Hearty Congratulations to Vinay Thakur, student of BE Printing and Packaging Technology for securing first prize in story writing competition in the youth festival organised by the Mumbai University

Mr. Vinay Thakur, student of BE Printing and Packaging Technology for securing first prize in story writing competition in the youth festival organised by the Mumbai University

National Symposium on latest trends in Printing and Packaging technology

The highlight of the event was a national symposium on the latest trends in printing and packaging that was held on 9 March 2019. The symposium kick-started as LMAI president and managing director at Any Graphics, Kuldip Goel delivered an inspirational keynote address to 50+ engineering students sharing personal stories and life lessons.

Print Summit 2019

The experts from various field from the industry were present at the 13th edition of BMPA's full day print conference, which transpired at the Tata Theatre, NCPA, Mumbai

Corporate Learning Program Training by Indian Plastic Institute

The 1-day Corporate Learning Program was conducted by speakers Dr. M. A. Shenoy, Dr.Shashank T. Maske (ICT), Mr. Rajesh Doshi (all from Indian Plastics Institute, Mumbai), Prof. PrasadB. Iyer and Prof.SagarWaghmare under the INDIAN PLASTIC INSTITUTE (IPI) Student Chapter.

Process Control For Pressroom

Session was conducted by Mr. Pradip Bhusare & Mr. Ranjit G, under the Student Development Program (SDP) and MOU with Pressman Solutions Chennai. In this session speaker discussed on various problems that machine operators faced during processing, they also discussed on various techniques to maintain the equipment’s lifespan during production/maintenance. Further topic that was discussed includes operator’s efficiency to handle the testing equipment to improve the product quality etc.

Animation Design and Graphics

Session on “Animation Design and Graphics” was conducted by Mr Ritesh Chauhan under the Student Development Program (SDP). In this session speaker discussed about the applications of Photoshop and Illustrator, and its relevance in Printing & Packaging Industry. The speaker highlighted various examples to show its applications and user-friendliness.

Student Internship

As a part of MoU signed with Printweek India, one month internship is organized every year to assist the Jury of Printweek Awards. Four students were selected for the internship.

How to Handle Chemicals with Probable Hazardous Nature Man and Machine

Session was conducted by Mr. Nitin Shah, under SeekhoaurSamjho series in this session speaker discussed about various hazards while handling the ink & various chemicals. He also discussed in detail trouble shootings of Offset machine and how to improve efficiency and life of offset machine.

How to Handle Chemicals with Probable Hazardous Nature Man and Machine

Session was conducted by Mr. Nitin Shah, under SeekhoaurSamjho series in this session speaker discussed about various hazards while handling the ink & various chemicals. He also discussed in detail trouble shootings of Offset machine and how to improve efficiency and life of offset machine.

Student internship-PrintWeek India

As a part of MoU signed with Printweek India, one month internship is organized every year to assist the Jury of Printweek Awards. Four students were selected for the internship.

Marketing and Digital Marketing

Session was conducted by Mr. Ginu Joseph, under the Student Chapter, INDIAN PLASTIC INSTITUTE (IPI). In this session speaker discussed about why digital marketing, its need and importance, he also explained various digital marketing methods such as content marketing, influencer marketing, content automation, social media marketing, search engine optimization, search engine marketing etc.

Introduction to Printing Technology

The theory subject Sem III Introduction to Printing Technology was taken by Mr. Prabodh Phadke, Proprietor- Creative Graphics & Print Hungama.com. The subject covered various topics on Prepress, DTP, Films, Press, Post Press, Inks and Substrate.

Print Related Issues for Commercial and Packaging Finishing

Session was conducted by Mr. Faheem Agboatwala, under SeekhoaurSamjho series in this session speaker discussed about various parameters of papers which affect print criteria, importance of grain direction, also shown demo to identify grain direction and top & wire side.

Packaging Laws and Regulations

The theory subject Sem VII Packaging Laws and Regulations was taken by Mr. C.S Purushothaman, Director at Crest Packaging Private Limited & Packaging Professional Group. The subject covered various topics on Indian Regulatory Systems, International Laws, Packaging Storage Requirements, Food Packaging Requirements.

