Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Nov 22: Model Institute of Engineering and Technology (MIET), in collaboration with Mitsubishi Electric India (MEI), successfully hosted the Industry Conclave 2024 on “e-Factory and Industry 5.0.”
The one-day event witnessed participation from over 50 delegates, including representatives from leading organizations such as PrevestDenPro, Dabur, Ravenbhel, Jai Beverages, Medley Pharma, Hindustan Pencils, Biostadt, Uflex and IIT Jammu.
In his welcome address, Prof Ankur Gupta, Director MIET, encouraged industry partners and academic institutions to leverage MIET’s state-of-the-art Factory Automation Lab, established in collaboration with Mitsubishi Electric, to address the skilling needs of students and professionals in the region.
The event featured insightful keynote addresses by distinguished speakers. S Sriram, Director & Head, Factory Automation & Industrial Development (FAID), Mitsubishi Electric India, highlighted Mitsubishi Electric’s innovative technologies driving Industry 5.0 and stressed the need for integrating smart manufacturing in industrial processes.
Sunil Mehta, General Manager of Mitsubishi Electric India and president of AIA, shared valuable insights into Mitsubishi Electric’s product offerings and the industry’s vision for Industry 5.0. His address set the tone for the day, igniting thought-provoking discussions on the transformative potential of Industry 5.0 technologies.
Manoj Gupta AGM FA Training & Robotic Services, Mitsubishi Electric India elaborated on the practical implementation of Industry 5.0 through a structured approach. He emphasized key concepts such as Digital Twin, real-time dashboarding, and data-driven decision-making.
A key highlight of the conclave was the panel discussion on “Industry 5.0: Implementation, Challenges, and the Future Ahead,” moderated by Prof Sahil Sawhney, GM Strategic Initiatives, MIET. The panel comprised Namrata Modi, Executive Director, PrevestDenPro Limited; Sami Bhat, Assistant Vice President, Sales and Marketing, Jai Beverages; Rajesh Kumar, GM-Engineering, Medley Pharma; and Dr Anup Shukla, Assistant Professor, IIT Jammu.
Adding to the richness of the event, delegates from Uflex presented compelling use cases of Industry 5.0 implementation in their respective organizations.
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