INTRODUCTION

Under the present regime of globalization and liberalization, quality enhancement and cost reduction are two major steps to enhance productivity when many factors (economic recession , slump in demand , risk , lack of funds with long gestation period) make heavy investment not possible. One of the very practical, safe, economical and rewarding strategies is the application of Low Cost Hi-Tech Automation.

WHAT IS LOW COST HI-TECH AUTOMATION ?

Low Cost Hi-Tech Automation is a technology that creates some degree of automation around the existing equipment, tools, methods and people, using mostly standard components available in the market.

PAYOFFS

Investment required is low , hence risk involved is low.

Automation is tailored around the existing machines with the people involved ; hence the changes are

      gradual, smooth and very cost effective.       

  Technologies used are easy and simple to understand , maintain and upgrade ; losses will be minimal in

      case of breakdowns,

The hardware components are flexible and reusable and very adaptable to changes in product , market

     conditions etc.,

Labour resistance will be minimal since fatigue and drudgery of work get eliminated and they can be

     made to feel “involved” in the developments.

SCOPE

The course is aimed at developing the right perspective and understanding of this attractive aid to competitiveness. Apart from clarifying the basics case studies will be used from different types of industries to highlight the applications potential.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

15 JULY 2004

16 JULY 2004

17 JULY 2004

PRE LUNCH SESSION

PRE LUNCH SESSION

PRE LUNCH SESSION

POST LUNCH SESSION

The Mechanical Engineering Department has adequate facilities to demonstrate some LCHA devices.

FACULTY

Dr.N. Ramakrishnan, Course Co-ordinator, Professor, Mechanical Engineering Department,IIT Bombay has more than thirty years of experience in LCHA with close interaction with many industries. He has been involved in many projects in companies like L&T Mumbai, Godrej & Boyce Mumbai, Cadilla Labs Ahmedabad, IFB Bangalore.
 

Prof. D. K. Sharma IIT Bombay	Prof. Rakesh Lal IIT Bombay
Dr. Y. K. Gupta L & T	Mr. G. N. Deshpande Feedtech Automation Pvt. Ltd.

 VENUE
Seminar Hall, Second Floor - Guest House,
IIT Bombay, Powai, Mumbai - 400 076

TIME : 9.00 AM TO 6.00 PM

DATE : July 15 - 17,  2004    

LODGING & BOARDING

Guest House facility in the campus is available for limited number of participants on payment as per the actuals and with advance request reaching before 08/07/2004 on first come first basis.

REGISTRATION FORM

REGISTRATION FEES :  RS. 6000 /-  PER DELEGATE
( 10 % discount for organizations sponsoring 3 or more delegates )
The fee includes Course Material, Tea and working lunch during the course days. 

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