Mechatronics

About the Department

  • Established in the year 2013 with the intent of raising qualified Mechatronics Engineers who can make substantial contribution to the field of Mechanical, Electronics, Computer and Electrical Engineering.
  • Alumni strength of more than 400 and they are working in reputed National and International Organizations.
  • 3 faculty members completed Ph.D program.
  • 2 faculty members pursuing Ph.D. program.
  • Publications in many National and International indexed Journals.
  • Specially designed skill development programmes with support of industrial experts.
  • Placement in many companies.
  • Various technical clubs such as Design club and Product development club are actively functioning to impart specialized knowledge and skills to the students in various domains.

Programmes offered

  • B.E. - Mechatronics- 4 years

Vision & Mission

Vision

  • To achieve excellence in the field of Mechatronics engineering education, research and innovative product development.

Mission

  • To offer high-quality application-oriented education and prepare our graduates to become innovators in their profession.
  • To provide exposure to latest technologies through industry - institute interaction.
  • To motivate the students towards interdisciplinary research to cater to the local and global needs. To encourage innovation leading to development of industrial products with social responsibility.

PEO, PO and PSO

Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)

  • PEO-1:Apply analytical skills and modeling methodologies to recognize, analyze, synthesize and implement operational solutions to engineering problems, product design and development, and manufacturing.
  • PEO-2: Design and develop the real – world Mechatronics products and processes for various applications.
  • PEO-3: Lead and contribute in a team entrusted with professional, social, ethical and entrepreneurial responsibilities.

Program Outcomes (POs)

Engineering Graduates will be able to:

  • 1. Engineering knowledge: Apply the knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals, and an engineering specialization to the solution of complex engineering problems.
  • 2. Problem analysis: : Identify, formulate, review research literature, and analyze complex engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, natural sciences, and engineering sciences.
  • 3. Design/development of solutions: Design solutions for complex engineering problems and design system components or processes that meet the specified needs with appropriate consideration for the public health and safety, and the cultural, societal, and environmental considerations.
  • 4. Conduct investigations of complex problems: Use research-based knowledge and research methods including design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and synthesis of the information to provide valid conclusions.
  • 5. Modern tool usage: Create, select, and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools including prediction and modeling to complex engineering activities with an understanding of the limitations.
  • 6. The engineer and society:Apply reasoning informed by the contextual knowledge to assess societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to the professional engineering practice.
  • 7. Environment and sustainability: Understand the impact of the professional engineering solutions in societal and environmental contexts, and demonstrate the knowledge of, and need for sustainable development.
  • 8. Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of the engineering practice.
  • 9. Individual and team work: Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse teams, and in multidisciplinary settings.
  • 10. Communication: Communicate effectively on complex engineering activities with the engineering community and with society at large, such as, being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear instructions.
  • 11. Project management and finance: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the engineering and management principles and apply these to one’s own work, as a member and leader in a team, to manage projects and in multidisciplinary environments.
  • 12. Life-long learning: Recognize the need for, and have the preparation and ability to engage in independent and life-long learning in the broadest context of technological change.

Programme Specific Outcomes (PSOs)

Engineering Graduates will

  • PSO-1: Have ability to select appropriate sensors, actuators and control systems depending on application requirement for Industrial automation, Process control, Automotive electronics and MEMS.
  • PSO-2: Design and develop Mechatronics systems to solve the complex engineering problem by integrating Electronics, Electrical, Mechanical and information systems.
  • PSO-3: Apply the specific knowledge for design and development of IoT, IIoT systems and Industrial robotics.

