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M.Tech. Digital Manufacturing

It is estimated that Industry 4.0 will make production systems faster by up to 30% & increase efficiency by 25%, elevating mass customization to new levels. To lead this transformation, engineers will need to build skill in areas such as 3D printing or Additive manufacturing, Logistics and supply chain optimisation, Autonomous equipment, Industrial loT, and more.

M.Tech. Digital Manufacturing is a four-semester Work Integrated Learning Programme designed for engineering professionals working in Automotive. Manufacturing, and related industries, and aims to develop skills required to build and run factories of the future

The programme prepares engineering professionals working in roles such as Manufacturing, Production, R&D, Maintenance, etc. by helping them acquire competencies in the high-demand areas of Additive manufacturing, High precision manufacturing, Flexible manufacturing systems, Mechanisms and Robotics, Industrial IoT etc.

M.Tech. Digital Manufacturing is a BITS Pilani Work Integrated Learning Programme (WILP). BITS Pilani Work Integrated Learning Programmes are UGC approved.

Who Should Apply?The programme is designed for engineering professionals holding BE/ B.Tech. or equivalent in domains such as Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Computer Science, etc., and working in:

Industries such as Automotive, Heavy Engineering, Equipment Manufacturing, Precision Engineering, etc.

Functional areas such as Manufacturing, Production, R&D, Maintenance, Projects, Consultancy, etc.


M.Tech. Digital Manufacturing for working professionals is approved by UGC and can be pursued along with your job.

The programme is of four semesters, with online classes conducted mostly on weekends or after business hours. You can pursue the programme without any career break

Contact-less and safe Online exams facility.

The programme has been designed for engineering professionals employed in industries such as Automotive, Heavy Engineering, Equipment Manufacturing, Precision Engineering, etc. and working in functional areas such Manufacturing, Production, R&D, Maintenance, Projects, Consultancy, etc.

The programme has a special emphasis on concepts such as Additive manufacturing, Digital manufacturing, Disruptive innovation, Data analytics, and Cybersecurity in Manufacturing.

The programme includes Virtual Simulation and Remote Labs using DFMA, MATLAB, VCNC, and IoT remote lab.

An annual conclave to network, learn and share best practices with the leading industry professionals and academicians.

Semester’s 1st, 2nd, and 3rd cover four courses each. The 4th semester covers Dissertation/ Project Work.

The Dissertation (Project Work} in the final semester enables students to apply concepts and techniques learnt during the programme.

The programme uses a Continuous Evaluation System that assesses the learners over convenient and regular intervals. Such a system provides timely and frequent feedback and helps busy working professionals stay on course with the programme.

The education delivery methodology is a blend of classroom and experiential learning. Experiential learning consists of lab exercises, assignments, case studies and work integrated activities.

Participants who successfully complete the programme will become members of an elite & global community of BITS Pilani Alumni.

Option to submit fee using easy-EMI with 0% interest.

What are the Highlights of the Programme?


M.Tech. in Digital Manufacturing is designed for Engineers working in manufacturing and consultancy industries who wish to prepare themselves for the fourth industrial revolution.

The program has four themes: Design, Precision Manufacturing, Digital Technologies, and Manufacturing Systems. Participants undertaking this program will eventually be able to design, implement and manage manufacturing operations built as a result of adopting digital technologies.

Upon successful completion of the programme, learners will:

Design, develop and manufacture sophisticated parts and assemblies using precision manufacturing processes including metal-based additive manufacturing.

Implement and manage typical manufacturing systems by adopting Industrial IoT technologies. Assess and propose suitable approaches to mitigate cyber security threats of digital factories. Explain the soft issues in adopting digital technologies and propose strategies to translate them

into opportunities.

What are the student learning outcomes?

What are the programme objectives?


Learning methodology

Attend online lectures over weekends

Lectures are conducted live via online classes. These lectures can be attended via the internet using a computer from any location. These online classrooms offer similar levels of interactivity as regular classrooms at the BITS Pilani campus.

Classes for students admitted during the period Oct 2021 - Jan 2022 will begin in Jan 2022. The class schedule is announced within 1 week of completion of the admission process.

The online lectures are conducted usually over weekends for a total of 7-8 hours per week. If you miss a lecture, you can also access the recorded lecture on the internet.

