In line with national initiatives such as “Make in India” and “Atmanirbhar Bharat”, manufacturing technology becomes one of the key subject domains that can drive great career prospective. The present master’s program in “Manufacturing Technology” initiated by IIST under Department of Aerospace Engineering is oriented towards advanced manufacturing processes for aerospace applications, with specific core courses on Additive Manufacturing and smart practices, Composite Manufacturing Technology, Advanced deformation and joining process, Computer aided subtractive manufacturing, Manufacturing Planning and Control, etc. with hands-on experience on various equipments related to manufacturing, materials testing and characterization.

With a precise focus of developing creative and technologically competent human resources along with innovative research avenues/outcomes, the program is designed to cover both applied as well as advanced technologies of manufacturing to upgrade technical knowledge and skillset. Salient features of M. Tech manufacturing offered at IIST include the possibilities to get connected with ISRO centers, innovative learning experiences through space, specific case studies and practical demonstrations oriented towards aerospace manufacturing, avenues to be the part of space research/discussions, opportunity for Internships and projects at ISRO centers, etc.