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Bangalore Section P.8 Northern Section P.8

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Upcoming Major

Events SAEINDIA BAJA 2015 Baja SAE is an intercollegiate design of a vehicle on this track leaves little room for

competition run by the Society of Automotive error and a whole lot of scope for Apr 2015 Engineers (SAE) Teams of university students improvement. It even gets interesting when Symposium on Fuel, from all over the world to design and build you are asked to build your own ATV and then Lubricants, Emission small off road cars, which have identical compete on a national level against like- & After treatment Devices, New Delhi engines and other specifications. minded opponents on one of the most gruelling tracks developed by some of the BAJA-SAEINDIA is run by SAEINDIA. The best minds in the business. That folks is the Jun 2015 history of the BAJA can be tracked down to 2015 BAJA SAE for you, in a nutshell. Virtual BAJA the participation of the Delhi College of

SAEINDIA 2015 Engineering students who participated in the The much awaited 8th edition of the Baja nd Mini Baja in 2002. A tiny red buggy flanked by SAEINDIA 2015 finally came to an end on 22 chequered flags – the logo for Baja SAEINDIA, Feb 2015 at Pithampur Indore, leaving behind Jul 2015 SAE International which has persisted since its inception in many exhilarating moments. A total of 74 President visit 2007, effectively conveys what the event is all teams had competed in the endurance round.

about – an all-terrain, single-seater four- The first edition of eBAJA saw 8 teams

wheeled vehicle, designed, fabricated and competing for the title on February 21, 2015. Jul 2015 raced by teams from different engineering SUPRA SAEINDIA 2015 colleges. And yet there is so much more that The events took place at the NATRIP facility at this little pictorial representation fails to Pithampur near Indore. While College of

convey. Engineering, Pune was announced winners of the 8th edition of the BAJA series in India, Aug 2015 The theme for this year 2015 was “Beyond their vehicle was also the lightest, weighing ITEC INDIA 2015 Boundaries”, the very title suggests an only about 160kgs. D.Y Patil College of encouragement to budding engineers to Engineering, Pune and Vellore Institute of Chennai aspire higher to achieve their goals. All- Technology, Vellore were declared First Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) or a buggy, if you runner-up and Second runner-up respectively. would like to call them that, have been known for their extreme off-roading The highlight of BAJA 2015 was the new track capabilities taking on mudslinging, water and with natural hurdles spread over wading, off-road tracks that a conventional 4.5kms.The track was designed in a manner to vehicle would otherwise only dream to pose more challenges and test not only the conquer. The premise to test the capabilities Cont... in page: 04

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SAEINDIA Managing Committee Members 2014 - 2016. Mr. C V Raman Dr. Aravind S. Bharadwaj Vice Chair, Sections Board President

Mr. M Kannan Mr. Shrikant R. Marathe Vice Chair, Professional Development Immediate Past President Programs Board Dr. R K Malhotra

Sr. Vice President & Chair, Finance Board Representing SAE International Dr. Bala Bharadvaj Dr. David. L. Schutt

Vice President & Chair, Aerospace Board Mr. Murli M. Iyer

Dr. Arun Jaura Vice President & Chair, Automotive Board

Dr. K C Vora

Vice President & Chair, Sections Board

Dr. Venkat Srinivas

Secretary & Vice Chair, Development Board

Dr. Arunkumar Sampath Treasurer & Vice Chair, Finance Board

Mr. P K Banerjee Jt. Secretary & Vice Chair, Engineering Education Board

Mr. Arun Sivasubramaniyam Jt. Treasurer & Vice Chair, Publications Board

Dr. S Thirumalini

Chair, Engineering Education Board

Mr. Sanjay Deshpande

Chair, Membership Board

Mr. Prakash Sardesai Chair, Professional Development Programs Board

Mr. I V Rao Chair, Meetings & Expo Board

Mr. Asit Barma Chair, Publications Board

Mr. B Bhanot Chair, Development Board

Mr.Nitin Agarwal Chair, Off-Highway Board

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SIAT 2015

th The 14 Symposium on International Automotive

Technology 2015 (SIAT 2015) organised by ARAI in Association with SAEINDIA, NATRiP and SAE International in January 2015 was a grand success. From 14 countries, we had received around 700 abstracts, out of which around 500 were accepted and finally 213 papers published.

The papers were in tune with the theme “Towards Safer, Cleaner & Quieter World” and focused on innovative approaches to reach the goals of environmentally sustainable, comfortable and affordable mobility. The technical sessions were very well complimented by SIAT During SIAT, we also had Panel Discussion on EXPO with 205 stalls showcasing the latest developments “International Mobility Beyond Boundaries” wherein in the automotive products, equipment, services and distinguished speakers representing top 6 vehicle technology solutions across the globe. Student Poster manufacturing countries (China, USA, Japan, Germany, Presentation Competition showcasing 22 posters in the South Korea and India) deliberated. Additionally, 24th area of Automotive Safety, Emission and NVH gave January 2015 was earmarked as a “Technology Theatre” students an opportunity to showcase their work to day, wherein auto and allied industry presented their practising professionals. technological strengths and capabilities. Presentations & Panel discussion on “Industry Academia Enclave on Automotive Engineering” was an interesting session.

