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{{Short description|Research institute in West Bengal, India}}
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'''Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute''' (also known as '''CSIR-CMERI Durgapur''' or '''CMERI Durgapur''') is a public [[engineering]] [[research and development]] institution in [[Durgapur]], [[West Bengal]], [[India]]. It is a constituent laboratory of the Indian [[Council of Scientific and Industrial Research]] (CSIR).<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.csir.res.in/ |title=Home |website=csir.res.in}}</ref> This institute is the only national level research institute in the field of [[mechanical engineering]] in India.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.cmeri.res.in/cmeri-profile |title=Welcome to CMERI |publisher=cmeri.res.in |access-date=2017-05-04 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170505144935/http://www.cmeri.res.in/cmeri-profile |archive-date=5 May 2017 }}</ref>

The CMERI was founded in February 1958 under the endorsement of the CSIR. It was founded to develop national mechanical engineering technology, particularly in order to help [[Indian industries]]. During its first decade, the CMERI mainly focused its efforts towards national technology and [[import substitution]]. Currently, the institute is making R&D efforts in the front-line areas of research such as [[Robotics]], [[Mechatronics]], [[Microsystem]], [[Cybernetics]], [[Manufacturing]], [[Precision agriculture]], [[Embedded system]], [[Near net shape]] manufacturing and [[Biomimetics]]. Besides conducting research, the institute works towards different R&D-based mission mode programs of the country to provide suitable technological solutions for poverty alleviation, societal improvement, [[energy security]], [[food security]], aerospace, mining, automobile, and defense.<ref name="auto1">{{Cite web |url=http://www.cinc-kolkata.org/cmeri.html |title=CSIR Innovation Complex @ Kolkata |access-date=29 November 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131202235007/http://www.cinc-kolkata.org/cmeri.html |archive-date=2 December 2013 |df=dmy-all }}</ref>

==Campus==
[[File:Pro3.jpg|thumb|Serpentine robot developed by CMERI]]
CMERI has one office campus and three residential campuses in [[Durgapur]]. Office campus spans in an area of 81 acres with more than 16 buildings. The campus is located 7.80 kilometers from [[Durgapur railway station]] and 1.6 kilometers from Durgapur City Center. The campus is adjacent to [[National Institute of Technology]], Durgapur and [[National Power Training Institute]], Durgapur. An extension center of CMERI, Durgapur is situated in [[Bardhaman District]], an industrial town of [[West Bengal, India|West Bengal]].

Three residential campuses extended over 72 acres of land and has civic amenities like Staff Quarters, Scientist Apartments, Children Park, Health Center, Staff Club, Guest Houses, Executive Hostels, Academic Hall of Residence, Dispensary, Market, Gymkhana and Schools. [[Kendriya Vidyalaya]]<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.kvcmeridgp.org| title=Kendriya Vidyalaya, CMERI, Durgapur| access-date=17 December 2013| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131217221448/http://www.kvcmeridgp.org/| archive-date=17 December 2013}}</ref> is situated inside the campus for providing the education from primary to higher secondary students and meant mainly for ward of the employees. A state-funded free primary school named Shishu Bani is also available in the campus to serve the educational need of nearby poor people. The institute also runs a free children computer training center named CSIR Kids' i-zone, which is situated in the colony campus.
[[File:CMERI Organizational Structure.png|thumb|right|Organizational Structure]]
This institute has an extension centre named as CMERI-Centre of Excellence for Farm Machinery situated at Ludhiana in [[Punjab, India|Punjab]].

