At the outset, the Chief Guest, Dr. P Udaya Bhaskar, Ph.D., FIE, Hon’ble Chairman, Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission including the former Chairmen & Hon. Secretaries and other dignitaries garlanded the statues of Sir MV; Dr. KL Rao and Dr. K Sreeramakrishnaiah and paid floral tributes.

The main function started with welcoming the audience and inviting the dignitaries on to the dais by Er. GV Srinivasulu, MIE, Imm. Past Hon. Secretary of AP State Center while Dr. P Kodanda Rama Rao, FIE, Chairman, IEI, AP State Center presided over the meeting. After Invocation, the Chief Guest and other dignitaries on the dais lighted the Jyothi and garlanded the portrait of Sir MV. Brief presidential remarks were presented by the Chairman of the Center, Dr. P Kodanda Rama Rao, FIE. Life & Achievements of Sir MV was presented by Dr. P Ravindra Babu, FIE, Past Chairman, IEI, Vijayawada. Er. CV Sriram, MIE, State Center Committee Member introduced the Key Note Speaker, Dr. Kranthi Kumar Elineni, Ph.D.,

The Speaker, Dr. Kranthi Kumar Elineni, Ph.D., while addressing his speech with PPT said that as technological advances are happening exponentially, solutions to problems push the boundaries of existing technologies. A point is reached when the existing technologies cannot be adopted as is and thus giving rise to a new industrial revolution. The 1st industrial revolution happened with the advent of Mechanization, steam power and weaving loom. The 2nd industrial revolution consisted of mass production on assembly line and utilization of electrical energy. With the advent of integrated circuits, 3rd industrial revolution happened enabling robotics, automation, computers and electronics. In the timeline of our history, we are at the brink of 4th industrial revolution which is Digital Transformation leading to Industry 4.0 enabled by networking.

Industry 4.0 is a culmination of various technological advances including but not limited to Machine learning, Cloud computing, Internet of things, Cyber physical systems, digitization of sensors using nanotechnology, Advanced Robotics, Big Data, Machine collaboration, Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, Cyber security and 3D printing. Digital transformation of technology has impacted several areas including but not limited to Automotive, Aerospace, Robotics, Education, Textiles, Optics, Architecture, Industrial systems, Additive manufacturing, Electronics, Biotechnology and Polymers. This led to intelligent manufacturing technologies and enhanced connectivity between end customer and smart factories.

Continuing his speech, he further said that the Industry 4.0 is based primarily on 4 design principles namely interoperability, information transparency, technical assistance and decentralized decisions. However, few challenges need to be addressed to help realize digital transformation such as addressing cyber security issues, reliability of communication channels between machines and development of skilled work force.

On this Engineers’ day, we are committed to address the challenges and take the digital leap and usher a new industrial era. The current trend of digitization in all walks of our lives is leading us into the 4th industrial revolution and will positively impact generations ahead by enhancing man-machine interface.

On the above occasion, the following Eminent Engineering Personalities (both Former Chairmen & Honorary Secretaries of Vijayawada available right from its inception to till date as well as one or two former Chairmen and Hon. Secretaries of all local centers under the jurisdiction of the AP State Center were felicitated in recognition of their outstanding contribution in their respective fields and also for the development of the Centre/Nation.

After felicitations to the eminent engineering personalities, Er. M RS Prakasa Rao, FIE, Former Chairman of this center introduced the Chief Guest. The Chief Guest, Dr. P Udaya Bhaskar, Ph.D, FIE, while addressing his speech said that he would extend his possible cooperation for the development of the Andhra Pradesh State Center of IEI.

The program came to an end with the Vote of thanks proposed by Er. M Seshagiri Rao, MIE, Hon. Secretary of this center. At the end, a sumptuous dinner was arranged which was enjoyed by each and every one.