PUNE, India , May 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — D Y Patil International University (DYPIU) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Dassault Systèmes to establish an advanced Digital Engineering and Digital Manufacturing Experience Centre on its campus. The initiative aims to strengthen industry–academia collaboration and enhance student employability by aligning academic learning with evolving industry requirements.
Powered by Dassault Systèmes, the Experience Centre will integrate advanced digital technologies into DYPIU’s Smart Manufacturing curriculum, enabling students to gain both theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience in next-generation engineering and manufacturing. The programme is among the first of its kind in Maharashtra and is designed to create industry-ready talent while fostering research and innovation in advanced manufacturing.
The centre will feature dedicated facilities, including a NextGen Product Innovation Lab, an Intelligent Production System Lab, and a Virtual Twin and Simulation Lab with virtual reality capabilities. Students will gain exposure to technologies such as virtual twins, generative design, multi-physics simulations, and digital manufacturing systems.
As part of the collaboration, students will benefit from live projects, certification programmes, internships, and industry interactions. The partnership will also support faculty development and curriculum enhancement, ensuring alignment with global industry standards. Additionally, it plans to deliver a three-year Training of Trainers (ToT) programme to equip faculty with expertise in advanced digital manufacturing workflows.
“Our collaboration with DYPIU to establish this Experience Centre marks a significant step in bridging the gap between classroom learning and real-world application. By enabling access to the 3DEXPERIENCE platform and virtual twin technologies, we aim to foster an innovation-driven ecosystem aligned with the ‘Make in India’ vision and Industry 4.0 demands,” said Deepak NG, Managing Director, India, Dassault Systèmes.
Prof. (Dr.) Manish Bhalla , Vice Chancellor, DYPIU, also said “This collaboration marks a significant step in the journey of DYPIU. The establishment of the Experience Centre at DYPIU, powered by Dassault Systèmes, will be one of the first of its kind in the field of Smart Manufacturing in the state of Maharashtra. It will foster a strong ecosystem of experiential learning, where young students will actively engage in solving real-world industry problem statements while facilitating effective technology transfer. This initiative will empower our students and faculty to innovate, work with cutting-edge technologies, and emerge as truly future-ready engineers.”
Source: PR Newswire