Experiential learning

The programme emphasises on Experiential Learning that allows learners to apply concepts learnt in classroom in simulated, and real work situations. This is achieved through:

Online Labs & Simulations Learners perform a variety of experiments using industry scale simulation software in a virtual lab Controlled experiments are performed in Remote Labs, accessing physical lab equipment using remote

control systems Real-life scenarios are replicated using simulation games and video-cases, where learners experience

implications of applying concepts in practice


Case studies and assignments

Continuous Assessment includes graded Assignments/Quizzes, Mid-semester exam, and Comprehensive Exam. Online Exams facility available

VIRTUAL LABThe Virtual Lab is a cloud based simulation space, where participants can design, develop and test solutions for industry scale problems. The lab hosts a range of popular software tools that can simulate the complete spectrum of engineering processes to the accuracy and precision of real-life. The lab is open 24x7, 365 days with a live support.

LAB ARCHITECTURE

The lab is organised around six engineering domains such as, thermal, design, materials, manufacturing, circuits and operations.

The structured lab exercises are packaged as simulation-capsules that guide the students through a sequence of practice problems of increasing complexity eventually to build the competency to solve an industry scale problem.

Participants required to perform experiments as a part of their course work can select their suitable time, schedule the session and perform the experiments by accessing the lab from any geographical location if they only have a basic internet connection.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

On completion of the experiment, participants can download the results, analyse and submit the report in the learning management system for evaluation.

Apply the gained knowledge in solving creative industry scale problems.

Participants of M.Tech. Digital Manufacturing can access the following Virtual Labs:


DFMA VIRTUALLABDFMA Product Simplification software by Boothroyd and Dewhurst utilizes an intuitive question-and-answer interface that identifies opportunities for substantial cost reduction in a product. By applying industry-tested minimum part count criteria, the software finds parts that can be consolidated/eliminated while maintaining 100% functionality.

LIST OF EXPERIMENTS:

DFA analysis for simple assembly DFM analysis for cost estimation. Optimise the assembly line against the cost.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

The outcome of a DFMA-based design is a more elegant product that is both functionally efficient and easy to assemble.

DFMA re-designs also have the added impact of increased quality and reliability, faster development time, and require fewer suppliers.


AUTOMATION STUDIOVIRTUAL LABAutomation Studio offers intuitive design, animation, simulation and system analysis functionalities in a versatile and user-friendly environment in Mechatronics and Automation domain. It allows students to build and select their mechatronics circuits including hydraulic, pneumatics, electronic, electrical, PLC and combination of these elements.


PLC programming for specific automation processes. Hydraulics and pneumatics circuit simulation using different control valves. Mechanism simulation including mechatronics circuits. Selecting suitable actuators for the specific automation application.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

Simulate concepts of signal sensing and conditioning, control and decision making and output actuation. Implement working of various sensors and transducers, system modelling and dynamic reponce, open

and closed loop controllers, electrical and mechanical actuators.


Software used:Automation Studio

DESIGN FOR ADDITIVEMANUFACTURING LABThis lab delivers the critical insights required by designers, engineers and analysts to avoid build failure and create parts that accurately conform to design specifications. ANSYS additive suite is used in this lab, this comprehensive solution spans the entire workflow — from design for additive manufacturing (DfAM) through validation, print design, process simulation and exploration of materials.


3D modelling using Autodesk Fusion 360 Generative Design using Autodesk Fusion 360 Process planning in FDM using Ultimaker Cura Design assessment using ANSYS Additive


LEARNING OUTCOMES:

To design parts for 3D printing To understand and perform shape & topology optimisation on a given part. To understand process planning in 3D printing. To validate the part design before the actual printing is done through proper process

simulation.

Software used:Automation Studio

ADDITIVE MANUFACTURINGPROCESSES LABThe additive manufacturing process lab brings the experience of preparing a 3D CAD model for AM processes. The influence of process parameters on part quality and the process planning in FDM will be understood in this lab.


