CoE for advanced manufacturing to be set up in TN government engineering colleges

CHENNAI: Government engineering colleges in the state will soon have their own centre of excellence (CoE) for advanced manufacturing, which will be set up in collaboration with MSME department and industry partners. The initiative by the higher education department is aimed at making students more employable.

As many global companies are setting up their manufacturing units in Tamil Nadu, the move will help create skilled manpower to meet industry needs. The CoE will train students in advanced manufacturing processes and enhance employability, research, industry-institute collaboration, innovation and startups of the institution.