# India Automation Hub | Industrial Automation ecosystem with latest News, Directory, Events & Webinar 2026 ## Posts - [Digital Twin Benefits for System-Level Industrial Optimization](https://indiaautomationhub.com/system-level-optimization-digital-twin-benefits/): Indian Manufacturing sector's quest for agile, data-driven manufacturing, digital twins offer a risk-free sandbox—enabling real-time optimization, scenario testing, and automated rollouts without ever stopping the line. - [Vision-Guided Robotics Enabling Ultra-Precise Product Handling](https://indiaautomationhub.com/vision-guided-robotics-for-ultra-precise-product-handling/): In modern electronics and glassware plants, robots once blind now use cameras and AI to pick, place, and protect fragile products—driving precision, speed, and cost savings. - [Maximizing Plant Efficiency with Low Voltage Automation Systems](https://indiaautomationhub.com/maximizing-efficiency-with-low-voltage-automation/): As new safety regulations loom and energy costs bite, Indian manufacturers are discovering that lower voltage doesn't have to mean lower performance—it means smarter operations. What manufacturers need is a rethink of their electrical architecture. Today, the same plant can hum along on ultra-low-voltage systems that pack the same punch—but with none of the drama. - [Next-Gen Warehousing & Logistics Automation Transforming Supply Chains](https://indiaautomationhub.com/next-gen-warehousing-the-impact-of-logistics-automation/): As India’s e-commerce surge collides with labor constraints, AMRs, AI slotting, and real-time tracking are transforming warehouses from static storerooms into agile, data-driven hubs. - [Process Automation Trends for 2026 & the Future of Industry 4.0](https://indiaautomationhub.com/navigating-process-automation-trends-for-2026-and-beyond/): As Indian factories move past isolated pilots, a convergence of IT-OT, edge analytics, AI, and brownfield retrofits can forge a new era of enterprise-wide digital transformation. - [Industrial Automation with AI, Digital Twins & Collaborative Robots](https://indiaautomationhub.com/the-industrial-automation-landscape-ai-digital-twins-and-collaborative-robots/): As AI-driven insights merge with virtual replicas and collaborative robots, Indian manufacturers discover that the sum of these technologies creates something far greater than their parts. - [AI’s Expanding Role in Industrial Cyber Defense & Security](https://indiaautomationhub.com/ais-role-in-cyber-defense-promise-and-pitfalls/): As India tops global malware attack charts, artificial intelligence emerges as both the ultimate defense mechanism and the most dangerous weapon in cybercriminals' arsenals. - [Cybersecurity Playbook for Small Indian Factories & SMEs](https://indiaautomationhub.com/a-cybersecurity-playbook-for-small-indian-factories/): A pragmatic, step-by-step guide showing how factories can lock down PLCs and HMIs, isolate OT networks, and stay resilient in the face of growing cyber threats. - [Compressed Air Optimization for Smart Industrial Equipment](https://indiaautomationhub.com/compressed-air-optimization-in-industrial-equipment/): In many factories, compressed air is the unnoticed energy hog. Detecting leaks, deploying variable-speed drives, and reengineering piping can unlock 15–25% savings—and a sharper competitive edge. - [Intelligent Automation Driving a Greener, Sustainable Industry](https://indiaautomationhub.com/intelligent-automation-for-sustainable-industry/): As pressure mounts on energy and resources, Indian manufacturers need to look at real-time controls and smart analytics to cut waste, recycle materials, and build truly sustainable operations. - [The Hyperconnected Plant: Seamless Data Integration at Scale](https://indiaautomationhub.com/the-hyperconnected-plant-seamless-data-integration/): As manufacturers race to break down data silos, a shift toward unified protocols, centralized analytics, and live dashboards can potentially transform plant operations—and profitability—in India. - [SCADA in India: Connectivity, Security & Brownfield Integration](https://indiaautomationhub.com/scada-decisions-in-india-connectivity-security-and-brownfield-reality/): For Indian manufacturers the right SCADA is less about features and more about fit — interoperability, OT security, legacy integration and lifecycle economics must lead the purchase matrix, not glossy demos. - [ABB India gets shareholder nod for divesting Robotics Business ](https://indiaautomationhub.com/abb-india-gets-shareholder-nod-for-divesting-robotics-business/): A key step in a broader global restructuring of the ABB’s robotics division in which they would sell their robotics division at an enterprise value of ₹1,568.2 crore. The postal […] - [Vesuvius India Appoints Four Senior Leaders Effective March 1](https://indiaautomationhub.com/vesuvius-india-appoints-four-senior-leaders-effective-march-1/): Vesuvius a global leader in molten metal flow engineering and technologyhas bolstered its Indian office with four new appointments its senior management, approved by its Board on February 26, 2026 […] - [Tata Chemicals Reshapes Top Leadership with New Roles and Succession](https://indiaautomationhub.com/tata-chemicals-reshapes-top-leadership-with-new-roles-and-succession/): Tata Chemicals has announced a leadership restructuring effective February, 2026, combining planned succession with the creation of two new C-suite positions. On the succession front, Chief Commercial Officer K.R. Venkatadri […] - [Polycab Bets on Digital with Gyan Pandey as CDIO](https://indiaautomationhub.com/polycab-bets-on-digital-with-gyan-pandey-as-cdio/): Polycab India has appointed Gyan Pandey as Executive President and Chief Digital & Information Officer, effective February 16, 2026, as the wires-to-FMCG giant looks to accelerate its technology transformation. Pandey […] - [Mouser Electronics Expands Industrial Automation Product Portfolio](https://indiaautomationhub.com/mouser-electronics-expands-industrial-automation-product-portfolio/): Mouser Electronics has broadened its industrial automation offerings with advanced networking, motion control, and safety solutions addressing factory modernization and Industry 4.0 requirements. The expanded portfolio provides components and systems […] - [Autodesk Invests $200M in World Labs for Physical AI Development](https://indiaautomationhub.com/autodesk-invests-200m-in-world-labs-for-physical-ai-development/): Autodesk has invested $200 million in World Labs, a startup developing AI systems capable of understanding and reasoning about three-dimensional physical environments. The investment positions Autodesk to integrate spatial intelligence […] - [Physical AI Startup RLWRLD Raises $26M for Industrial Robot Training](https://indiaautomationhub.com/physical-ai-startup-rlwrld-raises-26m-for-industrial-robot-training/): Seoul-based RLWRLD has closed a $26 million Seed 2 funding round, bringing total seed capital to $41 million as the company develops robotics foundation models trained directly inside operational industrial […] - [Texmaco Rail and RVNL JV to accelerate delivery of rail assets and systems.](https://indiaautomationhub.com/texmaco-rail-and-rvnl-jv-to-accelerate-delivery-of-rail-assets-and-systems/): Texmaco Rail & Engineering and Rail Vikas Nigam Limited signed a joint venture to expedite rail manufacturing capacity and have a better footing in international infrastructure projects. Texmaco holds 49 […] - [Coforge Partners with Innovaccer for Healthcare AI Transformation](https://indiaautomationhub.com/coforge-partners-with-innovaccer-for-healthcare-ai-transformation/): Indian IT services provider Coforge has formed a strategic alliance with healthcare AI company Innovaccer to accelerate artificial intelligence adoption across the healthcare sector. The partnership, branded G-Forge, positions Coforge […] - [Toshiba and MIRISE Deploy Quantum-Inspired Computing on Autonomous Robot](https://indiaautomationhub.com/toshiba-and-mirise-deploy-quantum-inspired-computing-on-autonomous-robot/): Describing it as the world’s first integration of a quantum-inspired optimization computer directly inside an autonomous mobile robot- the demonstration conducted in Kawasaki and Nisshin, Japan, marks a shift from […] - [Indian Tyre Manufacturers Deploy Machine Learning for Factory Efficiency](https://indiaautomationhub.com/indian-tyre-manufacturers-deploy-machine-learning-for-factory-efficiency/): Indian tyre manufacturers are integrating machine learning and predictive analytics into production operations to improve efficiency, reduce downtime, and optimize quality control. Companies including MRF, CEAT, Apollo Tyres, and JK […] - [Swiss Brand On Opens 32-Robot Shoe Factory in South Korea](https://indiaautomationhub.com/swiss-brand-on-opens-32-robot-shoe-factory-in-south-korea/): Swiss athletic footwear brand On has opened a 32-robot automated manufacturing facility in Busan, South Korea, expanding its LightSpray technology from pilot production to industrial scale. The factory increases the […] - [AI2 Robotics Secures $145M Series B at $1.4B Valuation](https://indiaautomationhub.com/ai2-robotics-secures-145m-series-b-at-1-4b-valuation/): Chinese embodied AI startup AI2 Robotics has raised 1.2 billion yuan ($144.7 million) in Series B funding, bringing its valuation to 10 billion yuan ($1.4 billion). Investors include Baidu, state-owned […] - [ZaiNar Emerges from Stealth with $100M for Physical AI Platform](https://indiaautomationhub.com/zainar-emerges-from-stealth-with-100m-for-physical-ai-platform/): California-based ZaiNar has emerged from nine years of stealth with more than $100 million in funding at a valuation exceeding $1 billion. The company developed a platform that turns existing […] - [Armatrix Raises $2.1 Million for Snake-Like Robotic Arms](https://indiaautomationhub.com/armatrix-raises-2-1-million-for-snake-like-robotic-arms/): Bengaluru-based robotics startup Armatrix has raised $2.1 million in a pre-seed funding round led by pi Ventures, with participation from Inuka Capital, Boundless Ventures, Boost VC, Turbostart, and returning investor […] - [Tata Communications and RailTel Partner to Build AI-Ready Infrastructure](https://indiaautomationhub.com/tata-communications-and-railtel-partner-to-build-ai-ready-infrastructure/): Tata Communications and RailTel Corporation have formed a strategic partnership to strengthen India’s digital backbone for artificial intelligence and next-generation services. The collaboration combines RailTel’s 63,000-route-kilometer optical fiber network with […] - [BatchBot2.0 launched with Voice Picking and AI Routing](https://indiaautomationhub.com/batchbot2-0-launched-with-voice-picking-and-ai-routing/): Numina Group has launched BatchBot 2.0, adding voice-directed picking and AI-based order routing to its warehouse automation platform. The update responds to operational issues identified across hundreds of deployments where […] - [Tesollo Commercializes Lightweight Robotic Hand for Humanoids](https://indiaautomationhub.com/tesollo-commercializes-lightweight-robotic-hand-for-humanoids/): Korean startup Tesollo has brought to market a robotic hand weighing 600 grams while delivering 40 Newtons of grip force, addressing weight constraints in humanoid robot development. The hand balances […] - [Hexagon Moves Global Engineering Hub to Hyderabad](https://indiaautomationhub.com/hexagon-moves-global-engineering-hub-to-hyderabad/): Swedish industrial technology company Hexagon has established its global engineering operations center in Hyderabad, consolidating development work previously distributed across international locations. The facility serves as the primary engineering hub […] - [NVIDIA Partners with Security Firms to Protect Industrial Systems](https://indiaautomationhub.com/nvidia-partners-with-security-firms-to-protect-industrial-systems/): NVIDIA announced five partnerships at the S4x26 security conference aimed at securing industrial control systems through its BlueField data processing units. The collaborations bring major cybersecurity vendors into industrial environments […] - [Sitegeist Robotics Raises €4 Million to Put AI-Powered Construction Robots](https://indiaautomationhub.com/sitegeist-robotics-raises-e4-million-to-put-ai-powered-construction-robots/): Construction has long been one of the hardest industries to automate. Sites are messy, unstructured, and never quite the same from one job to the next. But a Munich-based startup […] - [ABB and Billerud Partner to Modernize a Key Swedish Paper Mill for the AI Era](https://indiaautomationhub.com/abb-and-billerud-partner-to-modernize-a-key-swedish-paper-mill-for-the-ai-era/): A paper machine might not be the first place one looks for signs of industrial automation’s next phase — but ABB and Swedish pulp and paper manufacturer Billerud are making […] - [NORD Drivesystems Brings Virtual Testing to System Development](https://indiaautomationhub.com/nord-drivesystems-brings-virtual-testing-to-system-development/): Germany-based NORD Drivesystems has started offering custom-built digital twins of their drive systems, available on demand through the company’s existing customer portal. The timing makes sense. Virtual commissioning has been […] - [Festo Opens Bengaluru GCC, Marking a Strategic Shift in Its India Play](https://indiaautomationhub.com/festo-opens-bengaluru-gcc-marking-a-strategic-shift-in-its-india-play/): German automation major Festo has inaugurated its first Global Capability Centre in Bengaluru — a 71,000 square foot facility located near Electronics City — with plans to grow the workforce […] - [Synopsys Adds Deloitte Veteran Peter Shimer to Its Board of Directors](https://indiaautomationhub.com/synopsys-adds-deloitte-veteran-peter-shimer-to-its-board-of-directors/): Synopsys (NASDAQ: SNPS), the chip design and electronic design automation (EDA) leader, has announced the appointment of Peter A. Shimer to its board of directors, effective February 19, 2026. Shimer […] - [Škoda Auto Volkswagen India Appoints Nitin Selot as Executive Director — Finance, IT and Legal Affairs](https://indiaautomationhub.com/skoda-auto-volkswagen-india-appoints-nitin-selot-as-executive-director-finance-it-and-legal-affairs/): Škoda Auto Volkswagen India Private Limited (SAVWIPL) has appointed Nitin Selot as its new Executive Director for Finance, IT and Legal Affairs, effective February 19, 2026. In this role, he […] - [ELCIA Brings in Fresh Leadership to Strengthen India's Electronics and Semiconductor Ecosystem](https://indiaautomationhub.com/elcia-brings-in-fresh-leadership-to-strengthen-indias-electronics-and-semiconductor-ecosystem/): The Electronics City Industries Association (ELCIA) has announced a significant leadership transition as it gears up to play a bigger role in India’s electronics manufacturing and semiconductor growth story. V […] - [Dance Moves to Kung Fu — Unitree Robotics Is Scaling Fast](https://indiaautomationhub.com/dance-moves-to-kung-fu-unitree-robotics-is-scaling-fast/): Last year – at the 2025 Spring Festival Gala, the robots drew applause for performing a traditional Yangko folk dance. A year later, those same robots returned to China’s biggest […] - [NVIDIA introduces a new approach to robot control systems with its Cosmos Policy.](https://indiaautomationhub.com/nvidia-introduces-a-new-approach-to-robot-control-systems-with-its-cosmos-policy/): A notable advancement — a new robot control system that builds directly on its existing Cosmos world foundation models (WFMs)- it approaches the problem of teaching robots to act in […] - [Digit Humanoid Finds a New Home in Toyota's Canadian Factory Floor](https://indiaautomationhub.com/digit-humanoid-finds-a-new-home-in-toyotas-canadian-factory-floor/): Agility Robotics’ Digit humanoid robot is taking another significant step into the mainstream of industrial manufacturing. Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada (TMMC) — Toyota’s largest production operation outside Japan, with vehicle […] - [India Steps Up as a Global Voice in the AI Conversation](https://indiaautomationhub.com/india-steps-up-as-a-global-voice-in-the-ai-conversation/): New Delhi became the centre of the global AI world on February 19, 2026, as the India AI Impact Summit brought together heads of state, technology leaders, policymakers, and researchers […] - ["Root and Branch surgery" Infosys Co-founder on AI](https://indiaautomationhub.com/root-and-branch-surgery-infosys-co-founder-on-ai/): Nandan Nilekani described artificial intelligence as root and branch surgery rather than incremental improvement, emphasizing that the technology fundamentally restructures business operations rather than simply optimizing existing processes. Speaking at […] - [Mitsubishi finetunes its Strategy for aerial systems market.](https://indiaautomationhub.com/mitsubishi-finetunes-its-strategy-for-aerial-systems-market/): What appears like a digital-first development approach by Mistubishi Electric for its drone management platform, prioritizing software capabilities and cloud infrastructure ahead of hardware deployment as it enters the commercial […] - [Ottonomy Launches Platform to Orchestrate Multi-Modal Autonomous Logistics](https://indiaautomationhub.com/ottonomy-launches-platform-to-orchestrate-multi-modal-autonomous-logistics/): Ottumn.AI, a cloud-based orchestration platform that unifies robots, drones, and smart building infrastructure into a single coordinated autonomous system. Demonstrated at the India AI Impact Summit 2026, the platform represents […] - [Ambi Robotics Opens Up Its Physical AI Playbook with New AI Skill Suite](https://indiaautomationhub.com/ambi-robotics-opens-up-its-physical-ai-playbook-with-new-ai-skill-suite/): Ambi Robotics has taken a significant step in expanding the reach of its robotics technology by launching the AI Skill Suite, a new offering built on top of its core […] - [Schneider Electric Launches Industry's First Open Software-Defined DCS](https://indiaautomationhub.com/schneider-electric-launches-industrys-first-open-software-defined-dcs/): Schneider Electric has introduced what it describes as the industry’s first open software-defined distributed control system, fundamentally rethinking industrial automation architecture by separating control logic from proprietary hardware and enabling […] - [Amazon Discontinues Blue Jay Warehouse Robot After Brief Deployment](https://indiaautomationhub.com/amazon-discontinues-blue-jay-warehouse-robot-after-brief-deployment/): Amazon has quietly discontinued its Blue Jay robotic system just months after unveiling the multi-armed warehouse automation platform in October. The project, shut down in January, highlights persistent challenges in […] - [India to More Than Double GPU Capacity with 20,000 Unit Expansion](https://indiaautomationhub.com/india-to-more-than-double-gpu-capacity-with-20000-unit-expansion/): India will dramatically expand its artificial intelligence compute infrastructure by adding 20,000 GPUs over the next six months, more than doubling current capacity from 38,000 to over 58,000 units. IT […] - [Blackstone Leads $1.2 Billion Investment in India's Neysa AI Platform](https://indiaautomationhub.com/blackstone-leads-1-2-billion-investment-in-indias-neysa-ai-platform/): Private equity giant Blackstone has led a $1.2 billion capital raise for Neysa, a fast-growing AI acceleration cloud platform building sovereign compute infrastructure in India. The funding structure comprises up […] - [China Turns Lunar New Year Gala into Humanoid Robot Showcase](https://indiaautomationhub.com/china-turns-lunar-new-year-gala-into-humanoid-robot-showcase/): China’s annual CCTV Spring Festival Gala, the most-watched television broadcast in the world with 79 percent of China’s live TV audience last year, became a stage for the country’s humanoid […] - [AMD and TCS Launch 'Helios' Rack-Scale AI Infrastructure for India](https://indiaautomationhub.com/amd-and-tcs-launch-helios-rack-scale-ai-infrastructure-for-india/): AMD and Tata Consultancy Services have deepened their strategic collaboration to bring AMD’s Helios rack-scale AI architecture to India, enabling a 200-megawatt deployment of sovereign AI infrastructure for enterprises, hyperscalers, […] - [Qualcomm Debuts Full Robotics Stack in India at AI Impact Summit](https://indiaautomationhub.com/qualcomm-debuts-full-robotics-stack-in-india-at-ai-impact-summit/): Qualcomm made its India debut for its complete robotics technology platform at the AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi, unveiling an end-to-end stack spanning hardware, software, and artificial intelligence […] - [Robot Service Management Platform now with AI-Powered Predictive Analytics](https://indiaautomationhub.com/robot-service-management-platform-now-with-ai-powered-predictive-analytics/): Roboworx the leading robot field service organization has integrated advanced artificial intelligence-powered predictive analytics into its Robot Service Manager software, shifting robot maintenance operations from reactive break-fix models toward proactive, […] - [IFR Releases Position Paper on AI's Transformative Role](https://indiaautomationhub.com/ifr-releases-position-paper-on-ais-transformative-role/): The International Federation of Robotics has published a comprehensive position paper examining how artificial intelligence is fundamentally reshaping robotics, transforming AI from a supporting technology into a core enabler expanding […] - [GE Aerospace Deploys Robotics and Lean Manufacturing to Address Jet Engine Repair Bottleneck](https://indiaautomationhub.com/ge-aerospace-deploys-robotics-and-lean-manufacturing-to-address-jet-engine-repair-bottleneck/): GE Aerospace is transforming jet engine maintenance operations by combining robotic automation with Lean manufacturing principles to alleviate critical repair delays affecting global aviation. The company’s Singapore facility, undergoing a […] - [India Hosts First Global South AI Summit with Over 2.5 Lakh Registrations](https://indiaautomationhub.com/india-hosts-first-global-south-ai-summit-with-over-2-5-lakh-registrations/): India inaugurated the AI Impact Summit 2026 on February 16 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, marking the first international AI summit hosted in the Global South. Running through February […] - [RIR Power Electronics Appoints N Ramesh Kumar as Managing Director and CEO](https://indiaautomationhub.com/rir-power-electronics-appoints-n-ramesh-kumar-as-managing-director-and-ceo/): RIR Power Electronics has appointed N Ramesh Kumar as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, effective February 11, 2026. The appointment brings over four decades of strategic leadership experience to […] - [Kirloskar Electric Names Janaki Kirloskar as Chief Executive Officer](https://indiaautomationhub.com/kirloskar-electric-names-janaki-kirloskar-as-chief-executive-officer/): Kirloskar Electric Company has appointed Janaki Kirloskar as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. The appointment places the 44-year-old industrial engineer at the helm during a period requiring focused financial recovery […] - [Dixon Technologies Brings Josh Foulger to Lead IT Hardware Expansion](https://indiaautomationhub.com/dixon-technologies-brings-josh-foulger-to-lead-it-hardware-expansion/): Dixon Technologies has appointed Josh Foulger as President of IT Hardware and New Projects at Padget Electronics Private Limited, its wholly-owned subsidiary, effective February 16, 2026. The strategic hire brings […] - [Trener Robotics Raises $32M to Eliminate Traditional Robot Programming](https://indiaautomationhub.com/trener-robotics-raises-32m-to-eliminate-traditional-robot-programming/): California and Norway-based Trener Robotics has secured $32 million in Series A funding to scale its Acteris platform, which replaces conventional line-by-line robot programming with pre-trained artificial intelligence capabilities. The […] - [Warehouse Robot Manufacturer Adopts Lubrication-Free Motion Plastics](https://indiaautomationhub.com/warehouse-robot-manufacturer-adopts-lubrication-free-motion-plastics/): Material handling systems integrator Bastian Solutions has turned to high-performance lubrication-free motion plastics from igus to overcome operational challenges in its Ultra Blue  robotic truck-loading system. The adoption of polymer […] - [Allonic Raises $7.2M to Transform Robot Manufacturing](https://indiaautomationhub.com/allonic-raises-7-2m-to-transform-robot-manufacturing/): A Robotics hardware manufacturer based in Hungary with joint US headquarters, has secured $7.2 million in seed funding to develop a revolutionary manufacturing platform designed to eliminate the production bottlenecks […] - [ElevateX 2026: Collaborative Robotics and Intelligent Automation event in India](https://indiaautomationhub.com/elevatex-2026-collaborative-robotics-and-intelligent-automation-event-in-india/): In Bengaluru, ElevateX 2026 brought together decision-makers from manufacturing, logistics, automotive, FMCG