The Department of Mechanical Engineering, VJIT, organized an industrial visit to CAL ON Industries Ltd., Cherlapally, Hyderabad. The visit aimed to foster industry-academia collaboration and provide students with exposure to current industry practices, innovations, and future opportunities in the manufacturing and electronics sectors.
VJIT Delegation:
- Dr. A. Srujana – Head, Industry Institute Interaction Cell (IIIC)
- Mr. Shaik Ismail – IIIC Coordinator
- Mr. Rajesh – Assistant Professor, EEE
- Mr. Satish – Assistant Professor, ECE
CAL ON Industries Representatives:
- Major Vinod Raghav – Factory Manager
- Dr. P.C. Reddy – R&D Consultant
- Mr. Madhusudhan – HR Manager
About CAL ON Industries Ltd.
Established in 1999, CAL ON Industries Ltd. is a Hyderabad-based company specializing in the manufacturing of Electronic Weighing Scales and Systems. Over the years, CAL ON has diversified into the development and in-house production of Electric 2-Wheelers, leveraging its robust R&D capabilities.
Their Research and Development Center at Cherlapally focuses on a wide range of innovative technologies, including:
- RTMS and GSM-based Solutions
- Waste Management Solutions
- Handheld Terminals (POS Devices)
- Bluetooth Printers
- GPS Taxi Meters
- Vehicle Tracking Systems
Key Highlights of the Visit:
The interaction with CAL ON Industries Ltd. was insightful and marked the beginning of a promising Industry-Institute collaboration. Discussions during the meeting included:
✅ Guest Lectures: CAL ON will share a detailed schedule for a guest lecture at VJIT, to be conducted by Major Vinod Raghav, focused on real-time industry insights.
✅ Internships & Placements: CAL ON expressed interest in hiring skilled engineers from VJIT and will be sharing upcoming job openings across various domains.
✅ Real-Time Projects: Final year (B.Tech 4-2) students from Mechanical, EEE, and ECE streams will be given the opportunity to undertake real-time projects at the CAL ON plant. Student selection will be based on domain knowledge and screening.
✅ Industrial Visits for First-Year Students: Plans were initiated to arrange future visits for first-year students to help them gain early exposure to industrial operations.
Conclusion:
This visit provided the VJIT Mechanical Engineering team with valuable insights into CAL ON’s advanced manufacturing systems and innovation-driven product development. The discussions laid the foundation for future academic-industry engagements that will benefit both students and faculty.
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