We are delighted to share a moment of great pride and progress for S.A. Engineering College, Chennai.

On 06.10.2025 (Monday), our institution celebrated the grand inauguration of the SAEC 3DEXPERIENCE STUDIO, a TANCAM Spoke Centre, established in collaboration with the Tamil Nadu Centre of Excellence for Advanced Manufacturing (TANCAM), an initiative of Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation (TIDCO) and Dassault Systèmes.

This collaboration signifies a major step forward in integrating industry-oriented, innovation-driven education within our academic ecosystem. Through this MOU, our students and faculty gain access to world-class digital design, simulation, and product development tools — bridging the gap between classroom learning and industrial applications.

About the TANCAM Spoke Centre at SAEC

The TANCAM Spoke Centre serves as a centre of excellence in digital manufacturing and product innovation, empowering students with hands-on experience using the 3DEXPERIENCE Platform by Dassault Systèmes.

• Enhancing students’ practical understanding of engineering principles through real-time industry applications.
• Developing job-ready skills aligned with the demands of global manufacturing industries.
• Promoting innovation, creativity, and design thinking in engineering education.

Software Platforms Introduced under the MOU

3D Modelling Software

• CATIA – Advanced CAD software for product design, surface modeling, and engineering.
• SOLIDWORKS – Popular CAD platform for mechanical design and prototyping.
• GEOVIA – Geoscience and mining applications for resource management.
• BIOVIA – Molecular modeling and materials simulation for life sciences and chemistry.

Simulation Software

• SIMULIA – Structural and performance simulation (FEA, CFD, Multiphysics).
• DELMIA – Digital manufacturing, robotics simulation, and operations optimization.
• 3DVIA – Visualization and communication of product experiences.

Social & Collaborative Software

• 3DEXCITE – High-end visualization for marketing and product communication.
• ENOVIA – Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and project collaboration platform.
• CENTRIC PLM – PLM solution for fashion, retail, and consumer products.

Information Intelligence Software

• EXALEAD – Big data and knowledge management through search-based analytics.
• NETVIBES – Business dashboards integrating KPIs and IoT data.
• MEDIDATA – Data-driven insights for healthcare and clinical research.

Key Benefits for Students and Faculty

• Hands-on experience with industry-standard Dassault Systèmes tools.
• Opportunities for certification, innovation challenges, and internships through TANCAM.
• Access to collaborative projects involving academia and industry.
• Enhanced employability through exposure to advanced product design and simulation tools.

Inauguration Highlights

We were honoured by the presence of:

• Mr. Frédéric Besson – World Wide Vice President, CATIA Global Sales, Dassault Systèmes, France
• Wg Cdr. P. Madhusoodhanan – Director, TANCAM
• Mr. G. Ravichandran – President, AIEMA

In the esteemed presence of the TANCAM Team:

• Mr. Vijayadeepan – CEO, TANCAM
• Mr. Souri Rajan – Advisor, TANCAM
• Dr. G. Olivannan – Senior Vice President, TANCAM
• Mr. U. Omezhilan – Student Ambassador, TANCAM

Their presence and insights reinforced our shared vision of creating an innovation-driven academic environment at SAEC.