Advisory Committee

Department Program Advisory Committee (DPAC)

S.No Member Designation
1 Dr. T.Jesudas Professor & Head, Department of Mechatronics Engineering.
2 Dr.V.Shanmugam Dean – School of Mechanical Science, Mahendra Engineering College
3 Dr.R.Arunachalam Assistant Professor, Mechanical & Industrial Engineering, Sultan Qaboos University, Sultanate of Oman.
4 Dr. Bernard W. Ikua Professor of Mechanical Engineering, 
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, NAIROBI, KENYA.
5 Dr.P.K.Palani Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Government College of Engineering, Bargur, Tamil Nadu, India.
6 Dr.K.Venkatesan Assistant Professor, Government College of Engineering, Salem, Tamil Nadu, India.
7 Dr.M.Pradeepkumar Associate Professor, College of Engineering,
Anna University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
8 Dr.A.Parthiban Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering.
9 Dr.T.Sekar Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering
10 Dr.C.Pandivelan Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering.
11 Dr.S.Periyasamy Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering
12 Dr.T.Ramesh Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering
13 Dr.N.Amutha Prabha Associate Professor, Department of School of Electrical Engineering
14 Dr.G.K.Rajini Associate Professor, Department of School of Electrical Engineering
15 Dr.G.Suresh Kannan Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Coimbatore Institute of Technology, Coimbatore.
16 Dr.V.Anandakrishnan Professor, Department of Production Engineering, National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli.

Board of Studies

Members of the Board of Studies

S.No. Name of the Member Address of the members BoS Designation
1  Dr.T.Jesudas Professor & Head,
Department of Mechatronics Engineering,
Mahendra Engineering College, Mallasamudram, Namakkal.
Chairman
2 Dr.G.Suresh Kannan Associate Professor,
Department of Mechanical Engineering,
Coimbatore Institute of Technology, Coimbatore.
University Nominee
3 Dr.V.Anandakrishnan Professor,
Department of Production Engineering, National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli.
Subject Expert
4 Mr.KRN Manoj    Managing Director,
Pumo Technovation India Private Limited,
Coimbatore.
Industry Expert
5 Dr.K.Venkatesan Associate Professor,
Department of Metallurgical Engineering,
Government College of Engineering,
Salem - 636109
Academic Expert
6 Dr.V.Shanmugam Dean / School of Mechanical Science,
Mahendra Engineering College,
Mallasamudram,
Namakkal.
Academic Expert
7 Er.M.Surenthar Data Scientist,
Happiest Minds Private Limited, Bangalore.
Alumnus

Laboratory

List of Laboratories

  • Fluid Mechanics and Machinery Laboratory
  • Strength of Materials Laboratory
  • Electrical Machines and Drives Laboratory
  • Manufacturing Technology Laboratory
  • Dynamics Laboratory
  • Automation Laboratory
  • Microprocessor and Microcontroller Laboratory
  • PLC Laboratory
  • CAD / CAM Laboratory
  • Robotics Laboratory

