CIMR – Research Centre - “Innovating Tomorrow, Today.”
CIMR – Research Centre - “Innovating Tomorrow, Today.”
Why was CIMR established?
The Centre for Innovative Manufacturing Research (CIMR) at VIT Vellore stands at the forefront of cutting-edge research and technological advancement. This research centre was established to advance knowledge and nurture technically-grounded leaders and innovators to serve societal needs, with a focus on sustainable manufacturing, through an integrated multi-disciplinary research, collaboration between different industries, competitors, vendors and customers at solving tough commercial problems.
The CIMR research centre focusses on sustainable manufacturing through multidisciplinary collaboration. Built with state-of-the-art facilities and a commitment to excellence, the centre trains faculty and students to develop complex, technologically-intensive, and socially impactful solutions. CIMR dedicates itself to transforming ideas into reality, driving innovation, and contributing to a sustainable future, spanning from additive manufacturing to advanced material processing.
In addition, CIMR aims to train faculty and students in establishing world-class innovative manufacturing research with state-of-the-art facilities to meet the critical challenges and pursue excellence in research and industry interaction and lead the successful amalgamation of research in the areas of advanced manufacturing.
Facilities @ CIMR
CIMR is well-equipped with state-of-the-art facilities to support advanced manufacturing research, including:
- Additive Manufacturing: Facilities for 3D printing and other additive processes.
- Machine Tools Technology: Advanced machinery for precision engineering.
- Non-Traditional Material Removal Processes: Equipment for innovative material processing techniques.
- Sustainable Manufacturing: Tools and technologies aimed at eco-friendly production methods.
- Condition Monitoring of Machine Tools: Systems for monitoring and maintaining the health of manufacturing equipment.
- Advanced Material Processing: Facilities for working with new and complex materials.
CIMR contributions to Research:
CIMR plays a crucial role in various research areas, particularly:
- Additive Manufacturing: Developing new methods and materials for 3D printing.
- Innovative Manufacturing: Creating solutions that are functional, aesthetic, usable, and sustainable.
- Collaborative Projects: Working with government agencies like DST, AR&DB, ISRO, UGC, and BRNS, as well as various industries.
- International Collaborations: Partnering with foreign universities to enhance research capabilities.
CIMR’s efforts in major research areas, including but not limited to advanced material processing, additive manufacturing, machining, surface engineering, materials characterization, and testing helped in pushing the boundaries of manufacturing technology and training the next generation of engineers and researchers.
To conclude: The focus of CIMR is to strengthen research at VIT by adding value, facilitating knowledge transfer, generating intellectual property, and developing new technologies.
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