and emerging technology sectors to explore how collaborative robotics and intelligent automation are moving from concept to large-scale […] - [Gather AI Secures $40M to Expand Physical Intelligence Platform for Warehouses](https://indiaautomationhub.com/gather-ai-secures-40m-to-expand-physical-intelligence-platform-for-warehouses/): US based Gather AI has completed a $40 million Series B financing led by Smith Point Capital Management, bringing total capital raised to $74 million as the company scales deployment […] - [Apptronik Secures Additional $520M to Accelerate Apollo Humanoid Production](https://indiaautomationhub.com/apptronik-secures-additional-520m-to-accelerate-apollo-humanoid-production/): Austin-based humanoid robotics developer Apptronik has closed a $520 million Series A-X extension round, pushing its total Series A financing beyond $935 million and bringing aggregate capital raised to nearly […] - [Texas Instruments Acquires Silicon Labs in $7.5B Embedded Connectivity Expansion](https://indiaautomationhub.com/texas-instruments-acquires-silicon-labs-in-7-5b-embedded-connectivity-expansion/): Texas Instruments has entered a definitive agreement to purchase Silicon Labs for $231 per share in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $7.5 billion. The acquisition, TI’s largest since acquiring […] - [Honeywell and TCS Unite to Enable AI-Powered Autonomous Industrial Operations](https://indiaautomationhub.com/honeywell-and-tcs-unite-to-enable-ai-powered-autonomous-industrial-operations/): Honeywell and Tata Consultancy Services have announced a strategic collaboration designed to help building and industrial operators transition from conventional automation toward enterprise-wide autonomous operations. The partnership merges Honeywell’s operational […] - [APEM Introduces Dual-State LED Indicators for Space-Constrained Control Panels](https://indiaautomationhub.com/apem-introduces-dual-state-led-indicators-for-space-constrained-control-panels/): APEM has launched its Dual Icon series of 14mm panel-mount LED indicators, providing equipment manufacturers with a compact solution for displaying multiple operational states without requiring costly digital displays. The […] - [Corvus Robotics Deploys Autonomous Drones for Freezer Warehouse Inventory Management](https://indiaautomationhub.com/corvus-robotics-deploys-autonomous-drones-for-freezer-warehouse-inventory-management/): Autonomous inventory specialist Corvus Robotics has launched dedicated drone systems capable of operating continuously in industrial freezers, addressing one of warehouse automation’s most challenging environments. The Corvus One for Cold […] - [Symbotic Expands Warehouse Automation Portfolio with Fox Robotics Acquisition](https://indiaautomationhub.com/symbotic-expands-warehouse-automation-portfolio-with-fox-robotics-acquisition/): Warehouse automation leader Symbotic has acquired autonomous forklift specialist Fox Robotics, broadening its capabilities beyond integrated storage systems into mobile material handling equipment. The move, announced during Symbotic’s Q1 2026 […] - [Indian AI Startup Sarvam Outperforms Global Tech Giants on India-Specific Tasks](https://indiaautomationhub.com/indian-ai-startup-sarvam-outperforms-global-tech-giants-on-india-specific-tasks/): A Bengaluru-based artificial intelligence company has achieved a significant breakthrough by surpassing major international AI systems on benchmarks focused on Indian languages and document understanding. Sarvam AI’s specialized models have […] - [Government Launches SATYA Portal to Digitize Quality Certification Services](https://indiaautomationhub.com/government-launches-satya-portal-to-digitize-quality-certification-services/): Minister of State for Commerce & Industry and Electronics & IT Jitin Prasada inaugurated the STQC Lab Automation Portal — SATYA — marking a significant step toward digitizing quality certification […] - [India AI Impact Summit 2026 to Address Employment Effects and Global AI Governance](https://indiaautomationhub.com/india-ai-impact-summit-2026-to-address-employment-effects-and-global-ai-governance/): India will host the AI Impact Summit 2026 from February 16-20 in New Delhi, marking the first global AI summit in the Global South. The event will bring together policymakers, […] - [Finnish Laser Manufacturer Secures funding to Scale Semiconductor Production](https://indiaautomationhub.com/finnish-laser-manufacturer-secures-funding-to-scale-semiconductor-production/): Vexlum, a Finnish manufacturer of advanced semiconductor lasers, has secured €10 million in funding to scale its proprietary semiconductor chip manufacturing and laser technology operations. The round consists of €6 […] - [AMD Expands Industrial Automation FPGA Portfolio with Kintex UltraScale+ Gen 2](https://indiaautomationhub.com/amd-expands-industrial-automation-fpga-portfolio-with-kintex-ultrascale-gen-2/): AMD has introduced the Kintex UltraScale+ Gen 2 family of field-programmable gate arrays, expanding its midrange FPGA offerings with modernized memory, input/output capabilities, and security features designed specifically for industrial […] - [ABB Launches Automation Extended to Modernize Industrial Control Without Disruption](https://indiaautomationhub.com/abb-launches-automation-extended-to-modernize-industrial-control-without-disruption/): Automation Extended, a new architecture designed to help industrial operators upgrade control systems while avoiding costly shutdowns and wholesale equipment replacements. The program addresses a critical challenge facing industries where […] - [Bedrock Robotics Secures $270M to Scale Autonomous Construction Technology](https://indiaautomationhub.com/bedrock-robotics-secures-270m-to-scale-autonomous-construction-technology/): Bedrock Robotics has raised $270 million in Series B funding to accelerate deployment of autonomous construction equipment across major U.S. infrastructure projects. The round, co-led by CapitalG and Valor Atreides […] - [Freight Technologies Launches Zayren Pro to Transform Cross-Border Logistics](https://indiaautomationhub.com/freight-technologies-launches-zayren-pro-to-transform-cross-border-logistics/): As a premium tier of its AI-driven predictive pricing and carrier-matching platform designed to revolutionize freight procurement across the U.S.-Mexico corridor. The platform moves beyond simple rate prediction to deliver […] - [German Machinery Exports to India Expected to Rise 10-15% in 2026](https://indiaautomationhub.com/german-machinery-exports-to-india-expected-to-rise-10-15-in-2026/): German engineering exports to India are set to accelerate in 2026, with experts predicting growth of 10 to 15 percent driven by strengthening bilateral relationships and progress toward a Free […] - [Vanderlande Opens India Innovation Centre in Pune, Strengthens Global Technology Hub](https://indiaautomationhub.com/vanderlande-opens-india-innovation-centre-in-pune-strengthens-global-technology-hub/): A global leader in logistics process automation and part of Toyota Industries Corporation, Vanderlande has opened its India Innovation Centre in Pune, marking a significant milestone in the company’s expansion […] - [Rockwell Automation Delivers Strong Q4 Performance with Double-Digit Growth](https://indiaautomationhub.com/rockwell-automation-delivers-strong-q4-performance-with-double-digit-growth/): Rockwell Automation reported robust financial results for fiscal year 2025, with fourth-quarter performance significantly exceeding analyst expectations. The industrial automation company demonstrated strong execution across key business segments, achieving double-digit […] - [AutoFlight Unveils World's First Five-Ton Class eVTOL Aircraft](https://indiaautomationhub.com/autoflight-unveils-worlds-first-five-ton-class-evtol-aircraft/): Chinese aviation technology company AutoFlight has successfully demonstrated Matrix, the world’s first five-ton class electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft. The achievement marks a significant milestone in the eVTOL industry, […] - [Machina Labs Raises $124M to Launch Large-Scale Intelligent Factory](https://indiaautomationhub.com/machina-labs-raises-124m-to-launch-large-scale-intelligent-factory/): Machina Labs has closed a $124 million Series C funding round and deployed its first large-scale intelligent factory, marking a significant step toward scaling software-defined production infrastructure for mission-critical metal […] - [Addverb Launches India's First Wheeled Humanoid Robot for Industrial Use](https://indiaautomationhub.com/addverb-launches-indias-first-wheeled-humanoid-robot-for-industrial-use/): Addverb Technologies, India’s largest homegrown robotics company backed by Reliance Industries, has unveiled Elixis-W, the country’s first made-in-India wheeled humanoid robot designed specifically for industrial applications. The launch at LogiMAT […] - [Carbon Robotics Unveils World's First Large Plant Model for Agriculture](https://indiaautomationhub.com/carbon-robotics-unveils-worlds-first-large-plant-model-for-agriculture/): Seattle-based Carbon Robotics has launched a groundbreaking AI system that could transform how farmers manage weeds and crops. The Large Plant Model, trained on over 150 million labeled plant images, […] - [NXP Semiconductors Sees Strong Growth in Physical AI Demand](https://indiaautomationhub.com/nxp-semiconductors-sees-strong-growth-in-physical-ai-demand/): Dutch chipmaker NXP Semiconductors is experiencing robust demand for what it calls “physical AI” – artificial intelligence integrated directly into industrial systems for logistics automation, workplace safety, and robotics. The […] - [Apple Expands India Manufacturing Commitment with New Education Hub](https://indiaautomationhub.com/apple-expands-india-manufacturing-commitment-with-new-education-hub/): Apple is deepening its investment in India’s manufacturing ecosystem by launching its first Education Hub in the country, alongside expanded training programs that will include advanced skills like Swift coding, […] - [Government Charts National Roadmap for India's Robotics and Physical AI Future](https://indiaautomationhub.com/government-charts-national-roadmap-for-indias-robotics-and-physical-ai-future/): India’s Technology Advisory Group (TAG) has convened to chart a comprehensive national strategy for robotics and physical AI, signaling the government’s intent to build a self-reliant ecosystem in this critical […] - [FedEx Deploys Physical AI for Automated Trailer Unloading](https://indiaautomationhub.com/fedex-deploys-physical-ai-for-automated-trailer-unloading/): FedEx has announced a multi-year collaboration with Berkshire Grey, a subsidiary of SoftBank Group, to deploy AI-enabled robotic package unloading systems. The partnership has resulted in the Scoop robotic unloader, […] - [ABB Robotics Leads Global Effort to Standardise Industrial Robot Energy Measurement](https://indiaautomationhub.com/abb-robotics-leads-global-effort-to-standardise-industrial-robot-energy-measurement/): ABB Robotics is leading an industry-wide initiative to develop the first global standard for measuring the energy consumption and efficiency of industrial robots. The initiative aims to improve transparency and […] - [Warehouse Automation Market Forecast to Grow at 15% CAGR Through 2031](https://indiaautomationhub.com/warehouse-automation-market-forecast-to-grow-at-15-cagr-through-2031/): The global warehouse automation market is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 15 percent through 2031, driven by expanding e-commerce activity, ongoing labour shortages, and increasing […] - [Luminous Power Technologies Commissions Advanced Lithium-Ion Battery Assembly Line in India](https://indiaautomationhub.com/luminous-power-technologies-commissions-advanced-lithium-ion-battery-assembly-line-in-india/): Luminous Power Technologies has inaugurated its first lithium-ion battery assembly line at Baddi, Himachal Pradesh, marking an important step in strengthening India’s energy storage manufacturing capabilities. The facility aligns with […] - [Honeywell Automation India Faces Margin Pressure Despite Revenue Growth](https://indiaautomationhub.com/honeywell-automation-india-faces-margin-pressure-despite-revenue-growth/): Honeywell Automation India Limited, a market leader in electronics-instrumentation and process control equipment, has been navigating challenging waters as it balances revenue growth with mounting cost pressures. Recent quarterly results […] - [Invio Automation Expands Capabilities with Strategic Calvary Robotics Acquisition](https://indiaautomationhub.com/invio-automation-expands-capabilities-with-strategic-calvary-robotics-acquisition/): In a significant development for the automation industry, Invio Automation has announced its acquisition of Calvary Robotics Inc., marking a strategic expansion that strengthens the company’s position in high-growth markets. […] - [Budget 2026: Manufacturing Takes Centre Stage in India's Growth Blueprint](https://indiaautomationhub.com/budget-2026-manufacturing-takes-centre-stage-in-indias-growth-blueprint/): India’s Union Budget 2026-27 has placed manufacturing at the heart of the nation’s economic strategy, signaling a decisive shift toward building a robust industrial base. With record capital expenditure of […] - [India Semiconductor Mission 2.0: Advancing Towards Cutting-Edge Chip Technology](https://indiaautomationhub.com/india-semiconductor-mission-2-0-advancing-towards-cutting-edge-chip-technology/): India’s Union Budget 2026-27 marks a significant milestone for the country’s technology sector with the announcement of India Semiconductor Mission 2.0 (ISM 2.0). This ambitious initiative represents the government’s continued […] - [Bengaluru’s Manufacturing Ecosystem Reflects India’s Shift Towards Technology-Led Production](https://indiaautomationhub.com/bengalurus-manufacturing-ecosystem-reflects-indias-shift-towards-technology-led-production/): Bengaluru | January 2026 India’s manufacturing ecosystem is undergoing a visible transition—from cost-driven production to technology-led, precision-oriented, and increasingly data-enabled operations. This shift was evident across multiple industrial exhibitions held […] - [Indore Engineering Expo 2026 Showcases Regional Manufacturing Strength and Industrial Capabilities](https://indiaautomationhub.com/indore-engineering-expo-2026-showcases-regional-manufacturing-strength-and-industrial-capabilities/): Indore | January 2026 The Indore Engineering Expo 2026, held from 9 to 12 January at the Labhganga Exhibition Centre, concluded with strong participation from India’s engineering and manufacturing ecosystem, […] - [Tested. Measured. Automated: What’s Changing in Industrial QA](https://indiaautomationhub.com/tested-measured-automated-whats-changing-in-industrial-qa/): In today’s world of high production and global competition, quality assurance is working beyond finding defects but to prevent them. From automotive and electronics to pharmaceuticals, engineering etc manufacturers are […] - [Pneumatic Conveying: Trends in Modern Material Handling](https://indiaautomationhub.com/pneumatic-conveying-trends-in-modern-material-handling/): Nowadays the industrial landscape is fast-evolving, the way by which materials move within a plant is as critical as the processes that transform them. For a very long time, mechanical […] - [Industrial Valve Design and Automation: What’s Flowing?](https://indiaautomationhub.com/industrial-valve-design-and-automation-whats-flowing/): For every industrial plant, whether its food processing, oil and gas or power generation, valves do serve as the invisible protectors of flow. They normally regulate, isolate and direct fluids […] - [Grid Automation Strategies for Industrial Energy Resilience](https://indiaautomationhub.com/grid-automation-strategies-for-industrial-energy-resilience/): In a world where energy disruptions happen more often, driven by rising demand, changing grid conditions, and climate-related events, industrial plants cannot afford downtime. Whether it’s a steel mill, a […] - [Digital Engineering Platforms: Streamlining Industrial Design Workflows](https://indiaautomationhub.com/digital-engineering-platforms-streamlining-industrial-design-workflows/): In a few years, industrial design was a simple process. Engineers do work with isolated tools, interchanged files manually and relied on physical prototypes to explain ideas. But as competition […] - [Industrial Motion Control & Drive Innovations: What Modern Manufacturers Need to Know](https://indiaautomationhub.com/industrial-motion-control-drive-innovations-what-modern-manufacturers-need-to-know/): Motion control and drive systems are undeniably two of the key determinants of the different between a good line and a great one in modern manufacturing. They determine speed, precision, […] - [Cross-Industry Automation Trends: Adapting Technologies Across Manufacturing Sector](https://indiaautomationhub.com/cross-industry-automation-trends-adapting-technologies-across-manufacturing-sector/): In the global manufacturing landscape, staying competitive means more than doing what your sector always did. Today’s smart factories borrow ideas from entirely different industries—and that trend holds real relevance […] - [How Industrial Sensors Are Powering Modern Factory Automation](https://indiaautomationhub.com/how-industrial-sensors-are-powering-automation/): As factories retrofit brownfield lines and global buyers demand traceable quality, India’s sensor market is maturing—from simple transducers to smart, connected instruments—but costs, calibration, and skills will decide who benefits first. - [Inline FTIR Technology Transforming Chemical Manufacturing](https://indiaautomationhub.com/inline-ftir-in-chemicals/): Inline FTIR—mid-IR and FT-NIR systems that analyse process streams in real time—is shifting chemical QA from episodic sampling to continuous, auditable control; for Indian plants the gains are clear, but engineering, data and safety questions determine whether it stays a pilot or becomes baseline. - [Test & Measurement: The Unseen Pillar of Industrial Innovation](https://indiaautomationhub.com/test-measurement-the-unseen-pillar-of-industrial-progress/): The critical role that T&M instruments play in ensuring product quality and operational excellence. - [Thermal Imaging Solutions for Real-Time Fault Detection](https://indiaautomationhub.com/thermal-imaging-solutions-for-real-time-fault-detection/): Deploying thermal cameras to spot electrical and mechanical issues before they escalate. - [Building the Factory Eye: India’s Push for Machine Vision Tech](https://indiaautomationhub.com/building-the-factory-eye-indias-push-to-automate-through-machine-vision/): With growing manufacturing activity in electronics and robotics, manufacturers are wiring together cameras, AI, and control systems into a “vision stack” that promises higher quality — but high costs, data gaps, and skill shortages still cloud its rollout. - [Arinox, Altos Deploy India's First Private AI-in-a-Box](https://indiaautomationhub.com/arinox-altos-deploy-indias-first-private-ai-in-a-box/): Arinox AI and Altos Computing launched CommandCore, positioning it as India’s first deployable private AI system. The platform runs entirely on-premise without requiring cloud infrastructure or internet connectivity—a self-contained, air-gapped […] - [Hitachi Launches Plant-Based Lubricant Cutting Air Compressor Emissions](https://indiaautomationhub.com/hitachi-launches-plant-based-lubricant-cutting-air-compressor-emissions/): Hitachi Industrial Equipment Systems introduced GREEN SCREW OIL, a plant-derived lubricant for oil-flooded screw air compressors that reduces lifecycle CO₂ emissions by approximately 40% compared to conventional synthetic oils. Hitachi […] - [Honeywell Rolls Out NDIR Gas Sensor for Industrial Safety](https://indiaautomationhub.com/honeywell-rolls-out-ndir-gas-sensor-for-industrial-safety/): Honeywell introduced an optical sensor designed to detect flammable hydrocarbons in harsh industrial environments. The 4-Series NDIR (non-dispersive infrared) Hydrocarbon Gas Sensor targets methane, propane and butane detection across mining, […] - [Bosch, Tata AutoComp Plan E-Mobility JV ](https://indiaautomationhub.com/bosch-tata-autocomp-plan-e-mobility-jv/): Bosch Limited and Tata AutoComp Systems set out a JV targeting India’s electric mobility market. Operations begin mid-2026 pending regulatory approvals, with headquarters in Pune. The partnership combines Bosch’s global […] - [ACE and Kato Works Form Crane Manufacturing JV](https://indiaautomationhub.com/ace-and-kato-works-form-crane-manufacturing-jv/): Action Construction Equipment and Japan’s Kato Works established ACE KATO Private Limited, a 50:50 joint venture requiring approximately ₹200 crore in capital. Operations will soon begin at their Haryana facility […] - [Workroom Automation Secures ₹6.2 Crore to Scale Manufacturing Intelligence](https://indiaautomationhub.com/workroom-automation-secures-%e2%82%b96-2-crore-to-scale-manufacturing-intelligence/): Hyderabad based Workroom Automation pulled in ₹6.2 crore in seed funding, backed by Equirus InnovateX Fund alongside Astir Ventures and Venture Catalysts Group. The capital injection targets product development and […] - [STL Digital Launches Securennov Cybersecurity Suite](https://indiaautomationhub.com/stl-digital-launches-securennov-cybersecurity-suite/): STL Digital Limited rolled out Securennov—a comprehensive cybersecurity portfolio built around AI-driven analytics and 24×7 monitoring for enterprises. The suite follows STL’s  5S Framework – its lifecycle approach which embeds […] - [MeitY Accelerates Rollout of 50 AI Data Units Across Ministries](https://indiaautomationhub.com/meity-accelerates-rollout-of-50-ai-data-units-across-ministries/): Ministry of Electronics and IT is pushing to complete deployment of 50 artificial intelligence curation units across government departments, aiming to feed its national AI data platform with quality datasets. […] - [Rapidise Expands Vision AI Engineering for Edge Computing Systems](https://indiaautomationhub.com/rapidise-expands-vision-ai-engineering-for-edge-computing-systems/): India-based ODM Rapidise announced expansion of its vision AI and intelligent camera platforms, targeting industries deploying edge computing systems for transportation, security, and industrial automation. The company integrates camera hardware […] - [Adani Green Energy Adds 510 MW in Gujarat, Crosses 17.9 GW](https://indiaautomationhub.com/adani-green-energy-adds-510-mw-in-gujarat-crosses-17-9-gw/): Adani Green Energy Limited brought 510.1 MW of renewable capacity online at Khavda, Gujarat, on March 22, 2026, pushing total operational capacity to 17,982.3 MW. The projects include 300 MW […] - [AI in Manufacturing: Practical Use Cases Every CXO Should Pay Attention To](https://indiaautomationhub.com/ai-in-manufacturing-practical-use-cases-every-cxo-should-pay-attention-to/): Artificial intelligence (AI) has quickly become the loudest topic in manufacturing boardrooms. Every conference panel talks about it, every technology vendor claims to offer it, and every strategic roadmap seems […] - [Honeywell Launches AI-Powered Control Room Assistant After Pilot Success](https://indiaautomationhub.com/honeywell-launches-ai-powered-control-room-assistant-after-pilot-success/): Honeywell has commercially launched Experion Operations Assistant, an AI system that predicts alarm incidents 5-10 minutes before they occur . Built on the Experion PKS distributed control system, the tool […] - [ISA113 Committee Advances Workflow Integration Standards](https://indiaautomationhub.com/isa113-committee-advances-workflow-integration-standards/): The ISA113 committee is developing specifications for abstract information exchange models that enable procedural workflow integration across multiple vendor . The effort addresses a longstanding challenge in industrial automation: orchestrating […] - [TransTech Acquires Teknoflow, Plants Flag in India's Engineered Products Market](https://indiaautomationhub.com/transtech-acquires-teknoflow-plants-flag-in-indias-engineered-products-market/): TransTech Group has acquired a controlling shareholding in Teknoflow Green Equipments, marking its first manufacturing presence in India. The Houston-based industrial solutions provider gains access to Nashik-based Teknoflow’s 180,000 sq […] - [Bluspring Acquires STEAG India ](https://indiaautomationhub.com/bluspring-acquires-steag-india/): Bluspring Enterprises is acquiring 100% of STEAG Energy Services India for ₹1.8 billion through its subsidiary Bluspring New Horizon one.. The deal, expected to close within 60-90 days, adds significant […] - [GAIL Pumps ₹130 Million Into TruAlt's Compressed Biogas Venture](https://indiaautomationhub.com/gail-pumps-%e2%82%b9130-million-into-trualts-compressed-biogas-venture/): GAIL India has completed a ₹130 million investment in Leafiniti Bioenergy, TruAlt Bioenergy’s subsidiary, securing