Mitsubishi Electric National Level Competition For Factory Automation 2016 : mitsubishielectric.in

Organization : Mitsubishi Electric India Pvt. Limited
Competition Name : Mitsubishi Electric National Level Competition For Factory Automation 2016
Intermediate Report Submission : 15th Dec 2016

Website : http://www.mitsubishielectric.in/fa/mecup/

Factory Automation Competition:

Mitsubishi Electric has grown to become one of the most respected organisations of the world, with a promise to provide a better life for the generations to come. Its vision is to shape the future through technology that ensures a brighter, better and greener ‘tomorrow.’

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Competition Procedure:
1. Team Registration & Proposal Submission (1st Sep’16)
a. All the participating teams need to register online on the website. All the documents mentioned on the website need to submit compulsorily without which registration would be incomplete. Registration will be closed after 1st Sep’16.

b. The following documents shall be submitted:
** Project Abstract and design Proposal shall be of about 2000 words in PDF format. Teams can even use diagrams and mechanical drawings for explaining their proposal. Extra Pages may be added for Drawings and sketches (1 MB Max).
** Bill of material with approximate budget in PDF Format (1 MB Max).
** Presentation of Proposal in PDF format (6 MB Max)
** Declaration document as mentioned in the template in PDF Format (1 MB Max)

2. Review of the Submitted Proposal by the OC – (1st Sep’16 – 15th Sep’16).
3. Top 35 Teams will be notified through mail regarding their selection on 15th Sep’16.
4. Dispatch of FA components to the institute of selected team by last week of sep’16.

5. Preparation of Model (Oct’16 to Feb’17):
Selected Teams will prepare the models based upon their proposal. The teams will be able to approach MEI FA centre for any technical assistance or training on FA products. The training/technical assistance on FA product to the selected teams will be free of cost. The Schedule of training will be as per the convenience of concerned FA centre. The FA Centre details are provided in the contact page on the website.

6. Submission of Progress Report (on or before 15th Dec’16):
The Selected Teams will have to submit an intermediate report including pictures of the actual model in PDF format in not more than 5 A4 pages. They will also need to submit a video clip of minimum 30 sec. and maximum 60 sec. (max. 5 MB in avi/wmv format only) displaying the actual model.

7. Submission of Final Video (on or before 10th Feb’17):
The teams need to submit the video of working model (with max. size of 8 MB in avi/wmv format only). Teams should ensure that the quality of video is good enough for evaluation of the model.

8. Final Competition (17th – 18th Feb, 2017):
** Teams can carry or send their model to the venue. They can send the Model on or before 16th Feb’17.
** Upon arrival, the teams will have to register their participation.
** The teams will get access to venue from 9 am, 16th Feb’17 for installation and trials.
** Basic Knowledge Test on 16th Feb’17 from 4 pm -5 pm
** Exhibition of Model on 17th – 18th Feb’17 from 10 am onwards
** Defence Session on 17th – 18th Feb’17. Please prepare for the question-and-defence session. This Session include 5 minutes for PowerPoint presentation and 5 minutes for Q&A.
** Evaluation by the judges on both days 17th – 18th Feb’17
** Prize Distribution Ceremony on 18th Feb’17, 3 pm onwards

The detailed Agenda for the Competition will be shared on 16th Feb’17 with participants.

Guidelines:
** The aesthetic design of the final model is expected from the participants.
** The Electrical wiring of the models/projects should be as per the Industry Standards. This includes Isolation of Power Supply, wire termination block, use of conduit and proper routing of wires, Use of MCBs’, Safety Barriers and other standard procedures as used in the industry.
** Emergency Stop Switch is compulsory in the model. Teams without emergency switch will not be allowed to participate in the competition.
** Workmanship of the mechanical components and model shall be as per the Industry standard.
** If any liquid is used in the model for prototyping of the concept, then the model should be leak-proof. Any leaking or spilling of the liquid shall lead to cancellation of participation.
** Use of “Mitsubishi Electric” Logo on the model or any other document can only be done after the consent from the respective mentors from Mitsubishi Electric for Training of the participants.

External Dimension and Overall Weight of the Model:
** Minimum dimension : 0.5 m x 0.5 m x0.5 (WxHxD)
** Maximum dimension : 1.5 m x 1.5 m x 1.5 m (WxHxD)
** Maximum weight : 100 Kg (excluding FA components from MEI)