PINAKI MAJUMDAR
Jamshedpur, Sept 6: Indian School for Design of Automobiles (INDEA), under the aegis of the XLRI Centre for Automobile Design and Management (XADM), India’s first dedicated school for automobile design and management, has announced a strategic partnership with ATS India (Automotive Test Systems).
MoU details
This collaboration marks a significant milestone as the school takes shape. As part of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), ATS will oversee the end-to-end project management, including the design, setup, and commissioning of the proposed design studio and prototyping facility in the school, further solidifying its pioneering role in the automotive education landscape.
The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed by Avik Chattopadhyay, Chairperson of XADM and Founder of INDEA, and S. Ramanathan, Managing Director of ATS India.
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Long-term goals and maintenance
The responsibilities cover specifying the required software, hardware, servers, equipment, and civil infrastructure such as electricity and water supply.
Additionally, the MoU envisages selecting top-tier vendors and partners, along with securing long-term maintenance contracts to ensure sustained operational efficiency. This collaboration aims to optimize resource utilization for testing and research, while fostering knowledge sharing and capacity building between the two organizations.
Statements from key figures
Speaking on the occasion, Dr Fr K.S. Casimir, Director of XLRI Delhi-NCR said, “The partnership with ATS is a significant step in the direction of building a world-class design facility as part of the design school. We value their expertise and experience. Together, we will bring the best brands in the business as partners in setting up an institution for the greater good that will do the nation proud”
Avik Chattopadhyay, Chairperson – XADM and Founder– INDEA said “To create a global benchmark, one needs the best domain experts and we at XADM are privileged to have ATS as one at the initial stages of the setting up of India’s first dedicated automobile design school. They will get the best from across the world for the design and prototyping facilities that are core to the school. Ramanathan and the ATS team share our dream and commitment towards building a world-class institution.”
Upon completion, the facility will be commissioned under the guidance of XADM and XLRI Delhi NCR, positioning it as a premier destination for automotive design education and research.