a 49% stake while TruAlt retains majority control.The partnership targets compressed biogas production across Karnataka, […] - [ABB launches SPR 2025 as its latest release for Symphony® Plus ](https://indiaautomationhub.com/abb-launches-spr-2025-as-its-latest-release-for-symphony-plus/): ABB has rolled out SPR2025, the latest release of its Symphony® Plus distributed control system, aimed at enabling faster modernization across process and power industries without interrupting ongoing operations. Existing […] - [Aequor Names Kunal Saurabh to Head AI Center of Excellence](https://indiaautomationhub.com/aequor-names-kunal-saurabh-to-head-ai-center-of-excellence/): Aequor has appointed Kunal Saurabh as Head of its AI Center of Excellence for India. He will lead the development of enterprise-grade AI systems and scale data-driven solutions across the […] - [Schneider Electric Elevates Sumati Sahgal to VP, Data Centres](https://indiaautomationhub.com/schneider-electric-elevates-sumati-sahgal-to-vp-data-centres/): Schneider Electric has promoted Sumati Sahgal to Vice President for Secure Power and Data Centres, Greater India Zone. She moves from her role as VP for Home Solutions, where she […] - [Cadence Appoints Dr. Alok Jain to Lead India Operations](https://indiaautomationhub.com/cadence-appoints-dr-alok-jain-to-lead-india-operations/): Cadence has promoted Dr. Alok Jain as Managing Director for India, reinforcing the semiconductor design company’s commitment to the region as a critical innovation hub. Jain, who joined Cadence India […] - [TK Elevator India Names Ravikrishnan Srinivasan as CEO](https://indiaautomationhub.com/tk-elevator-india-names-ravikrishnan-srinivasan-as-ceo/): TK Elevator India has appointed Ravikrishnan Srinivasan as Chief Executive Officer. With over 30 years of experience in industrial automation and engineering, Srinivasan will lead strategic growth and innovation at […] - [Flexiv Lands Invus Backing to Push Adaptive Robots Worldwide](https://indiaautomationhub.com/flexiv-lands-invus-backing-to-push-adaptive-robots-worldwide/): Flexiv has secured fresh capital from global investor Invus to accelerate deployment of robots that adapt to unpredictable environments. It will fuel R&D and expansion of sales infrastructure across Europe […] - [ADLINK Launches Edge AI Platforms for Industrial and Transport Applications](https://indiaautomationhub.com/adlink-launches-edge-ai-platforms-for-industrial-and-transport-applications/): ADLINK Technology has introduced a lineup of edge AI computing platforms targeting industrial automation, digital signage, autonomous systems, and smart transportation. The Taiwan-headquartered company, which serves over sixteen hundred organizations […] - [Kewazo Raises 35 Million to Scale Lifting Robots in Heavy Industry](https://indiaautomationhub.com/kewazo-raises-35-million-to-scale-lifting-robots-in-heavy-industry/): Backers include Chevron Technology Ventures, Asahi Kasei, and lead investor Schooner Capital. The Munich and Houston-based company, Kewazo is deploying its Liftbot lifting robot across refineries, petrochemical plants, and power […] - [Kassow Robots Simplifies Cobot Integration with Bosch Rexroth](https://indiaautomationhub.com/kassow-robots-simplifies-cobot-integration-with-bosch-rexroth/): Kassow Robots has rolled out a connector app that brings its seven-axis collaborative robots into direct conversation with Bosch Rexroth’s ctrlX operating system. The Copenhagen-based manufacturer, now part of the […] - [GrayMatter Acquires FTE Factory Advisors ](https://indiaautomationhub.com/graymatter-acquires-fte-factory-advisors/): FTE Factory Advisors, a Lean transformation consultancy, in a move to combine operational excellence methodologies with AI-driven industrial technology. Backed by investor Tailwind Capital, the deal expands GrayMatter’s ability to […] - [IIT Delhi Spinout Secures ₹6 Crore to Build Industrial-Grade Photonics Systems](https://indiaautomationhub.com/iit-delhi-spinout-secures-%e2%82%b96-crore-to-build-industrial-grade-photonics-systems/): DeepLase Technologies has closed a ₹6 crore seed round backed by Mounttech Growth Fund-Kavachh and Yali Capital. The startup works on optical fiber platforms and high-performance lasers—technology that’s becoming critical […] - [TCS and ABB Expand Partnership Across AI and Infrastructure](https://indiaautomationhub.com/tcs-and-abb-expand-partnership-across-ai-and-infrastructure/): Companies signed a MOU to deepen collaboration across IT infrastructure, industrial AI, and data center development. The partnership combines ABB’s electrification and automation expertise with TCS’s AI and engineering capabilities. […] - [RoboForce Secures $52M to Deploy Physical AI Robots in Heavy Industry](https://indiaautomationhub.com/roboforce-secures-52m-to-deploy-physical-ai-robots-in-heavy-industry/): The California-based startup is building robots designed to handle industrial work that’s dirty, dangerous, and increasingly difficult to staff. The company targets sectors where physically demanding labor is becoming scarce: […] - [Henkel Opens Centre in Bengaluru](https://indiaautomationhub.com/henkel-opens-centre-in-bengaluru/): A Customer Application Centre – one of its largest application engineering investments in the India, Middle East, and Africa region. The 5,000-square-foot facility targets a specific gap: local infrastructure for […] - [NTT DATA Launches GCC Innovation Acceleration Program](https://indiaautomationhub.com/ntt-data-launches-gcc-innovation-acceleration-program/): Program to help global companies establish and scale strategic offshore hubs in India. The initiative targets more than 50 companies over the next three years. India’s Global Capability Center ecosystem […] - [India's Data Centre Capacity Quadruples to 1,500 MW](https://indiaautomationhub.com/indias-data-centre-capacity-quadruples-to-1500-mw/): India’s data centre infrastructure has expanded from 375 MW in 2020 to over 1,500 MW in 2025, according to figures released by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology. The […] - [K-Tech and Aurora Form Joint Venture for 500 MW AI Data Centers in Alberta](https://indiaautomationhub.com/k-tech-and-aurora-form-joint-venture-for-500-mw-ai-data-centers-in-alberta/): K-Tech Solutions and Aurora AZ Energy formed a joint venture to develop large-scale AI and high-performance computing infrastructure in Alberta, Canada, powered by wellhead natural gas. The partnership targets an […] - [OptiValue Tek Enters Defence With Indigenous Counter-Drone System](https://indiaautomationhub.com/optivalue-tek-enters-defence-with-indigenous-counter-drone-system/): OptiValue Tek, a digital engineering and AI consulting firm, has launched the Integrated Counter-UAV Defence System (ICUDS), marking its formal entry into India’s defence technology sector. The platform addresses a […] - [Bharat Forge and Liebherr Launch OEM-Approved Landing Gear Facility in Pune](https://indiaautomationhub.com/bharat-forge-and-liebherr-launch-oem-approved-landing-gear-facility-in-pune/): Bharat Forge’s aerospace division inaugurated a landing gear components machining facility in Mundhwa, Pune, developed in partnership with Liebherr-Aerospace. The facility positions Bharat Forge among the first companies in India […] - [Former Uber CEO Kalanick Launches Atoms, Targeting Industrial Robotics](https://indiaautomationhub.com/former-uber-ceo-kalanick-launches-atoms-targeting-industrial-robotics/): Travis Kalanick unveiled Atoms, a robotics venture focused on building specialized robots for food, mining, and transportation sectors. The company represents an expanded rebrand of City Storage Systems, which operates […] - [Emergence Sets Up India's First Autonomous AI Research Lab in Bengaluru](https://indiaautomationhub.com/emergence-sets-up-indias-first-autonomous-ai-research-lab-in-bengaluru/): NY based frontier AI company Emergence is establishing a dedicated research facility in Bengaluru focused exclusively on autonomous agent development. The lab, positioned near the Indian Institute of Science, marks […] - [Patil Automation Forms Green Energy Subsidiary for Solar Manufacturing](https://indiaautomationhub.com/patil-automation-forms-green-energy-subsidiary-for-solar-manufacturing/): Patil Automation Limited announced board approval to form PAL Green Energy, a proposed subsidiary focused on automation-driven solutions for the renewable energy industry, particularly solar infrastructure. The company will develop […] - [CUMI Doubles Grinding Wheel Capacity With New Hosur Facility](https://indiaautomationhub.com/cumi-doubles-grinding-wheel-capacity-with-new-hosur-facility/): Carborundum Universal Limited (CUMI) commenced commercial production of cutting and grinding wheels at its new Hosur facility, doubling the company’s annual manufacturing capacity from 45 million to over 91 million […] - [Delta Deploys AI Digital Twins for Buildings and Factories](https://indiaautomationhub.com/delta-deploys-ai-digital-twins-for-buildings-and-factories/): Delta showcased AI-powered digital twin applications at NVIDIA GTC, demonstrating live deployments in building automation and manufacturing. The systems run on NVIDIA Omniverse and show measurable performance gains. Building automation: […] - [NVIDIA Partners Industrial Robotics Leaders on Production AI](https://indiaautomationhub.com/nvidia-partners-industrial-robotics-leaders-on-production-ai/): NVIDIA announced partnerships with ABB Robotics, FANUC, KUKA, and YASKAWA at GTC 2026—manufacturers representing over 2 million installed robots globally. The collaborations focus on deploying AI-powered robots in production environments. […] - [Siemens Deploys Autonomous AI Agent for Chip Design](https://indiaautomationhub.com/siemens-deploys-autonomous-ai-agent-for-chip-design/): Siemens launched Fuse EDA AI Agent, an autonomous system that handles semiconductor and circuit board design workflows end-to-end. Unlike assistive tools, this agent plans and executes complete processes across design, […] - [STMicroelectronics Launches STSPIN32G0 Integrated Motor Controller](https://indiaautomationhub.com/stmicroelectronics-launches-stspin32g0-integrated-motor-controller/): STMicroelectronics released the STSPIN32G0 series—a system-in-package combining microcontroller, gate driver, and power management for three-phase brushless DC motors. The integration cuts component count and board space versus discrete implementations. Core […] - [Mandya to get ARAI Testing Facility](https://indiaautomationhub.com/mandya-to-get-arai-testing-facility/): Karnataka’s Mandya district will host a new Automotive Research Association of India facility focused on EV and advanced automotive testing. Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy announced the project with ₹500 crore […] - [IIT Madras, TIDCO Launch Advanced Automotive Research Centre](https://indiaautomationhub.com/iit-madras-tidco-launch-advanced-automotive-research-centre/): IIT Madras and TIDCO are setting up the Advanced Automotive Translational Research Centre at Tamil Nadu Knowledge City. The ₹200 crore facility, spread over 40,000 square feet, will focus on […] - [Axelera AI Integrates Kudelski Security ](https://indiaautomationhub.com/axelera-ai-integrates-kudelski-security/): Company embedded Kudelski Lab’s secure enclave technology into its Europa edge AI processor, targeting security requirements for distributed inference workloads. The Kudelski Secure Enclave (KSE3), robust to AVA_VAN.3, is integrated […] - [AMC Robotics Partners HIVE for GPU Cloud Access](https://indiaautomationhub.com/amc-robotics-partners-hive-for-gpu-cloud-access/): AMC Robotics has secured GPU cloud infrastructure to accelerate AI robotics development. AMC began using HIVE’s GPU AI compute infrastructure for development, testing, and deployment of its Kyro quadruped robot […] - [Mind Robotics raises $500 million](https://indiaautomationhub.com/mind-robotics-raises-500-million/): Series A funding comes at $2 billion valuation. Mind Robotics spun out of Rivian in November 2025  as an independent entity. Scaringe chairs the company while continuing as Rivian CEO. […] - [Schneider Electric Launches Software-Defined DCS Platform](https://indiaautomationhub.com/schneider-electric-launches-software-defined-dcs-platform/): Schneider Electric has released EcoStruxure Foxboro SDA, billing it as the first open, software-defined distributed control system for industrial processes. The platform decouples control logic from hardware, allowing operators to […] - [India Overhauls Captive Power Rules for Industrial Renewables](https://indiaautomationhub.com/india-overhauls-captive-power-rules-for-industrial-renewables/): Revises certain provisions in the existing electricity regulations through Amendments to modify Rule 3 of Electricity Rules, 2005, for captive power plants to clarify ownership norms, enhance verification mechanisms, and […] - [Festo Elevates Professor Tomas Smetana to Management Board](https://indiaautomationhub.com/festo-elevates-professor-tomas-smetana-to-management-board/): German automation specialist Festo has appointed Professor Tomas Smetana to its Management Board as Head of Research and Development, effective May 1, 2026. The move signals Festo’s commitment to strengthening […] - [Resonia Names Prashant Sinha as Chief Executive Officer](https://indiaautomationhub.com/resonia-names-prashant-sinha-as-chief-executive-officer/): Power transmission infrastructure company Resonia has appointed Prashant Sinha as Chief Executive Officer, elevating him from his previous role as Chief Operating Officer. Sinha will lead Resonia’s growth strategy as […] - [Moglix Appoints Animesh Srivastava as Chief Technology Officer](https://indiaautomationhub.com/moglix-appoints-animesh-srivastava-as-chief-technology-officer/): B2B commerce platform Moglix has appointed Animesh Srivastava as Chief Technology Officer to lead its technology strategy and AI initiatives. Srivastava will spearhead the scaling of Cognilix, Moglix’s AI-powered operating […] - [Isuzu Motors India Names Takeshi Hirano as Deputy MD](https://indiaautomationhub.com/isuzu-motors-india-names-takeshi-hirano-as-deputy-md/): Isuzu Motors India has appointed Takeshi Hirano as Deputy Managing Director, succeeding Toru Kishimoto who moves to a new assignment at the parent company in Japan. The appointment brings experienced […] - [VE Commercial Vehicles Names B Srinivas as New CEO](https://indiaautomationhub.com/ve-commercial-vehicles-names-b-srinivas-as-new-ceo/): VE Commercial Vehicles has appointed B Srinivas as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, effective April 1, 2026, marking a planned leadership transition at the Volvo-Eicher joint venture. Srinivas, who […] - [Antevia Networks and Benetel Partnership Delivers Validated Outdoor Private 5G Solution](https://indiaautomationhub.com/antevia-networks-and-benetel-partnership-delivers-validated-outdoor-private-5g-solution/): Antevia Networks and Benetel have formalized a strategic partnership following successful integration testing between Benetel’s outdoor O-RAN radio units and Antevia’s 5G SHIFT private network platform. The collaboration targets mission-critical […] - [Mitsubishi Electric Invests ¥4 Billion in Elephantech ](https://indiaautomationhub.com/mitsubishi-electric-invests-%c2%a54-billion-in-elephantech/): Mitsubishi Electric has invested ¥4 billion in Elephantech’s Series F funding and established strategic partnership to accelerate global deployment of Sustaina Circuits, the startup’s proprietary sustainable printed circuit board manufacturing […] - [Wipro Secures Multi-Year TruStage Deal](https://indiaautomationhub.com/wipro-secures-multi-year-trustage-deal/): Wipro has signed a comprehensive modernization agreement with TruStage, the Wisconsin-based insurance and financial services firm, to overhaul its retirement services operations through AI-powered technology and business process transformation. The […] - [ABB Expands its Manufacturing Presence across Karnataka](https://indiaautomationhub.com/abb-expands-its-manufacturing-presence-across-karnataka/): The company recently announced  its plans to invest $75 million across Karnataka in 2026 to expand manufacturing capacity and technology infrastructure, following a $35 million investment in 2025. The expansion […] - [Vertiv Launches Industrial PowerUPS 6000 ](https://indiaautomationhub.com/vertiv-launches-industrial-powerups-6000/): Vertiv has introduced the PowerUPS 6000 Industrial, an uninterruptible power supply engineered specifically for commercial and industrial sites where electrical instability, high temperatures, and airborne contaminants threaten equipment reliability. The […] - [Genrobotics Wins Singapore Infrastructure Contract ](https://indiaautomationhub.com/genrobotics-wins-singapore-infrastructure-contract/): Kerala-based Genrobotics has secured a contract with PUB, Singapore’s National Water Agency, following rigorous international evaluation involving more than 600 competing firms. The selection represents a landmark achievement for Indian […] - [Queensland gets its Largest Robotics Fulfilment Center with Amazon](https://indiaautomationhub.com/queensland-gets-its-largest-robotics-fulfilment-center-with-amazon/): A four-level robotics facility in Logan that spans 150,000 square meters and processes more than 125 million packages annually. Construction has already started in North Maclean- home to Amazon’s largest […] - [Humanoids for Japanese Service Sector](https://indiaautomationhub.com/humanoids-for-japanese-service-sector/): KDDI and Avita have formed a partnership to develop humanoid robots for customer-facing roles across retail, healthcare, entertainment, and cultural venues. The collaboration, announced at MWC Barcelona, actual service environments. […] - [Doosan Robotics Order After Achieving Zero Defect Rate](https://indiaautomationhub.com/doosan-robotics-order-after-achieving-zero-defect-rate/): Doosan Robotics will supply more than 100 manufacturing robot solutions to Kwangjin Group through 2027. Kwangjin Group specializes in automotive door system components—window regulators and door modules—operating production facilities across […] - [Stealth to raising $54 Million to Fix Enterprise Transformation Failures](https://indiaautomationhub.com/stealth-to-raising-54-million-to-fix-enterprise-transformation-failures/): Axiamatic has raised $54 million from Greylock Partners and Bessemer Venture Partners to tackle a persistent problem: roughly 70 percent of major enterprise transformation programs run late, exceed budget, or […] - [Wipro Eyes Semiconductor Assembly Amidst National Chip Push ](https://indiaautomationhub.com/wipro-eyes-semiconductor-assembly-amidst-national-chip-push-2/): Company is exploring semiconductor manufacturing through the OSAT route—chip assembly, packaging, and testing operations that represent the final stages before chips reach device makers. Discussions remain exploratory, with the company […] - [Teradyne Sues Elite Robots Over Universal Robots Software Infringement](https://indiaautomationhub.com/teradyne-sues-elite-robots-over-universal-robots-software-infringement/): Teradyne Robotics has filed suit against Chinese cobot manufacturer Elite Robots in German courts, claiming copyright infringement of Universal Robots’ proprietary software. The lawsuit escalates from an earlier cease-and-desist letter […] - [Vanwyk Strengthens partners with machine distributor to deepen India footprint](https://indiaautomationhub.com/vanwyk-strengthens-partners-with-machine-distributor-to-deepen-india-footprint/): Netherlands-based Vanwyk has formalized its India and Sri Lanka representation through The Gaurs, adding textile dyeing and printing automation to The Gaurs’ existing machinery portfolio. The partnership brings gravimetrical and […] - [Persistent Opens Melbourne AI Innovation Centre for Enterprise Modernization](https://indiaautomationhub.com/persistent-opens-melbourne-ai-innovation-centre-for-enterprise-modernization/): Persistent Systems has launched its Melbourne Innovation Centre as a strategic base for AI-driven enterprise transformation across Australia and New Zealand. The facility strengthens localized engineering capabilities while accelerating work […] - [Andhra Pradesh Taps Calibo for AI Sandbox and Academic Integration](https://indiaautomationhub.com/andhra-pradesh-taps-calibo-for-ai-sandbox-and-academic-integration/): State signed dual agreements with Calibo to accelerate AI adoption through practical experimentation and academic preparation. The partnership establishes an AI Innovation Sandbox for public sector use cases and embeds […] - [NASSCOM launches AI learning program to train 150,000 developers.](https://indiaautomationhub.com/nasscom-launches-ai-learning-program-to-train-150000-developers/): NASSCOM has rolled out an AI-Assisted Developer Workshop targeting early-career professionals and students looking to integrate AI coding tools into their workflows. The initiative provides hands-on training in AI-assisted development […] - [Wipro Eyes Semiconductor Assembly Amidst National Chip Push ](https://indiaautomationhub.com/wipro-eyes-semiconductor-assembly-amidst-national-chip-push/): Company is exploring semiconductor manufacturing through the OSAT route—chip assembly, packaging, and testing operations that represent the final stages before chips reach device makers. Discussions remain exploratory, with the company […] - [ABB and NVIDIA come together to close the Sim-to-Real Gap ](https://indiaautomationhub.com/abb-and-nvidia-come-together-to-close-the-sim-to-real-gap/): ABB Robotics has integrated NVIDIA Omniverse libraries into its RobotStudio simulation suite, taking direct aim at manufacturing’s persistent sim-to-real problem—the gap between virtual training and actual factory performance. The resulting […] - [NEURA Robotics and Qualcomm Team Up to Crack Physical AI's Computing Challenge](https://indiaautomationhub.com/neura-robotics-and-qualcomm-team-up-to-crack-physical-ais-computing-challenge/): German robotics firm NEURA will integrate Qualcomm’s Dragonwing IQ10 processors as reference designs across its robotic platforms, pairing semiconductor muscle with the company’s cognitive robotics software and Neuraverse ecosystem. The […] - [Siemens Unveils LOGO! 9 Logic Controller ](https://indiaautomationhub.com/siemens-unveils-logo-9-logic-controller/): Siemens has launched LOGO! 9, marking the first major overhaul of its compact logic controller platform in over a decade. The device targets building automation and small-scale industrial applications where […] - [ABB India Commits $75 Million to Manufacturing and R&D Expansion Across Five Hubs](https://indiaautomationhub.com/abb-india-commits-75-million-to-manufacturing-and-rd-expansion-across-five-hubs/): ABB India is pumping $75 million into manufacturing capacity and research infrastructure during 2026, following a $35 million investment the previous year. The capital deployment spreads across five strategic locations […] - [India updates 47-Year-Old Piston Ring Standards ](https://indiaautomationhub.com/india-updates-47-year-old-piston-ring-standards/): BIS has overhauled technical specifications for piston rings after nearly five decades. The new norms announced recently are already in effect. Piston rings sit at the heart of emission control […] - [Schaeffler Partners with Chinese Robotics Firm to Advance Industrial Humanoid Development](https://indiaautomationhub.com/schaeffler-partners-with-chinese-robotics-firm-to-advance-industrial-humanoid-development/): Schaeffler has entered a partnership with Leju Robotics, marking its first collaboration with a Chinese company in the humanoid robotics space. The German motion technology specialist is positioning itself as […] - [Turkish Manufacturer Quadruples Welding Efficiency with ABB Collaborative Robots](https://indiaautomationhub.com/turkish-manufacturer-quadruples-welding-efficiency-with-abb-collaborative-robots/): ÇEMSAN, a Turkish company specialising in turnkey plant design and construction, has deployed 15 ABB GoFa collaborative robots to overhaul its welding operations. The results: fourfold efficiency gains and near-elimination […] - [Omori India Steps Into Pharmaceutical Packaging with Compliance-Ready Technology](https://indiaautomationhub.com/omori-india-steps-into-pharmaceutical-packaging-with-compliance-ready-technology/): Omori India has made its move into pharmaceutical packaging with a blister system built to meet stringent regulatory requirements. The Vadodara-based manufacturer, known for high-speed flow wrap machines across food […] - [BEL and SASMOS Join Forces to Deepen Indigenous Defence Electronics Manufacturing](https://indiaautomationhub.com/bel-and-sasmos-join-forces-to-deepen-indigenous-defence-electronics-manufacturing/): Bharat Electronics Limited has inked a strategic partnership with SASMOS HET Technologies to strengthen domestic defence electronics production. The memorandum was exchanged in Bengaluru