| Title | Industry 5.0 |
| Category | IEI Society & NIQR |
| Mode of conduction | Offline |
| Date and Time | 09/01/2025 & 8.00 AM – 04.00 PM |
| Resource Person and Details | Dr. P. S. Kumar, Group CEO & Executive Director, Prithivi Grow Care Pvt. Ltd., Chennai. Mr. CV. Gowri Sankar, Former National Secretary NIQR, National Institution for Quality and Reliability National Council member NIQR, Chennai. |
| Content Delivered | Smart Manufacturing Automation Digitalisation Sustainable industrial practices. |
| Convenor | Dr. T. Mothilal, Professor & Head of the Department |
| Co-Convenor | Dr. V. Thanigaivelan, Associate Professor/Mech |
| Co-Ordinators | Dr. V. Vinodkumar, Assistant Professor / Mech Dr. K. Parthiban, Assistant Professor / Mech |
Objectives
To introduce the concept and evolution of Industry 5.0
To bridge engineering education with future industrial practices
To emphasize human – machine collaboration in modern manufacturing
To integrate quality, reliability, and sustainability perspectives
To provide industry insights from senior professionals and thought leaders
To motivate students toward Industry 5.0–oriented career readiness
Event Highlights
Expert-Led Technical Sessions
Focus on Human – Centric Manufacturing
Integration of Quality and Reliability Perspectives
Alignment with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Industry – Academia Interaction
Career – Oriented Learning and Future Readiness
| Event Outcomes | Event Outcome Statement | Aligned POs | Aligned SDGs |
|---|---|---|---|
| EO1 | Explain the fundamentals, evolution, and significance of Industry 5.0 with relevance to mechanical engineering applications. | PO1, PO12 | SDG 9 |
| EO2 | Identify human-centric manufacturing approaches and analyze industrial challenges related to quality and reliability. | PO2, PO6 | SDG 8, SDG 9 |
| EO3 | Recognize innovative and sustainable solution approaches enabled by human–machine collaboration in advanced manufacturing systems. | PO3, PO5 | SDG 9, SDG 12 |
| EO4 | Demonstrate awareness of modern industrial tools and smart technologies used in Industry 5.0 environments. | PO5 | SDG 9 |
| EO5 | Appreciate the societal, ethical, and environmental responsibilities of engineers in the context of Industry 5.0. | PO6, PO7, PO8 | SDG 11, SDG 12 |
| EO6 | Acknowledge the importance of continuous skill development and lifelong learning for future-ready engineering careers. | PO12, PO10 | SDG 4, SDG 8 |
Conclusion
The Department of Mechanical Engineering, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai – Ramapuram Campus, organized a One-Day Workshop on “Industry 5.0” as a value-added academic program for undergraduate mechanical engineering students. The event aimed to familiarize students with emerging industrial paradigms that emphasize human-centric, sustainable, and resilient manufacturing systems. The workshop provided an overview of the evolution from Industry 4.0 to Industry 5.0, highlighting human–machine collaboration, ethical responsibility, and sustainability in industrial environments. Eminent industry professionals and quality experts delivered technical sessions on smart manufacturing, quality and reliability engineering, sustainable industrial practices, and future workforce requirements.
Special emphasis was placed on integrating quality, reliability, and sustainability frameworks in manufacturing systems, aligning the program with Outcome-Based Education principles and the Sustainable Development Goals. The sessions enabled students to appreciate the societal and environmental responsibilities of engineers while adopting technologies. The event also facilitated industry–academia interaction, allowing students to engage with experts, discuss real-world industrial challenges, and gain insights into emerging career opportunities. Interactive discussions promoted critical thinking, communication, and awareness of lifelong learning.
Overall, the workshop contributed to the attainment of Program Outcomes, particularly engineering knowledge, tool awareness, ethics, and sustainability, supporting NBA and NAAC accreditation requirements effectively.
