Centre of Excellence for Mold & Die – Design & Manufacturing
In Association with Cimatron (Part of Sandvik Group) & Faculty Awareness Programme
This report is submitted regarding (i) the inauguration of the Centre of Excellence (CoE) for Mold & Die – Design & Manufacturing in association with Cimatron, part of the Sandvik Group, and (ii) the Industry-Institute Interaction: Faculty Awareness Programme.
Participants
- Mr. Amol Arun Mane – Director – Sales and Marketing, Asia, Cimatron
- Mr. Sachin Bodhak – Technical Manager – Cimatron India & South East Asia
- Mr. Kapil Gaitonde – Sales Manager – Cimatron India & South East Asia
- Mr. Sachin Walke Killarikar – Managing Director, Radhetech Engineering Pvt. Ltd., Pune
- Mr. Akshay Rathod – GM Manufacturing Services Pvt. Ltd. (GMMSPL), Pune
- Mr. Tushar Shirgaonkar – Wave Electric Corporation, Chinchwad, Pune
- Mr. Swapnil Jagtap – Wave Electric Corporation, Chinchwad, Pune
- Principal, Heads of Departments, Faculty Members, and Training & Placement Officer
Programme Details
The Centre of Excellence was inaugurated in the Mechanical Engineering Department by Mr. Amol Arun Mane. The CoE aims to enhance students’ practical knowledge and bridge the gap between industry requirements and academic learning.
Mr. Sachin Walke Killarikar delivered a live demonstration of the Cimatron software, highlighting applications in tool design and manufacturing processes.
Faculty Awareness Programme
Conducted at the VG TAP Conference Hall, the session included an insightful presentation by Mr. Amol Arun Mane on Cimatron—an integrated CAD/CAM software.
- Current industry requirements
- Essential technical skill sets expected from students
- Career and placement opportunities in India and abroad
- Importance of industry-aligned training in engineering education
The programme was highly informative and beneficial for faculty members, providing valuable insights into current industrial practices.
Event Highlights
Inauguration: Mr. Amol Arun Mane inaugurated the Centre of Excellence for Mold & Die Design & Manufacturing.
Faculty Guidance: Mr. Amol Arun Mane guiding faculties in Industry-Institute Interaction: Faculty Awareness Programme.
Participation: Industry experts and faculties actively participated in the programme.
