Industry Sponsored Projects

Academic Year 2023-24

Sr. No.	Title of Project	Sponsoring Industry
1	Libro–The Library Assistant Robot (An Interdisciplinary Approach)	PVGCOET & GKPIOM, Pune
2	Vision Based Object Sorting Robot Manipulator	La Fondation, Pune
3	To Formulate, Analyze and Simulate Forward & Inverse Kinematics of Robotic System for the Transversely Longitudinal Framed Double Bottom Tank of a Merchant Vessel for Inspection	Tolani Maritime Institute, Talegaon, Pune
4	Investigating the Root Causes of Fuel Pump Face Leaks and Implementing Effective Solutions	Cummins Ind Ltd, Pune
5	Minimize Distortion of 20MnCr5 Spur Gear after Liquid Nitriding Process to Maintain Precise Dimensions	S B Engineers, Pune
6	Design And Development of Semi-Automated Robotic System for The Inspection of Double Bottom Tank of Merchant Vessels	Tolani Maritime Institute, Talegaon Pune
7	Practical Analysis, Assembly and Testing of Pick and Place Gantry system.	Hira Automation Pvt. Ltd. Pune
8	Enhancing Tomato Harvesting Efficiency: A Novel Robot Integrated with Camera and Force Sensors	DIAT, Pune
9	A.I Based Smart Electric Vehicle	Samvinson Engg. Pvt. Ltd. Pune
10	Optimization and Thermal Performance Enhancement of a Heat Sink Design for a 115-Watt Power Rating Using Advanced Simulation Technique	Belrise ind ltd, Pune
11	Design and validation of explosive vent	DRDO Dighi, Pune
12	Design and Development of Advanced rotary storage system for industry	Samvinson Engg. Pvt. Ltd, Katraj, Pune
13	Analysis and Enhancement of rear axle for hybridization of Electric Drive on Swift Dzire	Hemank Autoparts Pvt. Ltd. Pune
14	Design & Development of semi-Automation for avoiding pump stiffing	KSB, Pune

Academic Year 2022-23

Sr. No.	Title of the Project	Name of the Sponsorer
1	Cost and Shape optimization of Solar Tracker	Aplos Ventures Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai
2	Automated movable docking station	Aplos Ventures Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai
3	Vibrational Analysis and Experimental testing of existing 3-Wheeler automotive muffler using model and FFT analyzer	Paratech Engineering Industries, Chinchwad
4	Semi automation of Battery pach sopt welding machine	Inavit Systems India Pvt. Ltd., Pune
5	Design and Manufacturing of Pouch Packing Machine	SEMC, Navi Sangavi, Pune
6	Front Axle Test Rig	Module Industries, Narhe, Pune
7	3D Printer by FDM technology	Aurthur 3D, Nanded Phata, Pune
8	Design and Manufacturing of 4 Wheeler ride height adjustment system for Indian road condition	N. K. Technologies, Pune
9	Automatic movable water canon with adjustable range used for fire extinguishing in factories	N. K. Technologies, Pune
10	Bagasse Hybrid dryer design, development and performance testing	Sarvaay Solutions, Lavale, Pune
11	Multipurpose Automatic Material Handling Robot (MAMHR)	Dassault Systems, Hinjewadi, Pune
12	Design and Development of Solar Still	Sarvaay Solutions, Lavale, Pune
13	Solar Cooking and Solar Distillation (Combined Device)	Sarvaay Solutions, Lavale, Pune
14	Mechanism to attach Bird Diverters	Droneium Aerial Solutions Pvt. Ltd., Pune
15	Optimization of Powertrain of Jib Crane	Konecrane & Demag Pvt. Ltd., Pune
16	Solar Still	Pune Energy Conservation & Development Agency
17	Design, Simulation and Optimization of Vertical Gravity Spiral Conveyor	Mahendra Technologies, Talawade, Pune
18	Design and optimization of filters for energy conservation	CWPRS, Khadakwasla, Pune
19	Gearbox Torsional Vibration Analysis	Applied Hydraulics & Pneumatics, Nharegaon
20	Design of Test Rig for Hydraulic testing of Pressure relief valve	Shree Systems, Pirangud, Pune
21	Development of the Pesto Gun with air multiplier effect	BRI Innovations Pvt. Ltd.
22	Design of Rotary Vane Actuator	R & D Engineers Est., Dighi
23	Lean Manufacturing Methods and implementation for waste reduction	Bajaj Auto Ltd., Chakan
24	Hydraulic Press for bend removal (Designing)	Apex Industries, Nanded Village, Pune

