UPSKILLING FOR THE POLYMER INDUSTRY

Blended skilling integrates technical expertise, digital capabilities, safety awareness and professional skills to create an industry-ready workforce. Dr. S. K. Nayak has promoted NSQF-aligned training, assessment and certification to bridge the gap between academic learning and industrial requirements.

Key Polymer Industry Skills

  • Polymer Materials: Selection and application of plastics, elastomers, composites, additives and masterbatches.
  • Material Formulation: Compounding, reinforcement, colour matching and development of application-specific formulations.
  • Processing Technologies: Injection moulding, extrusion, blow moulding, compression moulding, thermoforming and rotational moulding.
  • Tooling and Product Design: Mould and die design, CAD/CAE, product development, prototyping and 3D printing.
  • Testing and Characterisation: Mechanical, thermal, rheological, chemical, electrical and ageing-performance evaluation.
  • Quality Management: Process control, defect analysis, troubleshooting, Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Six Sigma and compliance with BIS, ASTM and ISO standards.
  • Machine Operation and Maintenance: Production-machine setup, parameter optimisation, preventive maintenance and energy-efficient operation.
  • Sustainability and Recycling: Waste segregation, mechanical and chemical recycling, recycled-material utilisation, EPR compliance and circular-economy practices.
  • Digital Manufacturing: Automation, robotics, sensor-based monitoring, data analysis and Industry 4.0 applications.
  • Industrial Safety: Safe material handling, fire prevention, chemical safety, PPE and environmental compliance.
  • Entrepreneurship: Project planning, costing, market assessment, technology selection and support for start-ups and MSMEs.
  • Professional Skills: Communication, teamwork, problem-solving, leadership and workplace discipline.

Approach

Training programmes can be customised for students, technicians, operators, engineers, entrepreneurs and working professionals through:

  • Classroom and online learning
  • Hands-on machine training
  • Laboratory demonstrations
  • Industrial exposure and internships
  • Case studies and problem-solving exercises
  • Competency assessment and certification

Outcome: Skilled professionals capable of improving productivity, quality, safety, sustainability and innovation across the polymer and petrochemical value chain.