அகத்தியர் புத்தொழிலருளி படைப்பகம்
INNOVATIVE PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT CENTRE (IPDC)
State-of-the-art product ideation and fabrication laboratory facilitating rapid additive prototyping, CNC precision machining, 3D optical scanning, and student patent development.
About the Prototyping Centre
அகத்தியர் புத்தொழிலருளி படைப்பகம் - An Innovative Product Development Centre, was established on 23.11.2018 at the campus for the benefit of Students and Faculty by the Department of Mechanical Engineering. The centre is equipped with advanced rapid-prototyping, CNC machinery, 3D printing, laser engraving, and robotics prototyping tools.
Innovation Ecosystem
Advanced Prototyping Equipment
High-precision equipment available for student design projects, faculty research, and startup prototyping.
#1 CNC Machining CNC Turning Centre
GEDEE WEILER ECOTURN
Industrial-grade CNC turning centre for high-precision cylindrical component fabrication, rapid prototyping, and complex turning operations.
#2 Additive Prototyping 3D Printer
Robo R2 High-Precision Additive System
Advanced dual-extrusion FDM 3D printer with heated bed and onboard slicing for precision mechanical prototypes and complex CAD geometries.
#3 Reverse Engineering 3D Scanner
Matter and Form 3D Laser Scanner
High-resolution optical laser 3D scanner for rapid physical-to-CAD digital reconstruction, inspection, and reverse engineering.
#4 Additive Prototyping Mini 3D Printer
IIIP MP Select Mini 3DP
Compact desktop rapid prototyping unit for rapid student idea validation, small mechanical parts, and custom brackets.
#5 Laser Fabrication Laser Engraving Machine
CO2 Precision Laser Cutter / Engraver
Non-contact precision acrylic, wood, and polymer laser cutter and surface engraving machine with digital power modulation.
#6 CNC Machining CNC Trainer Lathe
MTAB XLTURN CNC Trainer
Educational CNC lathe system with Siemens/Fanuc simulation controllers for G/M code programming and student turning operations.
#7 PCB & Micro-Machining CNC Woodpecker Machine
CNC3-3018Pro Micro-Router
Micro-milling machine for rapid PCB prototyping, isolation routing, circuit isolation, and soft material engraving.
#8 CNC Machining CNC Trainer Mill
MTAB XLMILL CNC Vertical Milling
3-axis CNC vertical milling training centre for prismatic component fabrication, pocketing, drilling, and contouring.
Comprehensive Digital Fabrication Suite
All equipment operates with dedicated CAD/CAM workstations loaded with modern modelling, slicing, and tool-path generation software. Students receive hands-on training for machine operation, safety protocols, and rapid iteration.
Embedded Systems, Robotics & Sensor Kits
Autonomous robotics programming & micro-controllers
Embedded computing & sensor interface
High-speed edge computing & Linux automation
Contactless telemetry & smart identity systems
Multi-sensor robotics & environment tracking
Indigenous recycled filament extrusion facility
Innovative Student Projects Developed at IPDC
| # | Project Title & Innovation Focus | Guide & Student Team | Timeline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3D Printing Under Cloud Environments (Cloud Manufacturing) | Faculty Guide: Dr. K. Balamurugan Students: S. Mohanraj (B.Tech IT) | Dec 2018 – Jan 2019 | Completed |
| 2 | Design and Fabrication of 3D Scanner Rotary Table | Faculty Guide: Dr. K. Balamurugan Students: V. Manivasagam, P.P. Meganathan, A. Arulkumar, T. Nalan Chakravarthy (3rd Year Mech) | Dec 2018 – Mar 2019 | Completed |
| 3 | Design and Prototype Making of Vertical Windmill Blade | Faculty Guide: Dr. K. Balamurugan Students: S. Surya Prasath, V. Balachandran, R. Yeswanth, M.M. Bharath Devadharsan (3rd Year Mech) | Dec 2018 – Mar 2019 | Completed |
| 4 | Design and Fabrication of Fused Deposition Modelling (FDM) 3D Printer Using E-Waste | Faculty Guide: Dr. K. Balamurugan Students: Dharmalingam. K, Saravanamani. R, Thiyaneswaran. J.S, Sudharshan. G (Final Year Mech) | Dec 2018 – Mar 2019 | Completed |
| 5 | Design and Fabrication of 3D Printer Filament Making Machine | Faculty Guide: Dr. K. Balamurugan Students: Hariprasath. B.K, Venkatesan. G, Vetrikumaran. V, Vignesh. E (Final Year Mech) | Dec 2018 – Mar 2019 | Completed |
| 6 | Design & Fabrication of Electric Scooter "FIRE STAR" for National Level Electric Bike Design Challenge (NEBC) | Faculty Guide: Mr. N.S. Nandhakumar & Dr. K. Balamurugan (Sponsored by 1992 Batch IRTT Alumni) Students: Mech: Harihara Sudhan.E, Vijayanth.G, Vignesh.R, Deenathayalan.A.S, RuthraSivanesan.S | EEE: Tamilselvan.G, Sujithkumar.R, Vimal.J | ECE: Thanujkumar.R, Dhanasankar.K | Jan 2024 – Mar 2024 | Completed |
| 7 | IoT Telemetry & Water Flow Monitor for Precision Agriculture Irrigation | Faculty Guide: Dr. K. Balamurugan Students: Mr. Vignesh (2nd Year Mech) | June 2024 – Ongoing | Ongoing |
Dr. K. Balamurugan
Faculty In-charge – IPDC & EDC
Department of Mechanical Engineering, GCE Erode
Entrepreneurship & Incubation
IPDC serves as the physical hardware prototyping wing for the Entrepreneurship Development Cell (EDC) and the StartupTN Pre-Incubation Hub.