The Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IITK) and NMTronics India Pvt. Ltd. have announced their partnership for launch of the ‘NMTronics Center of Excellence for Electronics Manufacturing and Skills Development’ at IIT Kanpur. This CoE is expected to be operational by August 2024 on the IIT Kanpur campus and aims to foster collaboration in research and development while providing advanced learning opportunities through IIT Kanpur’s learning and development programs. It will be equipped with cutting-edge technology, including a fully automated Surface Mount Technology (SMT) Line.
A MoU between Prof. Kantesh Balani, Dean of Resources and Alumni, IIT Kanpur, and Soni Saran Singh, CEO, Founder, and Managing Director of NMTronics India Pvt. Ltd, was signed in the presence of Prof. S. Ganesh, Director of IIT Kanpur.
Prof. S. Ganesh, Director, IIT Kanpur commented: “It is a significant milestone in IIT-Kanpur’s commitment to fostering industry-academia partnerships and delivering unparalleled technological expertise to students and all other stakeholders. It provides a platform for joint research, knowledge exchange, and skill enhancement, fostering an environment conducive to innovation and technological breakthroughs. This partnership exemplifies our commitment to drive socio-economic development through cutting-edge research and industry collaboration.”
Prof. Kantesh Balani, Dean of Resources and Alumni, IIT Kanpur said “IIT Kanpur appreciates the generous support and progressive approach of NMTronics in promoting Electronics Manufacturing and Skills Development. This Center will promote strong industry-academia engagement and will play a pivotal role in manpower training with current industry practices for electronic industry.”
This CoE will offer support for IIT Kanpur’s course curriculum, provide advanced certification programs for industry professionals, and serve as a new product introduction (NPI) site for startups and small businesses. Additionally, the center will facilitate development in semiconductor technologies, embedded systems, Internet of Things (IoT), and Artificial Intelligence (AI), translating manufacturing concepts into tangible reality.
As part of the collaboration, NMTronics India Pvt. Ltd. will provide technical expertise, and access to its state-of-the-art facilities for collaborative projects with IIT Kanpur. This partnership is positioned to establish an innovation-friendly ecosystem, fostering the development of cutting-edge technologies with real-world applications.