A DVD containing the symposium proceedings covering The valedictory function concluded with Chief Guest Shri the Technical Papers & Keynote Papers was released at Nitin Gadkari, Hon'ble Minister for Road Transport & the hands of Chief Guest Shri Anant Geete, Honorable Highways and Shipping, Government of India, giving Union Minister of Heavy Industries & Public Enterprises, away the awards for the best papers and best Expo Govt of India, during the inaugural function. SIAT has Stalls. come out with a Technical Reference Bulletin (TRB), which comprises technical articles & case studies From the conference the following recommendations relevant to automotive technology, is also available in emerged to address the theme: the form of printed booklet. 1. Development to promote use of alternate energy sources, viz. bio-fuel and green technologies, to support India’s self-sufficiency in fuel

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2. Development of alternate materials and technologies SAEINDIA BAJA 2015 Cont... to improve fuel efficiency and reduce emissions. 3. Contribution towards road safety by supporting success of vehicles but also of those driving that vehicle. indigenous development of vehicle designs, especially smaller passenger cars, 2-wheelers and 3-wheelers, KL University, Guntur was declared the ‘Best eBAJA

which are India’s focused sectors. Team’. This was the first edition of e-BAJA which aims to 4. Close cooperation with Ministry regarding provide a platform to leverage the onset of Electric establishment of comprehensive facilities for Mobility in India. The event saw participation from 12 measurement and control of various road parameters colleges. However, only 8 colleges competed in the and standardization thereof. endurance round.

5. Standardizing the structures for safer and better engineered truck bodies and bus bodies so that About 323 teams had registered in the 8th edition of unorganized sector is better supported to ensure road BAJA SAEINDIA series, out of which 122 teams had safety. qualified for the final event. However, only 74 teams 6. Development and use of adaptive front lighting qualified for the Endurance round. This year was system to address the night vision, adaptive speed remarkable with 8000 students from different parts of limiting devices based on GPS, Emergency Call System (E-call System). the country working towards BAJA SAEINDIA 2015 theme 7. Exploring the possibility of extending our services for and making it a reality.

transportation by alternate means suggested viz. Speaking at the Valedictory function, Dr. Pawan Goenka, waterways, sea ports, development of bus ports, etc. 8. Develop comprehensive solutions based on ITS Executive Director, Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. said, “It’s applications to minimize human interventions and heartening to see thousands of students coming together control of in-use vehicles. once again to celebrate the spirit of BAJA. Increase in 9. Design and development of effective Noise Barriers participation from colleges and BAJA SAEINDIA’s growth for flyovers, metros to reduce the traffic noise. since inception indicates its growing popularity and

10. Exploring the probability of Battery research in India. national significance. This forum gives young engineering

11. City bus transportation on electric mode. talent an opportunity to showcase their skills, innovate 12. Developing Training programs for enhancing skills and and acquire a real life experience posed with challenges fitness of the drivers. which is critical to their success in the long term. Mahindra & Mahindra is delighted to be associated with BAJA SAEINDIA 2015 as the title sponsor and with BAJA, we are taking forward the philosophy of Mahindra Rise to the next level”.

It was indeed a technical feast where around 1200 delegates from 25 countries participated.

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Dr. Aravind Bharadwaj, President, SAEINDIA said, The dignitaries, Dr. Pawan Goenka, Executive Director & "Creation of industry ready skilled engineers is a President, Automotive & Farm Equipment Sectors, prerequisite to achieve the targets that have been set Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. and Chairman BAJA SAEINDIA forth in the Automotive Mission Plan 2016 for India. Steering Committee, Chief guest Mr. Anthony Je DeSa, BAJA is one such initiative from SAEINDIA that provides IAS Chief Secretary Government of Madhya Pradesh an opportunity for students to get hands on learning State, Mr.Kamal Bali, MD Volvo India, Mr.Girish Markale, experience in vehicle design. The rapid increase in the Co-convener BAJA SAEINDIA, Dr. Aravind S Bharadwaj, number of teams from SAEINDIA clubs in colleges across President, SAEINDIA presented numerous other awards the country and the unparalleled enthusiasm of to the teams for static events. everyone involved with this event is clear evidence that

BAJA SAEINDIA is making progress in the right Rustamji Institute of Technology, Gwalior bagged the direction". Engineering Design award whereas SRM University, Chennai and Institute of Engineering and Technology- DAVV, Indore won the Go Green- Emissions Award. Special awards like Dronacharya award was given to the team of Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering & Technology, Sangrur- Punjab and Venus International college of Technology, Gandhi Nagar. The Endurance

award which assessed vehicles ability to operate at a speed over rough terrain was however bagged by College of Engineering, Pune followed by VIT University, Vellore. Mr. Subodh Morye, Convener, BAJA SAEINDIA said, “BAJA SAEINDIA is a platform that offers students a chance to showcase their talent and skills in the presence of auto experts in addition to presenting them with an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the industry of which they aspire to be a part. Amongst the thrill and adventure, we assess the abilities of participants by testing them on parameters such as leadership skills and theoretical and practical knowledge.”

On a conclusive note he added, “Indore is a hub of industry and young talent. Its proximity to infrastructure The students walked away not just with the excitement such as the NATRIP facility makes it the ideal venue for and a sense of accomplishment for having competed in hosting an event of this nature. The enthusiasm of the such a testing event, but also a fair amount of prize city is palpable simply from its response-- Indore has money as well which was about Rs 27,00,000/-. shown the highest participation closely following cities such as Pune and Chennai. I am confident that like every year, this year too will showcase the most promising The other sponsors included ARAI, Altair, Briggs & talent in the country.” Stratton, PTC, AVL, Chevrolet, Volvo, John Deere, Anand Group, Bharat Petroleum, Cummins, GTE, Emitec, Priya Events, Ansys, iCAT, NATRIP, Endurance landmark, IIST, Varroc, V productions, Wurth, Xitadel, ACMA, Fortune Landmark etc.

