The Department of Mechatronics Engineering, G. H. Patel College of Engineering & Technology (GCET), organized a faculty visit to Hi-Mak Industry Pvt. Ltd., Vadodara, to strengthen industry–academia collaboration and explore opportunities for laboratory upgradation and student training. The visit aimed to bridge the gap between academic learning and industrial practices, focusing on recent advancements in Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems and PLC-based automation technologies. Discussions were held with Mr. Bhargav Vyas, Director, HiMak Pvt. Ltd. and an esteemed alumnus of GCET, regarding emerging industrial trends, automation applications, and possible areas where academic institutions can align with modern industrial requirements.