‘Industrial Robotics and Automation Center (IRAC)’ Inauguration at Karpagam University

Robot Lights the Kuttuvilakku at Karpagam University

The Faculty of Engineering, Karpagam University Inaugurated ‘Industrial Robotics and Automation Center (IRAC)’ on 26th Mar 2011. Dr. R. Vasanthakumar, Chairman, Karpagam Institutions presided over the function, Shri. S. Ramamurthy, CEO, Fluidics, Coimbatore was the Chief Guest and 300 students attended the function. The objectives of the Center (IRAC) were as follows.

 

1. To train the interested students in ‘Robotics’ and motivate them to build robots for industrial applications.

2. To conduct ‘Annual Robotics Competition’ at Karpagam University.

3. To build ‘Center of Excellence in Robotics and Automation’ at Karpagam University.

 

Robots designed and built by students were demonstrated and in fact a robot lighted the ceremonious kuthuvilakku. In future, wide range of robots for industrial applications like welding, painting and assembly operations with vision capability will be developed at the center. Dean, Faculty of Engineering, Dr. G. Karuppusami gave a seminar on ‘Robotics’ and motivated the students to make the Center as one of the best in India. Vice Chancellor, Dr. K. Ramasamy, Registrar Dr. Lakhsmanaperumalsamy, and Professor E. Baburaj, HOD, Mechanical Engineering, Congratulated the students for their work.

DEPARTMENT OF AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING - An Awarness programme on Inplant Training - TAAL, Bangalore

Resource person   : Mr. Shikhar Chaturvedi.

Company                : Taneja Aerospace and Aviation Limited.
Date                       : 10.03.2011. 
Class                      : IV Semester Aeronautical Engineering.

CONGRATULATIONS TO MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEPT

AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING GUEST LECTURE

 

Resource person : Prof. J. Darshankumar
Designation          : Asst. Professor / Department of Aeronautical Engg.
Institution             : Kumaraguru College of Technology, Coimbatore.
Topic                        : Aircraft Systems and Instrumentation – An overview
Class                         : IV- Sem. Aeronautical Engineering.
Date                         : 26.02.2011
Time                         : 09.30am to 12.30pm.

AERO PLUS 2011and AERO INDIA - 2011

Aero Plus 2011 – Aero Exhibition at Nehru Group of Institutions, Coimbatore
The students of Karpagam university, Aeronautical Department attended the Aero Exhibition held at Nehru Group of Institutions, Kuniamuthur, Coimbatore organized by Nehru Group of Institutions on 27.01.2011. Number of Aircrafts, Models, Helicopters were displayed and photo-gallary was also arranged. Students have visited all the laboratories. Aircraft engines were dismantled and components were displayed. A stall of GTRE showing the various components of Gas Turbine.

Airport model displayed for students at Nehru College

AERO INDIA - 2011, ASIA’s  PREMIER INTERNATIONAL AIR SHOW’  - Bangalore

The country’s most prestigious and Asia’s  biggest Air Show ‘Aero India 2011’ was held on February 9 to 13,in Bangalore. There were 75,000 business visitors, nearly 3 lakhs general visitors and around 200 business to business meetings held to take advantage of growth in India. The show aims at bringing under one roof, exhibitors and other stakeholders from all around the globe to showcase the best in aviation and related technologies and products.

The flying display showed some of the latest Fighter Planes including Eurofighter Typhoons, Swiden’s Gripen, the French Dassault Rafael, Boeing’s F-16 Super Viper, etc,

       
       Apart from the daily display, the IAF’s Surya Kiran Aerobatic Team and Sarang helicopter display team, and the Flying Bulls Aerobatic team was a major attraction at Aero India 2011.With its precise and impressive performances, the team has managed to secure a fixed place in the global aerobatics scene and had an outstanding international reputation.

The Surya Kiran Team taking off for it’s massive show

 

Aerobatics of Surya Kiran Team

As it was a pride and visual treat for Students of Aeronautical Engineering, Department of Aeronautical Engineering of Karpagam University, Coimbatore has made arrangements for taking their Aeronautical Students to participate in Aero India 2011, Bangalore. Their royal ride towards Bangalore was scheduled on 11^th and 12^th February, 2011. Department Aeronautical Engineering sincerely thank the Management for permitting such a thrilling and amazing Airshow. 

 

Students visiting Vishweshwaraya Museum

Jet Engine model at Vishweshwaraya Museum 

AERONAUTICAL AND AUTOMOBILE ENGINEERING GUEST LECTURE

Guest Speaker  : Dr.K.Elangovan.
Designation         : Country Head & Tech.Coordinator.
Organisation       : NAFEMS India Operations,Bangalore.
Topic                      : Changes in developing Micro Air Vehicles
Class                       : IV- Sem. Aeronautical and Automobile Engineering.
Date                       : 23.02.2011
Time                      : 09.30am to 11.00pm.