ERA 2011 is scheduled on 23rd March 2011 at Velammal Engineering College, Chennai

In the global competitive customer-centric scenario, the fields of mechanical and production engineering are advancing at a rapid pace and new technologies are emerging in the areas of thermal, automobile, manufacturing, design and development, and manufacturing management. The challenges faced by today's
engineers are forcing them to keep abreast of the emerging trends through continuous research and development.

Adhering to this development, EDS Technologies sponsors for ERA 2011 in the aid of leading the talented young people achieve their full potential, particularly in engineering, science and technology domain. EDS Technologies runs educational institute across three regions for students to improve their technical and employment skills through industry-led projects, industrial placements and specialised courses in CAD/CAM/CAE & PLM.

About the Event:
ERA 2011 is intended to provide a common platform to bring together researchers, engineers, scientists and scholars to exchange and share their experiences, new ideas and outcomes of research about all aspects of Mechanical and Production Engineering, and discuss the practical challenges encountered and the solutions adopted. The conference will include keynote addresses by eminent people in the field of Mechanical and Production Engineering and technical paper presentations.

About EDS Technologies:
EDS Technologies Private Limited (EDST), established in 1995, is the largest PLM and Real-Time Visual Simulation solutions provider in India, with its head quarters in Bangalore, and having direct presence in Chennai, Gurgaon, Hyderabad, Mumbai, and Pune. EDST is staffed with over 115 skilled professionals with industry experience supporting customer requirements across the country.

EDST, with its established partnership with global leaders provide a one-stop shop for PLM and 3D Visual Simulation, bringing in the most complete solution for any size and type of industry. EDST's differentiation is its domain expertise, consultative approach and hands-on understanding of customer requirements required to drive successful implementations with world class training and technical support.

EDST has the largest customer base in the PLM industry with more than 1000 customers from aerospace, automotive & supply chains, industrial machinery, high-tech and electronics, railways, infrastructure, consumer packaged goods, outsourced engineering service providers, defense, research and education sectors and has consistently met the PLM & 3D Visual Simulation needs of its huge clientele. EDST continues to invest and expand its solutions portfolio to address the emerging markets in India.