On 25th August 2025, the Tamil Nadu Centre of Excellence for Advanced Manufacturing (TANCAM) team had the privilege of participating in the Orientation Program organized by the Department of Aerospace and Aeronautical Engineering, Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science.

Dr. Sivaramakrishnan Natesan and Dr. Karthik Gamidi represented TANCAM, sharing insights on how advanced design, simulation, digital manufacturing, and strong industry–academia partnerships are driving innovations in the aerospace and aeronautical sectors.

Dr. Vijayshankar Asokan further emphasized TANCAM’s international collaborations and highlighted the global opportunities available for students through research linkages and career pathways.

The event was graced by distinguished leaders:

• Anand Jacob Verghese, Chancellor
• Ashok G. Verghese (FIE), Pro Chancellor
• S. Ganesan, Vice-Chancellor
• Muthukumar Subramanian, Registrar – Admin & Academics
• Aby Sam, Executive Director
• Enid Verghese Jacob, Deputy Director
• R. Asokan, Dean – Aeronautical and Aerospace
• T. Manikandan, Associate Professor

This orientation program served as a valuable platform to inspire young engineers to embrace cutting-edge technologies and explore new frontiers in aerospace