== Achievements ==
The CMERI has developed many products and processes, out of which 26 have been awarded prestigious national awards. The CMERI has filed more than 100 patents. Over 120 licensees have learned from the institute's products and processes for commercial exploitation.<ref name="auto1"/>

During 1956–1962, [[Man Mohan Suri]], the then director of CMERI, has developed a novel concept of an integrated power pack involving reverse-governing techniques for the diesel engine superimposed on a hydro-mechanical transmission called Suri-Transmission.<ref name="auto">{{cite web|url=http://www.csir.res.in/external/heads/career/award/BPRIZE/Engineering_SCIENCES.htm|title=Engineering Services|access-date=2013-12-19|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150923211647/http://www.csir.res.in/external/heads/career/award/BPRIZE/Engineering_SCIENCES.htm|archive-date=2015-09-23}}</ref> This has resulted in substantially increasing the efficiency of diesel locomotives. Suri-Transmission and its improvements are covered by 36 patents in 11 major countries.
[[File:CMERI_Developed_ROV.jpg|thumb|right|CMERI developed ROV]]
[[File:CMERI Developed AUV.jpg|thumb|right|CMERI developed Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV-150)]]
[[File:Pro11.jpg|thumb|right|CMERI developed All Terrain Robot (ATR-II)]]
[[File:Pro16.jpg|thumb|right|CMERI designed Sub Terrain Robot]]
In the mid-sixties, the [[Green Revolution]] triggered large-scale [[tractor]] usage in [[India]]. To meet this growing demand in 1965, CMERI initiated a project for design and development of 35 HP tractor<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.mahindraswaraj.com/files/profile_history.htm |title=History |access-date=1 October 2013 |archive-date=20 August 2013 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130820054831/http://www.mahindraswaraj.com/files/profile_history.htm }}</ref> based on [[indigenous (ecology)|indigenous]] know how. The developed tractor technology has been named as ''[[Swaraj]]''<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mahindraswaraj.com/files/profile_history.htm |title=History |publisher=mahindraswaraj.com |access-date=2013-10-01 |archive-date=20 August 2013 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130820054831/http://www.mahindraswaraj.com/files/profile_history.htm }}</ref> by [[Indira Gandhi]] (the then [[Prime Minister]] of India).
Recently, the institute developed the Soleckshaw [[electric rickshaw]] under the CSIR-800 community project program,<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.vigeyegpms.in/csir-800/ |title=CSIR-800 community project program |access-date=29 November 2013 |archive-date=3 December 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131203042037/http://www.vigeyegpms.in/csir-800/ }}</ref> to reduce the carbon footprint of the city<ref>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bhubaneswar/Solar-rickshaws-to-power-green-city-dreams/articleshow/17347916.cms |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121209045729/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-11-24/bhubaneswar/35333213_1_rickshaw-pullers-solar-rickshaw-soleckshaw |url-status=live |archive-date=2012-12-09 |work=[[The Times of India]] |title=Solar rickshaws to power green city dreams |access-date=2013-11-29}}</ref> and simultaneously mitigating the drudgery of the manual rickshaw puller.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://dst.gov.in/whats_new/press-release08/solekshwa-launched.htm |title="Solekshwa" Eco-Friendly Dual-Powered Rickshaw Launched |publisher=www.dst.gov.in |access-date=2013-11-29 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090418032252/http://dst.gov.in/whats_new/press-release08/solekshwa-launched.htm |archive-date=2009-04-18 }}</ref> The institute in collaboration of West Bengal Renewable Energy Development Agency (WBREDA),<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.wbreda.org/ |title=Home |website=wbreda.org}}</ref> also developed a smart card based prepaid energy meter for use with renewal energy sources.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindubusinessline.in/bline/ew/2004/10/04/stories/2004100400180300.htm |title=Recharge your energy... with a card! |work=thehindubusinessline.in |access-date=2013-11-29}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://moso-technology.com/technology/future-technology/smart-card-operated-prepaid-energy-meter-csir-cmeri-technology/|title=Smard Card Operated Prepaid Energy Meter|access-date=2013-11-29|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160204154156/http://moso-technology.com/technology/future-technology/smart-card-operated-prepaid-energy-meter-csir-cmeri-technology/|archive-date=4 February 2016}}</ref> Scientists of the institute have developed India's first cricket-ball stitching machine to bring uniformity in cricket balls and repeatability in performance.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1070218/asp/nation/story_7408282.asp |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160807082217/http://www.telegraphindia.com/1070218/asp/nation/story_7408282.asp |archive-date=7 August 2016 |title=Sewing-machine swing to bowlers' woes |publisher=telegraphindia.com |access-date=2013-11-29 |location=Calcutta, India}}</ref>

