Bengaluru: In a move that blends cutting-edge technology with classroom curiosity, Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Wipro 3D to establish a state-of-the-art Additive Manufacturing Centre of Excellence (CoE) at the Toyota Technical Training Institute (TTTI) in Bidadi.
The initiative aims to give students more than just textbooks and toolkits—it’s about handing them the future, layer by layer, quite literally.
Designed as a hub for innovation and applied learning, the CoE will immerse students in the world of additive manufacturing (popularly known as 3D printing), bridging the gap between theory and real-world industrial applications. From rapid prototyping to on-demand part production, the facility promises to turn ideas into tangible components faster than you can say “Industry 4.0.”
Senior leadership from both organizations attended the MoU signing ceremony, underlining the strategic importance of the collaboration. The partnership will see Wipro 3D contribute its technical expertise, structured training modules, and workforce upskilling programs. Students at TTTI can expect internships, apprenticeships, live industry projects, and certification courses—essentially, a crash course in becoming future-ready engineers.
And it doesn’t stop there. The curriculum will also integrate Kaizen principles—Toyota’s famous philosophy of continuous improvement—along with smart manufacturing systems and digital optimization techniques. In simpler terms, students won’t just learn how to build things; they’ll learn how to build them better, faster, and smarter.
The CoE is expected to play a crucial role in accelerating new product development, improving assembly line efficiency, and reducing production lead times. With the ability to produce lightweight and optimized components on demand, the initiative could also redefine how manufacturing responds to real-time challenges.
Commenting on the collaboration, G. Shankara, Chief Strategy Officer at Toyota Kirloskar Motor, emphasized the company’s commitment to nurturing talent aligned with modern technological demands and India’s broader Skill India mission. Meanwhile, Yathiraj Kasal of Wipro 3D highlighted the partnership as a step toward building a stronger, innovation-driven manufacturing ecosystem.
Established in 2007, TTTI has already carved a niche as a model vocational training institute in India. With its intake doubled to 2,400 students annually—and 50% seats reserved for women—the institute is not just shaping skilled professionals but also driving inclusivity in technical education.
With this collaboration, Toyota and Wipro 3D are not just investing in machines—they’re investing in minds. And if all goes as planned, the next big automotive breakthrough in India might just start as a 3D-printed idea inside a classroom in Bidadi.