with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh present, […] - [Siemens Innovation Showcase in Mumbai](https://indiaautomationhub.com/siemens-innovation-showcase-in-mumbai/): Industry leaders, policymakers, and technology partners gathered in Mumbai to demonstrate how industrial AI is moving from controlled pilots to full-scale deployment across Indian manufacturing and infrastructure. The event showcased […] - [Delta Electronics and TN Launch Robotics Training Centre](https://indiaautomationhub.com/delta-electronics-and-tn-launch-robotics-training-centre/): Delta Electronics India has partnered with the Tamil Nadu Skill Development Corporation to establish a Centre of Excellence in Robotics and PLC Automation at the College of Engineering in Bargur, […] - [Grundfos Opens Smart Water Technology Hub in Chennai](https://indiaautomationhub.com/grundfos-opens-smart-water-technology-hub-in-chennai/): With the launch of an Intelligent Experience Centre in Chennai, a demonstration facility showcasing the complete water cycle from intake and treatment through distribution, industrial processing, cooling, and wastewater reuse. […] - [Altera to demonstrate Real-Time AI Hardware at Embedded World Germany](https://indiaautomationhub.com/altera-to-demonstrate-real-time-ai-hardware-at-embedded-world-germany/): Altera at Embedded World 2026 to spotlight how its Agilex FPGA lineup tackles the challenge of machines that need to act instantly in changing environments. Company plans to showcase three […] - [Developed in India Oil-Free Compressor Launched ](https://indiaautomationhub.com/developed-in-india-oil-free-compressor-launched/): Kirloskar Pneumatic has commercially launched HYDRINO, what has been described as the first oil-free water-injected screw compressor, developed with support from the Ministry of Heavy Industries and the Pravriddhi program […] - [Comau's MATE-XT GO Brings Worker-Focused Exoskeleton Tech to Broader Industry Segments](https://indiaautomationhub.com/comaus-mate-xt-go-brings-worker-focused-exoskeleton-tech-to-broader-industry-segments/): Industrial automation company Comau has expanded its wearable robotics lineup with the launch of MATE-XT GO — a passive upper-body exoskeleton built to cut physical strain for workers handling repetitive […] - [Siemens to deploy One of Australia's Largest Cloud-Based SCADA Systems for Renewables](https://indiaautomationhub.com/siemens-to-deploy-one-of-australias-largest-cloud-based-scada-systems-for-renewables/): Australian renewable energy sector is getting a significant digital infrastructure upgrade. Siemens, in partnership with automation solution partner Mescada, will deploy one of Australia’s largest AI-ready, cloud-based SCADA systems for […] - [Korean Humanoids Take Centre Stage as Industry Eyes AI-Native Manufacturing](https://indiaautomationhub.com/korean-humanoids-take-centre-stage-as-industry-eyes-ai-native-manufacturing/): Ongoing AW 2026, has five leading Chinese humanoid robot developers — AGIBOT, Fourier, Huawei, Leju, and Unitree with live demonstrations from AGIBOT, Fourier, and Leju giving attendees a first-hand look […] - [DXR3 SmartRaman+ for Faster, Non-Destructive QC Testing](https://indiaautomationhub.com/dxr3-smartraman-for-faster-non-destructive-qc-testing/): Thermo Fisher Scientific has launched the DXR3 SmartRaman+ Spectrometer — a new at-line Raman system built specifically for high-throughput, non-destructive quality testing across pharmaceutical and industrial settings. The instrument tests […] - [LS Electric at AW 2026](https://indiaautomationhub.com/ls-electric-at-aw-2026/): Company plans to present its latest factory automation and intelligent manufacturing solutions at Smart Factory & Automation World 2026 (AW 2026), scheduled to take place at COEX, Seoul, from March […] - [MIC Electronics furthers Material Handling Push in India](https://indiaautomationhub.com/mic-electronics-furthers-material-handling-push-in-india/): Hyderabad-based MIC Electronics enters into a strategic partnership with Switzerland’s GHS Technologies GmbH to co-develop, manufacture, and supply advanced material handling solutions for the Indian market. This marks a significant […] - [Jio and Airtel Step into the 6G Conversation as Qualcomm Eyes 2029 Commercial Launch](https://indiaautomationhub.com/jio-and-airtel-step-into-the-6g-conversation-as-qualcomm-eyes-2029-commercial-launch/): The race towards 6G is quietly picking up pace, and India’s two largest telecom operators are already at the table. Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel have begun participating in early […] - [AgiBot at MWC 2026, Eyes European Expansion](https://indiaautomationhub.com/agibot-at-mwc-2026-eyes-european-expansion/): Chinese robotics company AgiBot used MWC 2026 in Barcelona as a platform to display its most comprehensive lineup of humanoid and embodied robots to a European audience, signalling a clear […] - [IFS Completes Softeon Acquisition, Expands End-to-End Supply Chain Capabilities](https://indiaautomationhub.com/ifs-completes-softeon-acquisition-expands-end-to-end-supply-chain-capabilities/): IFS has completed its acquisition of Softeon, bringing warehouse management and logistics execution capabilities into its broader enterprise software portfolio. The combined entity will operate under the IFS Softeon banner, […] - [Turiyam.ai Raises $4 Mn to Build Full-Stack AI Hardware Platform](https://indiaautomationhub.com/turiyam-ai-raises-4-mn-to-build-full-stack-ai-hardware-platform/): Bengaluru-based startup Turiyam.ai has secured $4 to strengthen product development, grow the core engineering team, and initiate pilot deployments with enterprise customers and data centre operators in India and global […] - [ROHM and Suchi Semicon Partner to Strengthen Semiconductor Manufacturing in India](https://indiaautomationhub.com/rohm-and-suchi-semicon-partner-to-strengthen-semiconductor-manufacturing-in-india/): Japanese semiconductor manufacturer ROHM has entered into a strategic partnership with India-based Suchi Semicon to develop reliable production ecosystem to support both domestic demand and global supply requirements. The initial […] - [Samsung and AMD Push AI-Powered Networks from Testing to Real-World Deployment](https://indiaautomationhub.com/samsung-and-amd-push-ai-powered-networks-from-testing-to-real-world-deployment/): Samsung Electronics and AMD have taken a significant step forward in their strategic collaboration — moving from joint verification to live commercial deployments of AI-powered network solutions. The announcement was […] - [Data Centres Drive Schneider Electric's Growth as AI Infrastructure Demand Holds Strong](https://indiaautomationhub.com/data-centres-drive-schneider-electrics-growth-as-ai-infrastructure-demand-holds-strong/): Schneider Electric closed out 2025 with record revenues crossing €40 billion for the first time, and if there is one segment that stood out through the year, it was data […] - [Kolkata Metro deploys Large-Scale Battery Storage System](https://indiaautomationhub.com/kolkata-metro-deploys-large-scale-battery-storage-system/): Delta Electronics India has commissioned a 6.4 MWh / 4 MW Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) at the Central Sub-station of Kolkata Metro’s Blue Line, making it the first underground […] - [PIA Automation Steps Into the Humanoid Robot Business](https://indiaautomationhub.com/pia-automation-steps-into-the-humanoid-robot-business/): Industrial automation specialist PIA Automation is making a structured move into humanoid robotics, setting up a dedicated business unit and a joint venture to back it. The JV — called […] - [Accenture Backs Platform Aiming to Untangle the Robotics Mess](https://indiaautomationhub.com/accenture-backs-platform-aiming-to-untangle-the-robotics-mess/): Industrial robotics has a fragmentation problem — different robots, different AI models, and no common language between them. General Robotics thinks it has the fix, and Accenture Ventures has put […] - [India's First Chip Plant Gets Official Green Light at Dholera](https://indiaautomationhub.com/indias-first-chip-plant-gets-official-green-light-at-dholera/): India has taken a definitive step toward semiconductor self-reliance. The central government has formally notified a 66-hectare Special Economic Zone at Dholera, Gujarat, paving the way for country’s first Tata […] - [AGIBOT's New Platform Lets Business Teams Deploy Robots Without Writing Code](https://indiaautomationhub.com/agibots-new-platform-lets-business-teams-deploy-robots-without-writing-code/): AGIBOT has released Genie Studio Agent, a no-code platform that lets companies build and deploy robot applications through a drag-and-drop interface. Users connect modular blocks covering perception, motion control, navigation, […] - [Locus Robotics furthers warehouse automation -Launches Array.](https://indiaautomationhub.com/locus-robotics-furthers-warehouse-automation-launches-array/): Locus Robotics has launched Array. It is a mobile robot that picks items from warehouse shelves without human involvement. The system combines navigation, computer vision, and a robotic arm to […] - [MVTec Turns Up the Speed on Industrial Vision Software](https://indiaautomationhub.com/mvtec-turns-up-the-speed-on-industrial-vision-software/): MVTec’s HALCON 26.05, is built around one priority: faster processing. Whether it’s AI-based detection or classical machine vision, the update targets throughput, a key constraint as automation lines push for […] - [Siemens Brings AI Data Centre Inside the Factory Gate](https://indiaautomationhub.com/siemens-brings-ai-data-centre-inside-the-factory-gate/): Siemens has updated its Industrial Automation DataCenter, a pre-configured system that brings AI computing directly onto the factory floor. The package bundles Nvidia edge hardware with Palo Alto Networks’ cybersecurity […] - [Bangalore EV Maker Takes Powertrain Play to Japan](https://indiaautomationhub.com/bangalore-ev-maker-takes-powertrain-play-to-japan/): Tsuyo Manufacturing is heading to Japan as one of 15 Indian startups selected for the CII CIES Japan 2026 delegation. This platform brings Indian Deep – Tech companies face-to-face with […] - [Japan's Power Chip Trio Looks to Take on Infineon](https://indiaautomationhub.com/japans-power-chip-trio-looks-to-take-on-infineon/): Three of Japan’s biggest names in power semiconductors — Rohm, Toshiba, and Mitsubishi Electric have signed a memorandum to explore combining their businesses into a single entity. If the deal […] - [BALCO Deploys AI Humanoid](https://indiaautomationhub.com/balco-deploys-ai-humanoid/): ALAISA, an AI-powered humanoid assistant designed to enhance training, operational efficiency, and safety has been deployed at its smelter complex in Chhattisgarh. The deployment positions BALCO among the first in […] - [Ola gets it Indigenous 46100 LFP Battery Cell Production ready](https://indiaautomationhub.com/ola-gets-it-indigenous-46100-lfp-battery-cell-production-ready/): The new lithium iron phosphate cell is larger than the company’s current 4680 Bharat Cell and is designed to reduce vehicle costs while expanding applications into energy storage. The 46100 […] - [Gartner Forecasts Robot-Centric Warehouses to Dominate by 2030](https://indiaautomationhub.com/gartner-forecasts-robot-centric-warehouses-to-dominate-by-2030/): Half of all new warehouses built in developed markets by 2030 will be designed as robot-centric facilities where human labor is optional, according to Gartner. The shift reflects accelerating adoption […] - [Raedbots Launches Egypt's First Industrial Robotics Manufacturing Facility](https://indiaautomationhub.com/raedbots-launches-egypts-first-industrial-robotics-manufacturing-facility/): Egypt now has a homegrown industrial robotics manufacturer. Raedbots has officially launched as the first company in Egypt and the broader Middle East to design and build industrial robots locally, […] - [Bloq Secures National Quantum Mission Funding for Enterprise Solutions](https://indiaautomationhub.com/bloq-secures-national-quantum-mission-funding-for-enterprise-solutions/): Bloq has been selected as one of nine startups to receive funding under India’s National Quantum Mission, becoming the only company chosen under the Foundation for Quantum Computing and Information […] - [Trelleborg Breaks Ground on Expanded Bengaluru Manufacturing Hub](https://indiaautomationhub.com/trelleborg-breaks-ground-on-expanded-bengaluru-manufacturing-hub/): Trelleborg Sealing Solutions has launched construction of a new manufacturing facility in Bengaluru that will boost its India production capacity by 30 percent. The 50,000-square-meter campus is set for completion […] - [3 Indian Firms Lock in for Vena Energy's 1.1 GW Portfolio](https://indiaautomationhub.com/3-indian-firms-lock-in-for-vena-energys-1-1-gw-portfolio/): Three domestic players are locked in competition to acquire Vena Energy India’s 1.1 gigawatt renewable platform, in what could become one of the sector’s defining deals this year. Jindal Renewables, […] - [Used Cooking Oil Startup ECOIL Closes $2.5 Million Series A](https://indiaautomationhub.com/used-cooking-oil-startup-ecoil-closes-2-5-million-series-a/): ECOIL, a Bengaluru-based startup that collects and redirects used cooking oil toward biofuel production, has raised $2.5 million in a Series A round led by Fundalogical Ventures. The round also […] - [Indian Robotics Firm ARAPL RaaS Lines Up ₹48 Crore in Fresh Equity](https://indiaautomationhub.com/indian-robotics-firm-arapl-raas-lines-up-%e2%82%b948-crore-in-fresh-equity/): ARAPL RaaS Private Limited, a subsidiary of listed automation company Affordable Robotic & Automation Ltd (ARAPL), has signed a term sheet to raise  ₹48 crore in equity funding from Sai […] - [Tata Power Bets on Databricks to Build Its AI Backbone](https://indiaautomationhub.com/tata-power-bets-on-databricks-to-build-its-ai-backbone/): Tata Power has moved to standardise its data and AI infrastructure on the Databricks platform. Enterprise-wide adoption is designed to replace fragmented analytics systems with a single, unified foundation capable […] - [Gap Turns to AI to Clean Up Its Supply Chain Act](https://indiaautomationhub.com/gap-turns-to-ai-to-clean-up-its-supply-chain-act/): Gap Inc. is deploying an AI-powered platform from supply chain tech company Inspectorio across its entire brand portfolio which includes Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic, and Athleta. This will take […] - [War continues on PLC’s : Iranian Hackers get the better of the US Industrial Controls](https://indiaautomationhub.com/war-continues-on-plcs-iranian-hackers-get-the-better-of-the-us-industrial-controls/): Over 5,000 industrial control devices ( 3900 in US)  sitting on the open internet are now confirmed targets of an active Iranian cyber campaign. A joint advisory issued by the […] - [Automated Quality Control - Eliminating Defects at Industrial Scale](https://indiaautomationhub.com/automated-quality-control-eliminating-defects-at-industrial-scale/): For years, manufacturers quietly accepted the reality that defects would happen. Even in the most disciplined production environments, a small percentage of flawed products would inevitably slip through. Quality teams […] - [IMTOF & IPPEX 2026 - Where Indian Manufacturing Came Together](https://indiaautomationhub.com/imtof-ippex-2026-where-indian-manufacturing-came-together/): April 2–6, 2026 Our manufacturing reality is defined by integration and how well we make use of the best the world gives us to make the best that we can., […] - [Huawei Promotes David Wang in Leadership Reshuffle](https://indiaautomationhub.com/huawei-promotes-david-wang-in-leadership-reshuffle/): Wang a long-term executive is a part of this significant shift in the Chinese tech giant’s leadership structure. Wang has been appointed one of the company’s three deputy and rotating […] - [Tsuyo Manufacturing Appoints Finance Veteran to Drive EV Expansion](https://indiaautomationhub.com/tsuyo-manufacturing-appoints-finance-veteran-to-drive-ev-expansion/): TSUYO Manufacturing has appointed Naveen Kumar Amar, former CFO of SpiceXpress, as Senior Vice President of Finance. Amar brings over two decades of experience in financial strategy, corporate governance, and […] - [Primetals Technologies Names Koji Sakatani as New CEO](https://indiaautomationhub.com/primetals-technologies-names-koji-sakatani-as-new-ceo/): In a significant leadership transition for the London-based metals technology company, Primetals Technologies has appointed Koji Sakatani as Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Yoshiharu Ikeda who is retiring . Sakatani, currently […] - [JBM Group Strengthens Electric Mobility with New R&D Chief](https://indiaautomationhub.com/jbm-group-strengthens-electric-mobility-with-new-rd-chief/): JBM Group has appointed Umashanker Gupta as Executive Vice President and Head of R&D for Electric Vehicles reinforcing the company’s commitment to advancing electric bus platforms and sustainable mobility solutions. […] - [TCS Among Firms Selected for Government AI Infrastructure Work ](https://indiaautomationhub.com/tcs-among-firms-selected-for-government-ai-infrastructure-work/): TCS is among technology providers working with Indian government departments on AI infrastructure and implementation, part of broader digital transformation initiatives across public sector operations.  The company recently launched TCS […] - [Czech Startup Raises €2.5M for Industrial Maintenance AI](https://indiaautomationhub.com/czech-startup-raises-e2-5m-for-industrial-maintenance-ai/): Edmund secured €2.5 million led by Forward.one to expand its troubleshooting platform across European and US manufacturing facilities. The Prague-based company deploys AI that integrates electrical schematics, PLC software, maintenance […] - [Bondada Engineering Crosses 1.3 GWp Solar Execution Mark](https://indiaautomationhub.com/bondada-engineering-crosses-1-3-gwp-solar-execution-mark/): Bondada Engineering commissioned 48.2 MWp of solar projects across Maharashtra in March 2026, pushing the EPC contractor’s fiscal year execution past 500 MWp and cumulative capacity to approximately 1.3 GWp. […] - [Bosch Consolidates Indian Chassis Operations in ₹9,069-Crore Buyout](https://indiaautomationhub.com/bosch-consolidates-indian-chassis-operations-in-%e2%82%b99069-crore-buyout/): Bosch Ltd. will acquire its vehicle safety subsidiary Bosch Chassis Systems India for around ₹9000 crore through cash and equity issuance, bringing braking and steering technologies under unified ownership. The […] - [Domestic Gasifiers Target Industrial Fuel Dependency in India](https://indiaautomationhub.com/domestic-gasifiers-target-industrial-fuel-dependency-in-india/): CASE Group is positioning coal gasification technology as an alternative to imported industrial fuels across Indian manufacturing. Its gasifier systems convert high-ash Indian coal into syngas—a combustible gas mixture used […] - [Micron Backs Physical AI Specialist with Strategic Investment](https://indiaautomationhub.com/micron-backs-physical-ai-specialist-with-strategic-investment/): SiMa.ai secured backing from memory giant Micron Technology to accelerate production of edge-computing platforms designed for real-world intelligent systems. The San Jose-based firm develops hardware that brings machine vision and […] - [Microchip Secures Industrial Cybersecurity Certification from UL Solutions](https://indiaautomationhub.com/microchip-secures-industrial-cybersecurity-certification-from-ul-solutions/): Microchip Technology has earned IEC 62443-4-1 Maturity Level 2 certification from UL Solutions, validating its product development processes against industrial automation cybersecurity standards. The certification covers the company’s secure development […] - [Daikin Commits ₹1,000 Crore to Set Up R&D Hub in Haryana](https://indiaautomationhub.com/daikin-commits-%e2%82%b91000-crore-to-set-up-rd-hub-in-haryana/): Japan’s Daikin Industries has signed an agreement to establish an R&D center in Haryana with an investment of ₹1,000 crore. The facility will focus on advanced technologies and sustainable industrial […] - [Marine Electricals Lands ₹115 Crore Contract for Tata's Gujarat Chip Facility](https://indiaautomationhub.com/marine-electricals-lands-%e2%82%b9115-crore-contract-for-tatas-gujarat-chip-facility/): Marine Electricals (India) has secured orders worth ₹115 crore from L&T for electrical infrastructure at Tata Semicon’s  upcoming fabrication plant in Dholera, Gujarat. The 18-month contract covers supply, installation, and […] - [Beckhoff Rolls Out ED Series Terminals with Push-In Wiring, App-Based Diagnostics](https://indiaautomationhub.com/beckhoff-rolls-out-ed-series-terminals-with-push-in-wiring-app-based-diagnostics/): German automation giant Beckhoff has upgraded its EtherCAT terminal lineup with the ED series, bringing tool-free installation and smartphone diagnostics to industrial control systems. The new terminals maintain full backward […] - [Hyd Based Cyient Takes 74% Stake in US Chip Firm ](https://indiaautomationhub.com/hyd-based-cyient-takes-74-stake-in-us-chip-firm/): Cyient Semiconductors has closed a deal to acquire a controlling stake in California-based Kinetic Technologies, marking a significant push into the power semiconductor space. The transaction, valued at $85 million […] - [CII HSE Excellence award for Technip](https://indiaautomationhub.com/cii-hse-excellence-award-for-technip/): The company got this for its MS Block Project at HPCL Rajasthan Refinery Limited (HRRL) in Barmer, Rajasthan The CII NR EHS Excellence Awards are designed to honour and celebrate […] - [Open AI’s Bob McGrew Seeks $70M for AI Factory Automation Startup](https://indiaautomationhub.com/open-ais-bob-mcgrew-seeks-70m-for-ai-factory-automation-startup/): The former chief research officer at OpenAI, is raising $70 million for a new artificial intelligence startup focused on transforming manufacturing,  The startup called Arda is  developing an AI and […] - [Power Distribution contract for Vikran Engg](https://indiaautomationhub.com/power-distribution-contract-for-vikran-engg/): Vikran Engineering  a multisector EPC company received a letter of award ( LoA) from Maharashtra’s power distribution outfit (MSEDCL) The scope of the project is to develop distribution infrastructure and […] - [NOCIL Commissions Dahej Expansion](https://indiaautomationhub.com/nocil-commissions-dahej-expansion/): The commissioned plant is a state-of-the-art Pilnox TDQ/-TMQ manufacturing facility at Dahej in Gujarat. It was announced last year and has come along at an investment of around ₹250 crore […] - [Huntington Ingalls and GrayMatter Partner for Physical AI in Shipbuilding](https://indiaautomationhub.com/huntington-ingalls-and-graymatter-partner-for-physical-ai-in-shipbuilding/): America’s largest shipbuilder Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) and Graymatter Robotics signed an MOU to explore integration of Physical AI into shipbuilding operations. The companies will work to pursue opportunities in […] - [FANUC America expands with new investment in Michigan](https://indiaautomationhub.com/fanuc-america-expands-with-new-investment-in-michigan/): Fanuc America has plans of constructing a 8.4 Lac sq.ft facility in Michigan – the objective for this facility is to provide production ready space and help expand its existing […] - [Innovation Fund II announced by Ricoh ](https://indiaautomationhub.com/innovation-fund-ii-announced-by-ricoh/): In a recent announcement the company announced the establishment of its Corporate Venture Capital (CVC) fund , the RICOH Innovation Fund II – with an aim to strengthen its efforts […] - [SatLeo Labs raises seed round](https://indiaautomationhub.com/satleo-labs-raises-seed-round/): The fresh seed round of $2.2 million was led by Unicorn India Ventures ,The funding round also saw participation from existing backers like Merak Ventures, Java Capital and  IIMA-CIIE among […] - [Schneider Electric Innovation Summit India 2026](https://indiaautomationhub.com/schneider-electric-innovation-summit-india-2026/): The event couldn’t have planned a better timing than this current defining phase where every country has safeguarding energy set top most on its priority. Geopolitics is reshaping energy flows […] - [Siemens in Global Impact Coalition for sustainability](https://indiaautomationhub.com/siemens-in-global-impact-coalition-for-sustainability/): As a part of the company’s initiative to accelerate sustainability and decarbonisation in industrial sectors – Siemens joined the coalition. Industrial emissions remain a major contributor to global greenhouse gases, […] - [Boeing SLS rocket fires NASA’s Artemis II mission ](https://indiaautomationhub.com/boeing-sls-rocket-fires-nasas-artemis-ii-mission/): On April 1st NASA launched its Artemis II mission – for the first time humans are going towards the moon in 50+ year . The Artemis mission is designed to […] - [Green Graphite and Rain Carbon process Battery-grade graphite ](https://indiaautomationhub.com/green-graphite-and-rain-carbon-process-battery-grade-graphite/): Green Graphite has completed a project with Rain Carbon Canada aimed at advancing the production of high-purity graphite for lithium-ion batteries. Graphite is a critical material used in battery and […] - [Quest to divest H2O Dynamics India ](https://indiaautomationhub.com/quest-to-divest-h2o-dynamics-india/): In a portfolio realignment Quest Flow Controls has announced the divestment of its subsidiary H2O Dynamics India to Stellarin. Companies in industrial water related products and solutions space are sharpening […] - [Serentica provides renewable energy to Cairn ](https://indiaautomationhub.com/serentica-provides-renewable-energy-to-cairn/): Cairn’s requirement is for its Rajasthan oilfields and allows it to shift a part of its energy needs for energy intensive extraction operations to renewables. Oil and gas production is […] - [Wipro appoints Nagendra Bandaru as CEO of AI segment](https://indiaautomationhub.com/wipro-appoints-nagendra-bandaru-as-ceo-of-ai-segment/): Wipro has appointed Nagendra Bandaru as CEO of its newly created artificial intelligence (AI) segment, signalling a stronger strategic push into AI-led business models. Bandaru, a long-time company veteran, will […] - [IMI appoints Harry Deng as APAC Managing Director for Industrial Automation](https://indiaautomationhub.com/imi-appoints-harry-deng-as-apac-managing-director-for-industrial-automation/): IMI plc has appointed Harry Deng as Managing Director for its Industrial Automation business in the Asia-Pacific region, strengthening its leadership in one of its fastest-growing markets. Deng will oversee […] - [ZEISS India strengthens R&D with Sharath Sirivolu appointment](https://indiaautomationhub.com/zeiss-india-strengthens-rd-with-sharath-sirivolu-appointment/): ZEISS India has appointed Sharath Sirivolu as Head of its Center for Applied Research in India ( CARIn), reinforcing its focus on building a strong, India-led innovation ecosystem. Sirivolu will […] - [FANUC India appoints Toshiyuki Suzuki as President & CEO](https://indiaautomationhub.com/fanuc-india-appoints-toshiyuki-suzuki-as-president-ceo/): FANUC India has appointed Toshiyuki Suzuki as its new President and CEO, marking a significant leadership transition as the company sharpens its focus on expanding automation adoption across India. The […] - [UgoWork- Li-on ok for KION’s material handling fleet.](https://indiaautomationhub.com/ugowork-li-on-ok-for-kions-material-handling-fleet/): Canada based UgoWork has received OEM approval to integrate its lithium-ion battery systems with Linde material handling equipment, a flagship brand under KION.  