On January 27, 2025, the Center for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) in Kolkata initiated a pioneering program for the imparting of advanced 3D printing and manufacturing skills for engineering students from West Bengal from West Bengal and Bihar.
The “final school for 3D printing and additive manufacturing technology” launched in Kolkata will be the gap between knowledge that is acquired in the universities and construction.
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The program will train 16,000 engineering graduates and students last year through full -time courses, and another 4,000 students are covered via specialized boot camps.
C-DAC KOLKATA aims to set up eight advanced laboratories in the region that are equipped with collaborative environments in which start-ups, SMEs and large industries work with students to produce product prototypes, cost analyzes and specifications for materials.
In addition to the development of ability, the initiative is strongly supported by entrepreneurship by uncovering the interest groups of industry, providing the placement of jobs and carrying out a number of workshops in which academic learning is seamlessly integrated with real applications.
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As Murty, the scientist 'G' and director of C-DAC Kolkata said that the 3D printing market of India would probably reach $ 2.76 billion by 2026, with health, building and automotive industries promoting this growth. The demand for these industries requires the preparation of the students to cope with mass adjustments and fast production cycles.
Entrepreneurial training is integrated into the program to help the students develop the business sense that is needed to start their own activities in additive manufacturing.
Tulika Pandey, scientist 'G' and group koordinator at the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, government of India, discussed the importance of the initiative at the event. She mentioned that it is high time to build an Indian, qualified force that is able to carry out 3D printing and additive manufacturing and at the same time include India in India.
The government prepared 50 Crores for the support of the initiative, which aims to make East Indies, especially Kolkata and Bihar, accessible and inexpensive for additive manufacturing. It also underlined the importance of science, industry and government to accelerate the management of the India on the global market for additive manufacturing.
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PanDey asked India to go beyond designing products and study materials, explore inexpensive innovations and address affordable living space and tools for rural communities. The initiative, she argued, would create a platform for the students to experiment, innovate and work together and to close the gap between research and product development.
In addition to the technical training, the program will develop multimedia-based educational content to ensure seamless learning in the eight laboratories. A central web portal for project monitoring would also be there to facilitate and optimize the program.
Another uniqueness of the program lies in the preservation and focuses on cultural and cultural problems. The students could create and sell inspired products inspired by 3D printing.
The organization C-DAC Kolkata has teamed up with various prominent institutions such as Makaut, Nadia. Dr. BC Ray Engineering College, Durgapur; Nit patna; And more for the provision of sector -specific training.
It will therefore not only be a bonanza for the students from West Bengal and Bihar, but also for the entire northeastern states and even for other adjacent states.
Vice Chancellor Prof. Tapas Chakraborty Makaut spoke about how important this initiative is for the region. He outlined the challenges for engineering students, especially when securing internships in industries, and described this program “a game changer for West Bengal, northeastern countries and the surrounding states”.