SME 2026
SME 2026
Last date for paper submission has been EXTENDED to 15, December 2025
About the Conference
The Department of Mechanical Engineering and the Department of Robotics and Artificial Intelligence, NMAM Institute of Technology, Nitte are organizing a three days International Conference on Smart and Sustainable Developments in Materials, Manufacturing and Energy Engineering (SME 2026) as a part of the Multi-Conference “International Conference on Emerging Trends in Engineering” (ICETE- 2026) on 05 – 07, February 2026. The conference is dedicated to driving innovation in nearly every aspect of Mechanical Engineering, Robotics and allied areas. The conference provides a platform for researchers, and professionals from various research institutes, and industries to share and exchange their knowledge and experience on different themes of the conference. A series of invited presentations and technical paper presentations are planned to discuss the emerging trends, feasible solutions to pressing problems in the major domains of materials, manufacturing and energy.
The Department of Mechanical Engineering and the Department of Robotics and Artificial Intelligence, NMAM Institute of Technology, Nitte are organizing a three days International Conference on Smart and Sustainable Developments in Materials, Manufacturing and Energy Engineering (SME 2026) as a part of the Multi-Conference “International Conference on Emerging Trends in Engineering” (ICETE- 2026) on 05 – 07, February 2026. The conference is dedicated to driving innovation in nearly every aspect of Mechanical Engineering, Robotics and allied areas. The conference provides a platform for researchers, and professionals from various research institutes, and industries to share and exchange their knowledge and experience on different themes of the conference. A series of invited presentations and technical paper presentations are planned to discuss the emerging trends, feasible solutions to pressing problems in the major domains of materials, manufacturing and energy.
Theme of the Conference
Smart and Sustainable developments in Materials, Manufacturing and Energy Engineering, is focused on the latest technological innovations. It showcases the commitment of NMAMIT in bringing together various disciplines and amalgamating new ideas. The theme encompasses a wide range of topics and technologies that promote the efficient use of resources, minimize environmental impact, and enhance the overall well-being of society. The conference focuses on the development of new generation materials, shape memory materials and self-healing materials. It will discuss the use of innovative materials and technologies for efficient energy harvesting, storage, and showcasing cutting-edge manufacturing techniques and devices such as additive manufacturing, nanotechnology and sustainable process engineering and robotic technologies.
Smart and Sustainable developments in Materials, Manufacturing and Energy Engineering, is focused on the latest technological innovations. It showcases the commitment of NMAMIT in bringing together various disciplines and amalgamating new ideas. The theme encompasses a wide range of topics and technologies that promote the efficient use of resources, minimize environmental impact, and enhance the overall well-being of society. The conference focuses on the development of new generation materials, shape memory materials and self-healing materials. It will discuss the use of innovative materials and technologies for efficient energy harvesting, storage, and showcasing cutting-edge manufacturing techniques and devices such as additive manufacturing, nanotechnology and sustainable process engineering and robotic technologies.
About the Institute
Nitte Mahalinga Adyantaya Memorial Institute of Technology (NMAMIT), Nitte, established in 1986 and recognized by the All India Council for Technical Education, New Delhi, is an off-campus centre of Nitte (Deemed to be University), Mangaluru, since June 2022. It is ranked between 101-150 in the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2023 by MoE, GoI among the engineering colleges in India. The College has been placed under ‘Platinum’ category for having high industry linkages by the AICTE-CII Survey of Industry- Linked Technical Institutes 2020. It has active collaborations with several international universities and organizations for faculty and student exchanges, research, internships and placements.
Nitte Mahalinga Adyantaya Memorial Institute of Technology (NMAMIT), Nitte, established in 1986 and recognized by the All India Council for Technical Education, New Delhi, is an off-campus centre of Nitte (Deemed to be University), Mangaluru, since June 2022. It is ranked between 101-150 in the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2023 by MoE, GoI among the engineering colleges in India. The College has been placed under ‘Platinum’ category for having high industry linkages by the AICTE-CII Survey of Industry- Linked Technical Institutes 2020. It has active collaborations with several international universities and organizations for faculty and student exchanges, research, internships and placements.
About the Organizing Departments
The Department of Mechanical Engineering started in 1986 with an intake of 40 students. Today, the undergraduate program in Mechanical Engineering has an intake of 120. The Department offers one Postgraduate programme – M.Tech. Machine Design with an intake of 18 students. The department has well equipped laboratories in Material testing, Foundry, forging and welding, Dynamics, Energy conversion, Heat transfer, Metrology & Measurements and CAD/CAM. With excellent infrastructural facilities in terms of classrooms and laboratories, the faculty are engaged in research activities and sponsored research projects worth more than Rs. 1Crore are already executed. The department has excellent research outputs in terms of publications in refereed International Journals and National and International Conferences.The Department of Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Engineering started in 2021 and the first batch of students are presently studying in their 6th semester. The major focus of the Robotics & Artificial Intelligence Engineering program is to generate skilled manpower in the area of design and development of robotic systems required for industrial, medical, transportation and logistics, professional cleaning, agriculture, maintenance and inspection applications. The department has developed state-of-the art laboratories in the area of Robotic sensors and actuators, Wheeled Mobile Robots, Micro Aerial Vehicles, Microcontrollers, Image Processing applications in robotics, Application of AI for Robotics and Robot simulations and analysis.The departments are recognized as established Research Centers under Nitte Deemed to be University, and there are several part-time and full-time doctoral students pursuing their doctoral research work in the campus.
The Department of Mechanical Engineering started in 1986 with an intake of 40 students. Today, the undergraduate program in Mechanical Engineering has an intake of 120. The Department offers one Postgraduate programme – M.Tech. Machine Design with an intake of 18 students. The department has well equipped laboratories in Material testing, Foundry, forging and welding, Dynamics, Energy conversion, Heat transfer, Metrology & Measurements and CAD/CAM. With excellent infrastructural facilities in terms of classrooms and laboratories, the faculty are engaged in research activities and sponsored research projects worth more than Rs. 1Crore are already executed. The department has excellent research outputs in terms of publications in refereed International Journals and National and International Conferences.The Department of Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Engineering started in 2021 and the first batch of students are presently studying in their 6th semester. The major focus of the Robotics & Artificial Intelligence Engineering program is to generate skilled manpower in the area of design and development of robotic systems required for industrial, medical, transportation and logistics, professional cleaning, agriculture, maintenance and inspection applications. The department has developed state-of-the art laboratories in the area of Robotic sensors and actuators, Wheeled Mobile Robots, Micro Aerial Vehicles, Microcontrollers, Image Processing applications in robotics, Application of AI for Robotics and Robot simulations and analysis.The departments are recognized as established Research Centers under Nitte Deemed to be University, and there are several part-time and full-time doctoral students pursuing their doctoral research work in the campus.