ChipIN: India’s Ambitious Mission to Develop

Chip Design Competence

In the current digital age where the word increasingly negotiates with a plethora of chipping in technologies, the Government of India has launched a major initiative to indigenously develop the semiconductor chip design competence on its journey towards an efficient, Atmanirbhar Bharat.As part of the mission, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), has not only set up a dedicated development centre – ChipIN – under the aegis of C-DAC, and also collaborated with Seimens to impart the necessary skills to the country’s technology youth. The takeaway for Indian AV from this major initiative is apparent. It is soon hoped to have not only a huge talent pool of chip designers but also an efficient infrastructure that can lead to indigenous manufacturing and herald a new era. Audio Visual Pvt Ltd (Kalite) had the pride of integrating the mosque with befitting AV systems.

Shamlaji Temple Shines in 3D Projection Mapping

Shamlaji Temple – one of the most famous and ancient holy shrines in Gujarat – is shining in three-dimensional glow, in all its brilliance, with riveting visuals and captivating storytelling. The recent commissioning of laser sound and light show at the temple has made it the latest focal point of the country’s ‘3D projection map.’
The minds that moulded the antique rock temple into an immersive, AV-powered spiritual manifestation – Rhino Engineers, Star Dimensions and Magical Theatre – brought to place not only a masterly artful work, but dedication and teamwork.

Symposium 2024: Sun Infonet Showcases

Industry Commitment

New Delhi-based Pro Audio solutions distribution major Sun Infonet recently organized in Bengaluru a one-day event – Symposium 2024 – that showcased its widely diverse basket of Pro Audio Solutions even as it brought together a broad fraternity of Indian AV industry to facilitate networking and map the market path into 2025. The event featured active participation from major audio principals Meyer Sound and Shure, besides a few other major OEMS.. 

SSIR Initiative on Chip Design for High Schools

In yet another significant initiative in the country towards creating a strong foundation at the basic education level for an enabling environment for chip design, and semiconductor design, three major organizations with established credentials in the domain have come together to launch a distinct programme.

Teachmint X: One-Day AI Transformation

Bengaluru-headquartered Teachmint – claimed to be the world’s first AI-powered connected classroom technology solution developer – announced the launch of ‘One-Day AI Transformation, an offering designed to empower educators with artificial intelligence (AI)-  without the long implementation cycles that are common with technology changes in classrooms.

Optoma Sets Up Subsidiary in India

After operating via third party functionaries for a few years, Taiwanese projector and display solutions provider Optoma recently set up its official subsidiary in India. The move – significant in itself for various reasons – demonstrates Optoma’s commitment and long-term focus on Indian Market. Establishing subsidiary in India is a strategic response to the growing demand in the Asia-Pacific market.

SRI-Noida, IIT Bombay Collaborate to Research in AI, NextGen Technology

Samsung R&D Institute, Noida (SRI-Noida), has strengthened its commitment to industry-academia collaboration by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay). Under this MoU, SRI-Noida and IIT Bombay will explore breakthroughs in artificial intelligence (AI), digital health, and other critical areas. The five-year partnership will facilitate joint research projects, providing IIT Bombay students and faculty an opportunity to collaborate with Samsung engineers.

NETGEAR Launches New AVLine M4350 Switches

As media demands continue to grow, NETGEAR strengthens its commitment to the AV industry by expanding its Pro AV solutions, including the advanced AVLine M4350 switches. Designed for seamless AV over IP functionality, these switches offer easy GUI-based configuration and whisper-quiet operation, ideal for production environments.

Bosch Expands CCS 1000 D Range with Flush Version

Bosch has expanded the popular CCS 1000 D Digital Discussion System with the introduction of the CCS 1000 D Flush Range. The latest addition offers a sleek, budget friendly and space-saving solution. Designed with both form and function in mind, this flush-mounted system provides an elegant and efficient option for venues where optimizing table space is essential. Its user-friendly design ensures easy installation with plug-and-play functionality, making setup simple and providing a seamless user experience for boardrooms, city councils, classrooms and other professional settings.

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