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ITEC INDIA 2015 will be held in Chennai, India between August 27 -29 2015. The conference is organised by

SAEINDIA & IEEE Industry Application Society. ITEC INDIA 2015 will present an array of papers across different topic, Ride and drives and first ever pan India student Electric Vehicle competition. The Theme for this Conference will be Electrifying

Mobility through Holistic Ecosystem Solutions. The three day event started with basic Static Evaluation ITEC INDIA 2015, International Transportation round which comprised of Design Evaluation, Cost Electrification Conference India is aimed at helping the

Evaluation and Marketing Presentation. In the final industry in the transition from conventional vehicles to round, the teams showcased their prototype of a rugged advanced electrified vehicles. The conference is focused single seat, off-road recreational four-wheel vehicle and on components, systems, and standard grid interface were evaluated on various parameters, including technologies related to efficient power conversion for all engineering design, cost and technology innovation. The type of electrified transportation. objective of the competition was to simulate real world We have received more than 200 papers for presentation engineering design projects and their related challenges. in the Conference from all over the world. Each team’s goal was to create a safe, easily Topic s covered for ITEC INDIA 2015 Conference transported, easily maintained and fun to drive prototype without any direct involvement from  Power Electronics, Electric Motor Drives, Electric professional fabricators. However, the teams were free Machines to design their own transmissions with the only  Sensors and Actuators restriction being the speed limit to 60kmph.  Battery Management System

 Electric, Hybrid Electric, and Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle System Architectures

 V2V Communication, Electrical Infrastructure, Autonomous Vehicles  Electrification of Heavy-Duty and Off-Road Vehicles  Renewable Energy - Fuel Cells and Applications in

Transportation  Electrification of Heavy-Duty and Off-Road Vehicles  Modelling, Simulation, and Control, and Systems The Winners of BAJA 2015 were, Integration  College of Engineering, Pune, wins the title. nd Steering Committee and Organising Committee are  DY Patil College of Engineering, Pune bags 2 endeavouring to make the event unique and very special position and by involving all stakeholders connected with the Electric  Vellore Institute of Technology, VELLORE holds 3rd mobility. position respectively.  KL University, Guntur bags the first ‘Best eBAJA team award’

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SAEINDIA Policy Planning & Deployment 23. Mr.Selvamani 24. Mr.Selvamani Policy planning & deployment started with the 25. T. Ponraj welcome address of Mr. Parvez Alam, Champion Of 26. Dr. S. Senthil Kumar the program. He thanked all the members for 27. Kumaran B coming to attend the program in spite of their busy 28. Vijayan G schedule. The first phase was the team introduction 29. Sundarvadivelu where all the team members gave their introduction 30. Dr. N. Saravanan & their involvement in SAE programs. 31. Anand Gurupatham 32. S. Ilangovan

33. Hari Prasan Dash 34. S. Mukesh 35. S. Panneer Selvam

Mr. S. Selvamani, Mentor of the Policy deployment explained the purpose of the program, gave the background of the Policy deployment process. He

explained each & every teams about the responsibility & the deliverables in the two days program.

Then Mr.Shanmugam, Secretary of the SAEISS

presented the Chairman’s policies. List of Members Participated: 1. Mr. S. Shanmugam Then each policy teams started the presentations.

2. Mr. Arun Sivasubrahmaniyan Policy 1: Alignment with SAEINDIA Policy - CFT 3. Mr. T. R. Sathyanarayanan 4. Dr. Kannan Rajendran Members: 5. Dr. D. Muruganandam 1. M.Parvez Alam 6. Dr. M Uthayakumar 7. Mr. M. Parvez Alam 2. Mr.A. Armstrong 8. Mr. S. Karthikayan 3. Dr.Kannan Rajendran

9. Mr. Sanjay Nibandhe 4. Ms.Priyanka

10. Mr. T. Kasiraja 11. Mr. Yogesh 12. Mr. Aiyappan Ramamurthy 13. Mr. R. Alaguvel Armstrong 14. Ms.Priyanka 15. Mr. Lingeswaramurthy 16. Mr.Muthu Solaiappan

17. Mr. Karthik Sethuraman 18. Mr. Satheesh 19. Mr. Parthasarathy Sriram 20. Mr.J.N Harisharan 21. Mr. J. Munirathnam 22. Prabhakaran

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Policy 2: Improve KRT Activities - CFT Members: 4. Mr.Prabhakar 5. Mr.Arun Sivasubramaniaym 1. Mr.Yogesh 2. Dr.Anand Gurupatham 3. Mr.Sanjay Nibandhe

4. Mr.Lingeshwaramurthy 5. Mr.Sriram

Policy 3: Competitions for Professional Members - CFT Members:

1. Mr. Meenakshi Sundaram 2. Mr.Muthu Solaiyappan 3. Dr.Saravanan

4. Mr.Senthilkumar

Policy 6: Last Mile Connectivity - CFT Members:

1. Mr. S. Shanmugam 2. Mr. T. R. Sathyanarayanan

3. Dr. G. Padmanabham 4. Dr. C.D.Naiju 5. Dr. S. Neelakrishnan

Policy 4: Certifications for Professional Members - CFT Members:

1. Mr.Karthik Sethuraman

2. Mr. Aiyappan Ramamurthy Finally 42 action items were identified in all these 6 3. Mr.Satheesh policies with champion name and budget. For policy 1, 4. Mr.Muruganandam champions name will be identified with the consultation 5. Mr.Ponraj from Governing council. 6. Dr.Uthyakumar

7. Mr.Karthikeyan

Policy 5: Career by Business - CFT Members:

