciplines include:
- Mechanical Engineering
- Aerospace Engineering
- Metallurgical Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Automobile Engineering
- Production Engineering
- Applicants must register through the official registration form provided by NIT Delhi.
- The registration fee must be paid through online mode.
🏆 Benefits for the Participants
- Participants will gain exposure to automation, artificial intelligence, digital twins and sustainable manufacturing technologies.
- The FDP offers opportunities to interact with distinguished academicians, researchers and industry professionals.
- Participants can learn about current research trends, industrial challenges and future developments in advanced manufacturing.
- The programme may help enhance teaching, research and innovation capabilities related to Industry 4.0.