This essentially creates a multi supplier, flexible […] - [ESET’s 6-Minute Cyber Response recipe.](https://indiaautomationhub.com/esets-6-minute-cyber-response-recipe/): ESET a 3 decade old cybersecurity company known for its endpoint security, enterprise security platforms and global threat intelligence is recently in the news for its new announcement which seems […] - [Thyssenkrupp completes the sale of its Automation engineering business to Agile Robots.](https://indiaautomationhub.com/thyssenkrupp-completes-the-sale-of-its-automation-engineering-business-to-agile-robots/): Thyssenkrupp has been a specialist in production systems and plant engineering in its Industrial Automation and engineering business. The move is a big reflection on how the world of Industrial […] - [Next-Gen Heavy-Duty Conveyor from Bosch Rexroth](https://indiaautomationhub.com/next-gen-heavy-duty-conveyor-from-bosch-rexroth/): Bosch Rexroth has introduced TS 7plus – a next gen transfer system capable of handling a payloads of up to 3000 kg. For a modular conveyor system that is amongst […] - [Owning the Last Mile: Yaskawa's Strategy Behind the Variadores Acquisition](https://indiaautomationhub.com/owning-the-last-mile-yaskawas-strategy-behind-the-variadores-acquisition/): Responsiveness , control and long term customer ownership is at the heart of making a successful business in any industry, more so in Industrial automation where reach is not working […] - [Energize India Hackathon: a 60 day innovation acceleration initiative from Dassault ](https://indiaautomationhub.com/energize-india-hackathon-a-60-day-innovation-acceleration-initiative-from-dassault/): Organised by its 3D Experience lab in India, the hackathon invites startup’s, industry professionals and academia to collaborate and build simulation backed ,real world energy solution. With Energy transition moving […] - [ABB–Syre Partnership: Textile Recycling at Industry scale.](https://indiaautomationhub.com/abb-syre-partnership-textile-recycling-at-industry-scale/): Circular manufacturing is the big talk across all of the manufacturing sectors. But it’s decibals in textile industry boardrooms is unmissable. It is very much in line with the efforts […] - [Cabot Sanmar’s ₹220 Cr expansion in Mettur ](https://indiaautomationhub.com/cabot-sanmars-%e2%82%b9220-cr-expansion-in-mettur/): JV between Cabot Corporation and The Sanmar Group—Cabot Sanmar—has announced a ₹220 cr investment to expand its fumed silica manufacturing facility in Mettur, Tamil Nadu.  The same is expected to […] - [Atos ups its advanced threat intelligence with new research hub ](https://indiaautomationhub.com/atos-ups-its-advanced-threat-intelligence-with-new-research-hub/): A global digital transformation and cybersecurity players Atos launched its Threat Research Centre (TRC) –  a next generation intelligence hub designed to deliver earlier, deeper, and more actionable insights into […] - [Shield Ai : Building the Simulation backbone for Autonomous Warfare ](https://indiaautomationhub.com/shield-ai-building-the-simulation-backbone-for-autonomous-warfare/): US based Shield is valued at $12 billion as of its current round when it raised  $2 billion from a mix of equity and financing from its institutional investors. Company […] - [ABB launches Remote Assistance for Metal Industry](https://indiaautomationhub.com/abb-launches-remote-assistance-for-metal-industry/): In a move towards AI drive predictive remote maintenance and support offering , ABB has launched remote support for Stressometer systems – a solution designed to help customers with operational […] - [EV manufacturer commissions battery plant in Gurugram](https://indiaautomationhub.com/ev-manufacturer-commissions-battery-plant-in-gurugram/): Komaki has commissioned its 2nd battery plant with a capacity of 1L batteries a yr. Safety Profile:  The plant will manufacture LFP and LMFP batteries, which are considered safer ( […] - [PM Inaugurates Semiconductor Plant – a key milestone for Kaynes Semicon & Make in India](https://indiaautomationhub.com/pm-inaugurates-semiconductor-plant-a-key-milestone-for-kaynes-semicon-make-in-india/): What in the future may look like a key point in evolving Indian semiconductor story, makes the company a key player in domestic chip packaging and manufacturing ecosystem. Scale:  The […] - [Data-Driven Manufacturing: From Shopfloor to Dashboard](https://indiaautomationhub.com/data-driven-manufacturing-from-shopfloor-to-dashboard/): We are at a time when artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, and robotics are fast becoming indispensable assets for businesses. It is not only the finance, banking, and e-commerce sectors […] - [TotalEnergies and EDF Lock in Nuclear Power Deal](https://indiaautomationhub.com/totalenergies-and-edf-lock-in-nuclear-power-deal/): The contract allocates a share of EDF’s operating nuclear fleet output to cover approximately 60% of TotalEnergies’ electricity needs across its refining and chemicals sites in France—estimated at 400 MW. […] - [Noida International Airport Integrates ABB's Power and Water Systems](https://indiaautomationhub.com/noida-international-airport-integrates-abbs-power-and-water-systems/): Noida International Airport has deployed ABB’s power distribution and water management automation systems ahead of its operational launch. The technology package includes 33kV gas-insulated switchgear, low-voltage distribution infrastructure, and programmable […] - [BHEL Secures Rs 13,500 Crore NTPC Thermal Power Contract](https://indiaautomationhub.com/bhel-secures-rs-13500-crore-ntpc-thermal-power-contract/): The contract is for the main plant package of a 2,400 MW supercritical thermal project in s Peddapalli district in Telangana and includes complete engineering, procurement, and construction scope—from design […] - [BEL Bags Rs 1,660 Crore in Defence Contracts](https://indiaautomationhub.com/bel-bags-rs-1660-crore-in-defence-contracts/): Order reinforces momentum across multiple defence technology segments. The contracts span satellite communications, electronic warfare systems, avionics, and strategic components—dispersed across categories rather than concentrated in a single platform. Unlike […] - [Hirose Electric Sets Up First India Plant in TN](https://indiaautomationhub.com/hirose-electric-sets-up-first-india-plant-in-tn/): The Japanese connector manufacturer will produce precision connectors and electronic components. The company signed a MOU with the TN government , the plant, set to begin operations in 2027, marks […] - [IIP Growth Steady at 5.2% ](https://indiaautomationhub.com/iip-growth-steady-at-5-2/): India’s factory sector posted 5.2% year-on-year growth in February, driven primarily by manufacturing recovery and signaling modest momentum despite global headwinds. Manufacturing—which carries 78% weight in the IIP—grew 6% in […] - [HPE Unveils NVIDIA-Powered AI Factory and Supercomputing Platforms](https://indiaautomationhub.com/hpe-unveils-nvidia-powered-ai-factory-and-supercomputing-platforms/): Hewlett Packard Enterprise has announced major expansions to its NVIDIA AI Computing portfolio, integrating NVIDIA’s Vera Rubin platform and Blackwell architecture into AI factory offerings and supercomputing systems. The centerpiece […] - [Jetway Ships Intel W880-Based Motherboard for Industrial Workstations](https://indiaautomationhub.com/jetway-ships-intel-w880-based-motherboard-for-industrial-workstations/): Jetway has released the ATX-ARS1-W880, an ATX form factor motherboard built around Intel’s W880 chipset for industrial workstation applications. The board supports Intel Core Ultra Processors Series 2 and targets […] - [Arrow Rolls Out SPE Reference Platform for Industrial Networks](https://indiaautomationhub.com/arrow-rolls-out-spe-reference-platform-for-industrial-networks/): Arrow Electronics has launched a new evaluation board designed to accelerate Single Pair Ethernet adoption in industrial settings. The 10BASE-T1S REF_SPE_T1S reference design, developed with Microchip Technology, Bourns, and Amphenol, […] - [EPL and Indovida Merge to Form $2 Billion Packaging Platform](https://indiaautomationhub.com/epl-and-indovida-merge-to-form-2-billion-packaging-platform/): EPL Ltd and Indovida India have signed definitive merger agreements creating a packaging group valued at $2 billion with projected annual revenue of $1 billion. The combined entity brings together […] - [China Unveils First Europe-Compliant Textile Digital Product Passport](https://indiaautomationhub.com/china-unveils-first-europe-compliant-textile-digital-product-passport/): The National Advanced Functional Fiber Innovation Center ( NAFFIC ) and Dutch traceability platform AWARE have launched the first China-Europe Digital Product Passport for textiles, addressing incoming EU mandatory requirements […] - [₹15,554 Crore disbursed to the Electronics Sector Under PLI Scheme](https://indiaautomationhub.com/%e2%82%b915554-crore-disbursed-to-the-electronics-sector-under-pli-scheme/): C large-scale manufacturing and IT hardware segments. The disbursement represents the largest allocation among 14 PLI scheme sectors. Total cumulative incentives across all PLI sectors reached ₹28,748 crore as of […] - [Ambit Semiconductors Opens US Operations in Austin](https://indiaautomationhub.com/ambit-semiconductors-opens-us-operations-in-austin/): Bangalore-based Ambit Semiconductors has formalized its United States market entry with the establishment of Ambit Semiconductors Inc in Austin, Texas.  The Austin facility serves as North American headquarters, positioning Ambit […] - [GRSE Executive Joins DNV Technical Committee](https://indiaautomationhub.com/grse-executive-joins-dnv-technical-committee/): Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) said Commodore Vinith Aerat has been appointed to the Indian Subcontinent Technical Committee of DNV. DNV’s committees help shape global maritime standards, safety norms, […] - [DCI Appoints Capt. S. Divakar as MD & CEO](https://indiaautomationhub.com/dci-appoints-capt-s-divakar-as-md-ceo/): Dredging Corporation of India has appointed Capt. S. Divakar as Managing Director and CEO, effective March 25, 2026. He brings deep maritime experience to a role focused on operational delivery […] - [Shreehas Tambe to Lead Biocon Limited](https://indiaautomationhub.com/shreehas-tambe-to-lead-biocon-limited/): Biocon Limited has named Shreehas Tambe as CEO and Managing Director, effective April 1, 2026. A long-time Biocon Group executive, Tambe has played a key role in building biologics capabilities, […] - [BHEL Trichy Gets New Executive Director](https://indiaautomationhub.com/bhel-trichy-gets-new-executive-director/): Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited has appointed K. Ashok as Executive Director of its Trichy unit. A 36-year veteran, he has worked across manufacturing, production, and project execution within BHEL. The […] - [Rockwell Automation to showcase Industrial AI at Hannover Messe](https://indiaautomationhub.com/rockwell-automation-to-showcase-industrial-ai-at-hannover-messe/): Rockwell Automation will demonstrate production-ready industrial AI systems at Hannover Messe 2026., focusing on autonomous operations across manufacturing environments.  The showcase includes Emulate3D digital twin software, Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform, […] - [Basler and Orbbec Partner on Industrial 3D Vision Systems](https://indiaautomationhub.com/basler-and-orbbec-partner-on-industrial-3d-vision-systems/): Basler and Orbbec have partnered to develop industrial 3D vision solutions for robotics and logistics, with the collaboration announced at LogiMAT 2026 in Stuttgart.  Their first product, the Basler Stereo […] - [MESH Raises $3.8 Million to Scale Robotic Rebar Construction](https://indiaautomationhub.com/mesh-raises-3-8-million-to-scale-robotic-rebar-construction/): Swiss robotics firm MESH has raised $3.8 million in an oversubscribed seed round to scale its automated rebar construction technology.  The ETH Zurich spin-off has developed robotics and software systems […] - [Tenable Launches Hexa AI for Automated Security Workflows](https://indiaautomationhub.com/tenable-launches-hexa-ai-for-automated-security-workflows/): Tenable has launched Hexa AI, an automation engine designed to execute end-to-end security workflows across IT, cloud, OT, identity, and AI environments.  The platform automates multi-step tasks including asset tagging, […] - [Siemens Brings Advanced Digital Twin Technology to India](https://indiaautomationhub.com/siemens-brings-advanced-digital-twin-technology-to-india/): Siemens has introduced Teamcenter Digital Reality Viewer and Digital Twin Composer in India, integrating its industrial software stack with NVIDIA’s accelerated computing and Omniverse libraries.  The solutions enable photorealistic, physics-based […] - [Indian Railways Awards Contract to Concord Control Systems](https://indiaautomationhub.com/indian-railways-awards-contract-to-concord-control-systems/): Advanced Rail Controls has secured an Rs 84.68 crore contract from Indian Railways for wireless locomotive control systems. The 18-month deal covers supply, installation, and commissioning.  The system enables remote […] - [Comau and Reis Robotics Form European Automation Alliance](https://indiaautomationhub.com/comau-and-reis-robotics-form-european-automation-alliance/): Italian automation giant Comau and Germany’s Reis Robotics signed a cooperation deal targeting shipbuilding, giga casting, battery production, and critical infrastructure projects across Europe. Reis Robotics brings open robot control […] - [TI Unveils Compact Power Modules for Data Centers and EVs](https://indiaautomationhub.com/ti-unveils-compact-power-modules-for-data-centers-and-evs/): The power modules use IsoShield packaging—deliver 3x power density than discrete solutions while needing 70 percent less space. The UCC34141-Q1 and UCC33420 modules copackage a planar transformer and isolated power […] - [Mitsubishi Electric Backs AI Startup Sakana for Complex Operations](https://indiaautomationhub.com/mitsubishi-electric-backs-ai-startup-sakana-for-complex-operations/): Mitsubishi Electric invested in Tokyo’s Sakana AI to integrate foundation models into manufacturing and infrastructure operations where standard AI systems fail. Sakana builds AI using multi-model inference and tacit knowledge […] - [Infosys Acquires Optimum Healthcare IT in $465 Million Deal](https://indiaautomationhub.com/infosys-acquires-optimum-healthcare-it-in-465-million-deal/): Infosys will pay $465 million cash for US-based Optimum Healthcare IT, pending regulatory approval. The company also announced a separate $95 million acquisition of insurance tech firm Stratus—total deal value […] - [Motherson-Hellmann JV Targets Global Automotive Logistics Platform](https://indiaautomationhub.com/motherson-hellmann-jv-targets-global-automotive-logistics-platform/): Samvardhana Motherson  and Hellmann Worldwide Logistics formed a Dubai-based automotive logistics JV. The JV combines Hellmann’s freight network with Motherson’s Design, Engineering, Manufacturing, Assembly, and Logistics ecosystem spanning 30,000 suppliers. […] - [BEL Partners with RRP Group on Defence Technology Push](https://indiaautomationhub.com/bel-partners-with-rrp-group-on-defence-technology-push/): Partnership to build semiconductors, electro-optics, and unmanned aerial systems for defence applications. RRP handles semiconductor manufacturing and thermal imaging. BEL contributes radar systems, weapon electronics, and four decades of defence […] - [Sarvam AI Targets $250M Round at $1.5B Valuation](https://indiaautomationhub.com/sarvam-ai-targets-250m-round-at-1-5b-valuation/): Bengaluru-based Sarvam AI is negotiating a $200-250 million funding round led by NVIDIA, Accel and HCLTech at a $1.5 billion valuation, according to reports. The deal would mark the largest […] - [Nord Drivesystems Unveils its  Decentralized Drive Range](https://indiaautomationhub.com/nord-drivesystems-unveils-its-decentralized-drive-range/): What Happened Nord Drivesystems has released a new line of decentralized motor starters and variable frequency drives with built-in AS-Interface connectivity. The NORDAC LINK motor starters cover 0.16 to 4.0 […] - [Zebra Ventures Invests in Apera AI ](https://indiaautomationhub.com/zebra-ventures-invests-in-apera-ai/): What Happened Zebra Ventures made a strategic investment in Apera AI on April 29. Apera builds  4D Vision  systems that combine stereo imaging with AI models trained in virtual environments […] - [ABB launches New Cobot Cell ](https://indiaautomationhub.com/abb-launches-new-cobot-cell/): What Happened ABB Robotics launched the OmniVance Collaborative Surface Finishing Cell on April 30 . It is a ready-to-run system built around its GoFa cobot for automating sanding and polishing. No […] - [Hilti India Opens up Fastening Technology Lab in  Delhi's DTU](https://indiaautomationhub.com/hilti-india-opens-up-fastening-technology-lab-in-delhis-dtu/): What Happened  As a part of its “Educate to Elevate”  programme, Hilti India has set up a specialised fastening technology lab at Delhi Technological University The lab was inaugurated by […] - [Ion Exchange Signs Agreement with MANN + HUMMEL](https://indiaautomationhub.com/ion-exchange-signs-agreement-with-mann-hummel/): What Happened Ion Exchange has signed a technology transfer agreement with Germany’s MANN+HUMMEL to manufacture PVDF ultrafiltration membranes locally. Production will run at Ion Exchange’s HYDRAMEM facility in Goa, covering […] - [OSHIMA Debuts Its New Fabric Inspection System](https://indiaautomationhub.com/oshima-debuts-its-new-fabric-inspection-system/): What Happened Taiwan-based OSHIMA debuted its EagleAi® fabric inspection machine at Texprocess Frankfurt, showcasing alongside its Smart Factory Platform and European partner Strima. The system identifies more than 20 defect […] - [Cognex Puts 157 TOPS of AI at the Factory Edge With New Vision Controller](https://indiaautomationhub.com/cognex-puts-157-tops-of-ai-at-the-factory-edge-with-new-vision-controller/): What Happened Cognex has launched the In-Sight 6900 Vision Controller, integrating NVIDIA Jetson technology to deliver up to 157 TOPS of AI processing power at the edge. The modular system […] - [Ouster Launches Rev8 Lidar Sensor](https://indiaautomationhub.com/ouster-launches-rev8-lidar-sensor/): What Happened Ouster has launched its Rev8 lidar sensor family, built on its L4 Ouster Silicon chip. These sensors capture both 3D depth data and colour simultaneously. The flagship OS1 […] - [Saint-Gobain Plans $1 Billion Investment in India](https://indiaautomationhub.com/saint-gobain-plans-1-billion-investment-in-india/): What Happened French building materials giant Saint-Gobain is pumping close to $1 billion into India over the next five years . This amount is  more than double its typical capital-to-sales ratio […] - [Toyota plans Vehicle Assembly Plants in Maharashtra](https://indiaautomationhub.com/toyota-plans-vehicle-assembly-plants-in-maharashtra/): What Happened Toyota plans to build three vehicle assembly plants in Maharashtra with a combined investment of ¥300 billion ($1.9 billion). The facilities will triple India production capacity to one […] - [STMicroelectronics Launches STM32C5 ](https://indiaautomationhub.com/stmicroelectronics-launches-stm32c5/): What Happened STMicroelectronics launched the STM32C5 microcontroller series in March 2026, built on an Arm Cortex-M33 core running at 144 MHz. The devices deliver 593 CoreMark performance at roughly three […] - [India issues Revised Order for HVDC LCC type substations](https://indiaautomationhub.com/india-issues-revised-order-for-hvdc-lcc-type-substations/): What Happened The Ministry of Power issued a revised order on April 30, 2026, setting phased local content requirements for HVDC LCC-type substations. The schedule: 30% until March 2028, rising […] - [Faulhaber Launches The DualGear Drive System](https://indiaautomationhub.com/faulhaber-launches-the-dualgear-drive-system/): What Happened Faulhaber launched the DualGear drive system combining its BX4 brushless motor with GPT planetary gearheads. The 32mm unit enables two synchronised movements from a single drive — targeting […] - [Bharat Forge Acquires  Stake in Fortuna Engineering](https://indiaautomationhub.com/bharat-forge-acquires-stake-in-fortuna-engineering/): What Happened Bharat Forge acquired a 30% equity stake in Fortuna Engineering Private Limited on May 1, 2026, valued at ₹129.60 crore subject to closing adjustments. Fortuna manufactures precision-machined engine […] - [France Rail Network gets Alstom Digital Interlocking System](https://indiaautomationhub.com/france-rail-network-gets-alstom-digital-interlocking-system/): What Happened Alstom’s ARGOS digital interlocking system went live at Montbard station near Dijon . It is  the first operational deployment of third-generation railway signalling built jointly with SNCF Réseau […] - [Yuken India Appoints Rakesh Kumar A as CEO](https://indiaautomationhub.com/yuken-india-appoints-rakesh-kumar-a-as-ceo/): Yuken India has elevated Rakesh Kumar A to Chief Executive Officer following his tenure as Chief Operating Officer.He has played a key role in expanding the company’s presence in steel […] - [ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India Appoints Nobuo Okochi as CFO](https://indiaautomationhub.com/arcelormittal-nippon-steel-india-appoints-nobuo-okochi-as-cfo/): ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India has appointed Nobuo Okochi as Chief Financial Officer, effective July 1. He will oversee finance, strategy, capital allocation, and governance to support the company’s long-term growth […] - [Sterlite Technologies Extends Ankit Agarwal's Term as Managing Director](https://indiaautomationhub.com/sterlite-technologies-extends-ankit-agarwals-term-as-managing-director/): Telecommunications infrastructure provider Sterlite Technologies has reappointed Ankit Agarwal as Managing Director for another five-year term, reinforcing leadership continuity as the company pursues global expansion and sustainability goals. The board […] - [Avery Dennison Invests in Wiliot for developing Physical AI ](https://indiaautomationhub.com/avery-dennison-invests-in-wiliot-for-developing-physical-ai/): What Happened Avery Dennison has recently made a $75 million  investment in Wiliot, a company developing Physical AI for supply chains. As part of the deal, Avery Dennison becomes Wiliot’s […] - [Wipro Hydraulics Acquires Indeco Ind Spa](https://indiaautomationhub.com/wipro-hydraulics-acquires-indeco-ind-spa/): What Happened Wipro Hydraulics has signed an agreement to acquire Indeco Ind Spa which is an Italian manufacturer of hydraulic attachments.  