⦿ Establishment : Academic Year 2015–2016
⦿ Objectives:
1. To establish advanced facilities for promoting emerging technologies and developing skilled manpower in the field of Computer-Aided Design and Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAD/CAM).
2. To serve as a crucial link between academia and industry by fostering the development of high-value-added services and streamlining product innovation processes for industries.
3. To provide advanced learning facilities, implement enterprise software solutions, and provide specialized training to nominated faculty members.
4. To conduct recurring training programmes for students to enhance their technical and industry-relevant skills.
5. To facilitate internship opportunities and placements for students with reputed industries and organizations.
6. To add value to the learning of the compulsory subject Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing and Engineering (CAD/CAM/CAE) for Final Year Mechanical Engineering students.

⦿ Lab Benefits for Students:
1. Hands-on training on Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software.
2. 80-hour specialized training course for students.
3. Certificate course from Tata Technologies Ltd.
4. Institute–industry interaction through collaborative research programmes and extension courses.
5. Opportunities for providing consultancy services in CAD/CAM/CAE.

⦿ Major Software and Computing Facilities:
1. Advanced computer systems and workstations for CAD/CAM/CAE applications.
2. SolidWorks – 100 PC licenses.
3. ANSYS 2015 – 50 PC licenses.
4. ANSYS 2025 – 25 PC licenses.
5. Dedicated computing facilities for CAD modelling, product design, CFD, FEA, thermal analysis, and engineering simulation.

⦿ Placement Opportunities: The Centre of Excellence provides industry exposure and placement opportunities with organizations including Volkswagen India Private Ltd., K.B. Auto Tech India Pvt. Ltd., MAHALE Behr India Ltd.

⦿ Overall Impact: The Centre of Excellence serves as a platform for advanced technical training, industry interaction, student skill development, research, consultancy, internships, and placement support. It strengthens the integration of academic learning with current industrial practices in CAD/CAM/CAE and product development.