Kolkata: The Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (CDAC), Kolkata — a scientific society under Union ministry of electronics and information technology — is looking for collaboration with businesses, including startups and small and medium enterprises, to start additive manufacturing for the growth of 3D printing market in the state. On Monday, CDAC started a programme on 3D printing and additive manufacturing.
Ch AS Murty, director, CDAC Kolkata, told TOI: "The first step for the industry is the involvement of multiple partners who have joined to share their challenges and problems. We are also planning to divide the industry into three key areas. Eight laboratories will be set up, and they will work as hubs for startups, SMEs, and large industries to develop product prototypes. Seven such laboratories will come up in Bengal."
Tulika Pandey, group coordinator, HRD, ministry of electronics and information technology, said, "As the world transitions to Industry 4.0, we must ensure that India builds a skilled workforce proficient in 3D printing and additive manufacturing technologies. To make this accessible and cost-effective, govt has allocated Rs 50 crore for initiatives focused on eastern India, including Kolkata and Bihar."