About Us

Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IITD) and Automation Industry Association (AIA) partnered in May 2017 to establish a center under the auspices of the Samarth Udyog initiative—a project of the Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI). The center, known as the Foundation for Smart Manufacturing (FSM), supports the development of technologies for the effective adoption and implementation of smart manufacturing concepts.

FSM serves as a demo-cum-experience facility in North India, focusing on skill development, MSME consultancy, and fostering multi-academia partnerships. These initiatives aim to drive technology adoption, giving a significant boost to the competitiveness of Indian manufacturing through smart technologies.

The project integrates advanced technologies from Europe, Japan, USA, and India, promoting 'Producing Smarter' with Technologies. FSM is specifically designed to implement smart manufacturing in India, effectively addressing key areas through:

  • Awareness Building

  • Prototyping

  • Simulation

  • Testing Services

  • Consulting Services

  • Site Integration

  • Education and Training

  • Skill Certification

  • Job Work

  • Research

Mandated Guidelines

  • Conduct awareness campaigns on Industry 4.0
  • Provide training for master trainers
  • Facilitate active participation for startups and incubators
  • Assist SMEs in planning and implementing Industry 4.0 projects through consultancy services
  • Collaborate with nearby universities for student training and internships
  • Involve industries in SPV models for sustainability
  • Participate in government-formed platforms for Industry 4.0
  • Implement provisions for e-waste management
  • Engage as many clusters of capital goods as possible

A Word From The Co-Creators

At FSM we are committed to demystify the smart manufacturing technologies by learning ourselves and then transfer the learning through various training programs to industry and academicians. We are engaging researchers to indigenously develop technologies to make it affordable by Indian MSME and facilitate adoption of Industry 4.0. Our state of art cyber physical lab showcase technologies available across globe through our strong partnership with the automation industries.
Prof. Sunil Jha

Director

With a far-sighted approach, the Government of India has supported Automation Industry and IIT Delhi in creation of advanced engineering and software facilities for smart manufacturing.  Prospective integrators, consultants and end users can use our training and tryout services to validate their proof-of-concept before scaling up. We help demystify and de-risk your investments in Industry 4.0
Mr. Anup Wadhwa
Co-Creator

Board of Directors

Dr. Sunil Jha
Dr. Sunil JhaDirector
Mr. Dilip Sawhney
Mr. Dilip SawhneyDirector
Sunil Mehta
Sunil MehtaDirector

Board of Co-Creators

Mr. Anup Wadhwa
Mr. Anup WadhwaDirector Automation Industry Association

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