TECHNOLOGY

ADVANCEMENT & PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT

DEVELOPING, ADVANCING, APPLYING DISCOVERIES & BREAKTHROUGHS TO DRIVE INNOVATION-CATALYSED, ENDURING COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGES

PERFOMANCE AND IMPACT METRICS

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Industrial Innovation labs

28

Startups engaged

43

Product Innovations

148

Industrial Challenges

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8

Managed Innovation Projects

FUTURE FACTORIES
LAUNCHPAD FOR STARTUPS TO MAKE INDUSTRY INNOVATE, FASTER & BETTER

Open Industrial Innovation Platform that bridges industrial companies pursuing innovation powered transformation with startups offering technology powered solutions.

industrial innovation practicum

ADVANCED INDUSTRIAL SKILLS DEVELOPMENT services offered under Forge's Innovation Practicum aim to enrich existing industrial workforces at the levels of operators, engineers, managers, and executives in technological competencies and innovation management practices to gain exposure to building, deploying and operating technological solutions as operating capabilities. 

industrial innovation labs

INDUSTRIAL INNOVATION LABS that deliver Forge's university-accredited Innovation Practicum - democratising access to tools, resources and expertise to translate innovative ideas into factory-scale industrial-grade solutions faster, better and cheaper.

industrial innovation
platform

INDUSTRIAL CO-INNOVATION PLATFORM that enables  industrial enterprises to Discover, Validate and Partner/Procure innovative & technologically advanced innovations & solutions  from startups via direct procurement, joint-product development and/or joint-industrialisation /GTM partnerships with these tech ventures.

Innovation Practicum for
Industrial Workforce

Talent Enrichment In Industry

Forge helps industrial companies upgrade their present skilled workforce, from operators to executives, into future-ready innovative talent, with practical tools and mindset of Innovation & Technology Management. IP-IW (Innovation Practicum for Industrial Workforce) refreshes and empowers the industrial workforce, unlocking their potential to solve real-world problems and propel the industry to global competitiveness. This initiative bridges the gap between academic theory and on-the-ground application through the robust Practicum training model, ensuring industrial companies harness the full potential of the innovative workforce.

I. User

II. Engineer

III. Innovator

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Industrial Tech Domain

Courses

Outcomes

Industrial Robotics and Cobotics
Mobile Robotics
Industrial Robotics

Explore robotics by defining functionalities, identifying components, understanding motion, programming in C++, and integrating sensors for perception.

Understand industrial robotics fundamentals, use simulation software, program robotic movements, and optimize processes for efficiency.

Electronics Design, Test and Verification Systems Design & Implementation

Utilize LabVIEW for programming, DAQ setup, signal processing, and real-time data applications.

Cyber Physical Control Systems
Embedded Control
Systems
Pneumatics and Automation

Gain knowledge of basic electronics, circuit theorems, DTM equipment, and digital circuit applications.

Apply pneumatics principles in industry, interpret system safety protocols, and experiment with PLCs in automation.

Industrial Tech Domain

Courses

Outcomes

Industrial Robotics and Cobotics
Mobile Robotics
Industrial Robotics

Apply advanced motion planning, implement robot vision for object recognition, and integrate sensors and actuators for robotic tasks.

Set up and program industrial robots, execute precise movements, perform welding and painting tasks, and ensure collision-free operations.

Electronics Design, Test and Verification Systems Design & Implementation

Advance in LabVIEW with modular and real-time programming, configure myRIO/RIO devices, and develop FPGA-integrated applications.

Cyber Physical Control Systems
Embedded Control Systems
Pneumatics and Automation

Explore embedded systems, understand microcontroller components, and gain hands-on experience with Arduino IDEs.

Master industrial automation by maintaining pneumatic systems, diagnosing PLC issues, and optimizing productivity.

Industrial Tech Domain

Courses

Outcomes

Industrial Robotics and Cobotics
Mobile Robotics
Industrial Robotics

Explore robotics by defining functionalities, identifying components, understanding motion, programming in C++, and integrating sensors for perception.