Academic Year 2021-22

Sr. No.	Title of the Project	Name of the Sponsorer
1	Surgical smoke Evacuation System	512 Army Base Workshop, Kirkee Pune
2	New Product development Engine mount for Navistar Inc.	Swiss Technology, Satara
3	Design & analysis of heavy-duty overhead conveyor system	Zenith Engineering, Pune
4	Analysis and Elimination of Defects in Forging Process	S. B. Engineers, Pune
5	Design of Mechanical Systems for Small Scale Harvesting Robot	Maharashtra Pipe and allied industry, Nashik
6	Design and Manufacture of Fixture for Manually Operated Spot Welding Machine	Alfa laval, Pune
7	Design and Manufacturing of Test Rig to Determine Discharge Capacity of Steam Trap	Steamlock Engg. Pvt ltd, Shivane, Pune
8	Steering damper for hydraulic steering system using smart fluids	Satyam Mechatronics pvt ltd. Pune

Academic Year 2020-21

Sr. No.	Title of Project	Name of Sponsorer
1	Design, 3D Modelling, Vibration and force analysis and manufacturing of Facing and Boring Headstock with Hydraulic Actuation	Spepurmac engineering Pune
2	API Circulation Plan	Eagle Burgmann India Pune
3	Auto / Semi- Auto Guided Vehicle for a Disinfection Device for use in Clinics, Hospitals	Mattechs solutions private limited Pune
4	Petro-Electric Hybrid bike	Rolex Pvt Ltd Pune
5	Industrial Cleaner Customization	Mayura Pvt Ltd Pune
6	Assistant Robot Project	Allied Automations, Pune
7	Special Purpose Machine	Praestans Pvt Ltd Pune
8	Design of Mechanized Ship Motion Simulator for Testing of Electrical/Electr onics Enclosure	L&T Defense, Talegaon, Pune
9	Vision Inspection System	Atlas Copco Pvt Ltd,Pune
10	Turn Over Device (TOD) Design for Crankshaft Assembly.	Atlas Copco Pvt Ltd, Pune
11	Design of Drip Tray for Gantry system and study of Automated Gantry system	Güdel India pvt. Ltd. Pune
12	Design and simulation of compressor for advanced powertrains	ARAI, Pune
13	Coolant Recovery System	Innovation Filter System Private Limited
14	Design and development of fixture	Bharat Forge Private Limited, Mundhawa, Pune