3D modelling using Autodesk Fusion 360 Convert the designed 3D model into an STL file and repair the model Process planning in FDM using Ultimaker Cura Design assessment using ANSYS Additive: Structural and Thermal analysis Process simulation and Material analysis using ANSYS Additive Suite 3D printing part orientation optimization using ANSYS Additive Prep Predict stress and distortion on the AM process

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

To design parts for 3D printing using CAD modelling software. To prepare a valid STL file for printing the parts successfully To understand process planning in 3D printing using open-source software. To validate the part design before the actual printing is done through proper process simulation.


FLEXIBLE MANUFACTURINGSYSTEMS LABThe lab introduces the metal cutting and CNC/CAM. Programming is performed in the lab for various machining operation.


Manual programming for a face Milling operation Face Milling - using Creo NC Pocket milling - Roughing strategy Pocket Milling - Semi - Finishing & Finishing Canned cycles for Drilling and tapping operation

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

To understand the overview of CNC machines and its configuration To understand CNC machining, engineering materials, tools used, cutting parameters, machine

specification etc.,

EMBEDDED SYSTEM DESIGNIn the embedded system design lab, MikroC Pro C compiler is used for PIC Microcontrollers and PICSIMLab Simulation Environment.

LIST OF EXPERIMENTS

Programs for PIC Microcontroller Programs for ARM Controllers Using Keil - MDK

LEARNING OUTCOME:

To develop C programming and interface for 8-bit controllers (PIC platform) To develop Assembly language Program for 32 bit ARM Controllers To develop C programs for 32 Bit ARM-Cortex-M0 platforms To simulate programs in PICSIMLab virtual environment To simulate programs in Keil IDE environment and Programmers View of Architecture


CYBER SECURITYIN MANUFACTURINGIn cyber security lab the potential impact of cyber security is described. Kali Linux is used to perform the lab.

LIST OF EXPERIMENTS

To study the use of network reconnaissance tools like WHOIS, dig, traceroute, nslookup to gather information about networks and domain registrars.

Study of packet sniffer tools like Wireshark, ethereal, TCP dump etc. Download and install nmap. Use it with different options to scan open ports, perform OS fingerprinting,

do a ping scan, tcp port scan, udp port scan, etc. Detect ARP spoofing using open-source tool ARPWATCH. Use the Nessus tool to scan the network for vulnerabilities. Find the SCADA/PLC systems using Shodan. Study of different types of vulnerabilities for hacking a website /Web Applications. SCADA Hacking: Monitoring SCADA Sites with Splunk. Identify vulnerabilities in IoT devices that use Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) and secure them Exploring Automotive hacking using CAN-UTILS.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

To understand what cybersecurity is and its potential impact To identify vulnerabilities critical to the information assets of an organization To analyse and evaluate the cyber security needs of an organization To measure the performance and troubleshoot cyber security systems To analyse and resolve security issues in networks and computer systems to secure an IT infrastructure. To design and develop a security architecture for an organization.


MECHANISMS AND ROBOTICSMechanism and robotics lab enables the students to understand about the direct and inverse kinematics of various robotic arms. The lab is performed with the help of MATLAB. Design, program, simulation, and analysis of various robotic arms will be performed during the lab.

LIST OF EXPERIMENTS

Mapping: Rotation of a frame, Multiple Rotations of a frame, Homogenous Transformation Forward kinematics 1: 2 DOF Planar manipulator, cylindrical manipulator, 3 dof Articulated Manipulator Inverse Kinematics of a 2dof Planar Robot, 3dof Cylindrical Robot, 3dof Polar Robot, 3 dof Articulated

Robot Inverse Kinematics of a 2dof Planar Robot using matrix inverse, 3 dof Articulated Robot using matrix

inverse

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Write the forward kinematic equations of various robotic arms and analyze and simulate using Matlab. Analyse inverse kinematics of various robotic arms.


Through the Remote lab, participants can perform controlled experiments from anywhere in the world. The IoT enabled lab equipments and the integrated remote access network makes this possible. The lab is open 24x7, 365 days. Remote Lab is one more attempt by the work integrated learning programs division of BITS Pilani to bring the campus learning experience to the working professionals complementing their work-life-learning balance.

LAB ARCHITECTURE:

Participants required to perform experiments as a part of their course work, they can select their suitable time, schedule the session and perform the experiments by accessing equipment remotely.

