The Smart Manufacturing specialization in Mechanical Engineering at VIT Vellore, especially when combined with a minor in AI & ML, can offer a strong interdisciplinary profile with good career and higher studies prospects. Here’s a detailed look at the scope from both an academic and industry point of view:

At VIT, this specialization likely includes:

Advanced manufacturing processes

Industrial automation and robotics

IoT in manufacturing

Digital twin and cyber-physical systems

Data analytics for predictive maintenance