Understand industrial robotics fundamentals, use simulation software, program robotic movements, and optimize processes for efficiency.

Electronics Design, Test and Verification Systems Design & Implementation

Utilize LabVIEW for programming, DAQ setup, signal processing, and real-time data applications.

Cyber Physical Control Systems
Embedded Control Systems
Pneumatics and Automation

Gain knowledge of basic electronics, circuit theorems, DTM equipment, and digital circuit applications.

Apply pneumatics principles in industry, interpret system safety protocols, and experiment with PLCs in automation.

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INDUSTRIAL INNOVATION
STUDIOS FOR ACCELERATED
PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT

A Network of Industrial Innovation Labs (spanning 7 different cities of Tamil Nadu - the largest network of Fab Labs accredited by Fab Foundation, USA) that deliver India's ONLY University-Accredited & Industry-Allied Innovation Practicum.

INNOVATION INFRASTRUCTURE

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PRODUCT ACCELERATION

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INNOVATION INFRASTRUCTURE

Forge's Technical Infrastructure includes the various machinery, equipment, and tools to help innovators design, build, test, and manufacture industrial tech solutions - this comprehensive infrastructure setup comprises 3 labs including Product Innovation Labs, Product Compliance Labs, and Pilot Production Facility. These labs have been designed to catalyse the hardware/tech innovation pursuits of innovators, makers, creators, tinkerers, startups & entrepreneurs across the product lifecycle. The vision is to create & catalyse innovation powered enterprises that harness the power at the intersection of hardware, software, and computing technologies to solve real-world problems, creating economic gains and delivering social impact.

PRODUCT ACCELERATION

Supplementing its world-class technical infrastructure, Forge.Labs also provides the requisite processes, tools, techniques, and technical expertise applied in product development to help innovators build industry-grade products that achieve Product-Market Fit in the shortest time, at the lowest cost, and with minimal risk. To enable this, Forge's product acceleration services offer comprehensive Product Advisory, incorporating Product Management practices and augmenting technical resources to support every stage of product development.

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INDUSTRIAL INNOVATION
LABS

State-of-the-art rapid prototyping [Innovation] Labs

Industrial Innovation Labs have state-of-the-art lab facilities equipped with advanced digital fabrication tools such as 3D printers, laser cutters, CNC machines, and electronics prototyping equipment with the primary objective to democratise access to manufacturing technologies across students, innovators, startups and industrial companies.

EQUIPMENT & FACILITIES

Industrial Robotics

INDUSTRIAL
ROBOTICS
& COBOTICS

6-Axis Multifunctional Industrial Robot,
Robotic Controllers, Robotic Design &
Build Tools

Electronics Design

ELECTRONICS DESIGN,
TEST
& VERIFICATION

Multifunctional & Mixed-Signal
Oscilloscopes, Function/Signal
Generator Network/Spectrum Analysers,
Industrial Grade Simulators

Industrial Design

INDUSTRIAL DESIGN
& FABRICATION

Machining Workbench Tools, Power Tools
& Laser Cutters Advanced CAD/CAM/CAE
Design & Simulation Tools

Accelerated Computing

ADDITIVE
MANUFACTURING &
DIGITAL FABRICATION

Edge IoT & Edge AI Processors, Advanced
Workstations

Accelerated Computing

INDUSTRIAL
INTELLIGENCE &
DIGITAL PRODUCTION

Edge IoT & Edge AI Processors, Advanced
Workstations

Cyber Physical

ADVANCED COMPUTING
& COMMUNICATIONS
SYSTEMS

Vision Intelligence Systems, Drives &
Actuators for Automation &
Mechatronics, HMI & PLC Systems

Additive Manufacturing

HARDWARE SYSTEMS
ENGINEERING

Industrial-Grade Multi-material 3D Printers, 3D
Scanners

Electronics Rapid

EDGE AI &
WEARABLE COMPUTING

PCB Assembly & Testing Station, PCB
Design Software, Electronics
Prototyping Toolkits

