Strategic Objectives
Strategic objectives guiding our mission to transform additive manufacturing education and research in India.
Established with Clear Purpose
We have established the Additive Manufacturing Centre of Excellence with strategic objectives to drive innovation, education, and industry impact.
Promote Research Infrastructure
Promote innovation and research infrastructure for commercialization of end-user application-based industrial AM products suited for domestic and global markets.
Invigorate Student Creativity
Invigorate interest, imagination, and individuality in students, encouraging them to explore additive manufacturing as a medium for creative problem-solving.
STEAM Learning Implementation
Encourage and make students future-ready by implementing Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) learning frameworks within the AM curriculum.
Adapt to Modern Paradigm Shifts
Enhance students to act dynamically in the modern paradigm shift with emerging technologies like additive manufacturing, preparing them for Industry 4.0 roles.
Encourage Domestic Manufacturing
Encourage domestic manufacturing and contribute to the 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' (Self-Reliant India) mission by developing homegrown AM capabilities and talent.
Nurture Domestic AM Industries
Nurture domestic additive manufacturing industries through collaborative research, technology transfer, trained human capital, and ecosystem development.
Our Strategic Focus Areas
Innovation Goals
- Commercializable AM products
- End-user application research
- IP development & technology transfer
Student Development Goals
- STEAM-based curriculum design
- Hands-on AM training
- Industry-readiness programs
Industry Impact Goals
- Manufacturing sector partnerships
- Startup incubation in AM
- Real-world problem-solving research
National Development Goals
- Contribute to Make in India
- Atmanirbhar Bharat alignment
- Increasing India's global AM market share