About Us
Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India sanctioned a Project to Establish a “Center for Promotion of Additive Manufacturing: Renewable Energy & Distributed Manufacturing using customized 4D & 3D technologies (CPAM: RE & DM)” at Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Mandi, Himachal. Special emphasis will be placed on designing and developing green materials and processes for distributed additive manufacturing, with the aim of providing sustainable solutions tailored to the unique challenges of the Himalayan region. Additionally, the project will extend support to several startups in Himachal Pradesh and other states, particularly focusing on Renewable Energy & Distributed Manufacturing domains. A team of experts, led by Chief Investigator, Prof. Satinder Kumar Sharma (School of Computing & Electrical Engineering, IIT Mandi), along with Co-Chief Investigators Prof. Viswanath Balakrishnan (School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, IIT Mandi), Dr. Ranbir Singh (School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, IIT Mandi), and Dr. Vinod Kumar Sharma (Department of Dermatology Venerology Leprology, PGIMER Chandigarh). CPAM aims to provide a sustainable ecosystem, facilitating decentralized manufacturing, skill development, and digital networks of decentralized production conducive to the advancement of additive manufacturing in India.
Vision
- To become a centre of excellence in Additive Manufacturing for Renewable Energy and Distributed Manufacturing.
- To enable sustainable and decentralized manufacturing through advanced 4D & 3D technologies.
- To drive indigenous innovation in materials, machines, software, and smart manufacturing systems.
- To support national priorities in clean energy, digital manufacturing, and technological self-reliance.
- To create global impact through research leadership, industry collaboration, and skilled workforce development.
Mission
- To develop indigenous 4D and 3D Additive Manufacturing technologies, including materials, machines, software, and applications.
- To establish a self-sustaining ecosystem connecting academia, industry, government, and startups.
- To translate research into deployable solutions for Renewable Energy and Distributed Manufacturing sectors.
- To train skilled manpower through academic programs, hands-on laboratories, and industrial engagement.
- To strengthen India’s position in advanced manufacturing and the global additive manufacturing landscape.