1. Mr. Sriram 2. Mr.JN Harisharan 3. Mr.Javaji Munirathnam

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SUPRA SAEINDIA 2015 ICAM 3D

Virtual SUPRA SAEINDIA 2015 took place at Vel-Tech A new advanced technology called Additive University, Chennai, between 8th to 10th January 2015. Manufacturing / 3D printing (AM/3DP) is transforming Event was inaugurated by Mr. Srivats Ram MD, Wheels engineers.3D Printing is an innovative manufacturing

India on 8th Jan followed by panel Inspection of all the technology that can transform digital designs into teams. 167 Teams participated in this event from tangible parts in one step without using conventional different parts of the country consisting of more than tools. 1000 students and was judged by 50 Judges from more than 20 Different Companies for 3 days. Results were declared by Mr. Kanniapan MD, WABCO who was the Chief Guest for the Valedictory Function on 10th Jan. Attraction of the event was Online Scoring system, through which teams were able to see their score just after Panel Inspection. Top 110 Teams were selected based upon their Design and Plan to Make a Formula Car and to bring their cars at the Main Event.

The International Conference on Additive Manufacturing,

3D Printing, and 3D Scanning (ICAM-3D) was conducted at Hilton on Feb 5th to 7th, 2015 along with ICAM-3D Car Design Challenge for young engineers.

40 Teams registered from all over the country for this event and 6 of them were selected to present their model at the event. Top 3 teams were selected on the basis of their design and their knowledge in the domain

SUPRA SAEINDIA 2015 will take place in the month of th th July from 15 to 19 at Madras Motor Race Track, Chennai. Maruti Suzuki India LTD is once again the Title Sponsor of the Event.

Dr. Chidambaram, The Principal Scientific Advisor to Govt. of India was the Chief Guest and inaugurated ICAM Technical Committee of SUPRA is planning to have a – 3D Conference. Dr. Tim Morris, NAFEMS Global gave Faculty Advisor and Team Captain’s meet in the Month of away the awards for the winners and the shortlisted April 2015, at three different locations i.e. Pune, Chennai teams of ICAM – 3D Card Design Challenge. and Delhi.

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BANGALORE SECTION NORTHERN SECTION

INAUGURATION OF SAEINDIA & IACC (Indo American chamber of SAENIS Governing Board meeting COLLEGIATE CLUB CHRIST commerce) for Fair fax county on the & SAEINDIA Foundation function UNIVERSITY, Bengaluru topic “OPPORTUNITIES IN THE US FOR INDIAN COMPANIES” followed SAENIS held its Governing Board Inauguration of SAEINDIA collegiate by sub topic “ ENGINEERING Meeting at Gurgaon. At the outset, club of CHRIST UNIVERSITY, Bengaluru th SERVICES OPPORTUNITIES IN Chairman- SAENIS, Mr. CV Raman was held on 05 of February, 2015. AEROSPACE & DEFENCE SECTOR AND requested all Governing Board WAY FORWARD”. members to implement “DRIVE” with enthusiasm and vigor to ensure that

SAENIS membership increases continuously and its members derive value from SAE activities. Governing Board discussed several matters related to the functioning of the Mr. Vinay C . Harne - Advisor to Chairman SAEINDIA BS, Mr. K.C .Vora, society, Efficycle 2015, AWIM National Olympics 2015, Technical Chairman, SAEINDIA Western section, Mr. Munirathnam Javaji of SAEINDIA Seminars and Forthcoming Mr.K.P.Murthy, Vice Chair, student Aerospace Board, Mr. KP Murthy conferences. activities, SAEINDIA, BS were present were present during the event. during the inauguration of the club and addressed the students.

SAEINDIA JSS collegiate club (BAJA-Techtalk)

SAEINDIA BS and JSS collegiate club arranged a technical session on the

th topic BAJA –SAEINDIA on 06 March 2015 at JSS College

Auditorium, Mysore. Mr. Anoop Governing Board agreed in principle

CONFERENCE ON GLOBAL B.Srinivasan along with Mr. to host the 9th SAEINDIA EXPANSION – OPPORTUNITIES IN Purushotham S Joshi briefed the International Mobility Conference US FOR INDIAN COMPANIES student community on the following, 2016, at New Delhi.

Conference on GLOBAL EXPANSION  What is BAJA? The meeting was also attended by Mr. jointly organised by SAEINDIA  Team formation & Time Murli Iyer, Executive Advisor (Global Affairs) – SAE International. Mr. Iyer Aerospace board and SAEINDIA BS, on management. th 17 February 2015 at TAJ WEST END  Technical parameters & Vehicle complemented SAENIS Leadership HOTEL, Bengaluru along with its cost involved. team for spreading SAE activities in strategy partner Brick work India  Judging methods & Rule book and Northern Section.

finally

 Competition video-2015.

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At the SAEINDIA Foundation function, Uniaxial and Multi-axial fatigue fuel economy improvement and

Mr. Murli Iyer contributed an amount testing was also briefly discussed. related areas. Emission and Future of Rs.50,000 to SAEINDIA Foundation. Following this, Mr. Wolfgang Regulations along with related The cheque was presented personally Huebsch, Vibration and Thermo solutions from Horiba were discussed. by Ms. Rachna Palm Iyer, daughter of Mechanical Fatigue Expert explained Mr. Murli Iyer, in memory of her about the Non-Metal fatigue analysis mother, to Mr. R Dayal, President and Vibrational fatigue in detail. SAEINIDA Foundation. We thank Mr. Murli for his generous support to SAEINDIA Foundation!