The combined entity will run 16 manufacturing facilities globally. […] - [India receives a Rusbeam 2800 Industrial 3D Printer.   ](https://indiaautomationhub.com/india-receives-a-rusbeam-2800-industrial-3d-printer/): What Happened Rosatom delivered a RusBeam 2800 industrial 3D printer to India.The 3D printer is the country’s largest electron beam wire deposition system operating in a vacuum.. It has been […] - [Bar Code India's Launches AI Agent that works directly with Warehouse Management System ](https://indiaautomationhub.com/bar-code-indias-launches-ai-agent-that-works-directly-with-warehouse-management-system/): What Happened: Bar Code India launched BCI NAVI, an AI agent that connects directly with Warehouse Management Systems, edge devices, and legacy enterprise platforms to convert fragmented data into real-time […] - [ABB control room solutions business launches Unification X for integrated control room operations ](https://indiaautomationhub.com/abb-control-room-solutions-business-launches-unification-x-for-integrated-control-room-operations/): What happened:Launched in ABB Sweden, Unification X integrates multiple operational systems into a unified control environment. It enables operators to manage unlimited input sources across selected monitors using a single […] - [Flex and Teradyne Robotics expand 20-year partnership into intelligent automation ](https://indiaautomationhub.com/flex-and-teradyne-robotics-expand-20-year-partnership-into-intelligent-automation/): What happened: Flex and Teradyne Robotics expanded their collaboration to accelerate intelligent automation across global manufacturing. Flex will deploy Teradyne Robotics solutions in its production facilities while manufacturing key robotics […] - [Intel and FPT enter strategic partnership to deliver AI-driven factory optimization platform ](https://indiaautomationhub.com/intel-and-fpt-enter-strategic-partnership-to-deliver-ai-driven-factory-optimization-platform/): What happened: FPT and Intel announced coming together to deliver an end-to-end AI-driven factory optimization solution. The collaboration brings together Intel Automated Factory Solutions including Factory Pathfinder and Factory Recon […] - [Siemens now in European tyre recycling alliance to advance digital transformation ](https://indiaautomationhub.com/siemens-now-in-european-tyre-recycling-alliance-to-advance-digital-transformation/): What happened: Siemens AG joined the Alliance for the Future of Tyres to strengthen efforts toward a sustainable and circular tyre industry through digitalization and automation. Siemens brings expertise in […] - [ABB wins design award for compact autonomous mobile robot](https://indiaautomationhub.com/abb-wins-design-award-for-compact-autonomous-mobile-robot/): What happened: The FlexLayer Mover P603 autonomous mobile robot from ABB Robotics received the iF Design Award 2026 in the Industry, Tools and Machinery Product Design category. The robot handles […] - [Smart Robotics secures €10 million to scale AI-driven intralogistics automation](https://indiaautomationhub.com/smart-robotics-secures-e10-million-to-scale-ai-driven-intralogistics-automation/): What happened:Dutch company Smart Robotics B.V. raised €10 million in a Series A funding round. The round was led by Rotterdamse Havendraken, Innovation Industries, and Ernij Next. The company plans […] - [Solvay expands IMI partnership to scale industrial IoT deployment](https://indiaautomationhub.com/solvay-expands-imi-partnership-to-scale-industrial-iot-deployment/): What happened:Solvay has extended its global framework agreement with IMI to increase deployment of connected sensors across its manufacturing sites. More than 5,000 sensors are already installed across 25 sites […] - [HydraSpecma–Hyco deal signals shift toward integrated hydraulic–software platforms in Nordic industry](https://indiaautomationhub.com/hydraspecma-hyco-deal-signals-shift-toward-integrated-hydraulic-software-platforms-in-nordic-industry/): What happened:HydraSpecma had announced the acquisition of Hyco AS a few weeks back . It was a clear move to expand capabilities in hydraulic system design and software programming. The […] - [ABB launches motor energy savings calculator for efficiency benchmarking](https://indiaautomationhub.com/abb-launches-motor-energy-savings-calculator-for-efficiency-benchmarking/): What happened:ABB introduced an online Energy Savings Calculator for NEMA motors. The tool compares energy use, operating costs, and CO₂ output between existing motors and newer high-efficiency models. It includes […] - [Accenture and SAP deploy humanoid robots for warehouse inspections at Vodafone facility](https://indiaautomationhub.com/accenture-and-sap-deploy-humanoid-robots-for-warehouse-inspections-at-vodafone-facility/): What happened: Accenture, SAP, and Vodafone Procure & Connect piloted humanoid robots at a Vodafone warehouse in Duisburg, Germany. The robots operated autonomously to conduct visual inspections across the facility. […] - [IT major TCS partners with Siemens Energy AG for AI-driven operations](https://indiaautomationhub.com/it-major-tcs-partners-with-siemens-energy-ag-for-ai-driven-operations/): What happened: Tata Consultancy Services executed two memorandums of understanding with Siemens Energy AG and its India subsidiary on April 27, 2026. The agreements establish a technology partnership centered on […] - [Covestro partners with Hikrobot, Carthane to further its China play. ](https://indiaautomationhub.com/covestro-partners-with-hikrobot-carthane-to-further-its-china-play/): Covestro has signed agreements with Hikrobot and Shanghai Carthane , pushing deeper into robotics integrating beyond its traditional role as a material supplier. The deals cover smart logistics, factory automation, […] - [Capital-A Closes ₹160 Crore for Manufacturing, Deeptech Fund](https://indiaautomationhub.com/capital-a-closes-%e2%82%b9160-crore-for-manufacturing-deeptech-fund/): Bengaluru based Capital-A secured ₹160 crore as its Fund II’s first close .It plans to back 15-18 companies in areas such as aerospace components- ripe for import substitution and MSME […] - [WITT Unveils Smart Flashback Arrestor with Real-Time Monitoring](https://indiaautomationhub.com/witt-unveils-smart-flashback-arrestor-with-real-time-monitoring/): WITT announced the launch of 85-30 SMART—the first flashback arrestor with built-in sensors and electronics that detect and communicate safety events in real-time. The device converts a passive safety component […] - [Technip Energies Commissions Dahej Jetty, Ships First Module](https://indiaautomationhub.com/technip-energies-commissions-dahej-jetty-ships-first-module/): Technip Energies India opened a captive jetty at Dahej. It can handle modules up to 4,000 MT and eliminate road transport bottlenecks for oversized cargo. The first shipment—a process module […] - [Nvidia Leases 7.6 Lakh Sq Ft in Bengaluru ](https://indiaautomationhub.com/nvidia-leases-7-6-lakh-sq-ft-in-bengaluru/): Nvidia Graphics signed a 10-year lease for 7.6 lakh square feet at Bagmane Capital’s Memphis South Tower. The Mahadevpura space marks Nvidia’s biggest single office commitment in India, bringing its […] - [Industrial automation firm Adisoft sees IPO subscribed 21x ](https://indiaautomationhub.com/industrial-automation-firm-adisoft-sees-ipo-subscribed-21x/): Pune based Adisoft Technologies pulled 21x subscription for its ₹74.10 crore IPO on its closing day. The issue saw heavy interest from institutional and retail investors. The firm is raising […] - [Ethereal Machines Raises ₹264 Crore in Series B](https://indiaautomationhub.com/ethereal-machines-raises-%e2%82%b9264-crore-in-series-b/): Bengaluru based Ethereal Machines closed a ₹264 crore Series B led by Avataar Venture Partners, at a ₹1,470 crore valuation —4X from its 2024-  Peak XV Partners and Novellus Systems […] - [Data, Discipline, and Decisions: Inside India’s AI Manufacturing Push](https://indiaautomationhub.com/data-discipline-and-decisions-inside-indias-ai-manufacturing-push/):   Special Report Data, Discipline, and Decisions Inside India’s AI Manufacturing Push — from the shop floor to the boardroom, what’s actually changing and what still stands in the way. […] - [DeepX, Hyundai Build Chip Platform to Run AI Models On Robots](https://indiaautomationhub.com/deepx-hyundai-build-chip-platform-to-run-ai-models-on-robots/): DeepX and Hyundai Group’s Robotics LAB are co-developing a computing platform that runs large AI models directly on robots.  DeepX’s DX-M2 chip is the core component and is designed for […] - [Bezos' Physical AI Lab Reaches $38B Valuation ](https://indiaautomationhub.com/bezos-physical-ai-lab-reaches-38b-valuation/): Project Prometheus (Jeff Bezos’s PhysicalAI lab) closed a $10 billion round at a $38 billion valuation. JPMorgan and BlackRock invested. The AI lab was launched in Nov 25. Prometheus builds […] - [SMEC, VARD Electro Bring Electric Propulsion to Indian Shipyards](https://indiaautomationhub.com/smec-vard-electro-bring-electric-propulsion-to-indian-shipyards/): SMEC Automation and VARD Electro India signed a strategic agreement to integrate electrical systems in ships built at Indian yards. In the first project two service operation vessels are under […] - [BITS Pilani Launches Bengaluru Manufacturing Tech Hub](https://indiaautomationhub.com/bits-pilani-launches-bengaluru-manufacturing-tech-hub/): BITS Pilani has opened a Smart Manufacturing Competency Centre in Bengaluru, marking its second major facility launch this year after Chennai’s Automotive Competency Centre went live in February. The new […] - [L&T Enters Industrial Electronics with Manufacturing Lines in Coimbatore](https://indiaautomationhub.com/lt-enters-industrial-electronics-with-manufacturing-lines-in-coimbatore/): Larsen & Toubro launched L&T Electronic Products & Systems (LTEPS), a business vertical targeting industrial electronics manufacturing. It is headquartered in Bengaluru and production will happen at its Coimbatore campus. […] - [Metal Forming Expo 2026: Technology-Led Manufacturing Takes Centre Stage](https://indiaautomationhub.com/metal-forming-expo-2026-technology-led-manufacturing-takes-centre-stage/): Running alongside IFS, Metal Forming Expo 2026 presented a broader view of manufacturing technologies, with a clear tilt toward automation, productivity, and digital integration. The exhibition featured CNC machinery, sheet […] - [India Fastener Show Pune 2026: Supply Chain Depth, Quality Focus](https://indiaautomationhub.com/india-fastener-show-pune-2026-supply-chain-depth-quality-focus/): India Fastener Show Pune 2026 saw consistent footfall from automotive, construction, heavy engineering, and industrial equipment sectors. The exhibition floor was dominated by fastener manufacturers, raw material suppliers, tooling companies, […] - [Regal Rexnord Names Schneider Electric Executive as Next CEO](https://indiaautomationhub.com/regal-rexnord-names-schneider-electric-executive-as-next-ceo/): Milwaukee-based Regal Rexnord has appointed Aamir Paul as Chief Executive Officer, effective no later than July 1, 2026. Paul will succeed Louis Pinkham following conclusion of his Schneider Electric responsibilities. […] - [Databricks Taps Simon Davies for Asia Pacific Leadership](https://indiaautomationhub.com/databricks-taps-simon-davies-for-asia-pacific-leadership/): Databricks has named Simon Davies as Senior Vice President and General Manager for Asia Pacific and Japan, capitalizing on 85% year-over-year regional growth in Q4. Based in Singapore, Davies will […] - [POWERCON Rehires Deepika Chavan as Chief People Officer](https://indiaautomationhub.com/powercon-rehires-deepika-chavan-as-chief-people-officer/): Renewable energy provider POWERCON Group has appointed Deepika Chavan as Chief People Officer for her second stint, reinforcing organizational capabilities during aggressive expansion. Chavan brings nearly two decades across IT, […] - [CAS Holdings Promotes Patrick McDermott to CEO](https://indiaautomationhub.com/cas-holdings-promotes-patrick-mcdermott-to-ceo/): Industrial automation specialist CAS Holdings has elevated Patrick McDermott from President and Chief Revenue Officer to Chief Executive Officer, positioning the Franklin, Massachusetts-based firm for its next growth phase. McDermott […] - [AMETEK CEO Joins Rockwell Automation Board](https://indiaautomationhub.com/ametek-ceo-joins-rockwell-automation-board/): Rockwell Automation has elected David Zapico, Chairman and CEO of AMETEK, to its board, linking leadership at two major industrial automation players. The appointment took effect April 16, expanding the […] - [General Mills Names Anjali Singh to Lead Global Business Solutions](https://indiaautomationhub.com/general-mills-names-anjali-singh-to-lead-global-business-solutions/): Fortune 500 food company General Mills has appointed Anjali Singh as Head of Global Business Solutions and Site Lead for its India Center, elevating the center’s role as a global […] - [Pantherun Technologies Adds Former Altera Executive to Board](https://indiaautomationhub.com/pantherun-technologies-adds-former-altera-executive-to-board/): Bengaluru cybersecurity firm Pantherun Technologies has appointed Ben Lee to its board, bringing C-suite expertise as the quantum-resistant encryption specialist accelerates global expansion. Lee joins from Altera, where he served […] - [Dassault and OMRON come together to bring together IT/OT convergence](https://indiaautomationhub.com/dassault-and-omron-come-together-to-bring-together-it-ot-convergence/): Dassault Systèmes and OMRON have partnered to close a gap that’s frustrated manufacturers for years — the disconnect between product design, automation engineering, and actual production. The collaboration links Dassault’s […] - [Hanwha Grows its India Presence](https://indiaautomationhub.com/hanwha-grows-its-india-presence/): Hanwha Group is building out a serious India presence, targeting three converging growth areas: AI-powered security, industrial automation, and energy. The first milestone is Hanwha Vision earning India’s STQC cybersecurity […] - [Hexagon Builds Laser Precision Solutions for  LargeScale Factory Inspection](https://indiaautomationhub.com/hexagon-builds-laser-precision-solutions-for-largescale-factory-inspection/): Measuring a wind turbine blade or an aircraft fuselage has never been a quick job. Manual inspection across large structures often means cherry pickers, multiple shifts, and heavy dependence on […] - [ABB launches Industrial Robots](https://indiaautomationhub.com/abb-launches-industrial-robots/): ABB Robotics has launched the PoWa cobot range. It  covers six payload classes from 7 kg to 30 kg, with speeds reaching 5.8 m/s. Those are numbers more commonly associated […] - [Moxa's ioPAC 6500 gets the RED DOT Award for Product Design](https://indiaautomationhub.com/moxas-iopac-6500-gets-the-red-dot-award-for-product-design/): Moxa’s ioPAC 6500 Series has picked up the Red Dot Award: Product Design 2025. In oil and gas facilities, water treatment plants, and utility projects, scaling operations typically means adding […] - [Honeywell Exits out of Warehouse Automation](https://indiaautomationhub.com/honeywell-exits-out-of-warehouse-automation/): Honeywell is stepping away from warehouse automation, selling its Warehouse and Workflow Solutions division to private equity firm American Industrial Partners.   This follows its earlier sale of its Productivity Solutions […] - [Schaeffler Wins Hermes Award at Hannover Messe 2026](https://indiaautomationhub.com/schaeffler-wins-hermes-award-at-hannover-messe-2026/): Schaeffler has taken the Hermes Award at Hannover Messe 2026 for a modular actuator platform designed for humanoid robot joints.Schaeffler’s platform integrates electric motors with power electronics, high-precision encoders, and […] - [Rolls-Royce MT30 to Power Australia's Mogami-Class Frigate Fleet](https://indiaautomationhub.com/rolls-royce-mt30-to-power-australias-mogami-class-frigate-fleet/): Australia’s Royal Navy has selected the Rolls-Royce MT30 marine gas turbine to power its next generation of general-purpose frigates, based on Japan’s upgraded Mogami-class design. Up to 11 ships will […] - [Bosch Rexroth and ServiceNow Design  an AI Knowledge Grid ](https://indiaautomationhub.com/bosch-rexroth-and-servicenow-design-an-ai-knowledge-grid/): Bosch Rexroth, ServiceNow, and the Next Level Mittelstand initiative are jointly scaling any.site, an AI-powered knowledge network built for machinery and manufacturing environments. The platform connects machine makers, service providers, […] - [NEURA Robotics and AWS Join Hands to Tackle Physical AI Challenges](https://indiaautomationhub.com/neura-robotics-and-aws-join-hands-to-tackle-physical-ai-challenges/): NEURA Robotics has struck a collaboration with Amazon Web Services to tackle one of the harder problems in Physical AI which is  the shortage of real-world training data. AWS will […] - [L&T Signs Deal with Japan's ITOCHU ](https://indiaautomationhub.com/lt-signs-deal-with-japans-itochu/): L&T Energy GreenTech has signed a take-or-pay offtake agreement with Japanese trading house ITOCHU Corporation to supply 300,000 tonnes of green ammonia annually from a planned production facility at Kandla, […] - [Teledyne launches miniaturized imaging module for surveillance ](https://indiaautomationhub.com/teledyne-launches-miniaturized-imaging-module-for-surveillance/): Teledyne e2v has launched Caiman, a miniaturized imaging module aimed at surveillance, perimeter security, and scientific applications demanding reliable performance in near-zero light. At its core sits the OnyxMax sensor, […] - [RobCo Debuts Humanoid Robot for Variable Factory Work](https://indiaautomationhub.com/robco-debuts-humanoid-robot-for-variable-factory-work/): Munich’s RobCo introduced Autonomous Alfie, a humanoid robot built to handle tasks where conditions shift. The system targets Level 4 autonomy—learning and adapting without constant human oversight. Alfie handles precision […] - [Fanuc Rolls Out 24-Pound Cobot ](https://indiaautomationhub.com/fanuc-rolls-out-24-pound-cobot/): Fanuc released the CRX-3iA, a 24-pound collaborative robot designed to be hand-carried between workstations. Built for high-mix production where permanent installations don’t provide the best coverage. The 3-kilogram payload cobot […] - [L&T Semiconductor Partners with Newen systems ](https://indiaautomationhub.com/lt-semiconductor-partners-with-newen-systems/): L&T Semiconductor Technologies signed a Master Supply Agreement with Newen Systems to develop silicon carbide power modules for renewable energy inverters. The same targets application in: battery storage, solar, and […] - [Siemens Launches  Agent to code Automation Systems](https://indiaautomationhub.com/siemens-launches-agent-to-code-automation-systems/): Eigen Engineering Agent, an AI system that writes PLC code and configures industrial systems autonomously. It plugs into TIA Portal and generates production-ready outputs without human hand-holding. The tool handles […] - [Blackstone Consolidates India Data Centers Under AirTrunk](https://indiaautomationhub.com/blackstone-consolidates-india-data-centers-under-airtrunk/): AirTrunk acquired Lumina CloudInfra in an internal Blackstone consolidation. Both are portfolio companies—the deal folds Lumina into AirTrunk rather than finding a third party suitor. AirTrunk gains 600 megawatts of […] - [Odisha Launches India's First 3D Chip Packaging Plant](https://indiaautomationhub.com/odisha-launches-indias-first-3d-chip-packaging-plant/): First advanced 3D semiconductor packaging facility broke ground in Bhubaneswar. The ₹2,000 crore project brings glass substrate technology to domestic manufacturing—a first for commercial-scale production. 3D Glass Solutions, through its […] - [Antioch Raises $8.5M to Advance Training Tools for Robotic Developers ](https://indiaautomationhub.com/antioch-raises-8-5m-to-advance-training-tools-for-robotic-developers/): New York-based startup Antioch has closed an $8.5 million seed round at a $60 million valuation to build simulation tooling for robotics developers. The platform creates digital twins of hardware […] - [Path Robotics Launches a Mobile Welding Robot ](https://indiaautomationhub.com/path-robotics-launches-a-mobile-welding-robot/): Path Robotics has launched Rove, a mobile welding system that mounts its Obsidian AI platform onto a quadruped robot. This system will come handy in industries like  shipbuilding, heavy construction, […] - [HARTING Upgrades its  Compact Han 1A Connector ](https://indiaautomationhub.com/harting-upgrades-its-compact-han-1a-connector/): HARTING has extended its Han 1A connector series to support higher current loads and larger cable diameters. The Han 1A is already the company’s most compact industrial connector — offering […] - [Honeywell Sells off its Scanner and Mobile Computing Unit ](https://indiaautomationhub.com/honeywell-sells-off-its-scanner-and-mobile-computing-unit/): Honeywell has struck a deal to sell its Productivity Solutions and Services division to label and identification products maker Brady Corporation. The business  which makes mobile computers, barcode scanners, and […] - [Geberit Commissions New Manufacturing plant near Pune](https://indiaautomationhub.com/geberit-commissions-new-manufacturing-plant-near-pune/): Switzerland-based sanitary and piping systems maker Geberit has commissioned a new polyethylene pipe manufacturing plant at its Chakan facility near Pune. The new line is fully automated and includes in-house […] - [Skild AI Acquires Fetch Robotics From Zebra Technologies ](https://indiaautomationhub.com/skild-ai-acquires-fetch-robotics-from-zebra-technologies/): Skild AI has acquired Zebra Technologies’ robotics division — the business originally built around Fetch Robotics — in a deal that hands Skild both an established robot fleet and the […] - [Siemens Tests its AI powered Humanoid Robot ](https://indiaautomationhub.com/siemens-tests-its-ai-powered-humanoid-robot/): A humanoid robot has completed a structured logistics trial at a working Siemens electronics facility  and met every target set for it. The HMND 01 wheeled Alpha robot from Humanoid […] - [Emerson Embeds OPSWAT Patching the OT Security Gap](https://indiaautomationhub.com/emerson-embeds-opswat-patching-the-ot-security-gap/): Emerson has embedded OPSWAT’s operational technology patch management directly into its Ovation Automation Platform, targeting power generation and water utility operators who face mounting cyber threats and regulatory pressure. The […] - [Tenable removes the need for Dedicated Hardware to OT Security](https://indiaautomationhub.com/tenable-removes-the-need-for-dedicated-hardware-to-ot-security/): Tenable has overhauled how operational technology assets get discovered  and removed the biggest obstacle in the process: the need for dedicated hardware. The company’s new OT asset discovery engine is […] - [Intertek Acquires Ahmedabad based Solar Lab Boosting  India Testing Infrastructure ](https://indiaautomationhub.com/intertek-acquires-ahmedabad-based-solar-lab-boosting-india-testing-infrastructure/): Intertek has acquired solar photovoltaic laboratory assets in Ahmedabad from Mitsui Chemicals India, bolstering its renewable energy testing infrastructure in western India. The facility carries ISO 17025 accreditation along with […] - [DCM Shriram enters into a Joint Venture to target  Specialty Polymers Segment](https://indiaautomationhub.com/dcm-shriram-enters-into-a-joint-venture-to-target-specialty-polymers-segment/): DCM Shriram has offloaded a 50% stake in its subsidiary Shriram Polytech to Netherlands-based Teknor Apex for USD 5.6 million, giving birth to PolyTek , a joint venture targeting India’s […] - [Alstom Promotes Iñaki Rojo to Run Trápaga Traction Equipment Plant](https://indiaautomationhub.com/alstom-promotes-inaki-rojo-to-run-trapaga-traction-equipment-plant/): Alstom appointed Iñaki Rojo Managing Director of its Trápaga industrial site in Bizkaia, Spain. He also joins Alstom Spain’s Management Committee. The Trápaga facility is one of Alstom’s main traction […] - [Lucid Names Silvio Napoli CEO, Raises $1B+, Expands Uber Robotaxi Deal](https://indiaautomationhub.com/lucid-names-silvio-napoli-ceo-raises-1b-expands-uber-robotaxi-deal/): Lucid Motors appointed Silvio Napoli CEO while closing over $1 billion in fresh funding and expanding its Uber robotaxi partnership to 35,000 vehicles. Napoli was Chairman and CEO of Schindler […] - [Ballard Power Names Ralph Robinett COO, Banking on Manufacturing Muscle](https://indiaautomationhub.com/ballard-power-names-ralph-robinett-coo-banking-on-manufacturing-muscle/): Ballard Power Systems brought in Ralph Robinett as SVP and Chief Operating Officer, replacing Lee Sweetland effective April 13. Robinett was most recently COO at GAF Energy, where he ran […] - [Hitachi Solutions Taps Roger Lvin as CEO to Push Digital Transformation](https://indiaautomationhub.com/hitachi-solutions-taps-roger-lvin-as-ceo-to-push-digital-transformation/): Hitachi Solutions named Roger Lvin CEO and President, bringing in a veteran who built Hitachi Digital Services from scratch. Lvin spent two years as founding CEO of Hitachi Digital Services, […] - [IESA Names Navin Bishnoi Chairperson as India Scales Semiconductor Push](https://indiaautomationhub.com/iesa-names-navin-bishnoi-chairperson-as-india-scales-semiconductor-push/): The India Electronics and Semiconductor Association appointed Navin Bishnoi as Chairperson for FY2026-27, putting a Marvell Technology executive at the helm as India moves from semiconductor ambition to execution. Bishnoi […] - [GlobalLogic Elevates Pooja Mathur to Global Growth Marketing Head](https://indiaautomationhub.com/globallogic-elevates-pooja-mathur-to-global-growth-marketing-head/): GlobalLogic promoted Pooja Mathur to Global Head of Growth Marketing as the Hitachi-owned company doubles down on AI-led transformation. Mathur, who joined in 2023, will now run industry and service […] - [This Startup Wants to Catch Bad Welds in Real Time — Before the Bead Even Cools](https://indiaautomationhub.com/this-startup-wants-to-catch-bad-welds-in-real-time-before-the-bead-even-cools/): Sonibel Instruments, a Vancouver-based startup founded by University of British Columbia graduates, has raised $1.6 million in pre-seed funding to bring real-time weld inspection to industries where defect detection currently […] - [SiLC's New Laser Scanner Can Detect a Defect the Width of a Human Hair](https://indiaautomationhub.com/silcs-new-laser-scanner-can-detect-a-defect-the-width-of-a-human-hair/): SiLC Technologies has released the Eyeonic Trace Ultra — a laser line scanner that achieves 100-micron range precision, the approximate thickness of a human hair. That’s three times sharper than […] - [Home Depot Bets on Warehouse Automation with SIMPL Acquisition](https://indiaautomationhub.com/home-depot-bets-on-warehouse-automation-with-simpl-acquisition/): Home Depot has acquired SIMPL Automation, a Massachusetts-based warehouse technology firm, as it works to make same-day and next-day delivery a reliable rather than aspirational offering.  