A one-week Online Faculty Development Program (FDP) on “Recent Trends in Smart Manufacturing and Industrial Automation” was organized by the Mechatronics Department, G H Patel College of Engineering and Technology (GCET), CVM University from 6th to 10th April 2026. The program was conducted in online mode during 03:00 PM to 05:00 PM (IST) and aimed at bringing together research scholars, industry professionals, and faculty members. The FDP focused on emerging technological advancements in smart manufacturing, industrial automation, and robotics, emphasizing the integration of modern tools such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), and collaborative robotic systems in industrial environments. The sessions were designed to bridge the gap between academic knowledge and industrial practices.