TOPTECH Program on Fatigue Analysis Simulation & Testing

The seminar started with welcome

SAEINDIA Northern Section in note by Mr. P.Panda, VP Powertrain association with Maruti Suzuki India In the later part of the session, Mr. Development, Maruti Suzuki India and Limited and Engineering Center Steyr Axel Werkhausen, who is a Weld by Mr. Prakash Abhyankar from & Finite To Infinite organized Top tech Fatigue Analysis Expert and has rich horiba. Following it, Mr. Les Hill, program on Fatigue Analysis experience of more than fifteen years Global Product Manager, Horiba Ltd Simulation and Testing on 5th in the field of Fatigue analysis, focused on new emission trends in US February’15 at Japanese Hostel, discussed the different techniques of and European Nations. He stated the Gurgaon. Weld Fatigue like Seam weld and Spot worldwide regulations namely WLTP Weld and their fatigue analysis. cycle and Real world driving emissions that how they originated, test conditions and the new emission Future of Emissions Regulations components which may come in

future. Mr. Arun Aatkari, Senior SAEINDIA Northern Section in Manager, Horiba explained the future association with Maruti Suzuki and emission measurement technologies Horiba jointly organized a technical of Horiba. The interaction during the The program aimed at giving an seminar on “Future of Emission lecture was intensive and feedback rd overview of FEA based Fatigue Regulations” on 23 February 2015. was quite positive. Participants learnt The event was organized at Japanese Analysis Simulation & Testing for about the future emission trends and automotive industry applications to Hostel, Gurgaon. More than 30 the solution to them. help R&D, Design, CAE, Test and Data participants from various Mr. Anoop Bhat, GM (Engine Acquisition engineers to gain organizations like Maruti Suzuki, Calibration and Vehicle Testing), confidence in their Design, Simulation Denso, NATRIP, International Centre for Automotive Technology (iCAT), Maruti Suzuki India concluded the and Testing. event with a vote of thanks and The program commenced with a brief IOCL, Mitsui, Minda, Escorts and honored the dignitaries with overview of fatigue analysis and many more were benefitted from the mementos influencing factors, wherein the above program. The seminar was targeted at R&D persons, Engineers, importance of fatigue analysis in industry was explained. students and faculty interested in emission measurement and testing,

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CO 2 REDUCTION REQUIREMENTS TWO DAY WORKSHOP ON AND STRATEGIES VEHICLE DESIGN & VEHICULAR

DESIGN SAEINDIA Northern Section in association with M/s Delphi organized A two day workshop on Vehicle a seminar on “CO2 Reduction Dynamic & Vehicular Design was rd Requirements and Strategies” on 23 organized by the SAEINDIA WS and G. March 2015 at Crowne Plaza, Gurgaon. H. Raisoni College of Engineering at The workshop concluded with practical The seminar was targeted towards CO Nagpur in association with Technical 2 explanation on all-terrain vehicle reduction requirements and strategies Education Quality Improvement prepared by students of G. H. Raisoni and brushless pump and controller was Programme (TEQIP-II) of the Govt. of rd th College of Engineering, Nagpur. solutions from Delphi. The seminar India on 3 & 4 Jan 2015 at targeted towards the R&D persons, Auditorium, of G. H. Raisoni College Engineers, students and faculty of Engineering, Nagpur. The interested in these related areas. workshop was inaugurated by Mr. N. 7TH AWIM NATIONAL OLYMPICS P. Wagh, Secretary of SAEINDIA WS. A World In Motion (AWIM), indeed it Mr. R. S. Kolhe, Director, N. B. abides by its unique name, it rightly

Technology, Pune, was the speaker of amalgamates Fun, Challenge, Team TH this workshop. Dr. P. V. Walke, Head Work & Leadership. The 7 AWIM of Department and Dr. A. Y. National Olympics was held from 10th Deshmukh are coordinators of TEQIP. to 12th January 2015 at Mahindra Delegates including faculty & Vehicle Manufactures Ltd., in Chakan.

students from various colleges in and This was a great opportunity for Little around Nagpur participated in the Champion’s Dream come true, of workshop. Dr. P. B. Nagarnaik, Deputy Senior Vice Chairman-SAENIS, Mr. P making their Dream machines at Director, GHRCE, Prof. N. P. Awate Panda gave a welcome note to Automobile Manufacturing grounds and Prof. A. D. Pitale, were workshop commence the event. The itself. A total of 152 students, 76 co-ordinators. requirements of CO2 Emission to meet teachers & many Industry volunteers

Fuel Economy were discussed by Mr. In the workshop the following topics from 17 Cities across the nation Xu Xinagdong, Director, Asia Pacific, were covered as, attended this event. Delphi Powertrain and a Power train TH technologies expert. Followed by this 1. Fundamentals of Industrial On the 10 January the teams were behaviours and changes. Mr. Phil Anderson explained about the registered for the event, and all teams 2. Basic qualifications for Brushless Technology. Thereafter, were briefed on the rules and marking designers, Product/ Equipment format for the event. Controller strategies for Brushless verification and validation Pumps was discussed. A Case study on 3. Fundamentals of Vehicle CO2 Emission reduction using Dynamics, detail calculations Brushless Technology was then and Vehicle acceleration discussed which gave an insight into performance 4. Road Loads, Braking this technology. Performance and Suspensions.

5. Ride & Steady state cornering, Steering System, Rollover, Tires & Day to day Project planning

and management.

