Toyota Kirloskar Motor and Wipro 3D Sign MoU to Set Up Advanced Manufacturing Training Hub

Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) on Friday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Wipro 3D to setup a Centre of Excellence (CoE) in additive manufacturing at the Toyota Technical Training Institute (TTTI) in Bidadi. The MoU signing ceremony was attended by senior leadership from both the firms. 

The collaboration is intended to integrate emerging manufacturing technologies into training programmes and help students gain experience in modern production environments.

The CoE will serve as a dedicated platform for skill development, applied learning and innovation, equipping students with hands-on exposure to additive manufacturing and its real-world industrial applications.

As part of the engagement, Wipro 3D will provide technical expertise, workforce upskilling, and structured training modules. The programme will include internships, apprenticeships, live industry projects, certification courses, workshops and knowledge-sharing initiatives. It will also focus on Kaizen-driven continuous improvement practices and Industry 4.0 technologies such as digital manufacturing, smart systems and resource optimisation.

"Our Human Resource Development philosophy at TKM follows core principles of Toyota such as, Continue the Quest for Improvement, Show Respect for People, under which we thrive hard to develop individuals in the Latest Technology of the New Age Era of automotive field. We are also committed to nurturing skilled talent and strengthening India’s manufacturing ecosystem," G. Shankara, Chief Strategy Officer, TKM, said in a statement.

“This association reflects our commitment to strengthening India’s manufacturing ecosystem through capability building and innovation, while creating industry-relevant learning experiences," said Yathiraj Kasal, Business Head and General Manager, Wipro 3D.