Faculty & Staff

S.No. Name of the Faculty Designation
1. Dr.T.JESUDAS Professor & HOD
2 Dr.D.PRABHAKARAN Assistant Professor
3 Dr.J.DINESHKUMAR Assistant Professor
4. Mr.B.LAKSHMIKANTH Assistant Professor
5. Mr.R.BASKAR Assistant Professor
6. Mr.G.NAGARAJAN Assistant Professor
7. Mr.R.KARIKALAN Assistant Professor
8. Mr.K.DHANESH PRABU Assistant Professor
S.No. Name of the Faculty Number of Publications / Journals and Conference 
1 Dr.T.Jesudas 10
2 Mr.D.Prabhakaran 02
3 Mr.J.DineshKumar 03
4 Mr.B.Lakshmikanth 02
5 Mr.M.Abith Sheriff 02
6 Mr.R.Baskar 02
7 Mr.G.Nagarajan 02
8 Mr.M.Malukannan 04
9 Mr.M.Ranjith 01
SI.No. Name of the Faculty Award Name Issuing Organization Date of the Award Ceremony
1 Dr.T.Jesudas Innovative Academician of the Year -2019 Center for Education Growth & Research (CEGR) in New Delhi 18.04.2019
2 Dr.T.Jesudas Young Scientist of the Year 2019 Integrated Chambers of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) in New Delhi 27.07.2019
3 Dr.T.Jesudas Innovative & Dedicated Technological Researcher Award Innovative scientific research professionals Malaysia 21.10.2018
4 Mr.D.Prabhakaran Innovative & Dedicated Technologist of Electronics and Communication Engineering Award Innovative scientific research professionals Malaysia 21.10.2018
5 Mr.J.Dineshkumar Innovative & Dedicated Technologist of Mechanical Engineering Award Innovative scientific research professionals Malaysia 21.10.2018
6 Mr.B.Lakshmikanth Innovative & Dedicated Technologist of Mechanical Engineering Award Innovative scientific research professionals Malaysia 21.10.2018
7 Dr.T.Jesudas Innovative & Dedicated Technological Researcher Innovative Scientific Research Professional Malaysia  & Kathir College of Technology - Coimbatore 25.03.2018
8 Mr.D.Prabhakaran Innovative & Dedicated Researcher in Electronics Engineering Innovative Scientific Research Professional Malaysia  & Kathir College of Technology - Coimbatore 25.03.2018
9 Mr.J.Dineshkumar Innovative Researcher in Mechanical Engineering Innovative Scientific Research Professional Malaysia& Kathir College of Technology - Coimbatore 25.03.2018
10 Mr.B.Lakshmikanth Innovative Scientific Research ( Mechanical Engg.,) & Dedicated Academician Award Innovative Scientific Research Professional Malaysia& Kathir College of Technology - Coimbatore 25.03.2018
SI.No. Name of the Student Award Name Issuing Organization Date of the Award Ceremony
1 Mr.M.Surenthar ISTE National Convention PSG Tech, Coimbatore 18.12.2019

Credentials

  • One faculty member has been approved as research supervisor for guiding Ph.D candidates under Anna University, Chennai.
  • 2 faculty members have completed Ph.D program.
  • 2 faculty members are registered and pursuing Ph.D program.
  • More than 20 students have been trained and 5 students are Certified Lab VIEW Associate Developer (CLAD) examinations conducted by National Instruments.
  • NPTEL Local Chapter is established for students and faculty members appearing for NPTEL courses online examinations.
  • Faculty members are having membership with ISTE, ISME, IEEE, IE (I) and Robotics society chapters.
  • Our Students have undergone more internship training in various Government / reputed Private Industries / Organizations.
  • All the students are undergoing skill development programmes like soft skills, communication skills, aptitude and logical reasoning, group discussions and technical interview skills.


CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE

Mechatronics Pride Center

   The department has a center of excellence in the name of “Mechatronics Pride Center” students creating innovative projects and products.