A detailed step by step instruction enables students to perform the experiments. Participants can control the machines using equipment console while watching them through multiple

cameras installed around. Participants can pan, tilt or zoom to have a better view of the machines.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

On completion of the experiment, participants can download the results, analyse and submit the report in the learning management system for evaluation.

Interact with equipment, get the real time experience and apply the gained knowledge in solving industry scale problems.

Participants of M.Tech. Digital Manufacturing can access the following Remote Lab:

REMOTE LAB

EXPERIMENTSWITH IIOT LABTo support the theory learned in IIoT course with creating and applying connected things, acquiring & displaying sensor data, operating & controlling the water bottling plant remotely (both through computer and mobile app). Using PTC ThingWorx and Vuforia studio for AR/VR application and performing basic data analysis.


Understanding the wather bottle filling hardware components and setup Understanding of the PLC I/p , O/p and data transfer with Kepware Using ThingWorx platform for visualization and analysis

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

To design and conduct remote experiments using domain knowledge of sensor integration, data acquisition.

To verify connected things & bottling plant function is according to the desired level and use of networking protocols learned in industrial practice.


Examinations Mode Options applicable for students admitted in Batch starting in Jan 2022.Semester 1, 2 and 3 have Mid-semester Examinations and Comprehensive Examinations for each of the course. These examinations are mostly scheduled over weekends. During these semesters, In addition to the mid-semester and comprehensive examinations, there will also be quizzes/assignments conducted online as per course plan which the students need to participate. In the Semester 4 (Final Semester), Student will be doing a dissertation (project work) as per Institution’s guidelines.

Two Options on Mode of Examinations during Semester 1, 2 & 3:Institution offers a choice between taking the examination online or taking them at a designated examination centre. The student will choose one of the option depending on his or her own preference and circumstances. Both options are explained below:

Online exams option

Online Examinations: Students choosing this option can take the examinations online from any location e.g. office or home. To take an online examination, student must possess a laptop or desktop with a web cam, a smart phone and good internet connectivity. As per the examination schedule, the student is expected to login to the institution’s online examination platform and take the examinations in compliance with institution’s defined guidelines and rules announced before the examinations. For full details about hardware, software and connectivity requirements to take online examination.

Examinations at Designated Examination Centers: Students choosing this option will need to appear in person for taking the examinations at institution’s designated examination centers. These designated examination centers are at the following locations: Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Pune, Mumbai, Goa, Delhi NCR, Pilani and Kolkata. In addition to these location, Institution also has a designated examination center at Dubai. Please note that offering of examinations at designated examination centers is subject to institution’s assessment of the safety conditions as per prevailing pandemic conditions and also subject to a required minimum number of students preferring this option. The institution may choose to not offer this option, if as per its own assessment the safety situation due to pandemic conditions is not conducive to conduct examinations at designated examination centers or if as per its assessment, adequate no of students have not preferred for this option. In circumstances as explained, Institute will then conduct the examinations only in the online mode.


The option of taking Online Exams for Semester 1, 2 & 3 will remain available for normal duration of the programme. However, in case a student chooses to take a break in the programme, the options on the mode of examination available will be as prevailing at the time the student resumes the programme. Also, if a student has backlog course/s to successfully complete and due to which he/she needs to register in additional semester/s over and above the normal duration of the programmes, the options on the mode of examination available will be as prevailing at the time when student registers for an additional semester.

Mode of Evaluation for Semester 4 (Final Semester):

During Semester 4, students will be required to register for a full semester Dissertation (Project work). Each submission required for Dissertation as per institution’s guidelines can be made ONLINE on a BITS Pilani’s approved and managed online assessment platform.

Important:


To apply, candidates must be employed professionals working in engineering organizations, and holding BE/B.Tech or equivalent in relevant disciplines, with at least 60% aggragate marks, and minimum one year of working experience in relevant domain.

The following fees schedule is applicable for candidates seeking new admission during the academic year 2021-22.

Instant EMI option with 0% interest is now available that allows you to pay programme fee in an easy and convenient way.

Instant online approval in secondsNo Credit Cards/ CIBIL score requiredEasy & Secure online process using Aadhaar and PAN numberAnyone with a Salary Account with Netbanking can applySpecial interest rate for BITS Pilani WILP applicantsOption to submit fee using easy-EMI with 0% interest.

