DriveNext — RANE Hackathon

  Organized by Chennai Institute of Technology, Kundrathur  |  In Association with RANE Group 

We are thrilled to invite innovative minds, budding engineers, and technology enthusiasts from across India to participate in DriveNext — a prestigious national-level hackathon jointly organized by the Chennai Institute of Technology (CIT), Kundrathur and RANE Group, one of India's leading automotive and industrial conglomerates. This is a rare opportunity to tackle real-world industrial challenges and present your solutions to industry experts.

📆  Dates: 6th – 8th April 2026

📍  Venue: Chennai Institute of Technology, Kundrathur, Chennai

🏆  Theme: Industrial Automation & Smart Manufacturing

• Tool Life Prediction in Broaching Machine — Leverage IoT sensor data and ML algorithms to accurately predict tool wear and remaining useful life.
• Low-Cost Automation for CNC Loading/Unloading System — Design a cost-effective automated solution to eliminate manual loading and unloading of CNC machines.
• Automated Thread Checking System — Build an intelligent vision-based or sensor-driven system for fast and consistent thread inspection, replacing manual gauge checking.

DriveNext offers a unique platform to collaborate with industry leaders at RANE, gain hands-on exposure to real manufacturing challenges, and showcase your innovation in front of a distinguished jury. Participants will earn certificates, exciting prizes, and unparalleled networking opportunities with professionals from the automotive and smart manufacturing sectors.

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