Seminar on “Marketing & Finance”

Session was conducted by Prof. Prasad B. Iyer on 6th June 2018 to 8th June2018 . In this session brief overview on principles of marketing, plan, segmentation, market potential, forecasting, sales & distribution, logistics & supply chain, basics of finance etc. were discussed with some case studies. Students actively participated in group discussion and actively shared their views. The overall session was very informative and interactive.

Seminar “ESKO Software- First Training session”

This Session was conducted by Mr. PrashantKamath which was attended by 7 faculties on 28th May 2018. In this session a brief overview on ESKO Software was given ,Also topics such as how to make general package layout, package design and to develop 3D design of the package were taught. How to use standard package designs was discussed. Hands on training was provided to the faculty members. Home assignments were given for practice. The overall session was very informative.

Seminar on “DeskPack Application in Adobe Illustrator”

Ms Kanchan Teli conducted this seminar which was attended by 5 faculties on 24th May 2018 In this session brief overview on illustrator was given. Various case studies related to packaging were explained. Practice session was also conducted. This session was the perquisite for ESKO software training. Impact Analysis:Session was very informative and useful for them.

Seminar “Packaging Consultancy – An insight”

Name of resource person: Mr. C.S. PurushothamanNumber of Faculties attended: 37 Academic Year: 2017-2018 Date: 23/05/2018 Session was conducted by Mr. C.S. Purushothaman. In this session a brief overview on What is consultancy? Why there is a need of consultancy? How to take up the consultancy? Insight on Qualities of consultant, importance of one window concept, documentation, fixing time line in the project was discussed. The overall session was very informative.

PRINT WEEK INDIA

Student of the year was won by our EX-student Aparna Vinod(2013-17 batch) in by print week India dated on 2nd November 2017

Report on Seminar “Lean Six Sigma”

Session was conducted by Lean Six Sigma expert from XLNC Academy on 13th October 2017 with a strength of 44 students. In this session brief overview on importance of lean six sigma was explained. Different levels of Six Sigma and its applications were discussed.The overall session was very informative and interactive.

Workshops/Seminar conducted on Industry-Academia Innovative practices during Academic Year 2016-17

1. National Level Quiz on the topic Plastic in Packaging P-Pack 2016 on 15th September, 2016. 2. Seekho Aur Samjho on the topic “Paper grain direction” by Faheem Agbotwala on August 5, 2016 . 3. Seekho Aur Samjho on the topic “on press chemistry” by Kiran Prayagi on February 17, 2017

Workshops/Seminar conducted on Industry-Academia Innovative practices during Academic Year 2015-16:

1. Seekho Aur Samjho on the topic “Colour lessons” by Vishnuu Kamat on February 5, 2016 2. Seekho Aur Samjho on the topic “Lessons on Adhesive Technology in print” by Sandip Pai on August 7, 2015 3. Seekho Aur Samjho on the topic “Digital Technology in Spotlight ” by Pratik Shah on October 9, 2015 4. Seekho Aur Samjho on the topic “A lesson on rubber rollers by Boettcher ” by Kumar on December 11, 2015 5. Job fair for printing & packaging engineers on February 27, 2016 6. P-Pack 2015 – National level quiz of plastic in packaging September 15, 2015. 7. ADKC ESKO industrial training June 13 -15, 2016.

Workshops/Seminar conducted on Industry-Academia Innovative practices during Academic Year 2014-15

1. Seekho Aur Samjho on the topic “Paper board troubleshooting demystified” by Shiva Kumar on April 3, 2015. 2. Seekho Aur Samjho on the topic “CLRI: An Answer to press breakdown” by Debaraj Ganguly on June 5, 2015. 3. Seekho Aur Samjho on the topic “On press chemistry” by Kawadkar Avinash on February 6, 2015. 4. Mast-Class on September 26, 2014. 5. ADKC Esko industrial training June 16-18, 2015

Workshops and seminars conducted by PPT in the academic year 2013-14

1. Executive training Program by Printing & Packaging Technology Department on May 9, 2014. 2. Master-class on the topic “Carriers in Printing Industry” on March 6, 2014. 3. Master-class on the topic “Gyaan Session on Pre Press” by Fred Poonawala, on April 7, 2014 4. Master-class on January 2, 2014 5. Master-class on “Talk on printing Technology” by Faheem Agbotwala February 3, 2014