The Centre for Research and Development, KPR Institute of Engineering and Technology, organized an expert talk on "From Microcontrollers to Smart Factories: Industry 4.0 in Action" on 05.10.2026 from 11:00 AM to 01:00 PM at the III Year EEE Lecture Hall, Bhaskara Block. The resource person was Mr. Yogeswaran Muralidharan, Managing Director, YM Automation Private Limited, Coimbatore.
The session explained how microcontroller-based control and embedded systems form the foundation of modern smart factories, and introduced Industry 4.0 concepts along with their practical industrial applications. Students gained exposure to current industry practices and real-world automation scenarios, and were able to relate their classroom learning in microcontrollers and control systems to industrial requirements.
The session was attended by 74 students and 1 faculty member. It concluded with an interactive discussion and a vote of thanks.
KPRIET – An AI Integrated Campus
Preparing future-ready engineers with AI-integrated teaching and learning. KPRIET integrates Artificial Intelligence across teaching, learning, research and innovation to create a smarter, future-ready campus experience for students and faculty.
