D Y Patil International University (DYPIU), Pune, India, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Dassault Systèmes to establish an advanced Digital Engineering and Digital Manufacturing Experience Center on its campus. The initiative aims to strengthen industry–academia collaboration and enhance student employability, according to Dassault Systèmes.
Powered by Dassault Systèmes, the Experience Center will integrate advanced digital technologies into DYPIU's Smart Manufacturing curriculum, enabling hands-on experience in engineering and manufacturing. The program is designed to create industry-ready talent while fostering research and innovation in advanced manufacturing, according to Dassault Systemes.
The center will feature dedicated facilities, including a NextGen Product Innovation Lab, an Intelligent Production System Lab, and a Virtual Twin and Simulation Lab with virtual reality capabilities. Students will gain exposure to technologies such as virtual twins, generative design, multi-physics simulations, and digital manufacturing systems.
Students can benefit from live projects, certification programs, internships, and industry interactions. The partnership will also support faculty development and curriculum enhancement. Additionally, it plans to deliver a 3year Training of Trainers program to equip faculty with expertise in advanced digital manufacturing workflows.
"Our collaboration with DYPIU to establish this Experience Centre marks a significant step in bridging the gap between classroom learning and real-world application. By enabling access to the 3DEXPERIENCE platform and virtual twin technologies, we aim to foster an innovation-driven ecosystem aligned with the 'Make in India' vision and Industry 4.0 demands," says Deepak NG, managing director, India, Dassault Systèmes.
"This collaboration marks a significant step in the journey of DYPIU," adds Prof. (Dr.) Manish Bhalla, vice chancellor, DYPIU. "The establishment of the Experience Centre at DYPIU, powered by Dassault Systèmes, will be one of the first of its kind in the field of Smart Manufacturing in the state of Maharashtra. It will foster a strong ecosystem of experiential learning, where young students will actively engage in solving real-world industry problem statements while facilitating effective technology transfer."
Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company’s website.


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