UNESCO Chair and UMSGET to Hosted Technical Workshop on Additive Manufacturing for Sustainability at Pondicherry University

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News UMSGET, Pondicherry University, Puducherry,India - 9th August 2025

A one-day technical workshop titled "Role of Additive Manufacturing Applications Towards Sustainability" is scheduled for 8th August 2025 under the UNESCO Chair activity of Green Energy Technology at UMSGET,  Pondicherry University. The event was organized in collaboration with the National Centre for Additive Manufacturing (NCAM) and supported by the UNESCO Madanjeet Singh School of Green Energy Technology (UMSGET).

The workshop was held at the Cultural Cum Convention Centre, Pondicherry University from 9 AM to 5 PM, with no registration fee. The event brought together researchers, academicians, industry professionals, and students to explore the critical role of additive manufacturing—commonly known as 3D printing—in promoting sustainable and environmentally responsible industrial practices.

Key Details

  • Chief Patron: Prof. P. Prakash Babu, Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, Pondicherry University[1].
  • Workshop Themes:
  • Introduction to Additive Manufacturing
  • Polymer and Metal Additive Manufacturing
  • Design for Additive Manufacturing (DAM)
  • Post-processing Techniques
  • Case Studies and Applications

Highlights

  • Four expert sessions led by leaders in the field.
  • Participation kit, lunch, and refreshments for all attendees.
  • Certificates of participation (subject to attending all sessions)
  • Open to UG & PG students (engineering, science, IT), research scholars, faculty, and industry participants.

This initiative aims to promote collaborative innovation and sustainable development, encouraging knowledge sharing and real-world application of cutting-edge additive manufacturing technologies.

UNESCO Chair and UMSGET