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The Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE), GD Goenka University organized the ‘ctrlX AUTOMATION Industry 4.0 Training Program’ in collaboration with Bosch Rexroth (India) Private Limited at the University’s Centre of Excellence 4.0. The session served as a valuable platform for students and faculty members to gain insights and explore opportunities for strengthening academic–industry collaboration in advanced industrial automation and Industry 4.0 technologies. The program was conducted by Mr. Bhargav Joshi, Technical Training Head, and Mr. Deepak, Head – North Zone Operations, Bosch Rexroth (India) Pvt. Ltd.

Mr. Bhargav Joshi conducted an engaging hands-on training session on ctrlX Automation, showcasing its open, app-based architecture designed for modern industrial control systems. Mr. Deepak elaborated on key Industry 4.0 concepts, including smart manufacturing, real-time data exchange, and IoT integration. The session offered practical exposure to Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) programming, system connectivity, and cloud-enabled automation, enabling participants to understand how ctrlX Automation facilitates flexible, scalable, and efficient industrial solutions.

Furthermore, the interaction with the representatives focused on exploring opportunities to introduce faculty training programs on ctrlX Automation, aimed at strengthening teaching competencies in alignment with current industrial standards. The dialogue also emphasized the integration of Bosch Rexroth (India) Pvt. Ltd.’s automation technologies into the ECE curriculum to promote hands-on, industry-relevant learning.

The training program was conducted under the guidance of Prof. (Dr.) K. Thammi Reddy, Dean and Dr. Hunny Pahuja, HoD and was well organized by Dr. Alok Srivastav, Associate Professor.

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