The Department of Mechatronics, BIT and NORD Drivesystems signed a MoU
at a function that took place on December 5, 2017 at Sathyamangalam,
Erode in Tamil Nadu.
The Bannari Amman Institute of Technology (BIT) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with NORD Drivesystems India. The signatories to the MoU are PL Muthusekkar, Managing Director of NORD India and Dr AM Natarajan, the chief executive of Bannari Amman Institute of Technology. This tie-up is for information sharing and providing training opportunities for students. The college program focuses on areas like gearboxes, industrial drives and related technologies..
NORD has sponsored an automated conveyor belt driven by a decentralised drive and a geared motor. A cut section model of the helical bevel gear motor assembly has also been presented to the college. The Industry 4.0 display models will prove beneficial for practical education of the students.
NORD also showcased its ‘Extra Mile Service Vehicle’ demo of various products for the benefit of the students. Pradeep Magar, Senior Manager – Engineering at NORD India presented a guest lecture on the introduction and nuances of gears and its selection for industrial applications. He also elaborated on the NORD Cloud Solution.
“Our aim is to enhance the skills of the students as they step out of college,” said Muthusekkar, about the novel initiative. He continued to express that, “NORD endeavours to create a resource for students. This will help the students to be industry ready. In the future, the students have the opportunity to get direct mentors from the company.”
The Bannari Amman Institute of Technology is an autonomous engineering college located in Sathyamangalam, Erode district in Tamil Nadu, India. It is part of the Bannari Amman Group (BAG), which is one of the largest Industrial Conglomerates in South India with a wide spectrum of manufacturing, trading and service activities.
Picture: NORD Drivesystems