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On 11TH January 2015 the main event He also appreciated the efforts of the experiences into an AWIM classroom. began, where student design teams volunteers across the country who Each of the AWIM activities is designed from class 5TH & 6TH participated in the invested their time in teaching around STEM (Science, Technology, event by making “Skimmer” & “Jet- children beyond their textbook Engineering & Maths) incorporating Toy” for track events, and they also knowledge. He visualized how seeds the laws of physics, motion, flight and designed dream cars which they of “Make In India” have been well electronics. SAEINDIA provides the perceive to be the future cars of the sown at schools with activities such as AWIM curriculum, materials and science age. About 8 teams for AWIM. He revived his school days training free of cost to schools. Skimmer & 30 teams for Jet-Toy while spending time with these participated in the grand finale. children. He also reiterated the fact that, how Automobile Industry has

helped Indian Society to grow and develop over the years.

Across the nation, many corporations

have committed their resources to Mr. Vijay Dhongde -CEO MVML support AWIM. Automotive Research welcomed Dr. Pawan Goenka, Association of India (ARAI), Ashok

Executive Director, Mahindra & Leyland, Cummins India, Eaton Mahindra and briefed how his Vision TH On 12 January 2015 teams visited Technologies, John Deere, Mahindra, helped to increase AWIM initiative the Chakan plant with a lot of Maruti Suzuki, Trim India & TVS Motors from 2 Cities to 17 Cities across India. enthusiasm; these bright minds were are some of the Companies who have excited to see the Plant. They were supported the event in various cities

on a tour to Maxximo BIW, Maxximo and provided engineers who TCF and Gyanodaya where they were volunteered their time & talent to train explained Vehicle manufacturing students and teachers. details.

AWIM Curtain Raiser Dr. Pawan Goenka’s presence changed A World in Motion (AWIM) the energy of the children and they curriculum joins together school were pumped with enthusiasm. His teachers, students and industry vision of benefiting children had a new volunteers in an exploration of leap. He visited Skimmer Track as well physical science while addressing So far, across India 30000+ students as all Jet-Toy Track and also witnessed essential scientific concepts & skills of and 600 teachers in 300 schools have presentations made by little champs. the secondary school students. been trained including some of the Zila Later he shared his thoughts and Industry volunteers play an essential Parishad and Municipal schools as well interacted and guided the children to role in motivating the next generation as Orphan are schools. With this be better Engineers in Future, and to pursue careers in science & background, the AWIM curtain raiser expressed that these children would be th technology by bringing their everyday was arranged on 26 January 2015 the future of our country. (Republic Day) at N. K. Orchid College

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SAEINDIA SECTION NEWS of Engineering, Rolapur where student INNOVATION 2K15 BY MKSSS’S were trained for Jet-Toy, Along with CUMMINS COLLEGE OF them we had invited industry ENGINEERING FOR WOMEN volunteer and leaders from Solapur COLLEGIATE CLUB city to witness the event. INNOVATION 2K15 was conducted by Dr. K. C. Vora, Vice president, Cummins College of Engineering for Engineering & Technology, Prof. Amol SAEINDIA and Sr. Deputy Director at Women, Pune, under which many C. Lande, Faculty Advisor, SAEINDIA ARAI, Mr. Saurabh Chitnavis, events were conducted. “Lathe Star Collegiate Club, Dr. D. Y. Patil Institute Development Board members of Wars” was jointly organized with of Engineering & Technology, Prof. SAEINDIA and Director at ATS, Mr. SAEINDIA WS. Dr. Mate, Faculty Advisor, SAEINDIA Manoj Girhe, Convener, AWIM Pune Collegiate Club, Dr. D. Y. Patil Institute Olympics 2014 and Manager at John of Engineering & Technology and Mr. Deere Embedded Systems were the Sagar Murugkar, Asst. Manager, trainers. SAEINDIA WS were present during The event started with republic day the inauguration of the club and function in the morning at 7.00 AM to addressed the students regarding SAEINDIA’s student activities. 10.30 AM at Nagesh Karajagi Orchid College of Engineering & Technology This is a platform to showcase your (NKOCET), Solapur followed by training TEXEPHYR’15 (FORMERLY KNOWN AS AXELERATE) skills on the lathe machine. Teams are the students and volunteers from well acquainted with different various school in and around Solapur. All Engineering departments of operations on lathe machine such as They made the Jet-toy which were Maharashtra Institute of Technology drilling, turning, facing, knurling, tested for various aspects. Later an (MIT), Pune with the support of parting and tapering. Teams will be interactive and learning session was SAEINDIA WS mutually organized a assigned a work piece, within the conducted for explaining scientific National Level event called stipulated time they have to finish the reasons behind the concept. The event th st “TEXEPHYR”, on the 20 and 21 of required operations on the same. In concluded at 17.00 hrs with felicitation February 2015 at MIT, PUNE. this event the participants were to students, industry volunteers and judged on speed, accuracy and also leaders and Trainers. TEXEPHYR is inaugurated Prof. P. B. on workmanship, operations on lathe Joshi, Board Member, MIT. In machine. The event concluded with INAUGURATION OF SAEINDIA TEXEPHYR Events were categorized COLLEGIATE CLUB OF DR. D. Y. award ceremony, and giving the into various domains like Robotics, RC prizes to the winners. PATIL INSTITUTE OF Car Racing, Reincarnation, Mechanics ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY Quiz called as Mr. Mechanix, INAUGURATION Designing Events Like Auto-cad &

Inauguration of SAEINDIA collegiate PROE, Paper Presentation and non- technical events like Mind Your Own club of . D. Y. PATIL INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY, Business, AXLOGRAPHY etc. Each

Talegaon was held on 12th of February, event was reviewed and judged by a panel of prestigious judges who are 2015. Mr. N.P. Wagh, Secretary of SAEINDIA WS, Prof. Dr. R. J. Patil, the masters in their respective