SIMPL’s systems handle both […] - [Bengaluru's Intellithink Raises ₹17 Crore to Keep India's Factory Machines Running](https://indiaautomationhub.com/bengalurus-intellithink-raises-%e2%82%b917-crore-to-keep-indias-factory-machines-running/): Intellithink, a Bengaluru-based predictive maintenance startup, has closed a ₹17 crore seed round. Founded in 2017, the company’s core product is Intellivibe — an IoT and AI platform that reads […] - [India's First AI-Run Hydrogen Plant Hits 6,000 Hours and Cuts Power Costs by 10%](https://indiaautomationhub.com/indias-first-ai-run-hydrogen-plant-hits-6000-hours-and-cuts-power-costs-by-10/): Schneider Electric and Microsoft have deployed what they describe as India’s first fully autonomous solid oxide electrolyzer and after 6,000 hours of operation alongside green hydrogen producer h2e Power, it’s […] - [Tembo Gets the Green Light to Make Ammunition in India](https://indiaautomationhub.com/tembo-gets-the-green-light-to-make-ammunition-in-india/): Tembo Global Industries has crossed a significant regulatory milestone: its subsidiary, Tembo Classic Engineering, now holds a manufacturing license from the Ministry of Home Affairs to produce ammunition across multiple […] - [CP Group Takes Majority Stake in AI Sorting Firm Recycleye](https://indiaautomationhub.com/cp-group-takes-majority-stake-in-ai-sorting-firm-recycleye/): Material recovery infrastructure giant CP Group has acquired a majority stake in Recycleye, the London-based AI vision sorting company — combining the world’s largest MRF integrator with one of the […] - [Stereotaxis Buys French Catheter Robotics Firm in $45M Deal](https://indiaautomationhub.com/stereotaxis-buys-french-catheter-robotics-firm-in-45m-deal/): Medical robotics company Stereotaxis is acquiring France-based Robocath for up to $45 million, bringing together two complementary approaches to robotic catheter procedures.. Stereotaxis operates a magnetic navigation platform for catheter-based […] - [Jaykay Consolidates Missile Supply Chain With Pune Acquisition](https://indiaautomationhub.com/jaykay-consolidates-missile-supply-chain-with-pune-acquisition/): Jaykay Enterprises has acquired Patange Industries, a Pune-based manufacturer of warhead systems, tightening its position in India’s defence supply chain. Patange already supplies BrahMos Aerospace and Bharat Dynamics Limited, both […] - [Tolomatic's New Actuator Packs Hydraulic-Grade Force Into an Electric Package](https://indiaautomationhub.com/tolomatics-new-actuator-packs-hydraulic-grade-force-into-an-electric-package/): Replacing hydraulics with electric actuators has always come with a trade-off: cleaner operation, but less raw force. Tolomatic’s latest product pushes that boundary considerably. The RSX50 electric linear actuator delivers […] - [Cyient Semiconductors caps off a busy year with new capital raise.](https://indiaautomationhub.com/cyient-semiconductors-caps-off-a-busy-year-with-new-capital-raise/): What happened: Cyient Semiconductors has signed a financing transaction with funds managed by EAAA India Alternatives and co-investors. Includes $10 million investment at a p.m. valuation of around $500 million, […] - [Teledyne DALSA Pushes AxCIS Imaging to 1,800 dpi and 1.5-Metre Widths](https://indiaautomationhub.com/teledyne-dalsa-pushes-axcis-imaging-to-1800-dpi-and-1-5-metre-widths/): What happened: Teledyne DALSA has expanded its AxCIS contact image sensor family with models reaching 1,800 dpi resolution and scanning widths up to 1,500 mm. The sensors are fully integrated […] - [ISDN's IDI Dynamics Unveils Faster, Smaller Laser Marker for Chip Packaging](https://indiaautomationhub.com/isdns-idi-dynamics-unveils-faster-smaller-laser-marker-for-chip-packaging/): What happened: IDI Dynamics, a subsidiary of ISDN Holdings, has launched a next-generation High-speed Laser Marker for semiconductor chip packages. The company reports 2.5 times higher marking speed and a […] - [Critical Flaw in Universal Robots Cobot OS Enables Unauthenticated Takeover](https://indiaautomationhub.com/critical-flaw-in-universal-robots-cobot-os-enables-unauthenticated-takeover/): What happened: A critical command injection vulnerability has been found in Universal Robots’ PolyScope 5 operating system, which runs the company’s collaborative robots. Tracked as CVE-2026-8153 with a CVSS score […] - [Toyota Expands Karnataka Presence With New Engineering and Manufacturing Campus](https://indiaautomationhub.com/toyota-expands-karnataka-presence-with-new-engineering-and-manufacturing-campus/): What happened: Toyota Kirloskar Motor has entered into an agreement with the Karnataka government to establish a new technology and manufacturing-focused facility near Bengaluru. The planned development, called the TKM […] - [Schneider Electric Broadens India Consulting Operations Around Energy Transition](https://indiaautomationhub.com/schneider-electric-broadens-india-consulting-operations-around-energy-transition/): What happened: Expands SE Advisory Services operations in India to support businesses working on decarbonisation and energy transition programs. The offering combines consulting services, software platforms and implementation support. The […] - [MIC Electronics and Honeywell Explore Joint Opportunities in Industrial Automation](https://indiaautomationhub.com/mic-electronics-and-honeywell-explore-joint-opportunities-in-industrial-automation/): What happened: MIC Electronics and Honeywell Automation India have signed an agreement to examine collaboration opportunities in industrial technology and automation-related segments. The arrangement creates a platform for both companies […] - [Waaree Secures Karnataka Assignment for Green Hydrogen Facility](https://indiaautomationhub.com/waaree-secures-karnataka-assignment-for-green-hydrogen-facility/): What happened:Waaree Clean Energy Solutions has been awarded a contract for a green hydrogen project in Karnataka. The scope includes engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning activities for the facility. The […] - [Parallel Systems Raises $100 Million to Advance Autonomous Freight Rail Technology](https://indiaautomationhub.com/parallel-systems-raises-100-million-to-advance-autonomous-freight-rail-technology/): What happened:Parallel Systems has secured $100 million in funding to accelerate development of its autonomous freight rail platform. Capital will support technology development, operational scaling and commercial deployment efforts. Its […] - [GE Vernova Buys Robotech to Speed Factory Automation](https://indiaautomationhub.com/ge-vernova-buys-robotech-to-speed-factory-automation/): What happened: GE Vernova (which spun off from GE in 2024 ) and has ambitious expansion plans/.. has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Robotech Automation, a robotics and automation […] - [Horse Powertrain Rolls Out Revised V20 Petrol Engine in Two Hybrid Forms](https://indiaautomationhub.com/horse-powertrain-rolls-out-revised-v20-petrol-engine-in-two-hybrid-forms/): What happened: Horse Powertrain, via its Aurobay Technologies division, has launched an upgraded HORSE V20, a 2.0-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine. In two variants – a 400-volt plug-in hybrid and a […] - [Eicher Greenlights Capacity Push to Lift Royal Enfield Output ](https://indiaautomationhub.com/eicher-greenlights-capacity-push-to-lift-royal-enfield-output/): What happened: Eicher Motors has approved a large capacity expansion that would take Royal Enfield’s annual output close to 20 lakh units in 2 yrs. Current installed capacity stands at […] - [Kawasaki Opens San Jose Center to Push Real-World AI ](https://indiaautomationhub.com/kawasaki-opens-san-jose-center-to-push-real-world-ai/): What happened: Kawasaki Heavy Industries has set up a physical AI development facility in Silicon Valley named the Kawasaki Physical AI Center San Jose. The site will build real-world AI […] - [NIBE Group Opens Defence Manufacturing Complex ](https://indiaautomationhub.com/nibe-group-opens-defence-manufacturing-complex/): What happened: Indian Defence Minister inaugurated NIBE Group’s defence manufacturing facility in Shirdi, Maharashtra. The complex will produce advanced artillery systems, missile technologies, rocket systems, and autonomous defence platforms.  Why […] - [Infineon Expands CoolGaN Family with Compact Bidirectional Switches for Mobile Devices](https://indiaautomationhub.com/infineon-expands-coolgan-family-with-compact-bidirectional-switches-for-mobile-devices/): What happened: Infineon released two devices in its CoolGaN BDS 40V G3 bidirectional switch family: IGK048B041S and IGK120B041S. The products reduce PCB footprint by up to 82 percent and cut […] - [FANUC Partners with Google to Deploy AI Agents for Industrial Robot Control](https://indiaautomationhub.com/fanuc-partners-with-google-to-deploy-ai-agents-for-industrial-robot-control/): What happened: FANUC announced a collaboration with Google to advance Physical AI in industrial robotics. The system integrates Google Cloud’s Gemini Enterprise AI to enable robots that perceive environments through […] - [Yamaha Motor Establishes Robotics Division in Gurugram](https://indiaautomationhub.com/yamaha-motor-establishes-robotics-division-in-gurugram/): What happened: Yamaha Motor opened a Robotics Business Support Division in Gurugram. The facility will handle – sales to customer support for robotics products. Initial focus covers SMT Assembly Systems […] - [KP Group Names Rajesh Shrivastava the Executive Director](https://indiaautomationhub.com/kp-group-names-rajesh-shrivastava-the-executive-director/): KP Group has appointed Rajesh Shrivastava as Executive Director for five years, effective May 15, 2026.. Shrivastava brings 37 years in power and renewable energy, with exposure to over 30 […] - [Cyient DLM Taps Ramakanth Alapati to Drive AI and Data Center Push](https://indiaautomationhub.com/cyient-dlm-taps-ramakanth-alapati-to-drive-ai-and-data-center-push/): Cyient DLM Limited has named Ramakanth Alapati as President and Chief Strategy and Growth Officer, effective May 19, 2026. Based in Dallas, he’ll lead strategic initiatives and build a global […] - [Moglix Brings In Former Symphony CEO to Scale Emerging Business Lines](https://indiaautomationhub.com/moglix-brings-in-former-symphony-ceo-to-scale-emerging-business-lines/): B2B industrial platform Moglix has appointed Amit Kumar as Managing Director and Chief Business Officer. Based in Ahmedabad, he’ll build and scale emerging business segments. Kumar spent nearly five years […] - [Dr. Sanjay Chaturvedi is the new Matrix Pharmacorp CEO](https://indiaautomationhub.com/dr-sanjay-chaturvedi-is-the-new-matrix-pharmacorp-ceo/): Matrix Pharmacorp has appointed Dr. Sanjay Chaturvedi as Chief Executive Officer. He’ll lead strategic growth, global expansion, and operational transformation at India’s leading integrated API manufacturer. Dr. Chaturvedi brings over […] - [Anscer Robotics Secures Series A Funding to Scale Industrial Automation Platform](https://indiaautomationhub.com/anscer-robotics-secures-series-a-funding-to-scale-industrial-automation-platform/): What happened: Anscer Robotics raised ₹45 crore in Series A funding led by IAN Alpha Fund with participation from Info Edge Ventures and angel investors. The company builds autonomous mobile […] - [preML Deploys AI-Powered Visual Inspection System Using IDS Camera Technology](https://indiaautomationhub.com/preml-deploys-ai-powered-visual-inspection-system-using-ids-camera-technology/): What happened: preML launched a plug-and-play inspection solution combining IDS uEye XC cameras with AI software and edge computing. The system enables quality control without image processing expertise.  Why it […] - [Innodisk Launches 10GbE LAN Module Series for Edge AI Networking](https://indiaautomationhub.com/innodisk-launches-10gbe-lan-module-series-for-edge-ai-networking/): What happened: Innodisk released its High-Speed 10GbE LAN Series in M.2 and PCIe form factors. The portfolio includes EGPL-T203, a dual-port module rated for -40°C to 85°C operation, and EGPL-T2F1, […] - [MathWorks Integrates MATLAB and Simulink with Renesas Microcontrollers for Rapid Prototyping](https://indiaautomationhub.com/mathworks-integrates-matlab-and-simulink-with-renesas-microcontrollers-for-rapid-prototyping/): What happened: MathWorks released Hardware Support Packages connecting MATLAB and Simulink to Renesas RH850/U2A microcontrollers for automotive applications and RA6T2 microcontrollers for industrial controls. The integration enables automated build, flashing, […] - [AmpereHour Energy and IndiGrid Commission 360 MWh Battery Storage System](https://indiaautomationhub.com/amperehour-energy-and-indigrid-commission-360-mwh-battery-storage-system/): What happened: AmpereHour Energy and IndiGrid commissioned a 180 MW/360 MWh standalone Battery Energy Storage System at a GETCO substation in Gujarat. Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam serves as the off-taker. […] - [INOXGFL outbids competitors for Vena Energy India renewable assets](https://indiaautomationhub.com/inoxgfl-outbids-competitors-for-vena-energy-india-renewable-assets/): What happened: Noida-based INOXGFL Group has taken the lead to acquire Vena Energy’s Indian operations from Global Infrastructure Partners. The transaction values the renewable energy business between Rs 4,500 crore […] - [Locus Robotics Acquires Nexera Robotics to Expand Autonomous Warehouse Picking](https://indiaautomationhub.com/locus-robotics-acquires-nexera-robotics-to-expand-autonomous-warehouse-picking/): What happened: Locus Robotics acquired Vancouver-based Nexera Robotics. Nexera will operate as a wholly owned subsidiary. The deal integrates Nexera’s NeuraGrasp end-effector technology into the Locus physical AI platform and […] - [Aibuild rolls out GPU-powered simulation tool running 10,000x faster than current systems](https://indiaautomationhub.com/aibuild-rolls-out-gpu-powered-simulation-tool-running-10000x-faster-than-current-systems/): What happened: Manufacturing software firm Aibuild released FETS, a finite element thermomechanical simulation platform for additive manufacturing. The tool claims to operate up to 10,000 times faster than existing market […] - [Pantherun Technologies Partners with Rhinexa India for Industrial Networking Distribution](https://indiaautomationhub.com/pantherun-technologies-partners-with-rhinexa-india-for-industrial-networking-distribution/): What happened: Pantherun Technologies formed a partnership with Rhinexa India Private Limited. Rhinexa will represent and promote Pantherun’s industrial networking and technology solutions across the Indian market. Why it matters: […] - [Building end-to-end automation strategies for Indian manufacturers](https://indiaautomationhub.com/end-to-end-automation-strategies-for-indian-manufacturers/): Indian manufacturing is moving quickly towards a more connected and software-led future. While 71 per cent of German industrial firms had adopted Industry 4.0 applications by 2024, according to Bitkom, […] - [Can India move towards lights-out manufacturing?](https://indiaautomationhub.com/can-indian-smes-achieve-lights-out-manufacturing/): Lights-out manufacturing means a factory, or part of a factory, can run with little or no human intervention. The idea may sound futuristic, but it is slowly becoming more realistic […] - [AMRs in Indian warehouses: How 3PL and e-commerce firms can make automation work](https://indiaautomationhub.com/amrs-in-indian-warehouses/): India’s warehousing sector is changing quickly. For years, many warehouses depended heavily on manual labour. That is now beginning to shift as third-party logistics (3PL) companies and e-commerce players look […] - [How automated assembly lines are changing Indian auto-component manufacturing](https://indiaautomationhub.com/automated-assembly-lines-in-indian-auto-manufacturing/): India’s auto-component industry is going through one of its biggest shifts in decades. By the end of FY25, the industry was valued at about $80.2 billion, according to Motoring Trends. […] - [Industrial IoT Protocols Explained: OPC-UA, MQTT, and TSN for Smart Factories in India](https://indiaautomationhub.com/industrial-iot-protocols-explained/): India’s manufacturing sector is changing fast. As more global companies look at India as a production base, factories are under pressure to become faster, more efficient and more data-driven. At […] - [Manufacturing Execution Systems in India: Connecting the shop floor with the top floor](https://indiaautomationhub.com/manufacturing-execution-systems-in-india/): Indian manufacturing is changing fast. As the Make in India initiative pushes the country to become a stronger global manufacturing hub, factories can no longer depend only on manual records, […] - [Tata Technologies Wins Frost & Sullivan's 2026 Autonomous Vehicle Engineering Award](https://indiaautomationhub.com/tata-technologies-wins-frost-sullivans-2026-autonomous-vehicle-engineering-award/): What happened: Frost & Sullivan designated Tata Technologies as 2026 Asia-Pacific Company of the Year for End-to-End Solutions for Autonomous Vehicles. The India-based engineering firm received recognition for delivering complete […] - [JSW Energy Increases Ownership in Turbine Manufacturer Through ₹150 Crore Deal](https://indiaautomationhub.com/jsw-energy-increases-ownership-in-turbine-manufacturer-through-%e2%82%b9150-crore-deal/): What happened: JSW Energy entered agreement to purchase additional Toshiba JSW Power Systems equity from Toshiba Corporation. The transaction raises JSW Energy’s stake to 20.7%. TJPS operates a Chennai manufacturing […] - [Hitachi - Anthropic Partner for Enterprise AI Deployment](https://indiaautomationhub.com/hitachi-anthropic-partner-for-enterprise-ai-deployment/): What happened: Hitachi established a partnership with Anthropic to integrate Claude AI into its Lumada 3.0 platform. Target sectors include energy, transportation, manufacturing and finance infrastructure for system engineering, operations […] - [Dürr Launches Qflex System for Multi-Fuel Automotive Ovens](https://indiaautomationhub.com/durr-launches-qflex-system-for-multi-fuel-automotive-ovens/): What happened: Dürr released Qflex technology that decouples automotive paint ovens from specific heat sources. The system uses centralized heating modules compatible with natural gas, electricity or hydrogen without requiring […] - [NTT DATA to acquire WinWire for enterprise AI scaling with Microsoft](https://indiaautomationhub.com/ntt-data-to-acquire-winwire-for-enterprise-ai-scaling-with-microsoft/): What happened: NTT DATA signed a definitive agreement to acquire WinWire. WinWire specializes in Agentic AI, AI on Azure, data engineering and cloud-native development.  Why it matters: The acquisition strengthens […] - [ABB commits $200 million to expand European grid manufacturing capacity](https://indiaautomationhub.com/abb-commits-200-million-to-expand-european-grid-manufacturing-capacity/): What happened: ABB announced a $200 million investment in medium-voltage manufacturing across Europe over three years. The program includes a $100 million facility in Dalmine, Italy for SF₆-free switchgear and […] - [Cognex launches OneVision for enterprise-scale AI vision deployment](https://indiaautomationhub.com/cognex-launches-onevision-for-enterprise-scale-ai-vision-deployment/): What happened: Cognex announced general availability of OneVision . The cloud-to-edge AI vision platform completed beta testing with customers. Customers moved from single-line applications to multi-site rollouts testing the solution […] - [MemSift platforms target industrial water recovery and resource extraction](https://indiaautomationhub.com/memsift-platforms-target-industrial-water-recovery-and-resource-extraction/): What happened: MemSift Innovations operates three modular membrane distillation platforms: STOMATE, MemRain and Mistil. STOMATE handles metal and inorganic salts recovery. MemRain targets acid recovery. Mistil addresses solvent recovery. The […] - [INVT expands India presence with new automation and energy products](https://indiaautomationhub.com/invt-expands-india-presence-with-new-automation-and-energy-products/): What happened: INVT hosted its Strategy and New Product Launch – Product launches included permanent magnet synchronous motors, the GD290 Series High Performance Variable Frequency Drive, and the XD30-60KTR High-Voltage […] - [Godrej launches Multi-Ion Forklift Battery ](https://indiaautomationhub.com/godrej-launches-multi-ion-forklift-battery/): What happened: Godrej released Multi-Ion battery technology for electric forklifts through its Material Handling Equipment business. The battery delivers up to 5,000 life cycles—stated as approximately 60% above standard lithium-ion […] - [Fujiyama adds 2 GW to its Manufacturing Unit at Ratlam ](https://indiaautomationhub.com/fujiyama-adds-2-gw-to-its-manufacturing-unit-at-ratlam/): What happened: Fujiyama Power Systems adds a 2,000 MW solar panel production unit at its Ratlam site in Madhya Pradesh. The unit currently runs at approximately 1,000 MW annual capacity […] - [Teledyne DALSA Ships SWIR Hyperspectral Camera for High-Speed Industrial Sorting](https://indiaautomationhub.com/teledyne-dalsa-ships-swir-hyperspectral-camera-for-high-speed-industrial-sorting/): What happened: Teledyne DALSA has launched Kaleido, a short-wave infrared (SWIR) hyperspectral camera designed for applications such as recycling, food safety, pharmaceuticals, and waste management. The camera offers 1,280-pixel spatial […] - [Indie set to acquire CMOS Sensor Business from AMS OSRAM](https://indiaautomationhub.com/indie-set-to-acquire-cmos-sensor-business-from-ams-osram/): What happened: indie Semiconductor signed an agreement to purchase the fabless CMOS image sensor group from ams OSRAM for 40 million euro. The business includes operations in Belgium and Portugal. […] - [Aeva Adopts Cadence DSP Technology for 4D LiDAR Processing](https://indiaautomationhub.com/aeva-adopts-cadence-dsp-technology-for-4d-lidar-processing/): What happened: Aeva has licensed the Cadence Tensilica Vision DSP from Cadence Design Systems for signal processing in its 4D LiDAR systems used in industrial robotics and automotive applications. The […] - [JSW One Elevates Mayank Gupta to CFO](https://indiaautomationhub.com/jsw-one-elevates-mayank-gupta-to-cfo/): JSW One Platforms promoted Mayank Gupta to Chief Financial Officer. He previously served as Chief Operating Officer. He brings over two decades of experience in corporate finance, operations, and structured […] - [Akshay Poddar Named Texmaco Co-Chairman](https://indiaautomationhub.com/akshay-poddar-named-texmaco-co-chairman/): Texmaco Rail & Engineering Ltd appointed Akshay Poddar as Co-Chairman. The company was also in the news having recently secured a South African rail contract worth Rs 4,045 crore. The […] - [R Mukundan Assumes CII Presidency for 2026-27](https://indiaautomationhub.com/r-mukundan-assumes-cii-presidency-for-2026-27/): The Confederation of Indian Industry appointed R Mukundan as President for 2026-27. He succeeded Rajiv Memani following the National Council meeting this month. Mukundan serves as Managing Director and CEO […] - [HrdWyr Raises $13 Million to Develop AI-Native Semiconductor Chips](https://indiaautomationhub.com/hrdwyr-raises-13-million-to-develop-ai-native-semiconductor-chips/): What happened:Bengaluru-based semiconductor startup HrdWyr has secured $13 million in a Series A funding round led by Ideaspring Capital. The round saw participation from Singularity AMC, Avatar Growth Capital, and […] - [Archean Chemical Subsidiary Signs Agreement Under India Semiconductor Mission for SiC Facility](https://indiaautomationhub.com/archean-chemical-subsidiary-signs-agreement-under-india-semiconductor-mission-for-sic-facility/): What happened:Archean Chemical Industries’ step-down subsidiary, SiCSem Private Limited, has signed a Fiscal Support Agreement with the India Semiconductor Mission under the Semicon India Programme.  