Industrial Testing Consultancy Cell (ITCC)

Objective

To benchmark Testing and Consultancy activities and increase revenue of WCE with optimum utilisation of resources and to achieve the targets kept by Institute in IDP for IRG

Key Result Areas (KRAs)

Enhancing Industry-Academia Collaboration
- Build and strengthen relationships with industry partners by identifying and addressing their Testing and consultancy needs.
- Promote the WCE’s’s capabilities in testing and consultancy to industries through targeted outreach programs.
Expanding Testing and Consultancy Portfolio
- Develop strategies to attract new consultancy projects by identifying emerging industry domains and leveraging existing expertise.
- Introduce innovative Testing projects and consultancy services tailored to industry demands.
Infrastructure Utilization
- Maximize the utilization of newly acquired equipment and infrastructure (hardware/software) for industrial consultancy and testing purposes.
- Create awareness among industries about the availability and capabilities of university resources.
Operational Efficiency and Systems Improvement
- Oversee the automation of payment procedures, activity tracking, and report generation processes to ensure timely delivery of services.
- Streamline the testing and consultancy process for improved efficiency and better user experience.
Student and Alumni Engagement
- Foster a culture of innovation by involving students and alumni in consultancy and testing projects.
- Provide students with hands-on opportunities to work on real-world industry problems, thereby enhancing their employability and entrepreneurial skills.
Testing Recognition and Incentivization
- Develop and implement schemes, policies to incentivize faculty and staff participating in industrial consultancy projects.
- Recognize and reward innovation and impactful Testing outcomes.
Monitoring and Reporting
- Ensure accurate tracking and reporting of testing, consultancy, and activities.
- Regularly review the centre’s performance and propose measures for continuous improvement.

Enhance learning: Research and consultancy provide opportunities for students to apply theoretical knowledge to real-world problems, developing their critical thinking, problem-solving, and innovation skills.
Foster innovation: Research and consultancy encourage the development of new ideas, products, and services, driving innovation and entrepreneurship.
Promote knowledge sharing: Research and consultancy facilitate the sharing of knowledge and expertise between academia, industry, and society, leading to mutual benefits and societal impact.
Generate revenue: Consultancy and testing services can generate revenue for the institution, supporting its sustainability and growth.

Some statical Information of Testing and Consultancy in 2023-24

Total consultancy Project

Total IRG

Testing Facilities

Material Testing

Universal Testing Machine (UTM): 1000 kN capacity for testing tensile strength, compressive strength, and flexural strength of materials.
Impact Testing Machine: Charpy and Izod impact testing for determining toughness of materials.
Hardness Testing Machine: Rockwell, Brinell, and Vickers hardness testing for determining hardness of materials.

Environmental Testing

Air Quality Monitoring System: Equipped with sensors for measuring particulate matter (PM), nitrogen oxides (NOx), sulfur dioxide (SO2), and carbon monoxide (CO).
Water Quality Analysis Kit: Equipped with instruments for measuring pH, turbidity, conductivity, and bacterial contamination.

Mechanical Testing

Vibration Testing Machine: For testing vibration characteristics of mechanical components.
Noise Testing Equipment: For measuring noise levels of mechanical equipment.

Computing Facilities

Software
- Finite Element Analysis (FEA) Software: ANSYS, Abaqus, and Nastran for simulating structural, thermal, and dynamic behavior of systems.
- Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Software: Fluent, CFX, and OpenFOAM for simulating fluid flow, heat transfer, and mass transport.
- Computer-Aided Design (CAD) Software: SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor, and CATIA for designing and modeling mechanical systems.

Full Stack Development
- Both front end (client side) and back end (server side) of web applications.

Advanced Computing
- Cloud Computing , Data Mining, Advanced Network Analysis , Mobile Computng
Apple Environment
- iOS development , Swift programming
Computing Equipment
- High-Performance Computing (HPC) Cluster: Equipped with 100+ cores, 1000+ GB RAM, and 10+ TB storage for simulating complex systems.
- Workstations: Equipped with high-end processors, graphics cards, and memory for running computationally intensive software.

Elecronics Design

Full EDA expertise including VLSI design

Consultancy Services

Design and Development

Product Design: Designing and developing new products, including mechanical systems, electrical systems, and software.

System Integration: Integrating multiple systems, including mechanical, electrical, and software systems.

Project Management

Project Planning: Planning and scheduling projects, including resource allocation and risk management.

Project Execution: Executing projects, including monitoring and controlling progress.

Technical Audits

Technical Feasibility Study: Conducting technical feasibility studies for new projects, including evaluating technical risks and opportunities.

Technical Due Diligence: Conducting technical due diligence for existing projects, including evaluating technical performance and identifying areas for improvement.

For services of Testing and Consultancy , Pl write to ……………@………………..

Alternatively , fill up the form on this link

Also one may contact Dr. D.B. Kulkarni , Head ITC Cell on ………………….

Historical Global Benchmarks

To benchmark Testing and Consultancy activities and increase revenue of WCE with optimum utilisation of resources and to achieve the targets kept by Institute in IDP for IRG

Key Result Areas (KRAs)

Enhancing Industry-Academia Collaboration
- Build and strengthen relationships with industry partners by identifying and addressing their Testing and consultancy needs.
- Promote the WCE’s’s capabilities in testing and consultancy to industries through targeted outreach programs.
Expanding Testing and Consultancy Portfolio
- Develop strategies to attract new consultancy projects by identifying emerging industry domains and leveraging existing expertise.
- Introduce innovative Testing projects and consultancy services tailored to industry demands.
Infrastructure Utilization
- Maximize the utilization of newly acquired equipment and infrastructure (hardware/software) for industrial consultancy and testing purposes.
- Create awareness among industries about the availability and capabilities of university resources.
Operational Efficiency and Systems Improvement
- Oversee the automation of payment procedures, activity tracking, and report generation processes to ensure timely delivery of services.
- Streamline the testing and consultancy process for improved efficiency and better user experience.
Student and Alumni Engagement
- Foster a culture of innovation by involving students and alumni in consultancy and testing projects.
- Provide students with hands-on opportunities to work on real-world industry problems, thereby enhancing their employability and entrepreneurial skills.
Testing Recognition and Incentivization
- Develop and implement schemes, policies to incentivize faculty and staff participating in industrial consultancy projects.
- Recognize and reward innovation and impactful Testing outcomes.
Monitoring and Reporting
- Ensure accurate tracking and reporting of testing, consultancy, and activities.
- Regularly review the centre’s performance and propose measures for continuous improvement.

Industrial Testing Consultancy Cell (ITCC)