Industrial Metaverse

EV - POWER
ELECTRONICS &
MACHINES

VR/MR Headsets, CAD/CAM to AR/VR
Translation Softwares Metaverse SDKs, 3D Visualisation Softwares

Industrial Metaverse

AUTONOMOUS MOBILE
ROBOTICS

VR/MR Headsets, CAD/CAM to AR/VR
Translation Softwares Metaverse SDKs, 3D Visualisation Softwares

INDUSTRIAL INNOVATION LABS

State-of-the-art rapid prototyping [Innovation] Labs

Industrial Innovation Labs have state-of-the-art lab facilities equipped with advanced digital fabrication tools such as 3D printers, laser cutters, CNC machines, and electronics prototyping equipment with the primary objective to democratise access to manufacturing technologies across students, innovators, startups and industrial companies.

Industrial Robotics

INDUSTRICAL ROBOTICS & COBOTICS

6-Axis Multifunctional Industrial Robot, Robotic Controllers, Robotic Design & Build Tools

List of Equipments
Electronics Design

Electronics DESIGN, TEST & VERIFICATION

Multifunctional & Mixed-Signal Oscilloscopes, Function/Signal Generator Network/Spectrum Analysers

List of Equipments
Industrial Design

INDUSTRIAL DESIGN & FABRICATION

Machining Workbench Tools, Power Tools & Laser Cutters Advanced CAD/CAM/CAE Design & Simulation Tools

List of Equipments
Accelerated Computing

ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING & DIGITAL FABRICATION

Edge IoT & Edge AI Processors, Advanced Workstations

List of Equipments
Cyber Physical

INDUSTRIAL INTELLIGENCE & DIGITAL PRODUCTION

Vision Intelligence Systems, Drives & Actuators for Automation & Mechatronics, HMI & PLC Systems

List of Equipments
Additive Manufacturing

ADVANCED COMPUTING & COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS

Industrial-Grade Multi-material 3D Printers, 3D Scanners

List of Equipments
Electronics Rapid

HARDWARE SYSTEMS ENGINEERING

PCB Assembly & Testing Station, PCB Design Software, Electronics Prototyping Toolkits

List of Equipments
Industrial Metaverse

EDGE AI & WEARABLE COMPUTING

VR/MR Headsets, CAD/CAM to AR/VR Translation Softwares Metaverse SDKs, 3D Visualisation Softwares

List of Equipments
Industrial Metaverse

EV - POWER ELECTRONICS AND MACHINES

VR/MR Headsets, CAD/CAM to AR/VR Translation Softwares Metaverse SDKs, 3D Visualisation Softwares

List of Equipments
Industrial Metaverse

AUTONOMOUS MOBILE ROBOTICS

VR/MR Headsets, CAD/CAM to AR/VR Translation Softwares Metaverse SDKs, 3D Visualisation Softwares

List of Equipments

INDUSTRIAL INNOVATION PLATFORM

Managed Innovation Services

The Industrial Innovation Platform provides tailored innovation pathways suited to the technical complexity and readiness level of the required solutions, each designed to meet specific needs.

Startup Pilot Projects

STARTUP PILOT PROJECTS FOR INDUSTRIAL PROCESS INNOVATION

Ideal for industrial companies seeking ready-to-use solutions with proven market demand. Through a curated list of solutions

Managed Innovation Services

INDUSTRY-ANCHORED (USER-LED) INNOVATION PROJECTS

Leverage state-of-the-art industrial innovation labs and Forge's resident expertise and resources

Industry Co-Creation Projects

ACADEMIA-ANCHORED (FACULTY/STUDENT-LED) INNOVATION PROJECTS

Harness startup-driven emerging tech innovations to drive applied research into development of critical capabilities.

Academic Research Projects

STARTUP-ANCHORED JOINT NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS

Aimed at achieving business excellence by accelerating the translation of scientific research into tangible products with the potential.

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Academic Partners
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Industry Partners
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