Tamil Nadu Centre of Excellence for Advanced Manufacturing - TANCAM successfully inaugurated its Institutional Spoke Centre at PSNA College of Engineering and Technology, Dindigul on 29th April 2026, marking a significant milestone in encouraging rural student development across Tier 2 & Tier 3 cities.
This initiative reinforces TANCAM’s vision to bridge the opportunity gap by bringing advanced manufacturing technologies, industry exposure, and innovation platforms closer to students from rural and emerging regions—ensuring access to future-ready careers irrespective of geography.
The event was graced by Mr. Rajiv ARAMADAKA, Director – CATIA Sales & Global Affairs, Dassault Systèmes India, as the Chief Guest, and Mr. R. Sundar, Senior Manager – Manufacturing, Hi-Tech Aarai Pvt. Ltd., Madurai, as the Guest of Honour, along with Mr. Vijayadeepan S M, CEO – TANCAM, Dr. OLIVANNAN GOPALAKRISHNAN PhD, Vice President – TANCAM, and rsk raguraam, Pro Chancellor – PSNA College of Engineering & Technology, along with other distinguished dignitaries from academia and industry.
Key Insight from the Chief Guest – Mr. Rajiv Aramadaka:
“Students must move beyond textbooks, actively explore advanced manufacturing technologies, and build strong portfolios to stay relevant in an evolving, AI-driven industrial world.”
The Spoke Centre will focus on rural student development, strengthening industry connect, enabling industry–academia collaboration, and promoting multi-disciplinary learning across engineering, design, and advanced manufacturing domains.
This initiative will serve as a catalyst for innovation, skill development, internships, and entrepreneurship, empowering the next generation of engineers from Tier 2 & Tier 3 cities.