Through its [[Surface Robotics Laboratory-CMERI|Surface Robotics Laboratory]], the institute has contributed to the development of mobile robot systems,<ref>{{Cite journal |last=Pokhrel |first=Deepak |date=18 December 2013 |title=Design and Development of a Spherical Robot (SpheRobot) |url=https://www.academia.edu/126207515 |journal=Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Machines and Mechanisms |via=Academia.edu}}</ref>

The institute is one of the nodal points of [[National Knowledge Network]] connectivity program under multi-gigabit pan-India network to share intellectual property and knowledge-base among premier R&D labs/institutes/universities of the country.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.nkn.in/connectedinstitutes.php |title=National Knowledge Network - Connecting Knowledge Institutions |publisher=www.nkn.in |access-date=2013-11-29 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131127091827/http://nkn.in/connectedinstitutes.php |archive-date=27 November 2013 |df=dmy-all }}</ref>

===Notable Technologies Invented & Developed===
* Suri Transmission<ref name="auto"/>
* Coil Expanding & Spreading Machine<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nrdcindia.com/dairy4.htm |title=National Research Development Corporation |access-date=2013-12-17 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131217231259/http://www.nrdcindia.com/dairy4.htm |archive-date=2013-12-17 }}</ref>
* Mini Climbing Crane(MCC)<ref>{{Cite web |title=Mini Climbing Crane {{!}} Sucess Story {{!}} NRDC |url=https://nrdcindia.com/SucessStory/21 |access-date=2026-04-25 |website=nrdcindia.com}}</ref>
* Handwasher<ref>{{Cite web |title=Contactless Hand Washer {{!}} CSIR-Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute |url=https://www.cmeri.res.in/technology/contactless-hand-washer |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250608101001/https://www.cmeri.res.in/technology/contactless-hand-washer |archive-date=2025-06-08 |access-date=2025-10-14 |website=www.cmeri.res.in |language=en}}</ref>
* Automatic submerged arc welding machine
* Hydraulic Bolt Tensioner
* Portable oxy-gas cutting machine
* Reconfigurable Microfactory
* TIG cutting machine
* Cable Making Machine
* Calendar Sealing Machine<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cmeri.res.in/technologies |title=Calendar Sealing Machine |access-date=2013-12-17}}</ref>
* Electric Tractor
* Pneumatic Precision Planter
* Programmable Irrigation Scheduler
* Hand Pump Attachable Iron Removal Plant<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.csir.res.in/external/heads/achievements/Rural/tech/detail.asp?g=3&s=2&t=7|title=Hand Pump Attachable Iron Removal Plant|access-date=2013-12-17|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131217224017/http://www.csir.res.in/external/heads/achievements/Rural/tech/detail.asp?g=3&s=2&t=7|archive-date=17 December 2013}}</ref>
* Swaraj 35 HP Tractor<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.scienceindiamag.in/swaraj-the-untold-story-of-indias-first-indigenous-tractor/ |title=Swaraj: The Untold Story Of India's First Indigenous Tractor |access-date=21 May 2024 }}{{Dead link|date=March 2026 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }}</ref>
* Deep Sea-bed Mining System<ref>{{cite web|url=http://dod.nic.in/ayr91-92/ar_mar32.htm|title=Deep Sea Bed Mining System|access-date=2013-12-17|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130718165307/http://www.dod.nic.in/ayr91-92/ar_mar32.htm|archive-date=18 July 2013|df=dmy-all}}</ref>
* Remotely Operated Vehicle<ref>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolkata-/Scientists-develop-ocean-probe-device/articleshow/43599061.cms |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131217225049/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2003-04-16/kolkata/27264164_1_robotics-device-ocean |url-status=live |archive-date=2013-12-17 |work=[[The Times of India]] |title=Scientists develop ocean probe device|access-date=2013-12-17 }}</ref>
* Spouted Bed Dryer<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cmeri.res.in/technologies|title=Spouted Bed Dryer|access-date=2013-12-17}}</ref>
* Fluidized Bed Dryer<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cmeri.res.in/technologies|title=Fluidized Bed Dryer|access-date=2013-12-17}}</ref>
* 50 TPD Oil Expeller<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cmeri.res.in/technologies|title=Oil Expeller|access-date=2013-12-17}}</ref>
* Placer Sand Mining System<ref>{{cite web|url=http://nio.org/index.php?option=com_projdisp&task=show&pid=40|title=Environmental studies of coastal placer minerals|access-date=2013-12-17}}</ref>