What is the Eligibility Criteria?

Fee Structure

Application Fees(one time)

`1,500

Admission Fees(one time)

`16,500Semester Fees (per semester)

`57,750

0% Easy-EMI Option


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Participants need to take at least 12 courses towards coursework, and complete one Project/ Dissertation. The coursework requirement for the programme would consist of a set of core courses and electives. Core courses are compulsory for all participants, while electives can be chosen based on individual learning preferences.

Featured Topics:

Digital manufacturing that deals with IoT in manufacturing and additive manufacturing supported by simulation and remote labs.

Disruptive innovation and design thinking to play in a digital world supported by gamified simulation exercises from Harvard Business Publishing.

Data analytics for operations management. Green manufacturing as a way of sustaining operations. Behavioral operations as the way of managing people and operational processes.

Programme Curriculum

First Semester

Additive Manufacturing ProcessesAdvances in Materials Composite & Plastics MechatronicsPrecision Engineering

Second Semester

Design for Additive Manufacturing High Precision ManufacturingElective 1Elective 2

Third SemesterIndustrial IoTElective 3Elective 4Elective 5

Fourth SemesterDissertation

Electives: Manufacturing Planning and ControlFlexible Manufacturing SystemsEmbedded System Design Big Data Analytics for ManufacturingCybersecurity for Manufacturing

Mechanisms and RoboticsSustainable Manufacturing Product DesignBehavioral Operations


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Begin by clicking on Step 1 - ‘Fill/ Edit and Submit Application Form’. This will enable you to select the programme of your choice. After you have chosen your programme, you will be asked to fill your details in an online form. You must fill all details and press ‘Submit’ button given at the bottom of the form.

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Important: In view of work-from-home policies mandated by many organisations, a few candidates may not be able to get the physical forms signed by their HR/ other authorised organisational representative. Such candidates may instead request an email approval to be sent to their official email ID by the HR using the format available through this link.

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Important: In view of work-from-home policies mandated by many organisations, a few candidates may not be able to get the physical forms signed by their Mentor. Such candidates may instead request an email approval to be sent to their official email ID by the Mentor using the format available through this link.

Who is a mentor:Candidates applying to Work Integrated Learning Programmes must choose a Mentor, who will monitor the academic progress of the candidate, and act as an advisor & coach for successful completion of the programme.

How to apply


Candidates should ideally choose the immediate supervisor or another senior person from the same organisation. In case a suitable mentor is not available in the same organisation, a candidate could approach a senior person in another organisation who has the required qualifications. Wherever the proposed Mentor is not from the same employing organization as that of the candidate, a supporting document giving justification for the same should be provided by the candidate’s employer.

Candidates applying to B.Tech. programmes should choose a Mentor who is an employed professional with B.E./ B.S./ B.Tech./ M.Sc./ A.M.I.E./ Integrated First Degree of BITS or equivalent. Candidates applying to M.Tech., M.Sc., MBA, M.Phil programme should choose a Mentor who is an employed professional with:

• B.E./ M.Sc./ M.B.A./ M.C.A./ M.B.B.S. etc. and with a minimum of five years of relevant work experience

OR

• M.E./ M.S./M.Tech./ M.Phil./ M.D./ Higher Degree of BITS or equivalent

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Admission Cell will intimate selected candidates by email within two weeks of submission of application with all supporting documents. The selection status can also be checked by logging in to the Online Application Centre.


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UGC ApprovalBITS Pilani is an Institution of Eminence under UGC (Institution of Eminence Deemed to be Universities) Regulations, 2017. The Work Integrated Learning Programmes (WILP) of BITS Pilani constitutes a unique set of educational offerings for working professionals. WILP are an extension of programmes offered at the BITSPilani Campuses and are comparable to our regular programmes both in terms of unit/credit requirements as well as academic rigour. In addition, it capitalises and further builds on practical experience of students through high degree of integration, which results not only in upgradation of knowledge, but also in up skilling, and productivity increase. The programme may lead to award of degree, diploma, and certificate in science, technology/engineering, management, and humanities and social sciences.

On the recommendation of the Empowered Expert Committee, UGC in its 548th Meeting held on 09.09.20 has approved the continued offering of BITS Pilani’s Work Integrated Learning programmes.

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