Chengalpattu (Tamil Nadu), July 12, 2025: The SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST), in collaboration with the Additive Manufacturing Society of India, inaugurated the International Conference on 3D Printing & Additive Manufacturing Technologies (ICEPAM 2025) at its Kattankulathur campus in Chengalpattu District, Tamil Nadu.
Welcoming global participants, Prof. C. Muthamizhchelvan, Vice Chancellor of SRMIST, emphasized the need for students to move beyond classrooms and create new knowledge.
“Technology must empower not only the privileged but also India’s vast rural population,” he said.
Held on July 11–12, the two-day international conference and exhibition brings together leading researchers, industry professionals, and academicians from across the globe to explore advancements and innovations in additive manufacturing and 3D printing.
The conference was graced by Dr. Vijay Kumar Saraswat, Chancellor of JNU and Member of NITI Aayog, who served as the Chief Guest. In his keynote address, Dr. Saraswat highlighted the strategic importance of indigenous technologies:
“Additive manufacturing has the potential to revolutionize sectors like healthcare, aerospace, automotive, and consumer goods. It redefines how we design, produce, and innovate,” he noted, urging young engineers to harness digital fabrication and accelerate India’s journey toward technological self-reliance.
ICEPAM 2025 features live demonstrations, technical sessions, and cutting-edge research showcases, offering an immersive platform for networking and collaboration among stakeholders shaping the future of manufacturing.
The event reflects SRMIST’s commitment to advancing innovation, fostering industry-academia partnerships, and driving excellence in research and education.
About SRMIST
SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST) is a leading multidisciplinary university accredited A++ by NAAC, recognized as a Category I institution with 12B status by UGC/MoE. Ranked 12th nationally in the 2024 NIRF rankings, SRMIST holds a global QS 4-Star rating and a QS IGAUGE Diamond rating for its academic and research excellence.
Home to 500+ active research labs, ₹270+ crore in external funding, 600+ funded projects, and over 53,000 research publications, SRMIST stands as a premier hub of innovation and knowledge.
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