   The following Products have been developed so far…

  • 1. Low cost portable Table Top Miniature Milling Machine.
  • 2. Low cost portable Laser Engraving Machine developed from Mechatronics Pride Centre.
  • 3. CNC Plotter developed from Mechatronics Pride Centre.
  • 4. Pick and Place Robot developed from Mechatronics Pride Centre.
  • 5. Dr.M.Madheswaran, Dr.T.Jesudas and students of Mechatronics are Demonstrating and Presenting the student Project to Professor Dr.Kurt Richard Ding, Senior Experten Service, Germany.
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  • 6. Our students present their project in PDCON'19 National level project Design contest in associated with Institute of Engineers-IE(I) on 25/02/2019 at Mahendra Engineering College.
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  • 7. Presenting our student innovative ideas through their project in the Technology Exhibition 2019 - South India's Biggest Entrepreneurship Festival organized by "Centre for Technology Development and Transfer", Anna University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
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  • 8. Mechatronics department organize a seminar on "ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING AND PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT" by Dr.S.VINODH, Associate Professor, Department of Production Engineering, National Institute of Technology, Trichy, Tamil Nadu.
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  • 9. Mechatronics Department students had undergone a workshop and seminar on "Arduino programming" and "Product Development using Aurdino".
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  • 10. Department of Mechatronics organized seminar on "ELECTRICAL MACHINE AND DRIVES", by Dr. S. SENTHIL KUMAR Associate Professor, Electrical and Electronics, National Institute of Technology, Trichy, Tamil Nadu.
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  • 11. Mechatronics department organized seminar on "ADVANCED ENGINEERING MATERIALS" by Dr. R.Vasudevan (NANO ROBOTICS- National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan).
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  • 12. Our Mechatronics Department organized, Mahendra Alumni Lecture Series (MAILS) on the topic of "ENTERPRENEURSHIP SKIILS" By Er.P.DINESH KUMAR (HR TRAINEE, NITROWARE TECHNOLOGY, SALEM).
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  • 13. Mechatronics Department organized a workshop on "SENSOR BASED INDUSTRY PARAMETER CONTROL USING IOT" by Mr.K. ILANCHEZHIAN, Assistant Manager, PROLIFIC SYSTEM & TECHNOLOGIES PVT.LTD, Coimbatore.
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  • 14. Mechatronics department students actively participated in the event of "Robotic Parade and Karate Parade" organized by "MAHENDRA MACRO MIRACLES CLUB" in Mahendra institutions.
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  • 15. Dr. T. Jesudas, Head of Mechatronics Department receiving the award of "INNOVATIVE ACADEMICIAN OF THE YEAR -2019" in CENTER FOR EDUCATION GROWTH & RESEARCH (CEGR) from Prof. A.P.MITTAL, Member Secretary, AICTE & Prof. K.K. AGARWAL, Chairman of NBA on 18th April at New Delhi.
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  • 16. Mechatronics Department HOD Dr.T.Jesudas receiving the award of "YOUNG SCIENTIST OF THE YEAR 2019" in Integrated Chambers of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) from Shri. Dr.Arun Kumar, Former Member of Parliment and Shri.Rahul Kumar Sharma, Former Member of Parliment on 27th July at New Delhi.
  • 17. Mechatronics Department Dr.T.Jesudas, Head of the department receiving "Innovative & Dedicated Technological Researcher Award", from the Innovative scientific research professionals Malaysia held at Malaysia.
  • 18. Mechatronics department Mr.B.Lakshmikanth, Assistant Professor is receiving "Innovative Technologist of Mechanical Engineering Award", from the Innovative scientific research professionals Malaysia held at Malaysia.
  • 19. Mechatronics department Mr.J.Dineshkumar, Assistant Professor is receiving "Innovative & Dedicated Technologist of Mechanical Engineering Award", from the Innovative scientific research professionals Malaysia held at Malaysia.
  • 20. Mechatronics department Mr.D.Prabhakaran, Assistant Professor is receiving "Innovative & Dedicated Technologist of Electronics and Communication Engineering Award", from the Innovative scientific research professionals Malaysia held at Malaysia.
  • 21. Mechatronics department faculties are interacting with the professors of "University of Technology MARA" at Malaysia during foreign university visit.
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  • 22. Mechatronics department faculties visited and interacted with Solar Energy Research & Innovation centre, National University – Singapore during foreign university visit.
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  • 23. Mr. M. Surenthar of final year Mechatronics receiving the best student award from ISTE National convention held at PSG ITech, Coimbatore on 18th December 2019.
  • 24. Our Mechatronics department Alumni Mr. MOHANRAJ Started an own company at Karur, Tamil Nadu in the name of "ROYAL GLAZE" Head light restoration. Our department head Dr. T.Jesudas, Mr. D. Prabhakaran, Assistant Professor and students had attended the inaugural function for congratulating and appreciating him.
  • 25. Our Mechatronics 2020 batch students got placed in "Pumo Technovation", Coimbatore, as Application Engineer through MoU.
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  • 26. Department Mechatronics signed the MoU with "Pumo Technovation and SS Technovation", Coimbatore for Training and placement.
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  • 27. Department Mechatronics signed the MoU with "AGIIT and Axis Global Automation", Coimbatore for Training and placement.
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  • 28. Our Department alumni students Pursuing Higher studies in "Technical University of Kosice, Slovakia".
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Short-Term Courses

SHORT-TERM COURSES:

