Indian Academia Showcases Impressive Innovations

Indian academia is actively offering its best to industry as reflected in the exhibits at the i2 Academia Corner in Hall No. 4 at IMTEX FORMING 2026.

A total of 33 stalls feature students and their mentors presenting innovative projects. These works are the result of deep research and critical thinking, aimed at addressing existing industry challenges, with sustainability—today’s topmost priority—at the core.

Briefing visitors on their work, Aditya Deshpande, a third-year student of Electronics and Computer Engineering at the Maharashtra Institute of Technology, Pune, explained their patented project developed in collaboration with Adurvaad Cyclotune. The team has created a handheld, portable device to diagnose faults in IC engines. By analyzing engine sound and vibrations, the device can identify problems and also indicate their possible causes.

Speaking about their innovation, Assistant Professor Sadanand Ghanvat from Rajarambapu Institute of Technology, Sangli, said they are showcasing an automatic bagasse-feeding machine. The solution enhances operator safety while improving productivity and reducing time and labor costs involved in the bagasse-feeding process.

Highlighting the significance of their project, Automated River Plastic Collection System, Ashwin Dhatha, a final-year B.Tech (IT) student from Tagore Engineering College, Vandalur (Chennai), said the machine is capable of collecting and segregating river pollutants into biodegradable and non-biodegradable waste. The system can play a vital role in keeping rivers and shorelines clean.

Source: Magic Wand Media