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Scientists Design 3D Printing Apparatus To Cultivate Cell Culture
A team of scientists from IIT Madras and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology has claimed to have discovered a solution in cell culture that controls the cell growth in a lab. The team designed a 3-D printing apparatus to cultivate the cell cultures and extend its growth period. Reportedly, this will ramp up the medical research for treatment of various ailments like cancer, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and even COVID-19.
Tags: IIT Madras, MIT, 3-D printing, Medicines, Covid-19
Courtesy: WION News
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Nirmala Sitharaman Inaugurates India’s 1st 3D Printed House At IIT-Madras
FinMin Nirmala Sitharaman on April 27 inaugurated the India's first 3D printed house at IIT-Madras. Made by IIT-Madras alumni founded startup Tvasta Manufacturing Solutions, the 600 square feet house was constructed using indigenous concrete 3D printing technology. The 3D printer extruded specially designed material through a computer generated 3D folder. Tvasta manufacturing Solutions’ co-founder Adithya VS said the technology can help build… read-more
Tags: IIT Madras, FINANCE MINISTRY, Nirmala Sitharaman, 3D Printed House, 3D printing, Tvasta manufacturing solutions
Courtesy: NDTV
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IIT Madras Start-up Pi Beam Unveils Indigenously Made E-bike 'PiMo'
IIT Madras-incubated startup ‘Pi Beam’ on February 10 unveiled ‘PiMo’ - a utility electronic-bike with 90% indigenous components. Offering 50km range, 25kmph top-speed and two-hours charging time, the bike is powered with cutting-edge ‘Battery Swapping’ technology. Moreover, equipped with dual rear suspension and ergonomic seats, the Rs 30,000 e-bike does not require any license/registration. Pi Beam CEO Visakh Sasikumar touted its… read-more
Tags: IIT Madras, e-Bike, Pi-Beam, PiMo, Indigenous
Courtesy: WION
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EC To Begin Remote Voting Trails; Aimed To Ease Voting
Chief Election Commissioner Sunil Arora has informed that Election Commission would soon begin trials for the remote voting facility. Collaborating with IIT Madras, EC will develop technologies for citizens to vote at their constituencies from far-off places. However, Deputy EC Sandeep Saxena clarified that the trails were not 'vote-from-home' as voters need to reach the designated venue for voting. Sandeep added the systems would advance via… read-more
Tags: Election Commission Of India, CEC Sunil Arora, Blockchain Technology, IIT Madras
Courtesy: The Tribune
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IIT-Madras Closes Campus Temporarily After Witnessing 71 COVID Cases
As IIT-Madras witnessed 71 COVID-19 cases, including 66 students, since December 1, it has temporarily shut down its campus. Reportedly, the college mess has been cited as the major point from where the disease spread. A student said, "Mess is not a place where we wear our masks. So all of us were vulnerable." The students have been asked to stay in their room as packed food will be delivered to them there only.
Tags: IIT Madras, Chennai, covid 19, mask
Courtesy: Times Of India
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IIT Madras Removes Branch Change Option For Students Of Batch 2020-21
The officials of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras on October 10 announced that incoming students for the year 2020-21 will not have the option to change the branch. Previously, around 10% students were allowed to change their branches based on their CGPA in the first semester. However, the students pursuing B.Tech will be able to upgrade the course to five-year dual degree (B Tech + M Tech).
Tags: IIT Madras, Branch Change, restrictions, Chennai
Courtesy: The Hindu
