Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) has signed an MoU with Wipro 3D to establish a Centre of Excellence (CoE) in additive manufacturing at the Toyota Technical Training Institute (TTTI) in Bidadi. The initiative aims to strengthen industry–academia collaboration while building future-ready capabilities in advanced manufacturing technologies.

The CoE will serve as a dedicated platform for skill development, applied learning, and innovation, equipping students with hands-on exposure to additive manufacturing and its real-world industrial applications. The collaboration is designed to integrate emerging manufacturing technologies into training programs and help students gain hands-on experience in modern production environments.

As part of the engagement, Wipro 3D will provide technical expertise, workforce upskilling, structured training modules, and access to advanced additive manufacturing capabilities. The program will include internships, apprenticeships, live industry projects, certification courses, workshops, and knowledge-sharing initiatives. It will also focus on Kaizen-driven continuous improvement practices and Industry 4.0 technologies such as digital manufacturing, smart systems, and resource optimization.

A key focus of the CoE will be the application of additive manufacturing in production and assembly processes. Leveraging Wipro 3D’s capabilities, the initiative will support rapid prototyping, development of production aids, lightweight and optimized components, and on-demand manufacturing of parts. This is expected to accelerate new product development (NPD), improve assembly line efficiency, reduce lead times, and enhance operational flexibility.