Hackathon on 3D printing held at MIT
Source: The Sangai Express

Imphal, June 14 2024: The first phase of the hackathon being conducted by Guwahati-based Government agency Assam Electronics Development Corporation Limited (AMTRON) on 3D printing was held today in Manipur Institute of Technology (MIT), Manipur University, Imphal.

The hackathon was graced by a large number of prominent personalities such as Prof N Lokendro Singh, Vice Chancellor, Manipur University; Prof N Basanta Singh, Dean, School of Engineering & Principal, MIT; Prof Varun Sharma, IIT Roorkee; Prof Dr Th Ibungomacha Singh; Prof.Dr Kh Jolson Singh; Prof Dr Ng Peter Singh; Prof Dr Romesh Laishram; Prof Dr Rajeev Rajkumar from MIT; Abishek Dhar, Associate Director of TIE; and Niraj Pandey of The Indus Entrepreneurs-TiE.

Hackathon on 3D printing held at MIT

During the event, ten teams showcased their talent on 3D printing technology with their innovative ideas.

Among them, three winning teams were awarded Rs 11,000 each.

The winners will be guided and groomed for the second round of hackathon along with other winners of different States.

They will also be offered expert help to refine their talent and ideas.

The second phase will see the release of the main hackathon at the all-India level.

The participants in this phase will be able to convert their competition winning concept to the original 3D printed version.

The final winner who will create the most appealing and innovative 3D printing idea will be awarded with the most attractive cash prize of Rs 50 lakh including many other gifts.

The winning idea will be established and used in the Northeast with the initiative of partner educational institutions.

The hackathon has been devised by AMTRON to choose and nurture the talented youth of the North-eastern region.

It has been taken in collaboration with other Government agencies located in Guwahati under the Digital Design and Third Printing Centre of Excellence in Electronic Manufacturing Cluster (EMC) project.

The first phase of the hackathon began in Assam on June 7 and is being held in every capital of the North-eastern States including Sikkim.

It will be held in Tripura University, Agartala on June 17 followed by Mizoram on June 21 and Assam University, Silchar on June 25 .