Academic Year 2019-20

Sr. No.	Title of the Project	Name of Sponsored Company
1	Design and manufacturing of Gluing process Press Machine and validation of process .	Yanfeng Automotive India Ltd Pune
2	Design and Development of Human Lifter	Genau Engineers
3	Design and Manufacturing of Multi stroke lock ring press	Venus Engineering Service Pune
4	Vibration Analysis of Housing for ECU in Automobile using FEA and FFT Analyzer	Paratech engineerimg industries pvt.ltd. Pune
5	IR Sensor Breaking System	Bolts technologies Pune
6	Regenerative braking with wireless ignition and brake failure detection	Sumang Energy Solutions
7	Research and design of Open Land Muck Spreader	Yash Lasertek India .Pvt.ltd
8	Design And Construction of Metallic Plate Oil Filters	Bhagyashree Accessories Pvt. Ltd. Pune
9	Design, Analysis and Manufacturing of a Machining Fixture	Kirloskar Pneumatic Company Limited Pune
10	Design and Manufacturing of Hydraulic Fixture for V-28 block machining to eliminate bottleneck and to increase production capacity from 2/shift to 3/shift.	Cummins India Limited.
11	Design & Development of a Test Rig for Sound & Vibration Measurement	Welan Technologies, Pune
12	Analysis of Two Phase Pressure Drop in Fired Heater	Thermax Energy House Pune
13	Bionic Arm	LA Foundation, Dassault Systems Pune
14	Designing of machining fixtures for casted components	Electro-dip Pvt. Ltd.
15	Design and fabrication of power generating speed breaker.	ACE Engineering Co. Pune
16	Reduction in Rejection due to Grommet Folding	Bosch Chassis Systems India Pvt. Ltd. Pune
17	Six Sigma Project: Axle Spring Assembly Fixture	Hendrickson Pvt Ltd. Pune
18	Semi automatic newspaper bag making machine	Khushi enterprises Pune
19	A suction system for absorption of spatters	Laser Automation Private Limited, Pune
20	Hydraulic Sheet metal Bending system	Artech Welder Pvt Ltd, Pune
21	Study, Design and Manufacturing of Vacuum Assisted Engine Coolant Filling Apparatus	TATA Motors Pvt. Ltd. Pimpri.
22	Design & Developement Of Vibrating System	Ferrites India Pvt.Ltd, Baner.
23	Design of Rail-Based Launcher Systems	DRDO Dighi P.O., Pune-
24	Design and development of Boring Fixture	Bharat Forge Private Limited, Mundhawa, Pune
25	Design of Hydraulic Bucket in an Electric Hoist	Accurate Engineering Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
26	High Temperature tensile strain Correlation with Creep	Thermax Global Pvt. Ltd.,Chinchwad
27	Study of damage potential of projectiles- target system subjected to hypervelocity impact	DRDO, R&DE Engrs, Pune
28	Design, Analysis and Fabrication of Spring Damping to control the vibrations by using Rubber Bushes	Samvinsan Engineering Pvt. Ltd. Pune
29	Design and development of two axis spray painting system	ANWORKS
30	Design and development of a special purpose machine for welding of cylindrical tanks	Shree Om Techno Services
31	Design and Calculation of worm and worm wheel assembly of Heliostat for Hyperloid Solar Plant	Bhabha Atomic Research centre,Bombay,Mumbai
32	Design of Refrigeration Package for Brewery with waste heat recovery	DCE Refrigeration Pvt. Ltd

Academic Year 2018-19

Sr,. No.	Title of project	Sponsoring Company
1	Pump casing material change for weight reduction & testing with improved efficiency	Atlas Copco Pune
2	Pedestrian projection zone marking fixture & interior fitting zone marking fixture	ARAI Pune
3	Design & Manufacturing of mannual operated fixture for laser welding Machine	Laser Automation Pune
4	Integrated steering knuckle inspection fixture	Bharat Forge Pune
5	Design and standardization of steam traps.	Forbes Marshall Pune
6	design & manufacturing of wire clip assembly machine & packaging	Wibro Feet-tech
7	Design of partially composite tank gun barrel	ARDE Pune
8	Design & manufacturing of hydraulic control system for pulp & paper mill	UM High Pressure Hydraulics
9	Design & manufacturing of special purpose Jig and fixture ( Flange Machining)	Pragau Tools (P) Ltd
10	Design & Simulation of pallet dispenser	Affordable Robotics and Automation
11	Heat recovery system for oven in paint shop	Badve Engg (P) Ltd
12	Design & manufacturing of endurance testing fixture of Mortise lock	Badve Engg (P) Ltd
13	Throttle body leakage testing	Shree Systems (P) Ltd
14	Design of Test Rig & evaluation of Acoustic and thermal properties of Acoustic material for automatic & building applications	ARAI Pune
15	Design & development of SCARA	HIRA Automation
16	Time reduction & Optimization of Engine Installation	Cummins Technologies India (P) Ltd
17	Design & Manufacturing of Turn Over Device(TOD)	Venus Engg
18	Consister Mechanism an Article	DRDO, Pune
19	Aerodynamic characterisation of glide wing of Aircraft delivered guideed projectile	ARDE Pune
20	Lifting beam for Electric overhead trabvelling Crane	Thermax Ltd
21	Prediction of the gear whine by using MSD simulation	ARAI Pune
22	Modification in pumping and piping syatem of raw water tank	TETRA PACK
23	Jointless steering system with Adaptive headlights	M. D. Engineering
24	Design weakness removal of injection tie bar of zinc die casting machine	Kiehin Fie Pvt Ltd, Pune
25	Design modification, analysis, optimization & evaluation of bearing housing	A sq innovatives, Pune
26	Design & manufacturing of solar powered four way hacksaw	OSCAR Enterprises
27	Hydraulic testing rig for power lift	Shree Systems (P) Ltd
28	Impeller study design and applications	A sq innovatives
29	Development of LDPE linear bag inserting machine for polypropylene packaging bags	PRANAV Group of Industries SATARA
30	Design of liquid coolinged battery thermal management system of electric vehicles	A sq innovatives, Pune

