Rs 3 Crore KCIRI Envitest Technology Center Inaugurated at Kumaraguru Campus

CII Tamil Nadu State Council Chairman and Wheels India MD Srivats Ram inaugurated the Rs 3 crore KCIRI Envitest Technology Center at Kumaraguru Campus in Coimbatore, aiming to strengthen defense and automotive sectors.


Coimbatore: The KCIRI Envitest Technology Center, established at a cost of Rs 3 crore in the Kumaraguru Educational Institution campus, was inaugurated by Srivats Ram, Chairman of CII Tamil Nadu State Council and Managing Director of Wheels India. The event was attended by Vasantharaj, Director of Kumaraguru Center for Industrial Research and Innovation (KCIRI), and Rear Admiral Mohandas (Retd.), Director of KCIRI Defense Programs, who welcomed the CII Tamil Nadu State Council Chairman.

The KCIRI Envitest Technology Center is expected to strengthen the defense and automotive sectors by meeting the critical testing needs of industries and startups in and around Coimbatore. It also supports the growth of aerospace, defense, and automotive industries.



Established through a joint initiative of the Kumaraguru Center for Industrial Research and Innovation (KCIRI) and Envitest Laboratories Pvt. Ltd., this center is equipped with advanced facilities including Thermal Chambers, Vibration Shakers, and Heating Ovens. The center aims to elevate product testing standards and addresses the significant challenges faced by MSMEs in accessing high-level testing facilities while ensuring confidentiality for their projects.



The KCIRI Envitest Technology Center is poised to play a crucial role in enhancing the quality and reliability of products in the region. By providing state-of-the-art testing facilities, it enables local industries, particularly MSMEs, to conduct comprehensive product evaluations without the need to seek services from distant locations.



This initiative is expected to significantly reduce product development time and costs for local businesses. It also aligns with the government's Make in India and Atmanirbhar Bharat initiatives by promoting indigenous product development and testing capabilities.



The establishment of this center in Coimbatore, known for its strong industrial base, is likely to attract more investments in the region and foster innovation in the defense, aerospace, and automotive sectors. It stands as a testament to the collaborative efforts between educational institutions and industry partners in driving technological advancement and economic growth.

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