Principal, Dr. D. Y. Patil Institute of domains with prize distribution to winners in respective competitions. Engineering & Technology, Prof. S. K. Bhor, HOD, Mechanical Department,

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SAEINDIA SECTION NEWS SOUTHERN SECTION On Day 1 all the existing events where TWO DAY TOPTECH PROGRAM - STUDENT CONVENTION 2015 APPLICATION DESIGN OF the winners of Tier 2 regional events TH EXPERIMENT The 9 SAEINDIA National Student will compete at national level, this is Convention was held at Kalasalingam the battle among the Six Divisions of

SAEINDIA SS (SAEISS) successfully University (KLU), Krishnankoil, SAEINDIA SS, the events were - conducted the 2 days TOPTECH TH ST Business Plan Contest, Aero Design Virudhunagar Dist., on 30 & 31 Program on 9th & 10th January 2015 January 2015. Every year, the SAE and Fabrication Contest, Auto Quiz, on the topic “Application Design of Technical Paper Contest, Modeling collegiate chapters get an opportunity Experiment” by Mr. S. Selvamani / and Animation Contest, Computer to, discuss, display and celebrate their WABCO INDIA LTD & S. Shanmugam / Aided Manufacturing Contest, DDIPL at Valeo India Ltd. success in the last one year. This is also Analysis Contest & CAE. Along with the occasion when the winners from the existing events SAEINDIA Design of Experiments is a powerful the 6 zones meet and battle it out to Southern Section made History by tool in Research and Product find the best in the competitions held. successfully conducting 12 new Development. In recent times, many This year’s event saw active events. These events were focused on affordable tools have evolved to participation of over 1000 students the Nations goal that is “MAKE IN design experiments and analyse the from 86 colleges. INDIA”. results statistically. This development has made DOE easy to use.

These events created a platform for

engineering students to learn & The Inaugural function began with the However, choice of experiment design understand the Manufacturing for different situations has not been welcome address by Dr. S. Saravana Technology. Out of 12, the following well understood by the practicing Sankar Vice - Chancellor, Kalasalingam events were conducted on day 1 - engineers leading to either inadequate University. Student Convention brief Mobile Robotics, Mechatronics, CNC information from experiments or too was given by Dr. D. Muruganandam Turning, Manufacturing Technology expensive tests . In either case, Student Convention-Champion. The Challenge, Welding & Prototype engineers get frustrated. To give our Modelling Inaugural Address was given by Mr. N. mobility engineers an overview of real Balasubramanian Chairman, SAEISS. life situations and appropriate DOE On Day 2 the manufacturing The Presidential Address given by schemes the program was organized. technology events continued and they Thiru. K. Sridharan Chancellor - were - Mechanical Engineering Design Kalasalingam University. The chief CAD, Sheet Metal, CNC Milling, Plastic Guest for this prestigious event was Die Engineering, Electronics & Mr. Oba Noboru Vice-President – Polymechanic & Automation. RNTBCI. Vote of Thanks given by Dr. M. Uthayakumar, Organising Head, KLU.

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KLU Bike Show: TWO DAY FACULTY ADVISOR The host College also conducted a FORUM Bike show where they displayed high SAEINDIA SS also conducted 2 days power bikes of above 1000cc. They Faculty Advisor forum where 21 really attracted the Student faculties from various Colleges Technology Theatre : members. SAEINDIA SS conducted the 4th participated. Technology Theatre for the Student During the discussion the following members who came to visit Student points are discussed between the Convention. The Topics included Faculties & SAEISS Management Team “Challenges in Integrating High Voltage as, on Automobile” by Mr. R. Valedictory & Prize Distribution Ramachandran from Mahindra & Ceremony:  Funding Opportunities from Mahindra, Chennai, “Digital The convention was brought to a Government funding agencies. Manufacturing for Automotive close in the valedictory function later  Research problems from Industry” by Mr. Aiyappan in the evening. Welcome Address Industries & Funding Ramamoorthy from Siemens, Chennai, was given by Dr. V. Vasudevan, Opportunities from SAEISS . “Automotive crash” by Mr. Aditya Registrar, Kalasalingam University.  Using Industry/common Test Malladi from Mahindra & Mahindra, Presidential Address given by Dr. S. Chennai, “New Product Development facilities for carrying out R & D Saravana Sankar Vice - Chancellor, of Passenger Car” by Mr. Shanmugavel Kalasalingam University. Review of Projects. from Renault Nissan Technical Business Convention by Dr. R Kannan, EEC –  How to identify research Centre India, Chennai. Champion. problems. Scientific writing and Collegiate Club Presentation & presentation. Display: The Chairman of SAEINDIA Southern Club Presentation, showcasing the TWO DAY TOPTECH PROGRAM - Section Mr. N. Balasubramanian achievements, strengths and unique addressed the gathering by giving a ENGINEERING DESIGN PROCESS activities of various SAE collegiate Glimpse to Future mega events by the chapters. The Club Display competition Toptech program on ‘‘Engineering section like BAJA South & Additional and Technology Theatre ran parallel at Design Process ‘’ was organized by 10 events in Next Student TH TH different venues. Various working SAEINDIA SS on 6 & 7 February mechanical models, presentations and Convention. The Chief Guest for the 2015 at SAEISS Office. Speaker Mr. S. valedictory function was Dr. Aravind charts were put on display. Shanmugam, DDPIL, Managing SAEISS Students Executive Council met S. Bharadwaj, Sr. Vice President - Director, Chennai and discussed the various aspects of M&M & President, SAEINDIA. This running a collegiate club, ways to was followed by the distribution of improve the SAE activities and also the prizes and mementos and the vote of new SEC members for the year 2015- Thanks by Mr. S. Shanmugam, 2016 were announced. Secretary – SAEISS.

