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Product Innovation Center
The Product Innovation Center at TANSAM (Tamil Nadu Smart and Advanced Manufacturing Centre), located at TIDEL Park, Chennai, is a hub for design thinking, prototyping, and product development. It empowers MSMEs, startups, and students across Tamil Nadu to transform ideas into market‑ready solutions using Siemens Xcelerator portfolio, CAD/CAE tools, and rapid prototyping technologies.
Core Capabilities
- Data Capture
- Pre-processing
- Segmentation and Surface Fitting
- CAD Model Creation
Additional Inclusions
- Data from existing designs
- Competitor comparison
- Duplication & repairs
- Old designs, before CAD
- Finite Element Data
Process Includes
- Facet Body Modification
- Decimate Facet Body
- Subdivide Facet Body
- Snipping
- Fill Holes
- Geometry Creation/Modification
- Freeform Modeling
- Synchronous Modeling
How It Helps Companies
- Accelerates product development: From concept to prototype in record time.
- Reduces costs: Virtual design and simulation lower expenses on physical models.
- Boosts innovation: Access to advanced CAD/CAE tools and additive manufacturing.
- Supports MSMEs: Affordable access for industries in Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, and Salem.
- Academic collaboration: Students gain hands‑on experience with product innovation workflows.
Core Solutions
- Design Thinking Workshops – Structured ideation and problem-solving sessions.
- CAD/CAE Integration – Siemens NX, Solid Edge, and simulation tools.
- Rapid Prototyping – 3D printing and additive manufacturing for quick iterations.
Services Offered
- Product design and development consulting
- Prototyping and testing services
- Innovation training programs
- Collaborative projects with MSMEs and universities
Testimonials
- “The Product Innovation Center helped us turn our idea into a prototype quickly. It saved us months of effort.” – Startup Founder, Coimbatore
- “Our students gained practical knowledge in design thinking and CAD tools, making them industry‑ready.” – Professor, Madurai Engineering College
Case Study
- A Coimbatore-based startup approached the Product Innovation Center to develop a new medical device prototype.
- Used design thinking workshops to refine the concept.
- Designed the product in Siemens NX with simulation for performance validation.
- Produced a working prototype using 3D printing within two weeks.
- Outcome: Reduced development cycle by 40%, secured investor interest, and accelerated market entry.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Q1: Who can access the Product Innovation Center? MSMEs, startups, enterprises, and academic institutions across Tamil Nadu.
- Q2: What technologies are used? The centre uses Siemens NX, Solid Edge, CAD/CAE simulation tools, and 3D printing technologies.
- Q3: How does it benefit MSMEs? It reduces costs, accelerates product development, and improves innovation capacity.
