GUEST LECTURE ON "ADVANCED TRENDS IN MECHATRONICS ASPECTS"

A Guest Lecture on "ADVANCED TRENDS IN MECHATRONICS ASPECTS" was organized on 27.07.2016 at Cute Hall by the Department of Mechatronics Engineering, Paavai Engineering College, Namakkal.

Dr.M. Premkumar, Principal, Paavai Engineering College, presided over the function. Mr.P.Pavish, final year Mechatronics Engineering, welcomed the gathering. Mr.G.Sathiyaraj, Team leader - (R&D), Vi Microsystems Pvt.Ltd., Chennai, was the Chief Guest and Mr. D.R.P. Rajarathnam, Head of the Mechatronics Engineering Department, graced the occasion.

Dr.M. Premkumar, in his Presidential Address, explained about the Concepts of Mechatronics, the Importance of Technological Innovation for economic progress, changes in the nature of technological processes and products & the emergence of mechatronic engineering etc. He also explained the importance of mechatronics in the field of Internet of Things and automation, such as automatic inspection and quality assurance to expedite the entire manufacturing operation. He highlighted the future trends in Mechatronic Engineering.

The Chief Guest, Mr.G. Sathiyaraj explained that the concepts of 'Internet of Things' and its opportunities for electronic devices, home appliances, and software to share and communicate information on the internet. Further, he explained about image processing and Mat lab interface with advanced microcontrollers.

A good number of students and faculty members from various departments participated and were benefited by the programme. Finally, Mr. Mithun Dass.J, III-year Mechatronics proposed the vote of thanks.