Industry sponsored projects of AY 2019-20

PROJECT TITLE:	VACUUM ASSISTED ENGINE COOLANT FILLING APPARATUS
SPONSORED INDUSTRY:	TATA MOTORS PVT. LTD.
PROJECT GUIDE:	PROF. S. S. RAMPURKAR & DR. S. T. GAIKWAD

Engine’s cooling system is crucial in order to keep engine running. In most of vehicle liquid cooling is used. Coolant, that circulates around engine, need to be filled in radiator through radiator cap. However direct coolant filling result into formation of air pockets inside system. These air pockets are removed by increasing temperature of coolant (by running engine for some time) and removing air from air bleed valve. This process requires time and proper engine running conditions also.

Solution to this tedious process is filling the coolant by creating a vacuum in radiator and sucking in the coolant by pressure difference. Vacuum can be created by using shop floor’s compressed air line. After, creating vacuum, radiator can be checked for leakages by using pressure gauge. After ensuring that no leakages are present, valve to coolant inlet can be opened and coolant will be sucked in naturally due to pressure difference. Advantage is that time required for process will be reduced and no use of vacuum pump hence no moving parts.

PROJECT TITLE:	A SIDEWALK AUTOMATED DELIVERY ROBOTS (SADRs)
PROJECT GUIDE:	PROF. P. G. ANEKAR

E-Commerce and package deliveries are growing at a fast pace and there is an increased demand for same-day deliveries. Established delivery companies and new start-ups are investing in technologies that reduce delivery times and/or increase delivery drivers’ productivity. In this context, the adoption of Sidewalk Automated (or Autonomous) Delivery Robots (SADRs) has a growing appeal. SADRs are pedestrian sized robots that deliver items to customers without the intervention of a delivery person.

For Delivery of item we require a online delivery system like Fed-ex or for delivering food there is Zomato, Uber ears and Swiggy. They all need humans to function as all functions including pickup to delivery is performed by man. The delivery may require lot of time in case of traffic. Also it can be dangerous for delivery person to transport during times like war or pandemic. To solve these small but major issues of delivery we can use autonomous vehicle or Robot as a viable alternative.

Our project is intended to do the similar work as a delivery man, it will pick up, transport and deliver item to required destination. As it will have its own pathway, there will be no delay in delivery time. Thus it will save time along with reduction in human effort. In the pandemic like Covid-19, where human gathering is not allowed, our project can be an viable and effective alternative.

PROJECT TITLE:	DESIGN OF RAIL BASED LAUNCHER SYSTEMS
SPONSORED INDUSTRY:	DEFENCE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ORGANISATION
PROJECT GUIDE:	DR. S. V. GAWALI

Indian railways, though reliable and adequately operational, are not technologically advanced and safe. In other words, they do not meet the benchmarks set by the advanced European railway technologies.

So, to meet the need of the hour, this project aims to improve the railway systems and virtually implement one of the advancements, i.e. use of articulation in the railways.This system is typically implemented in Jacobs bogies, in which two coaches share a common bogie. The result of this implementation is that the number of bogies are reduced by half and implicitly, the number of wheels are also reduced by half. Hence, this reduces the overall friction between the rails and the bogie wheels and also reduction in overall weight. This will facilitate high speed transportation and also increased safety.

It is the exact time of Indian Railways to meet its technical upgradation and getting its next level infrastructure with high speed rails of India.

PROJECT TITLE:	A SEMI-AUTOMATIC BATTERY OPERATED (SABO) GARBAGE SWEEPING MACHINE
SPONSORED INDUSTRY:	LA FOUNDATION DASSAULT SYSTEM
PROJECT GUIDE:	DR. S. V. GAWALI & PROF. S. S. RAMPURKAR

SABO, A semi-automatic battery operated (SABO) garbage sweeping machine is a proposed solution for garbage collection technique by Product Innovation Lab, PVG’s COET,Pune. Existing Solutions for garbage collection are not optimized for Indian road conditions and complexity of some technology does not allow us to prioritize the quantity needed for maximum effect.Cost,efficiency and ergonomic design are three keyparameters considered in SABO. SABO uses the same principle of reciprocating manual sweeping method but with a long continuous brush that rotates at certain RPM in an enclosed trolley.

