Prof. Balani says the centre will promote strong industry-academia engagement
Noida-based NMTronics India Pvt Ltd https://www.nmtronics.com/aims to propel groundbreaking research, technological advancements and skill development initiatives in electronic manufacturing through the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur’s (IIT Kanpur) learning & development program.
The frontrunner in end-to-end electronic manufacturing solutions has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with IIT Kanpur https://www.iitk.ac.in/ for setting up “NMTronics Centre of Excellence for Electronics Manufacturing & Skills Development” in the Kanpur campus on 24 Feb 2024.
This MoU marks a significant leap forward in industry-academia collaboration and a milestone in the company’s commitment to fostering industry-education partnerships and delivering unparalleled value to its customers, said NMTronics.
It symbolizes a new era of collaboration between industry and academia.
The centre will be equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and cutting-edge technology with fully automated SMT Line. IITK and NMTronics will initiate a joint certification program for industry professionals for skill development, and NPI (New Product Introduction) site for startups and small businesses from the centre.
NMTronics India Founder, CEO and Managing Director Soni Saran Singh said, “We are thrilled to announce the establishment of the “NMTronics Centre of Excellence for Electronics, https://electronicsindia.co.in/ Manufacturing & Skills Development” in IITK Campus.
“This initiative highlights our unwavering commitment to driving innovation and creating value for our customers. By partnering with IIT Kanpur, we are harnessing the collective expertise of academia and industry to fuel technological advancements and shape the future of the electronic industry.”
IIT Kanpur Director Prof. S. Ganesh elaborated, “This partnership represents a landmark initiative in fostering collaboration between academia and industry. It provides a platform for joint research, knowledge exchange, and skill enhancement, fostering an environment conducive to innovation and technological breakthroughs.
“This partnership with NMTronics exemplifies IIT Kanpur’s commitment to driving socio-economic development through cutting-edge research and industry collaboration. We are grateful to NMTronics India for their generous contribution in instituting the centre and look forward to a successful endeavour.”
Prof. Kantesh Balani, Dean of Resources and Alumni, IIT Kanpur, added, “IIT Kanpur appreciates the generous support and progressive approach of NMTronics in promoting Electronics Manufacturing and Skills Development.
“This centre will promote strong industry-academia engagement and will play a pivotal role in manpower training with current industry practices for electronic industry.”
The centre is expected to be operational by August 2024 and will support IITK’s course curriculum, provide advanced certification programs for industry professionals, along with a technically adept and cost-effective new product introduction (NPI) site https://www.statista.com/topics/8675/semiconductor-industry-in-the-us/.
This site will also assist development in semiconductor technologies, https://irds.ieee.org/topics/new-semiconductor-technologies-and-applications embedded systems, IoT and AI, translating manufacturing concepts into tangible reality.
As part of its commitment to promoting research and innovation, NMTronics will provide technical expertise, and access to its state-of-the-art facilities for collaborative projects with IIT Kanpur. The partnership is positioned to establish an innovation-friendly ecosystem, fostering the development of cutting-edge technologies with real-world applications, said NMTronics. Fiinews.com