* Mark II Hand Pump <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cmeri.res.in/technologies|title=Technology Profile of CSIR-CMERI |access-date=2016-08-11}}</ref>
* Rotillor
* Single Spindle Automatic Turret Lathe
* SPM for Automatic Reaming of Bores
* Electric Slag Refining Plant
* Friction Welding Machine & TIG Cutting Torch
* Self Propelled Combine Harvester
*Inter Row Rotary Cultivator for Wide Row Crops
* SPM for Manufacturing of Globoidal Cam Indexing Units
* SCARA Manipulator of 60 kg Payload
* Vision Guided Robotic System
* Radio Frequency Quadruple (RFQ) LINAC
* Design and Analysis of high 'Q' 75 MHz Radio Frequency (RF) Cavity for DRIFT Tube LINAC
* Fluidised Bed Dryer for Oilseeds
* 1 TPD Oil Expeller
* Epoxy Concrete Technology
* Process Development for manufacture of ADI crankshaft for cars and single cylinder agricultural pump engines
* Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV-150)
* [[Surface Robotics Laboratory-CMERI#Completed Projects|Sub-Terrain Robot]]
* [[Surface Robotics Laboratory-CMERI#Completed Projects|All Terrain Robot]]
* Five Axis μ-CNC Milling Machine
* Reconfigurable Micro Factory Test Bed
* 600 Litre/Day Capacity Semi Continuous Type Biodiesel Plant
* A Prepaid Smart Card Operated Electronic Energy Meter with Online Load Optimizer for Solar Power Application
* Orientation Unit for a Fruit Sorting and Grading Machine
* Mobile Bridge Inspection Unit
* Pneumatic Precision Planter for Vegetables
* Domestic Type Filtration unit for defluoridation of drinking water
* Appropriate Mechanization Project at the Durgapur Steel Plant
* Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV): 500 m Depth Qualification
* Design & development of an Autonomous Mobile Robot
* Autonomous Intelligent Robotic Wheel Chair
* Design and Development of an Outdoor Mobile Robot
* Teleoperated Rotary-Wing Aerial Robot (RWAR)
* Colposcope- a Medical Device
* Plasma Disposal of Plastic Waste and Generation of [[Syngas]] for Power Generation
* Washing Unit for Freshly Harvested Ginger/Turmeric
* Improved Cabinet Dryer for Ginger & Turmeric
* Agricultural Implements
* Krishi Shakti Tractor 10 HP Tractor<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.csir.res.in/external/heads/achievements/10HP.pdf|title=10 HP Krishi Shakti Tractor: Empowering the Indian Farmer|access-date=2013-12-17|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150829200653/http://www.csir.res.in/external/heads/achievements/10HP.pdf|archive-date=29 August 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1140222/jsp/nation/story_18009514.jsp#.UwhW9n9lPKQ|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150122051320/http://www.telegraphindia.com/1140222/jsp/nation/story_18009514.jsp#.UwhW9n9lPKQ|archive-date=22 January 2015|title=Bengal tractor to put bullocks out of work |access-date=2014-02-22 | location=Calcutta, India|work=The Telegraph|first=G.S.|last=Mudur|date=2014-02-22}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.livemint.com/Politics/VBY0MmkgQRgTp25JljQZzM/CSIR-launches-tractor-for-farmers-with-small-land-holdings.html|title=CSIR launches tractor for farmers with small land holdings|access-date=2014-11-20 | location=Calcutta, India|work=Live Mint|first=Nikita|last=Mehta|date=2014-11-20}}</ref>
* Soleckshaw-Solar Electric Rickshaw<ref>{{cite web|url=http://dst.gov.in/whats_new/press-release08/solekshwa-launched.htm|title=Soleckshaw-Solar Electric Rickshaw|access-date=2013-12-19|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090418032252/http://dst.gov.in/whats_new/press-release08/solekshwa-launched.htm|archive-date=2009-04-18}}</ref>
* Improved Iron Removal Plant<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cmeri.res.in/doc/iirp.pdf|title=Improved Iron Removal Plant|access-date=2016-06-21|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160806172056/http://www.cmeri.res.in/doc/iirp.pdf|archive-date=6 August 2016}}</ref>
* Solar Power Tree<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=147570|title=Dr. Harsh Vardhan launches the 'Solar Power Tree' – an Innovation aimed at utilizing minimum land to harness maximum Solar Energy |access-date=2016-07-22}}</ref>
* Oxygen Enrichment Unit<ref>{{Cite news|date=May 28, 2021|title=OEU Manufactured by CSIR-CMERI, Durgapur may be used for High-Altitude Defence Purpose: Prof (Dr) Harish Hirani|work=[[United News Of India]] 3;34pm IST|url=https://www.uniindia.com/oeu-manufactured-by-csir-cmeri-durgapur-may-be-used-for-high-altitude-defence-purpose-prof-dr-harish-hirani/east/news/2407121.html|access-date=June 27, 2021}}</ref>