SABO reduce labour,considerably increase work output,bristles of the brush adapt to the terrain conditions andis economically feasible.SABO will revolutionize the way of garbage collection and will make our country green and clean.

INDUSTRY SPONSORED PROJECTS OF PREVIOUS AY

PROJECT TITLE:	VIBRATION ANALYSIS OF V BLOCK FIXTURE
SPONSORED INDUSTRY:	ATLAS COPCO PVT. LTD.

The objective was to analyze the vibrations induced in V-block while machining a component. Block fixture was analyzed in its original condition. The maximum amplitude of vibration was more than permissible limit.  The modification in the fixture was done to damp the vibrations.

PROJECT TITLE:	DESIGN AND STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS OF TRANSIT CASE FOR 500 KG CLASS AIR DELIVERED MUNITION
SPONSORED INDUSTRY:	DEFENCE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ORGANISATION

On the basis of geometry, three different types transit Cases were analyzed.

1) Cylindrical Transit Case   2) Hexagonal Transit Case 3) Rectangular Transit Case

Two different material were also tested:

• Aluminum Alloy
• Glass Fiber

PROJECT TITLE:	DESIGN AND MANUFACTURING OF WELDING POSITIONER
SPONSORED INDUSTRY:	VARDHISHNU TECHNOLOGIES PVT. LTD.

Objective was to design, analyze and fabricate a sturdy welding positioner that can easily rotate 80 kg job cum fixture.

PROJECTS IN PRODUCT INNOVATION LAB

PROJECT TITLE:	ASTEROID: THE HUMANOID ROBOT
PROJECT GUIDE:	PROF. S. S. RAMPURKAR

Product innovation lab is working on project “ASTEROID: The Humanoid Robot”. The project has been inspired by poppy humanoid and success of bionic arm.The main motive is to design and build a low cost humanoid robot and to achieve basic movements like walking, self-balancing and pick and dropping which are similar to humans along with making it mobile and wireless. Aspired Humanoid will be of 70cm height and 3 kg weight with 19 degrees of freedom similar to human joints.

The project undertaken aspires to achieve static and dynamic stable walk so that humanoid will be in position to perform assigned task considering its workspace environment flawlessly. We also focused on designing gripper to grasp various objects considering its orientation as pick and drop objects is one of the important motions of the humanoid in any application.

The design has been completed and 3D printing technology available in lab is being used for manufacturing. Kinematic simulation, structural analysis, workspace calculation involves use of ANSYS and MATLAB software.The interfacing of electronic components and developing coding framework to make humanoid motions independent has been accomplished by following then path of interdisciplinary approach. The project opens opportunities for image processing and AI Implementation.

PROJECT TITLE:	BIONIC ARM
PROJECT GUIDE:	PROF. A. C. KULKARNI

The human hand is a complex system, with a large number of degrees of freedom sensors embedded in its structure, actuators and tendons, and a complex hierarchical control. Despite this complexity, the efforts required to the user to carry out the different movements are quite small. The myoelectric arm works under the influence of Electromyography (EMG) signals extracted from skin surface. The Electromyogram signal is a neuro muscular signal that measures electric potential generated in muscles during their contraction and relaxation representing neuromuscular activities. These Electromyographic signals are utilized to run various motors which enable the user (patient) to grip and move limbs in a much more effective manner. Prosthetic hands are replication of the natural hand, with significantly reduced grasping capabilities and no sensory information delivered back to the user. Despite the significant impact of losing a hand, numbers of amputees requiring prosthesis are too small to push manufacturers to innovate their products, so both the control interfaces and mechanisms have barely changed in the past 40 years.

The outcome of this project is to create a cost effective less weight Bionic Arm that can mimic the hand gestures correctly. This will help lower elbow amputees by providing them a solution that will help them in their day to day tasks. This in turn will give them more independence and improve their quality of life. This Bionic Arm consists of total 14 Degrees of Freedom which includes 11 palm motions and 3 wrist motions. For actuation of fingers linear actuator which works on the principle of slider crank mechanism are used. For thumb servo motor is also used for thumb rotation purpose. In wrist servo motors are used for giving desired degrees of freedom.

Bionic Arm is designed by using 3DExperience platform of Dassault Systems which provided many helpful tools like Part Design, Assembly Design, and Mechanical System Design. 3D Printing is used for manufacturing of Bionic Arm.

PRODUCT INNOVATION LAB