PGD in Smart Manufacturing
PGD in Smart Manufacturing
PGD in Smart Manufacturing
Smart Manufacturing
for Working
Professionals
INDEX
Programme introduction 01
Programme highlights 03
Programme objectives 04
Mode of learning 06
Experiential learning 08
Programme curriculum 09
Eligibility criteria 10
Fee structure 11
Remote lab 12
Course-wise Syllabus 15
Mode of examination 18
How to apply 20
Program Introduction
The global smart manufacturing market size was valued at $277.81 billion
in 2022 & is projected to grow from $310.92 billion in 2023 to $754.1
billion by 2030, exhibiting a CAGR of 13.5% during the forecast period.
Are you ready to embrace this rapid growth?
This programme can offer the aspirants a rapid career progression in the
high-growth areas of IoT and Cyber Security of Manufacturing, connected
manufacturing, and other relevant domains.
Candidates with an
equivalent degree
such as B.E/B.Tech
in relevant
disciplines are
eligible to apply as
well.
The programme is
designed for
candidates holding
an integrated first
degree of BITS
Pilani.
Contribute to the
development of smart Record and analyze large
factories by integrating amounts of data from
Implement digital twin
the concepts of appropriate sensors to
technology for predictive
Mechatronics, Internet of improve process yield,
maintenance.
things, advanced data efficiency and product
analytics, cyber security, quality.
AI, ML, etc.
The innovative Work Integrated Learning Programs (WILP) of BITS Pilani are quite
aligned with the above definition and requirements. The programs are designed in
collaboration with its industry partners, subject matter experts from industry and
academia that enable the students to remain relevant in their chosen profession, grow in
their career and retain the habit of lifelong learning. The continued availability of
workplace related experiences along with the weekly instruction sessions promote
integration of theory with practice. An active participation of the organization mentor in the
learning process of the student plays a key role. Case studies, simulation exercises, labs
and projects further strengthen this integration.
● Can pursue the programme without any career break and along with the job.
● The programme curriculum is highly relevant to sectors, industries and
organisations they work for
● In addition to the institute, the learning experience of working professionals in the
programme is also supported by the employer organisation and Industry Mentors.
● Effective use of technology to deliver a range of learning interventions at the location
of the working professional such as faculty contact sessions, asynchronous learning
materials, remote, virtual and cloud labs, Learner support, peer to peer collaboration
etc.
● Contact sessions with faculty take place mostly over weekends or after business
hours and are conducted over a technology platform that can be accessed from
anywhere.
● Mid semester and End semester examinations for every semester are conducted
mostly at designated examination centres distributed across the country (for details
refer to link mode of examinations)
● Learners can access engaging learning material which includes recorded lectures
from BITS Pilani faculty members, course handouts and recorded lab content where
applicable.
Continuous Assessment
The assessment includes graded assignments/quizzes,
mid-semester and comprehensive exam.
Industry-Relevant Experiments
Learners conduct a variety of experiments through industry-scale
simulation software and controlled experiments using remote
access to physical lab equipment.
Electives
● Mechanisms & Robotics
● Microfabrication Technologies
● Machine Learning
● Blockchain Technologies & Systems
● Cloud Computing
Choice of Electives is made available to enrolled students at the beginning of each semester.
A limited selection of Electives will be offered at the discretion of the Institute.
Important: For every course in the programme, institute will recommend textbooks,
students would need to procure these textbooks on their own.
Mechatronics Lab
This laboratory offers a diverse range of capabilities for hands-on exploration in
mechatronics and control systems. Students can simulate fundamental concepts of signal
sensing, conditioning, and output actuation, gaining practical insights into the intricacies of
mechatronic systems. The lab facilitates the comprehensive simulation of complete
mechatronic setups, integrating sensors, microcontrollers, and actuators. Additionally,
students can delve into the intricacies of hydraulic and pneumatic circuits, gaining practical
experience in their simulation. The facility also supports simulated programming of
Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) using ladder logic. Furthermore, students can
explore actuator modeling using MATLAB-SIMULINK and delve into the principles of P, PI,
and PID control through MATLAB-SIMULINK simulations, providing a holistic and
hands-on learning experience in mechatronics and control systems engineering.
Industrial IoT
● Workplace safety, industrial revolution 4.0, connected factories, smart industrial devices
and products,
● Cyber-physical system in manufacturing,
● Connecting industrial devices and equipment with the internet, data acquiring and
collection, communication technologies,
● RFID, QR codes and cellular technologies, protocols, hardware in IoT, software (IDE),
cloud platform, connectivity, networking in IoT, smart eyes on shop floor, integrating
smart into existing equipment, programming using IoT, case study and implementation.
Cloud Computing
● Concurrency and distributed computing, message passing over the network,
connectivity and failure models, local vs remote connectivity, distributed resource
modelling, distributed data models; replication & consistency; virtualization; CPU
virtualization, memory, and storage virtualization,
● CPU virtualization, memory and storage virtualization, virtualized networks, computing
over WAN and Internet; computing on the cloud, computing models, service models and
service contracts, programming on the cloud; Cloud infrastructure, LAN vs Wan issue,
resource scaling and resource provisions, performance models, scalability, performance
measurement and enhancement techniques; cloud applications and infrastructure
services.
Microfabrication Technologies
● Introduction to Microfabrication; IC fabrication techniques–Si, GaAN; MEMS fabrication;
Additive manufacturing; Assembly and Packaging; Automation in Microfabrication; Yield
Analysis; Process.
● Simulation using Conventor or similar software; Real time process optimization using
statistical process control (SPC), model -based control, and feedback control systems;
Case study on digital.
● Twin technology of the microfabrication process and equipment.
Cybersecurity in Manufacturing
● Cyber Security Building Blocks
● IT & OT Infrastructure Technologies
● Scripting for Hackers
● Cloud and Enterprise Security, Application and Data Security
● Understanding Offensive Security and Cyber Kill chain
● Securing the Industrial Internet, Threat and Incident Management
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In the printout of the downloaded Application Form, you will notice on page no. 3 a section called the
Employer Consent Form. Complete the Employer Consent Form. This form needs to be signed and
stamped by your organisation’s HR or any other authorised signatory of the company.
Important: In view of work-from-home policies mandated by many organisations, a few candidates may
not be able to get the physical forms signed by their HR/other authorised organisational representative.
Such candidates may instead request an email approval to be sent to their official email ID by the HR
using the format available through this link.
On page 4, complete the Mentor Consent Form, Due to remote work policies, some candidates
which needs to be signed by your Mentor. may struggle to get physical mentor signatures.
They can request email approval using a
provided format.
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