===Awards and Accolades===
* 1961: [[Padma Shri]], Recipient Shri Man Mohan Suri<ref>[[List of Padma Shri award recipients (1960–69)|Padma Shri Awards (1960–69)]]</ref>
* 1962: [[Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize for Science and Technology]], Recipient Shri Man Mohan Suri<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.csir.res.in/external/heads/career/award/BPRIZE/Engineering_SCIENCES.htm|title=ENGINEERING SCIENCES|access-date=2015-01-21|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150923211647/http://www.csir.res.in/external/heads/career/award/BPRIZE/Engineering_SCIENCES.htm|archive-date=2015-09-23}}</ref>
* 2003: "We Think for India" Award, Recipient, Dr. Gopal P. Sinha et al.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.niscair.res.in/sciencecommunication/RnDNewsLetters/csirnews2k3/csirnews_15aug03.asp|title=WTI Award |access-date=2013-12-19}}</ref>
* 2003: SAIL Gold Medal, Recipient Dr. Gopal P. Sinha<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cmeri.res.in/oth/awards.pdf|title=Awards and Honors|access-date=2013-12-19|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131105094708/http://www.cmeri.res.in/oth/awards.pdf|archive-date=5 November 2013}}</ref>
* 2013: CSIR Technology Award for Portable Colposcopy<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.csir.res.in/CSIR/External/Heads/career/award/2013/ppd_tech.pdf|title=CSIR Technology Award 2013|access-date=2013-12-19|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131219121103/http://www.csir.res.in/CSIR/External/Heads/career/award/2013/ppd_tech.pdf|archive-date=19 December 2013}}</ref>
* 2017: CSIR Technology Award for Improved Iron Removal Plant and its implementation in Rural Areas{{citation needed|date=March 2025}}

