MECH PSNA

Empowering the Future of Autonomous Aerial Innovation!

The SAEINDIA Southern Section, in association with the DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING, PSNA College of Engineering and Technology, proudly presents the National Level Workshop –I 5th Edition for the SAEISS Autonomous Drone Development Challenge 2026–27.

A hearty welcome to all the participants joining us from various states!

PSNA College of Engineering and Technology warmly welcomes you to our campus for this exciting journey of learning, innovation, collaboration, and engineering excellence.

📅 21 & 22 August 2026
📍 CM Auditorium, PSNA CET
🎙️ Chief Guest: Mr. S. Gokulraj, AGM Manufacturing, TVS Srichakra Ltd.

Let’s learn, innovate, collaborate, and build the future of autonomous aerial systems!

Hands-on Training Workshop on Drone Technology

A successful beginning to the Drone Technology Workshop at PSNACET, with enthusiastic participation from students across various departments. The inaugural session marked the start of an exciting journey of hands-on learning, innovation and practical exposure in drone technology.

Professional & Research-Focused

From textbooks to the factory floor!

Bridging classroom theory with cutting-edge industry practice!

Our 3rd-year Mechanical Engineering students has completed an insightful industrial visit to Hirotec India in Coimbatore.

Exploring their state-of-the-art facilities provided an up-close look at

✓Advanced body-in-white (BIW) tooling

✓Flexible manufacturing systems

✓Industrial automation.

✓Precision engineering

✓Automated assembly lines

✓Smart manufacturing workflow

Direct exposure to all the above gives our future engineers a clear view of where modern industry is headed—particularly in digital integration and advanced production tooling.

A sincere thank you to the team of Hirotec India, coimbatore and we appreciate and thank our alumini Mr.Suryakumar, senior manager, operations, Hirotec India, coimbatore for hosting our students, sharing valuable domain expertise, and inspiring the next generation of manufacturing leaders!

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NDT Hands-on Training – Summer Workshop

The Department of Mechanical Engineering, PSNACET, conducted an NDT Hands-on Training Programme for 62 III Year students during the summer vacation, in association with Shri Sai Institute of NDT, Puducherry, with 5 experienced trainers.

🔹 Convenor: Dr. K. Muralidharan, HOD
🔹 Coordinator: Mr. G. Prakash Kanna, AP
🔹 Trainers: Mr. Sivaperumal & Team

The programme offered practical exposure to NDT techniques and industrial applications and concluded with certificate distribution.

We thank the PSNACET Management for supporting the students’ training fees and Shri Sai Institute of NDT for their expert guidance.

International Delegates Visit the Department of Mechanical Engineering – PSNA CET

The Department of Mechanical Engineering, PSNA College of Engineering and Technology, had the privilege of welcoming Mr. Yosuke Mori, CEO & President, H2 Innovation Co., Ltd., Japan, and Mr. K. Karunanidhi, Managing Director, K-KCCS India Private Limited, during their visit to the Drone Technology Laboratory.

The delegates explored our UAV systems, drone prototypes, firefighting drone, and hands-on laboratory facilities, followed by an engaging interaction on drone technology, innovation, research, and industry collaboration.

The visit provided a valuable platform to showcase the technical capabilities and innovative initiatives of the Department of Mechanical Engineering, while strengthening opportunities for international collaboration, industry engagement, and future R&D activities.

Innovate | Engineer | Collaborate | Transform

Strengthening Industry Academia Collaboration!

Glad to share our visit to Renault Nissan Technology Business Centre India Pvt. Ltd. on 10.08.2026 for a productive discussion on MoU, internships, placements, industrial visits, and R&D opportunities.

A valuable step towards creating industry-ready engineers through meaningful industry–academia collaboration.

Building Stronger Industry–Academia Connections!

We are pleased to share that PSNA College of Engineering and Technology faculty team recently visited ZF to explore exciting opportunities for our students in placements, industry exposure, and future collaboration.

At PSNA, we are committed to connecting classroom learning with real-world industry opportunities and empowering our students to become industry-ready engineers.

Learn. Innovate. Connect. Get Industry-Ready.

The Department of Mechanical Engineering, PSNACET, is delighted to organize a Hands-on Workshop on “Drone Technology from 13th to 28th August 2026.

We are honored to welcome Mr. Pranav S. Rao, Founder & Director, Multi Dimensional Technologies, as our esteemed industry expert and guest speaker.

This workshop aims to provide students with valuable practical exposure to drone technology, flight operations, programming, and real-world applications, offering an industry-oriented learning experience.

We look forward to an engaging and enriching workshop that fosters technical learning, innovation, and industry-academia collaboration.

13 August 2026
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
SRL Auditorium, PSNACET

Strengthening Industry–Academia Collaboration through Faculty Exposure!

The Department of Mechanical Engineering, PSNA College of Engineering & Technology, successfully organized a Faculty Industrial Visit to CIPET – Madurai for 25 participants, including faculty members from the Departments of Mechanical Engineering and Chemistry, along with Ph.D. Research Scholars.

The visit provided valuable insights into:

Advanced polymer processing and testing facilities

Modern manufacturing practices

Product testing and quality assurance techniques

Industry expectations and emerging technologies

The interactive technical sessions and laboratory visits offered an excellent opportunity to bridge the gap between academia and industry, enabling our faculty and research scholars to enhance their knowledge and strengthen teaching, research, and consultancy activities.

We sincerely thank the CIPET – Madurai team for their warm hospitality, technical guidance, and for sharing their expertise with our faculty members.

Together, we continue to build meaningful industry partnerships that enrich learning, innovation, and research.

A Proud Milestone for the Department of Mechanical Engineering, PSNA College of Engineering & Technology!

The Department of Mechanical Engineering is delighted to be a key contributor to the establishment of the Centre of Excellence in Drone Technology & Advanced UAV Lab at PSNA College of Engineering & Technology, in collaboration with Garuda Aerospace.

This Centre of Excellence will provide students with hands-on training in:

✈️ UAV Design and Development

🤖 Drone Assembly, Testing & Maintenance

📡 Flight Control Systems

🛰️ Aerial Mapping and Surveying

🌾 Precision Agriculture Applications

🏭 Industrial Inspection and Smart Manufacturing

🚁 Autonomous Drone Technologies

The initiative aims to bridge the gap between academia and industry by equipping students with future-ready skills, promoting interdisciplinary research, innovation, entrepreneurship, and industry collaborations.

The Department of Mechanical Engineering is committed to nurturing the next generation of engineers who will contribute to India's rapidly growing drone ecosystem and the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat.

We extend our sincere thanks to the Management of PSNACET and Garuda Aerospace for making this landmark initiative possible.