Inside KLE Technological University

Nominated in January 2024 as an 3DEXPERIENCE Edu Center of Excellence, KLE Technological University (KLE Tech.) is poised to contribute to the development of a skilled workforce equipped to address the challenges and opportunities presented by the smart manufacturing factories of the future. The center is housed within the Center for Automation and Robotics Research (CARR), representing one of KLE Tech.’s “Star Labs”.

The Center for Automation and Robotics Research has successfully implemented a virtual twin of a smart assembly line, composed of cobots conveyor systems and automated storage and retrieval systems. It supports many local industries, mainly in Computer-aided engineering, and serves as an interdisciplinary innovation hub where advanced tools and methods inspire the next generation of engineers. It has rapidly emerged as a leader in educational innovation, leveraging cutting-edge technology to foster hands-on learning.

The center has three main objectives to ensure their researchers and students remain at the forefront of industrial innovation: First, it drives research excellence in areas like smart manufacturing, virtual twin and human robot collaboration. Second, it supports students’ skills development in cutting edge technologies through hands-on experiences, and third, it fosters collaboration between industry and academia.

The 3DEXPERIENCE platform’s capabilities inspire innovation by covering the entire project lifecycle—from modeling and simulation to validation and virtual commissioning. For example, KLE students uses it to design and execute a smart manufacturing assembly line project. The project featured multiple robots for pallet handling, a conveyor system, and an automated storage and retrieval system, creating a practical, functional demonstration of modern manufacturing systems. 

KLE Technological University exemplifies what makes this center so impactful. By integrating Project-Based Learning (PBL) approach with advanced tools like the 3DEXPERIENCE platform, KLE Tech. empowers students to experience lifelike operational situations. Students work on real industry-relevant scenarios, gaining practical experience with tools commonly used in robotics, automation, and manufacturing industries worldwide.

According to Rohit Palthur, a student in automation and robotics, the center prepares students to handle real life challenges and offers hands-on experience required in many automation and manufacturing industries. 

KLE Tech. helps provide learners with valuable insights and expertise in industry-relevant applications.

The influence of the center extends far beyond its students. Its graduates step into the professional world with strong technical expertise and the confidence to lead multidisciplinary teams on complex projects. They not only gain proficiency in industry-standard tools but also learn to translate innovative technologies into practical solutions for real-world challenges once they graduate.

Collaborative features offered by the 3DEXPERIENCE platform allow students and university’ teams to work collaboratively with other universities’ students around the world, increase productivity, allows knowledge sharing while benefiting from peers’ expertise.

The center’s achievements showcase how the 3DEXPERIENCE Edu Centers of Excellence program creates a powerful ripple effect—advancing robotics and intelligent automation education while meeting the evolving demands of a competitive global economy.