GP first in State to start Diploma in Mechatronics
29 Jul 2020 07:08:30
Principal Correspondent :
■ Mechatronics is a multidisciplinary branch of engineering that focuses on the engineering of both electrical and mechanical systems, and also includes a combination of robotics, electronics, computer, systems, control and product engineering
GOVERNMENT Polytechnic Nagpur (GPN) in its journey of imparting quality technical education at the Diploma level has added one more feather in its cap by becoming the first Polytechnic in Maharashtra to start Post SSC Diploma in Mechatronics. It will begin from the academic session 2020-21. All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) New Delhi has recently granted approval to the institute to start Diploma in Mechatronics of three years duration with an annual intake of 30.
“During the interaction of this institute with industry for last many years, experts from industry have been suggesting institute management to start a much needed new technology multidisciplinary engineering diploma which will serve the industry for automation processes.With this view in mind we proposed the Diploma in Mechatronics to Directorate of Technical Education (DTE) and AICTE and the same was approved,” explained Prof. Deepak Kulkarni, Principal Incharge of Polytechnic. GPN is the only autonomous Government Polytechnic in Maharashtra to start this Diploma. Mechatronics is a multidisciplinary branch of engineering that focuses on the engineering of both electrical and mechanical systems, and also includes a combination of robotics, electronics, computer, telecommunications, systems, control, and product engineering.
The institute is confident that the Dioloma will surely cater to the industry requirements in near future. “The availability and attractiveness of mechatronics training and engineering course can provide a two-fold benefit to the manufacturing industry. First, it can entice students and younger workers to consider working in fields and industries they would not have otherwise considered. And more importantly, it can prepare them for the types of jobs that manufacturers are having the most difficulty filling — those that require a multidisciplinary approach to engineering, marrying traditional mechanical and electrical concepts with practical knowledge of software, motion control, sensors, and networking,” stated Dr AbhayWagh, Director of Technical Education.
“It is heartening to know GPN has started a new technology Diploma programme in Mechatronicsfromacademicyear 2020-21.Iamsurethiswillrespond and fulfil emergent need of industrial demand for engineers with multi-disciplinary skills Industry will be happy to recruit engineers to design, construct and run factory production lines and automated processes, where they use their skills in computers, micro-controllers, programmable logic controllers, programming, industrial sensors, hydraulic, pneumatic and electric drives, design of mechanical structures and mechanisms and knowledge of manufacturing processes,” said Sudhir Pathak, Former Senior Vice President, Mahindra and Mahindra and Chairman, Board of Studies, GPN.
Mechatronics engineering curricula all have in common is that they combine mechanical, electrical, and computer science disciplines with handson training in software, controls, sensors, and networking to produce students who can effectively work in advanced manufacturing facilities. Mechatronics engineering is inherently tied to the manufacturing industry, although it also has application in other fields such as surgical robots, aerospace, and even agriculture. Pathak pointed out, “The curriculum of this programme should ensure that students fully learn that a mechatronic engineer's part is to join different standards from all the above engineering studies to develop more reliable, economic, and simplified systems. I wish students learn to harness the power of microcontrollers, sensors, and actuators to build useful and interesting robotic devices.” Modern robots are an essential example of mechatronics systems, as they include electronics, computing, and mechanics performing routine errands.
Anti-lock brakes or ordinary electronic gadgets, computer hard drives and CD players all shows hybrid forms of mechatronics.” “Industries across a range of sectors such as automotive, atomic energy, defence, space, metals, textiles and manufacturing have started using robotic technologies very extensively and are well poised to fight the competition exploring their very many advantages in the workplace such as safety, speed, consistency, perfection, productivity, happier employees etc. I thank the Institute for having started this new stream of engineering and wish them all the very best,” said Sudhir Pathak.