==Extension Centre==
[[File:CMERI Extension Center Ludhiana.jpg|thumb|right|[[CMERI-CoEFM, Ludhiana]] is the extension center of CMERI, Durgapur.]]
The CMERI Centre of Excellence for Farm Machinery (CMERI-CoEFM) (Erstwhile MERADO), Gill Road, Ludhiana, Punjab.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.cmeri.res.in/department/cmeri-centre-excellence-farm-machinery| title=CSIR-CMERI-CoEFM, Ludhiana| access-date=4 May 2017}}</ref> The CMERI-CoEFM was established as Mechanical Engineering Research & Development Organization (MERADO) at [[Ludhiana]] as an extension center of CMERI to concentrate on the technology development and expertise needs of around 65,000 small & medium scale industries, concentrated in and around Ludhiana, [[Punjab, India|Punjab]]. In the past, a major component of R&D carried out at this center has gone towards the development of appropriate machinery for productivity enhancement in the agricultural and post-harvest processing sectors. A series of oil expellers of different capacities (from 1TPD to 50TPD) are developed with a patented technology to produce pungent oil from mustard seed, which was released to several industries. In the industrial front, the center developed many products ranging from single needle flat bed & post bed leather sewing machines and high-speed safety stitching industrial sewing machines for the textile industry, brick molding machines for the construction industry, radial drilling machines, friction welding machines, and rough terrain forklift truck for the manufacturing industry.

This extension center of CMERI, Durgapur is now concentrating on precision farming, multi-cropping, and productivity improvement of available land, which would lead to conservation of seed, water, and fertilizer through the development of advanced farm machinery equipped with advanced sensors.

At present, the major R&D thrust of this center is directed towards the exploration of various sources of bio-fuels and perfecting its extraction technology. CMERI-CoEFM has taken the initiative for the development of a small biodiesel plant suitable for farmers in rural sector. The center also has started experiments for utilization of de-oiled cakes for generation of bio-gas, which can be used by farmers for self-reliance in energy.

==Academics==
The institute offers integrated M.Tech.-PhD.<ref>[http://www.cmeri.res.in/academy-scientific-and-innovative-research-acsir AcSIR Programmes at CSIR-CMERI]</ref> programmes from the [[Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research]] in New Delhi<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://acsir.res.in/|title=AcSIR - Academy of Scientific & Innovative Research {{pipe}} An Institution of National Importance, India|access-date=2 April 2023}}</ref> in [[Mechatronics]], and applied and [[Computational Mechanics]].<ref>[http://www.cmeri.res.in/academy-scientific-and-innovative-research-acsir Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research Programmes]</ref> New [[Postgraduate diploma]] Program <ref>[http://www.cmeri.res.in/long-term-training Post Graduate Diploma Programs]</ref> in Robotics, Maintenance Engineering, and Advanced Manufacturing Technology are being offered with a target to provide in-depth exposure to the engineering concepts, scientific principles, implementation methodology and hands-on experience to freshers and Industry professionals. Other on-demand short-term courses are also arranged in the area of mechanical engineering and allied disciplines. The CMERI offers opportunities to do projects<ref>[http://www.cmeri.res.in Internship at CSIR-CMERI, Durgapur]</ref> twice a year for B.E./ B.Tech./ M.C.A./ M.Tech. to students from reputed engineering colleges like IITs, NITs etc. in [[Robotics]], [[Information Technology]], [[Mechanical Engineering]], [[Electronics]], [[Computer Science]], Mechatronics and [[Material Science]].<ref>[http://www.cmeri.res.in/short-term-training Academic opportunities in CSIR-CMERI]</ref>

==Further reading==
*{{cite news
|first = Narayanan Suresh
|last = Vantika Dixit
|url = http://m.technologyreview.com/computing/23043/
|title = Solar Powered Cycle
|publisher = [[MIT Technology Review]]
|date = July 2009
|access-date = 19 December 2013
|archive-url = https://archive.today/20131219111007/http://m.technologyreview.com/computing/23043/
|archive-date = 19 December 2013
}}

==References==
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Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute - Revision history

CaseyBroderick at 06:55, 5 May 2026