With an objective to keep the students of Footwear Design & Development Institute (FDDI) updated with the technological advancement taking place in the footwear components sector, the Indian Footwear Components Manufacturers Association (IFCOMA) has initiated to conduct a series of ‘Technical Workshops’.
The idea is to create awareness among the students regarding the practical application of the Components and an interaction with the Industry will help boost their confidence. The workshops will also equip the students in understanding various parameters and utility of the components.
Under this series, IFCOMA organized two workshops at FDDI, Noida campus during which Mr. Alok Goel and Mr. Manish Ashdhir conducted the sessions for the students of School of Footwear Design & Production (SFDP).
Mr. Alok, an alumni of FDDI who did his PGDFTM from 2002-04, briefed about PU technology, Chemistry of PU, its formulations, key processing features besides the multipurpose usage of material. He discussed about how one can plan his/her career in the PU field, the avenues that PU technology can provide to shape up a career in chemical sales & marketing industry. Motivating the students, he suggested that being FDDI students, one has the advantage to become good sales manager in chemical field, as one possesses the requisite technical knowledge which is a must for career advancement.
Mr. Manish Ashdhir conducted the session on ‘Heels’ which is a highly critical product while making Ladies footwear articles. During the workshop, he elaborated on the raw material application and its worldwide usages on different types of footwear. He also shed light on the technical aspects & testing parameters of the product. Components samples of ‘Heels’ were on display for enhancing the product knowledge of the students.
Mr. Manish also invited the students to plan & visit their factory which will help them to gain appropriate knowledge regarding the production and QC aspects.
