Organized by:Department of Mechanical Engineering

Event Name: Industry Institute Interaction – Kimura Foundry India (KFI)

Mode of Conduct:Offline (Skill Lab B303)

Date:12th Feb 2026

About:
Kimura Foundry India (KFI), the Indian subsidiary of Kimura Foundry Japan, visited Jain College of Engineering, Belagavi, and held a detailed interaction with the Head of the Mechanical Engineering Department and faculty members. It was highly beneficial and marked an important step toward strengthening Industry–Institute collaboration. The interaction provided opportunities for future partnerships in internships, training, research, and technical development. Such collaborations play a vital role in enhancing student employability, industry readiness, and academic excellence.

Objectives
1. To establish interaction between Kimura Foundry India and Jain College of Engineering
2. To understand industry expectations from mechanical engineering graduates
3. To explore collaboration opportunities for internships, training, and skill development
4. To initiate formal collaboration through Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)

Outcomes
1. Initiated Industry–Institute interaction with Kimura Foundry India
2. Identified opportunities for MoU collaboration
3. Enhanced prospects for student internships, training, and placements
4. Strengthened industry linkage and academic collaboration
5. Created opportunities for joint research and technical activities