Welcome to the Deepak and Maya Satwalekar Lab, (DMSL), a key pillar of the Makerspace initiative at IIT Bombay. Established to revolutionize first-year engineering education, DMSL equips students with state-of-the-art tools and resources, providing a platform for experiential learning. Our lab bridges the gap between theoretical concepts and practical application, preparing students to tackle real-world challenges through multidisciplinary approaches.
The lab is a collaborative space that fosters creativity and innovation, equipped with advanced equipment such as 3D printers, laser cutters, and electronic testing stations. We aim to nurture inquisitive minds by encouraging them to think beyond textbooks and engage in hands-on projects that inspire curiosity and problem-solving skills. With over 250 workstations, DMSL serves nearly 1,400 students annually, making it one of the most advanced facilities of its kind.
Vision
- To be a world class, state-of-art faclity synergisticallty complementing traditional classroom eduction to inspire innovation and cocreation through MakerSpace labs leading to impactful outcomes.
Objectives
- Establish state of art Thematic Lab facilities to promote innovation skills and cultivate team spirit among students
- To offer students opportunities for multidisciplinary project by facilitating collabration with Industry, peers and professors form various fields
- Nurture industry ready innovation and entrepreneurs through hands-on projects
- Melting Pot of ideas through innovators-in-residence, Makers-in-residence Programs
- Promote sustainable and scalable innovation for transformative impact
Lab Infrastructure
Projects
Events
Education and Outreach
Line Following Robot
Students Project
Hands-on training
Exhibition
Universal Tensile Machine
Line follower with object detection