IA-PMFP

International Association for Processing of Materials and Fabrication of Products

Workshop(s)


Opportunities and Challenges with Cybersecure Smart Manufacturing

AI/ML, IIoT, Digital Twin

Date : 1st August 2026
Venue : KI Vasu Auditorium, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, India
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Date : 8th August 2026
Venue : Foundation for Innovation and Technology Transfer Indian Institute of Technology Delhi Hauz Khas, New Delhi 110016
Organised by :



Speaker :
Dr. Nikhil Gupta

Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, with affiliations in Civil, Urban, and Environmental Engineering, and the Center for Cybersecurity, NYU, USA Elected Senior Member of IEEE, Fellow of ASM International (FASM), Fellow of the American Society for Composites (ASC), and Senior Member of the National Academy of Inventors

Workshop Registration Fees :

Category Up to 30th June 2026
(Early Bird)
Up to 31st July 2026
(Regular)
Delegates - Academia Rs. 2,500 Rs. 3,000
Delegates - Industry Rs. 4,000 Rs. 5,000



Workshop Overview:

Manufacturing is undergoing a rapid transformation driven by Additive Manufacturing (AM), Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Machine Learning (ML), along with advanced digital production technologies. These innovations enable faster design cycles, complex geometries, and mass customization while delivering real-time insights into quality through smart sensors and imaging systems.

However, this digital evolution also introduces critical challenges—particularly in cybersecurity and intellectual property (IP) protection. Emerging threats such as design replication, and counterfeiting pose serious risks to modern manufacturing ecosystems.

This one-day industry-focused workshop offers a comprehensive platform to explore cutting-edge technologies, emerging risks, and practical solutions for building secure, intelligent, and scalable manufacturing systems.


What You Will Learn:

  • Fundamentals of Additive Manufacturing (AM) and material behavior
  • Machine Learning for process monitoring and in-situ defect detection
  • AI-driven process optimization for quality, consistency, and repeatability
  • Cybersecurity risks in digital manufacturing and the digital thread
  • Protection against design theft, and counterfeiting
  • Strategies for robust intellectual property (IP) protection
  • Scalable and secure implementation blueprints for industry adoption

Who Should Attend:

  • Manufacturing industry professionals
  • R&D engineers and technical experts
  • Industry 4.0 and digital transformation leaders
  • Cybersecurity professionals in manufacturing
  • Academic researchers and faculty
  • Postgraduate and doctoral students


Why Attend:

  • Gain industry-relevant insights into smart manufacturing technologies
  • Learn how to integrate AI and Additive Manufacturing for enhanced productivity
  • Understand and mitigate cyber-security risks in digital production
  • Explore real-world case studies and implementation strategies
  • Network with industry experts and academic leaders


Workshop Outcomes:

Participants will leave with:
  • A clear understanding of cyber-secure manufacturing frameworks
  • Practical knowledge of AI-enabled quality control systems
  • Strategies for protecting digital manufacturing assets and IP
  • Actionable insights for scalable industrial deployment


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