S.No Name of the Short-Term Courses /Value-Added Courses Number of students benefited
1. MT2401 – CNC Machining Technology 28
2. MT2301 - MEMS Technology 29
3. MT2201 - Career Opportunities in Industrial Automation 34
4. MT2101 - PLC, SCADA, HMI & VFD 30
5. MT2001 – MEMS Technology 29
6. MT1901 – Career Opportunities in Industrial Automation 31
7. MT1801 – PLC, SCADA, HMI & VFD 28

Events

Seminars, Conferences & Workshops conducted through Professional Societies

Events organized in last three academic years:
S.No. Type of Events [Conference/Seminar/Workshop] Professional society Date Name of the Events Name and Address of the Resource Persons
1. Seminar ISTE 07.05.2025 Industry 4.0
and its impact
on
Mechatronics
Mr.C.GOWTHAM
Senior Head - Automation,
Skimitar Hindustan Pvt Ltd,
Coimbatore.
E-mail:
support@skimitarautomation.com
Contact: 8428010909
2. IIC Activity IIC 21.04.2025 Workshop on
Marketing
Strategies for
Entrepreneurs
/Startups
LAKSHMANAN.R
Founder,
Dhronav InfoTech,
Namakkal.
E-mail : dhronavinfotech@gmail.com
Contact: 7639999559
3. MAILS ISTE 14.05.2025 Integrating
Control
Systems in
Mechatronics
Devices
Mr.R.HARISH KUMAR
Project Engineer,
Swastik Group Pvt Ltd,
Erode.
E-mail :harishkumarks30@gmail.com
Contact: 9080328269
4. Seminar ISTE 08.11.2024 Digital Twin
Technology
Mr.K.S.DINESH
Product Support Manager,
Wemake Solutions Pvt Ltd,
Chennai.
E-mail : dineshks78@yahoo.com
Contact: 9894596930
5. IIC Activity IIC 22.11.2024 Intellectual
Property
Rights
Mr. Tamilarasu Boopathi,
Senior Manager,
Dhronav Info Tech
Erode, Tamilnadu.
dronavinfotech@gmail.com
6. NIT Lecture Series ISTE 20.11.2024 Challenges in
Metal
Additive
Manufacturing
Dr.V.ANANDAKRISHNAN
Department of Production
Engineering,
National Institute of Technology,
Tiruchirappalli.
E-mail : krishna@nitt.edu
Contact: 9842167599
7. MAILS ISTE 10.10.2024 Data Science in Application Mr.M.SURENTHAR
Associate Data Scientist,
Happiest Mind Technology Pvt Ltd,
Bangalore.
E-mail : surentharmani20@gmail.com
Contact: 9489321807
8. MAILS ISTE 25.10.2024 Emerging trends for Mechatronics Engineers in the Automotive sector. Er.V.SIVAMANI
Mechanical Engineer Design,
Team – New Product Development,
Trane Technologies, Bangalore.
E-mail : sivamani064@gmail.com
Contact: 7010568039
9. MAILS ISTE 07.03.2024 Integrating AI
and Robotics
for Future
Mechatronics
Application
Mr. AHMED SHAMEEM
Junior Mechatronics Engineer,
Infinix Innovations Ltd,
DIP 1, Dubai.
E-mail :
shamimarman353@gmail.com
Contact : 971 568852131
10. MAILS ISTE 21.08.2023 Machine
Learning in
Data Analytics
Mr.M.SURENTHAR
Associate Data Scientist,
Happiest Mind Technology Pvt Ltd,
Bangalore.
E-mail : surentharmani20@gmail.com
Contact: 9489321807
11. Seminar ISTE 29.03.2023 Automotive
Systems for
Mechatronics
Engineers
Mr.S.GIRIDHARAN,
Chief Executive Officer,
TechRAM Academy,
Radhakrishnan Nagar, Katpadi,
Vellore - 632007.
E- Mail : techram18@gmail.com
Contact : 8300878808
12. MAILS ISTE 18.03.2023 Challenges
and
Opportunities
in Industry 4.0
for
Mechatronics
Mr.V.VIGNESH,
Software Engineer - L1 Lead,
Avasoft Pvt Ltd,
Navalur, Chennai
E- Mail : thalavignesh136@gmail.com
Contact : 8754119221
13. Seminar IE(I) 05.03.2019 Product Development Using Arduino Seminar
14. Workshop ISTE 04.03.2019 Arduino Programming Workshop
15. NIT Lecture Series IE(I) 28.02.2019 Additive Manufacturing and Product Development NIT Lecture Series
16. Guest Lecture ISME 28.12.2018 Furistic Engineering and Innovation Trend of Mechatronics Guest Lecture
17. Guest Lecture ISME 06.12.2018 Recent Trends in MEMS Guest Lecture
18. Seminar ISME 26.11.2018 Triptronic Automatic Gear Transmission Seminar
19. Seminar IE(I) 04.10.2018 Applications of Industrial Automation Seminar
20. Guest Lecture IE(I) 29.08.2018 Artificial Intelligence – A Real Application and Innovation Scope Guest Lecture
21. NIT Lecture Series ISME 25.08.2018 Overview of Micro Electro Mechanical Systems NIT Lecture Series
22. Technical Training IE(I) 06.08.2018 to 10.08.2018 PLC, SCADA, HMI & VFD Technical Training
23. Seminar IE(I) 05.07.2018 Session on Robotics, its Scopes and Opportunities Seminar
24. NIT Lecture Series ISTE 16.03.2018 Career Opportunities in Core private Industries NIT Lecture Series
25. Workshop ISME 02.03.2018 Monitoring Engine Parameters Using Internet of Things(IOT) Workshop
26. Technical Symposium IE(I) 03.02.2018 AGATHON’18 Technical Symposium
27. Seminar ISTE 09.01.2018 Advanced Manufacturing Technology Seminar
28. Guest Lecture ISME 02.01.2018 Advanced Industrial Application Guest Lecture