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Further it will help to understand the SKIP - AUTOMOTIVE CHASSIS

various concepts of engine thermal COMPONENTS & SYSTEMS system, brake thermal system, heat SKIP program on ‘‘Automotive Chassis transfer from engine compartment to Components & Systems‘’ was passenger compartment and organized by SAEINDIA SS on 7TH & measures to do heat balancing and 8TH March 2015 at Henry Maudslay material selection from Hall, , . thermodynamic point of view to Speaker: Mr. M. Rajesh, HOD/ Auto, The objective of this program was reduce energy loss in the form of heat KVCET. to the surrounding. to enable the participants to understand the engineering design To understand the construction and SKIP - FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS process and its elements, different working principle of various parts of levels of involvement and SKIP program on ‘‘Application of an automobile chassis. To study the cooperation between OEMs, Tier – Finite Element Analysis ‘’ was constructional details and theory of 1 suppliers, component suppliers organized by SAEINDIA Southern drive line, structural, steering, braking th th and engineering service providers. Section on 13 & 14 February 2015 and suspension systems of at SSM Institute of Engineering & automobiles.

Technology, Dindigul.

Speaker: Dr. V. Ramamurti, FNA, TWO DAY TOPTECH PROGRAM FNAE- FASc, Consultant VEHICLE THERMAL SYSTEMS

Toptech program on ‘‘Vehicle

Thermal Systems” was organized by st SAEINDIA SS on 20TH & 21 March 2015 at Goutham Manor, Chennai. SKIP - VEHICLE DESIGN DATA Speaker Mr. B. Balaji, , CHARACTERISTICS Chennai. This program is designed to bring SKIP program on ‘‘Vehicle Design Data Objective of the program is to provide better understanding of formulation Characteristics‘’ was organized by a good grounding in the fundamentals and interpretation. Automotive SAEINDIA SS on 21st & 22nd March of Vehicle Thermal System including industry has understood the need for 2015 at Karpagam College of Cooling , Charge Air Cooling, HVAC Finite Element Analysis and Finite Engineering, . Speaker: Dr. Systems , in addition to enhancing Element Analyst for some time now. E. Rajasekar M.E., Ph.D. awareness of the various concepts Wide range of software packages are and technologies available as well as available to carry out FEA with ease. The objective of the program the future trends in these areas. However, there is considerable lack of is to understanding of formulating • Understand vehicle manufacturing

problems for FEA and interpreting the organization & vehicle results. This program will facilitate development process. the better understanding of Finite • Understand vehicle systems and Element Analysis. attributes & Learn to set performance specifications for a new vehicle.

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st Presented by SAEINDIA • Understand system/component organised by SAEISS on 21 March contribution towards vehicle 201 5 at Hotel Gowtham Menor, Media, Communications performance Chennai and the speaker was Mr. and Publications

• Learn to set specifications for G.Saravanan, Group Manager, Committee system/component design. Caterpillar® India Pvt. Ltd, Thiruvallur.

• Learn to design components to Mr. Asit K Barma meet specifications. SKIP - STEERING SYSTEM & Chair VEHICLE HANDLING

Mr. C.V.Raman LECTURE MEETING - ISO - 3834 - SAEINDIA SS successfully conducted Vice Chair QUALITY REQUIREMENTS OF rd th the 2 days SKIP Program on 23 &24 FUSION WELDING OF WELDED January 2015 on the topic “Steering Mr. Umaanand Durai PRODUCTS System & Vehicle Handling” by Shri. Member Lecture meeting on ISO – 3834 – S. Radhakrishnan M.Tech (Retired Quality requirements of fusion Vice – President (R&D) from Rane) at Mr. Arun Sivasubrahmaniyan welding of welded products was Sri Krishna College Of Engineering Member organized by SAEINDIA Southern And Technology, Coimbatore. 67 Section on 28th Feb 2015 at SAEISS Mr. R Rajendran Student Members participated in office, Guindy. The session was Member this program. inaugurated by Dr.Muruganandam Mr. Rajesh Kumar MC member SAEISS and gave Considering the prevailing Member introduction about SpeakerMr. V. traffic/road conditions as well as the

Muralidharan, Chairman, The Indian burgeoning vehicle population in Mr. Deepak Panda Institute of Welding, Chennai Branch. India, driving safety is of paramount Member importance. This course aims at providing the necessary basic Mr. Avnish Gosain understandings and appreciation of Member the relevant concepts and technologies to those Managers & Mr. Mohit Sehgal Engineers involved in designing and Member implementing the Chassis Systems, particularly the Steering System, to

satisfy the handling requirements , Supported by LECTURE MEETING ON 6 SIGMA unique to India. In addition, the G. Vijayan, AND CATERPILLAR PRODUCTION course will also provide a preview of SYSTEM Deputy Director General, SAEINDIA the future technologies in these areas, to be taken into account, for D. Seshadri, planning future vehicles & systems. Sr. Deputy Director Marketing, Comfort & fun of driving as other SAEINDIA

elements for good Handling. To R.Srinivasa Raghavan, provide a good grounding in the Dy.Manager – Projects, SAEINDIA fundamentals of Steering Systems & Vehicle Handling, in addition to Created by enhancing awareness of the various A.V. Dhananjayan, Lecture meeting on 6 Sigma and concepts and technologies available Senior Officer, Caterpillar Production System was as well as the future trends in these Information Technology, SAEINDIA areas.