The Department of Mechanical Engineering, Lords Institute of Engineering and Technology (LIET), Autonomous, is organizing an AICTE-VAANI Sponsored 3-Day Workshop on “Additive Manufacturing and Future Technologies for Sustainable Development: SDG Perspectives.” The workshop focuses on emerging manufacturing technologies, Industry 4.0, sustainability, innovation, and the role of Additive Manufacturing in achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
About the Workshop
The programme is designed to provide participants with comprehensive knowledge and practical exposure to modern manufacturing technologies, with emphasis on innovation, sustainability, and global development goals. It highlights the potential of Additive Manufacturing in developing efficient, eco-friendly, and socially responsible engineering solutions aligned with the SDGs.
Programme Objectives
- Develop fundamental and advanced knowledge of Additive Manufacturing, 3D printing processes, materials, and emerging technologies.
- Provide practical exposure to CAD modelling, slicing, prototyping, and Additive Manufacturing systems.
- Promote innovation, creativity, entrepreneurship, and rapid prototyping.
- Create awareness about sustainable manufacturing, resource optimization, and SDG-oriented solutions.
- Explore industrial and interdisciplinary applications in healthcare, aerospace, automotive, construction, and energy.
Key Discussion Areas
- Fundamentals of Additive Manufacturing and 3D Printing Technologies
- Design, Modelling and Hands-on Training in 3D Printing
- Materials, Processes and Industrial Applications
- Innovation, Industry 4.0 and Future Manufacturing Technologies
- Sustainability, SDG Perspectives and Entrepreneurship Opportunities
Workshop Highlights
The three-day programme features expert sessions covering healthcare innovations, AI and IoT, Industry 4.0, customized medical devices, sustainable materials, circular economy, green manufacturing, biomedical applications, digital twins, and sustainable innovation.
Expert Sessions
The workshop brings together experts from reputed institutions and organizations, including National Institute of Technology Warangal, Methodist College of Engineering and Technology, Nalla Malla Reddy Engineering College, IBSEA, Vidya Jyothi Institute of Engineering and Technology, Mekuva Technologies, and DRDO’s Advanced Systems Laboratory.
Programme Details
Duration: 3 Days
Dates: 17–19 August 2026
Mode: Workshop
Language: Urdu
Theme: Additive Manufacturing, Future Technologies, Sustainability & SDGs
Sponsored by: All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) under VAANI
Registration
The programme is conducted under the AICTE-VAANI initiative. As stated in the brochure, there is no registration fee, selection is as per AICTE-VAANI guidelines, and participation is limited to 50 participants.
Contact
Dr. Mohammed Asif Kattimani
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Lords Institute of Engineering and Technology, Hyderabad
Mobile: 8431596089
Email: fdpmech@lords.ac.in
Organized By: Department of Mechanical Engineering
Lords Institute of Engineering and Technology (Autonomous)
Hyderabad, Telangana
Title of the Event: Additive Manufacturing and Future Technologies for Sustainable Development: SDG Perspectives
Resource Person: Eminent academicians, industry experts and subject experts in Additive Manufacturing, 3D Printing and Future Technologies
Description about the Event: The AICTE–VAANI sponsored workshop focused on Additive Manufacturing, 3D Printing and emerging technologies for sustainable development. Experts delivered technical sessions on advanced manufacturing processes, applications, innovation and sustainability aligned with SDG perspectives. The programme provided participants with valuable knowledge, practical insights and opportunities to explore research and industrial applications in engineering.
Organized by: Department of Mechanical Engineering
Date of Event: 17-August-2026 to 19-August-2026
No. of Participants Attended: 54