RESEARCH AND CONSULTANCY WORK

Faculty members guiding Ph.D. research scholars

S.No Name Area of Specialization Number of Research scholars 
Progress Awarded
1 Dr.T.Jesudas Micro Machining 2 8

List of Faculty Members Pursuing Ph.D

S. No. Name of the faculty Specialization University
1 Mr.B.Lakshmikanth Composite Materials Anna University
2 Mr.R.Baskar Composite Materials Anna University

Product Developed during the academic year.

S.No. Project Title Status (Completed / In progress) Number of Faculty involved
1 Table Top Miniature Milling Machine. Completed 2
2 Low cost portable Laser Engraving Machine. Completed 2
3 Hypercube 3D-Printer. Completed 2
4 CNC Plotter. Completed 1
5 Home Automation Kit Completed 1
6 Mobile Gripper for Material Handling Completed 1
7 Bluetooth Linked Follower Vehicle Completed 1
8 Solar Powered Bluetooth operated Vehicle Completed 1

Mous

Memorandum of Understanding Signed Previous Academic Years

S.No. Name of organization Domain / Area of Activities Contribution Activities & Outcome
1 Axis Global Automation, Coimbatore.

 

Mechatronics and Automation field.

Consultancy Projects, Inplant training & Placement.

Opportunities are provided to the students to learn robotics and automation.

2 Blooming Institute of training centre and Blooming Automation Systems, Puducherry.

Mechatronics and Automation field.

Workshops, Seminars and Training

The students can update their Latest technology.

3 Pumo Technovation India Private Limited, Coimbatore.

Mechatronics and Automation field.

Placement Activities

Opportunities are provided to the students to get good jobs in companies.

Contact

Department of Mechatronics Engineering,

Mahendra Engineering College (Autonomous),

Salem- Thiruchengode Highway, Mahendhirapuri,

Mallasamudram,

Namakkal-637503,

Phone: 04288-288667,

E-Mail id: hodmctrs@mahendra.info

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