Autodesk University Extension Coming to a Mumbai, India

After 20 years, when the Autodesk University started in US. The event has grown into numerous events being held worldwide. Its fact – very few Indian afford to make their way to Las Vegas for AU! There are two ways now to enjoy the excitement at AU, one: can attain the AU 2013 (Dec 3-5, 2013) Las Vegas Live through internet, check this link http://au.autodesk.com/au-online/live-stream or can join peers at Mumbai on Dec 19, 2013 for one day event.

AU Extensions (AUx) is smaller one day event that provide a great opportunity for design and engineering professionals to upgrade and validate their skills by obtaining Autodesk Certifications at the event and connect with peers and experts - without the cost of traveling to Autodesk University at Las Vegas.

The 1^st  AUx in India will be held on Dec. 19, 2013 at The Grand Hyatt, Santacruz, Mumbai. The day-long event will showcase technologies of the future from the Autodesk portfolio and also demonstrate novel applications of design technology by leading design and engineering professionals, animators, visual artists, architects and filmmakers. 

The registered users also have opportunity to certify themselves for the latest versions of Autodesk software like AutoCAD 2014 Certified Professional, Revit Architecture 2014 Certified Professional, Inventor 2014 Certified Professional, Civil 3D 2014 Certified Professional, 3Ds Max 2014 Certified Professional, Maya 2014 Certified Professional.

The event in Mumbai will also showcase innovative technology from Autodesk in 3D Printing, Reality Capture, Animation and also innovative projects undertaken by customers from Architecture, Engineering, Construction, Manufacturing and Media & Entertainment industries. 

AUx Mumbai will also have industry specific sessions conducted by technical specialists and Autodesk customers. Notable speakers from Manufacturing, Architecture, Civil, General Design and Entertainment will have slots after keynote and lunch. 

I look forward to meet Lynn Allen, Customer Evangelist Autodesk Inc, who is also one of my favorite blogger for Autodesk products, tips and articles. Other is Mr. Sathiyaselan, Head Styling Studio Ashok Leyland, who have started the design studio at Ashok Leyland and developed world class vehicles with in-house design and development. If you are Autodesk ALIAS user, it’s for you!

I will be attaining “Manufacturing” track, the other speaker here are

Mr. Marx Mani Head COE, Titan Industries on Single-Minute Exchange of Design Using Autodesk Inventor

Mr.Jay Kansara, Faurecia, Mr. Santosh Deshpande Sr. Project Engineer on Simulation of corner effects in plastic components

Dr. S Mali (Dept of Mechanical Engineering), MNIT Jaipur on Digital Prototyping in Mechanical Engineering

Detlev Reicheneder, Sr. Industry Manager, Autodesk Inc on The New Industrial Revolution, The future of manufacturing is now

The other attraction at the event is the exhibition area featuring Autodesk authorized developers, solution providers, and strategic partners from India and Asian countries.

Check the event schedule here - http://www.autodesk.in/adsk/servlet/pc/index?siteID=5967151&id=22358873

Registration for the event is required, check details here - http://www.endtoend.in/apps/forms/Autodesk/University/mailedsrc/form_1.html

See you at AUx Mumbai on Dec 19, 2013  

Siemens Scholarship - encouraging and promoting engineering education amongst meritorious students in India

 Siemens India today, announced the – Siemens Scholarship for the engineering students from the states of Goa, Gujarat and Maharashtra, pursuing engineering (FE) in

-          Mechanical

-          Electrical

-          Electronics/Instrumentation

-          E&TC

-          Computer/IT

Siemens Scholarship would encourage and promote engineering education amongst the meritorious students from low income families to meet a part of their day-to-day expenses while pursuing higher studies.  In view of this, Siemens offers a limited number of scholarships to deserving candidates to pursue their education and launch a sustainable career in engineering, R&D or manufacturing.

DIPEX 2013, Engg Students Event

The first year engineering students with family income below 2 Lakhs, and 60% in SSC and HSC with Min 45% in CET can apply for the scholarship.

Annual Scholarship comprising of - Tuition fees, allowances for books, stationeries and other miscellaneous expenses.

Holistic development through training and mentoring at Siemens

Check details on following links -

http://www.siemens.co.in/en/about_us/index/siemens-scholarship-program.htm

http://blog.siemens.co.in/?p=4751

Link to application form - http://scholarship.siemens.co.in/Pages/Home.aspx

*Note your registration form number for future references