Maruti Suzuki sets up Smart Factory Lab at Lucknow college to train 400 students
Maruti Suzuki has set up a Smart Factory Lab at Government Polytechnic College in Lucknow to provide hands-on training in advanced manufacturing technologies to around 400 students in its inaugural year.
- around 400
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- around 15,000
What Happened
Established under Maruti Suzuki's CSR initiative, the Smart Factory Lab at Government Polytechnic College, Lucknow, is designed to provide practical exposure to modern production systems. The facility will train approximately 400 students in the inaugural year, with guidance from Maruti Suzuki experts to bridge classroom learning and shop-floor applications.
- Automation
- Industry 4.0
- Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT)
- Pneumatics
- Energy measurement
- Motion control systems
“Skill development is a core pillar of Maruti Suzuki’s CSR initiative. By upgrading facilities into Smart Factory Labs, we are building future-ready professionals in alignment with the Government of India’s Skill India mission.”
In addition to this lab, Maruti Suzuki has also set up four Japan India Institute for Manufacturing (JIM) in collaboration with the governments of Japan and India. These institutes impart advanced manufacturing techniques and shop-floor management practices based on Japanese principles.
Why this matters
The lab aims to bridge the gap between academic learning and industry requirements, enhancing employability and preparing students for careers in smart manufacturing.
Terms in This Story
- Industry 4.0
- The trend towards smart factories through automation and data exchange, including IoT, AI, and cloud computing.
- IIoT
- Industrial Internet of Things: network of connected devices in manufacturing for data collection and automation.
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