The project includes the development […] - [Mind Robotics Raises $400 Million to Scale Industrial Robotics Deployment](https://indiaautomationhub.com/mind-robotics-raises-400-million-to-scale-industrial-robotics-deployment/): What happened:Mind Robotics has announced a new funding round worth $400 million to expand deployment of its industrial robotics systems. The latest investment values the company at $3.4 billion and […] - [Microchip Launches Secure SPE Transceivers for Industrial and Automotive Networks](https://indiaautomationhub.com/microchip-launches-secure-spe-transceivers-for-industrial-and-automotive-networks/): What happened:Microchip Technology has introduced a new range of secure Single Pair Ethernet (SPE) transceivers designed for software-defined vehicle architectures and connected industrial systems. The products are built to support […] - [ABS and HD KSOE partner on digital shipbuilding and vessel intelligence systems](https://indiaautomationhub.com/abs-and-hd-ksoe-partner-on-digital-shipbuilding-and-vessel-intelligence-systems/): What happened: ABS and HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering signed an MOU  to collaborate on digital technologies for shipbuilding. The agreement establishes a framework for Digital Threads work across […] - [SAP and Cyberwave deploy autonomous robots in live logistics warehouse operations](https://indiaautomationhub.com/sap-and-cyberwave-deploy-autonomous-robots-in-live-logistics-warehouse-operations/): What happened: SAP and Cyberwave deployed fully autonomous AI-powered robots at SAP’s St. Leon-Rot warehouse in Germany. The robots operate on SAP Logistics Management and perform box folding, packaging, and […] - [Arbor deploys edge AI system with 40 TOPS processing for industrial automation](https://indiaautomationhub.com/arbor-deploys-edge-ai-system-with-40-tops-processing-for-industrial-automation/): What happened: Arbor Technology introduced the ARES-2100 Series edge AI system powered by Intel Core Series 3 processors. The platform delivers up to 40 TOPS( TOPS: 1 trillion operations per […] - [BMW Leipzig plant deploys terahertz measurement for paint quality control on plastic components](https://indiaautomationhub.com/bmw-leipzig-plant-deploys-terahertz-measurement-for-paint-quality-control-on-plastic-components/): What happened: BMW Leipzig introduced a terahertz-based measurement system for plastic exterior components in series production. The system determines paint layer thickness non-destructively. Technology partner das-Nano developed the measurement system […] - [Nagarro and Addverb partner to deliver end-to-end warehouse robotics](https://indiaautomationhub.com/nagarro-and-addverb-partner-to-deliver-end-to-end-warehouse-robotics/): What happened: Nagarro and Addverb Technologies signed a MOU to jointly develop robotic automation solutions and digital twins for warehouse and industrial operations.  Why it matters: Most warehouse robotics projects […] - [Rockwell Automation deploys AI system for refrigeration energy reduction in frozen food plants](https://indiaautomationhub.com/rockwell-automation-deploys-ai-system-for-refrigeration-energy-reduction-in-frozen-food-plants/): What happened: Rockwell Automation and Actemium developed an AI application that reduces industrial refrigeration energy consumption by 17 percent. The solution, called Real-Time Coefficient of Performance, runs on the PlantPAx […] - [Septentrio launches compact mosaic-G5 P6 GNSS module for industrial applications](https://indiaautomationhub.com/septentrio-launches-compact-mosaic-g5-p6-gnss-module-for-industrial-applications/): What happened: Septentrio released the mosaic-G5 P6 multi-frequency positioning module. The module enables positioning for commercial UAVs, robots, and power-constrained applications. AIM+ Premium technology protects against GNSS jamming and spoofing […] - [Comau and Omron Robotics form collaboration for industrial automation deployment](https://indiaautomationhub.com/comau-and-omron-robotics-form-collaboration-for-industrial-automation-deployment/): What happened: Comau and Omron Robotics signed a strategic collaboration agreement to accelerate deployment of industrial automation solutions. The partnership targets electronics, semiconductors, medical manufacturing, and light industrial intralogistics sectors. […] - [Abu Dhabi Investment Office backs Motherson’s automotive manufacturing hub in KEZAD](https://indiaautomationhub.com/abu-dhabi-investment-office-backs-mothersons-automotive-manufacturing-hub-in-kezad/): What happened: The proposed automotive manufacturing facility in Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi – spans approximately 87,652 square meters on a single land plot. Construction is underway with phased development. […] - [Gujarat Activates 870 MW Battery Storage Network Across Five Sites](https://indiaautomationhub.com/gujarat-activates-870-mw-battery-storage-network-across-five-sites/): What happened: Gujarat commissioned battery energy storage systems totaling 870 MW across five locations in the state. The installations include operational systems at Modhera in Mehsana district, Lakhpat in Kutch, […] - [MAXPRO200 FlushCut Consumables for Thick Metal Removal](https://indiaautomationhub.com/maxpro200-flushcut-consumables-for-thick-metal-removal/): What happened: Hypertherm Associates a US based manufacturer of Industrial cutting systems and software, launched MAXPRO200 FlushCut consumables designed for thick-metal removal applications. The liquid-cooled consumables enable cutting capacity up […] - [MediaTek Opens Second India R&D Center in Noida ](https://indiaautomationhub.com/mediatek-opens-second-india-rd-center-in-noida/): What happened:  The centre became operational and marks the Taiwanese chipmaker’s second R&D hub in India after Bengaluru. The facility supports engineering and innovation functions. Why it matters: MediaTek identified […] - [Genesis AI Launches GENE-26.5 Foundation Model for Robot Manipulation Tasks](https://indiaautomationhub.com/genesis-ai-launches-gene-26-5-foundation-model-for-robot-manipulation-tasks/): What happened:  GENE-26.5 is an AI foundation model designed for robotic physical manipulation. The San Carlos-based company also introduced a system combining a human-scale dexterous robotic hand and a data […] - [Egypt's EGPC deploys internal carbon tracking platform for oil and gas sector](https://indiaautomationhub.com/egypts-egpc-deploys-internal-carbon-tracking-platform-for-oil-and-gas-sector/): What happened: The Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation launched a digital platform to monitor the sector’s carbon footprint. The platform is an internal carbon-tracking engine for oil and gas firms, restricted […] - [How Indian Manufacturers Are Leveraging Software-Defined PLCs for Industry 4.0 Transformation](https://indiaautomationhub.com/software-defined-plcs-industry-4-india-manufacturing/): Indian manufacturing is going through a major shift. Factories that once depended mainly on fixed, hardware-heavy systems are now moving towards more flexible, software-led automation. At the centre of this […] - [Robotics-as-a-Service: Solution to India's Automation Gap — or Premature Push? ](https://indiaautomationhub.com/robotics-as-a-service-india-automation-gap-analysis/): The Indian manufacturing landscape stands at a pivotal and somewhat paradoxical crossroads. As the global shift toward Industry 4.0 accelerates, the domestic sector faces a persistent and widening automation gap. […] - [Industrial Robots in India: How Articulated Robots and Cobots Are Reshaping Automotive, Electronics and Pharma Manufacturing](https://indiaautomationhub.com/industrial-robots-in-india-how-articulated-robots-and-cobots-are-reshaping-automotive-electronics-and-pharma-manufacturing/): Industrial robots are becoming a serious part of India’s manufacturing story. As the Make in India push gathers pace, factories are under pressure to produce more, improve quality and reduce […] - [Understanding Functional Safety Certification in Indian Manufacturing: A Practical Guide for Plant Managers](https://indiaautomationhub.com/functional-safety-certification-indian-manufacturing-guide/): Indian manufacturing is changing rapidly. As the Make in India initiative matures and the country looks to become a stronger global manufacturing hub, the focus is no longer only on […] - [DCS vs PLC in Indian Process Industries: Making the Right Choice for Refinery, Pharma, and Chemical Plants](https://indiaautomationhub.com/dcs-vs-plc-indian-process-industries-comparison/): Indian industry is automating fast as manufacturers try to become more efficient, reliable and globally competitive. This shift is especially important in process industries such as oil & gas, pharmaceuticals, […] - [AMRs vs AGVs in Indian Warehouses: Which Automated Material Handling Solution Delivers Better ROI?](https://indiaautomationhub.com/amrs-vs-agvs-indian-warehouses-roi-comparison/): India’s warehouse automation market is moving into a high-growth phase. It is projected to reach $659.96 million in 2026 and grow at an annual rate of 17.84 per cent by […] - [PM MITRA  Textile Park in WARANGAL Is Now Live](https://indiaautomationhub.com/pm-mitra-textile-park-in-warangal-is-now-live/): What Happened India’s first working PM MITRA textile park went live in Warangal on May 10, after Prime Minister Modi inaugurated the Kakatiya Mega Textile Park. The Rs 1,700 crore […] - [Lauritz Knudsen Unveils 10+ Energy and Automation Products in India](https://indiaautomationhub.com/lauritz-knudsen-unveils-10-energy-and-automation-products-in-india/): What Happened Lauritz Knudsen Electrical and Automation rolled out over 10 new energy and automation products in Mumbai on May 8. This was its biggest-ever India launch. The event drew […] - [IHI Sells off 80% of its Logistics Subsidiary to Toyota ](https://indiaautomationhub.com/ihi-sells-off-80-of-its-logistics-subsidiary-to-toyota/): What Happened IHI Corporation is transferring 80% of its logistics subsidiary, IHI Logistics & Machinery, to Toyota Industries Corporation. IT will keep the remaining 20% for roughly five years before […] - [Kundan Edifice Begins In-House  Power Supply Products ](https://indiaautomationhub.com/kundan-edifice-begins-in-house-power-supply-products/): What Happened Kundan Edifice is pulling select power supply component manufacturing back in-house, ending job work arrangements that previously handled the work. The Vasai East-based company has placed an order […] - [Hero MotoCorp Names Sachin Agrawal as CTO](https://indiaautomationhub.com/hero-motocorp-names-sachin-agrawal-as-cto/): Hero MotoCorp has appointed Sachin Agrawal as Chief Technology Officer, effective May 21, 2026. Agrawal spent the last 14-plus years at VE Commercial Vehicles (Volvo-Eicher JV) as Executive Vice President […] - [Greaves Cotton Appoints Vinay Pawar as Group CTO](https://indiaautomationhub.com/greaves-cotton-appoints-vinay-pawar-as-group-cto/): Greaves Cotton has named Vinay Pawar Group Chief Technology Officer, effective May 4, 2026. He’ll lead company’s technology strategy under its Greaves.NEXT transformation plan.Pawar brings 30 years across automotive electronics, […] - [BC Jindal Group Names Sanjay Bhargava CEO of Power Business](https://indiaautomationhub.com/bc-jindal-group-names-sanjay-bhargava-ceo-of-power-business/): BC Jindal Group has appointed Sanjay Bhargava as CEO of Jindal India Power Limited. He’ll run the group’s 1,200 MW thermal facility in Odisha—two 600 MW units commissioned in 2015.Bhargava […] - [Tanya Singhal Takes Charge of Global Energy Alliance India Operations](https://indiaautomationhub.com/tanya-singhal-takes-charge-of-global-energy-alliance-india-operations/): The Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet has appointed Tanya Singhal as Vice President for India. She’ll lead grid modernization, battery storage, and distributed energy initiatives across the country.Singhal […] - [Bajaj Auto Elevates Rakesh Sharma to JMD](https://indiaautomationhub.com/bajaj-auto-elevates-rakesh-sharma-to-jmd/): Bajaj Auto has promoted Rakesh Sharma to Joint Managing Director, effective June 1, 2026. The appointment runs until March 31, 2029, pending shareholder approval.Sharma joined Bajaj Auto in October 2007 […] - [Government of India Approves Two Semiconductor Projects in Gujarat ](https://indiaautomationhub.com/government-of-india-approves-two-semiconductor-projects-in-gujarat/): What Happened The Union Cabinet has approved two semiconductor projects in Dholera, Gujarat. The first, from Crystal Matrix Limited, will be India’s first commercial Mini/Micro-LED display manufacturing plant built on […] - [Automation Direct launches ESI series compact drives](https://indiaautomationhub.com/automation-direct-launches-esi-series-compact-drives/): What Happened Automation Direct has added the IronHorse ES1 series to its AC drive lineup compact units built to run three-phase motors between 3/4 and 2 hp.  Made in the […] - [Würth Elektronik's Launches We-SFIA series Flat Wire Inductors ](https://indiaautomationhub.com/wurth-elektroniks-launches-we-sfia-series-flat-wire-inductors/): What Happened Würth Elektronik has launched the WE-SFIA series of flat wire inductors in three package sizes — 2010, 2013, and 2016. The components handle saturation currents up to 150A, […] - [Solex Energy Signs MOU with Gujarat Government ](https://indiaautomationhub.com/solex-energy-signs-mou-with-gujarat-government/): What Happened Surat-based Solex Energy has signed an MoU with the Gujarat Government to build two large-scale manufacturing facilities in the state. The first is a 5 GW solar cell […] - [Praana Group Acquires Multi - Chem ](https://indiaautomationhub.com/praana-group-acquires-multi-chem/): What Happened Praana Group has completed the acquisition of Multi-Chem, an oilfield chemicals business under the name Sterling MultiChem. Multi-Chem brings field service operations spanning upstream drilling, completions and production, […] - [ABB Introduces OM X series of Fast Charging System](https://indiaautomationhub.com/abb-introduces-om-x-series-of-fast-charging-system/): What Happened ABB E-mobility has launched the OM X-Series, a distributed DC fast-charging system built for transit depots, logistics hubs, and charging corridors. The system starts at 800 kW with […] - [Atlanta Electricals Limited wins Rs 190 crore order from RVPN](https://indiaautomationhub.com/atlanta-electricals-limited-wins-rs-190-crore-order-from-rvpn/): What happened:Atlanta Electricals Limited secured an order worth Rs 190 crore from Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Prasaran Nigam Limited. The order includes the supply of transformer-related systems and associated equipment. The […] - [Dürr updates EcoRP paint robot with redesigned arm geometry](https://indiaautomationhub.com/durr-updates-ecorp-paint-robot-with-redesigned-arm-geometry/): What happened:Dürr introduced a new version of its EcoRP painting robot with optimised arm geometry. The updated design is intended to support painting tasks across different industrial applications. The company […] - [GPS Renewables begins work on India’s first ethanol-to-jet fuel facility in Andhra Pradesh](https://indiaautomationhub.com/gps-renewables-begins-work-on-indias-first-ethanol-to-jet-fuel-facility-in-andhra-pradesh/): What happened:GPS Renewables has started construction work on an Ethanol-to-Jet Sustainable Aviation Fuel plant in Pudimadaka in Andhra Pradesh. The project was awarded by NTPC Limited under the green hydrogen […] - [Aptiv and Comau partner on robotics and industrial logistics systems](https://indiaautomationhub.com/aptiv-and-comau-partner-on-robotics-and-industrial-logistics-systems/): What happened:Aptiv and Comau announced plans to co-develop next-generation solutions for robotics, autonomous systems, and industrial logistics. The collaboration targets technologies linked to industrial automation and mobility systems. Why it […] - [STMicroelectronics introduces 100W VIPerGaN converters for energy-efficient power systems](https://indiaautomationhub.com/stmicroelectronics-introduces-100w-vipergan-converters-for-energy-efficient-power-systems/): What happened:STMicroelectronics revealed two 100-watt VIPerGaN high-voltage converters. The launch extends the company’s use of wide-bandgap technology for energy-efficient power conversion applications. The products are aimed at improving efficiency across […] - [Uttar Pradesh plans 12 mega skill hubs and 63 district centres for industrial workforce development](https://indiaautomationhub.com/uttar-pradesh-plans-12-mega-skill-hubs-and-63-district-centres-for-industrial-workforce-development/): What happened:The Uttar Pradesh government announced plans to establish 12 mega skill hubs and 63 district skill centres under the Sardar Patel Employment and Industrial Zones initiative. The programme targets […] - [NSK Limited and Accenture announce Strategic Partnerships](https://indiaautomationhub.com/nsk-limited-and-accenture-announce-strategic-partnerships/): What Happened NSK Limited and Accenture announced a strategic collaboration on April 27 to digitise NSK’s manufacturing and business operations. The partnership spans three areas: automating back-office functions, deploying AI […] - [ESS Tech Partners with Alsym Energy ](https://indiaautomationhub.com/ess-tech-partners-with-alsym-energy/): What Happened ESS Tech has signed a letter of intent with Alsym Energy to add 8.5 GWh of sodium-ion battery cells and modules to its product portfolio. Alsym’s Na-Series batteries […] - [Electronics Manufacturing Gets a Boost with Optiemus-Quectel Partnership](https://indiaautomationhub.com/electronics-manufacturing-gets-a-boost-with-optiemus-quectel-partnership/): What happened:Optiemus Electronics has entered into a manufacturing partnership with Quectel IoT Technologies. They produce advanced wireless communication modules in India. The modules, which include automotive, 5G, 4G, Cat-1, and […] - [Hirebotics Brings No-Code Automation to Hazardous-Area Painting](https://indiaautomationhub.com/hirebotics-brings-no-code-automation-to-hazardous-area-painting/): What happened: Hirebotics has released the Cobot Painter, a collaborative robot system for finishing work in explosion-prone environments. The product pairs FANUC’s CRX-10iA/L Paint hardware with Hirebotics’ no-code Beacon software. […] - [Advantech Advances Safety Validation for MIC-735 Edge AI Platform](https://indiaautomationhub.com/advantech-advances-safety-validation-for-mic-735-edge-ai-platform/): What happened: Advantech announced that its MIC-735 edge AI platform is undergoing validation at the NVIDIA Halos AI System Inspection Lab, aligning it with NVIDIA’s safety framework for Physical AI. […] - [SiMa.ai Partners with Mistral Solutions  ](https://indiaautomationhub.com/sima-ai-partners-with-mistral-solutions/): What happened: SiMa.ai has partnered with Mistral Solutions, an AXISCADES company, to develop a reference design for AI-powered autonomous drones. Why it matters: The design combines SiMa.ai’s AI software and […] - [Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems in India: How they are changing e-commerce fulfilment](https://indiaautomationhub.com/automated-storage-and-retrieval-systems-in-india-how-they-are-changing-e-commerce-fulfilment/): India’s e-commerce warehouses are changing fast. As online shopping, quick commerce and next-day delivery grow, companies can no longer depend only on manual picking, sorting and storage. Warehouses now need […] - [Rethinking Warehouse Design: How Quick Commerce and Dark Stores are Driving India's $2.8B Automation Boom](https://indiaautomationhub.com/rethinking-warehouse-design-how-quick-commerce-and-dark-stores-are-driving-indias-2-8b-automation-boom/): The 10-minute delivery shockwave on warehouse layouts Given how quick-commerce companies are promising 10-minute grocery deliveries in cities like Mumbai, Bengaluru or Delhi-NCR, the traditional warehouse design understanding has been […] - [AI Meets GMP: How Process Automation is Reshaping Pharma Manufacturing in India](https://indiaautomationhub.com/ai-meets-gmp-how-process-automation-is-reshaping-pharma-manufacturing-in-india/): Smart batch management and quality checking with AI Going by the ultra-clean rooms of India’s pharmaceutical plants, a very big shift is happening because of AI. Previously, local workers had […] - [India's OT Security Wake-Up Call: Protecting Industrial Control Systems from the 2026 Threat Landscape](https://indiaautomationhub.com/indias-ot-security-wake-up-call-protecting-industrial-control-systems-from-the-2026-threat-landscape/): Understanding the new 2026 cyber threat landscape According to the 2026 Manufacturing Threat Landscape report, a very scary picture is emerging for Indian factory owners. India has officially become the […] - [Beyond monitoring: How hybrid SCADA-IoT systems are transforming Indian manufacturing in 2026](https://indiaautomationhub.com/beyond-monitoring-how-hybrid-scada-iot-systems-are-transforming-indian-manufacturing-in-2026/): Previously in factories, computer systems called Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) were only doing very simple monitoring inside one small control room. But now, the whole market is shifting […] - [From Pilots to Production: A Practical Guide to Scaling IIoT in Indian Manufacturing](https://indiaautomationhub.com/from-pilots-to-production-a-practical-guide-to-scaling-iiot-in-indian-manufacturing/): Real pitfalls in the pilot-to-production journey Today when companies are attempting Industry 4.0, a huge number of projects get permanently stuck in what experts call ‘pilot purgatory’. Think of a […] - [The great debate: Centralised vs distributed control in Indian smart factories](https://indiaautomationhub.com/the-great-debate-centralised-vs-distributed-control-in-indian-smart-factories/): Finding the Right Balance for Industry 4.0 Factory owners are facing a tension when they are planning to upgrade older setups. A centralised system is working like a single, highly […] - [Beyond the hype: Building digital factories for the Indian manufacturing reality](https://indiaautomationhub.com/beyond-the-hype-building-digital-factories-for-the-indian-manufacturing-reality/): Real success stories from India’s world-class factories If one looks past all the fancy marketing buzzwords surrounding Industry 4.0, a very practical revolution is happening on India’s factory floors. The […] - [Straive Buys NextGen Invent to Deepen AI Deployment Services](https://indiaautomationhub.com/straive-buys-nextgen-invent-to-deepen-ai-deployment-services/): Straive, a Data and AI operationalization firm, has acquired NextGen Invent, an AI engineering and enterprise services provider. NextGen Invent has offices in New York and Noida, India.  The acquisition […] - [Moxa Earns Dual Maturity Level 3 Marks Under Industrial Security Standard](https://indiaautomationhub.com/moxa-earns-dual-maturity-level-3-marks-under-industrial-security-standard/): What happened: Moxa has secured dual IEC 62443-4-1 Maturity Level 3 certifications. The recognition comes from both the IECEE Certification Body Scheme and the ISA Security Compliance Institute. The certifications […] - [ArcelorMittal Brings AWS Cloud and AI to the Plant Floor](https://indiaautomationhub.com/arcelormittal-brings-aws-cloud-and-ai-to-the-plant-floor/): What happened: ArcelorMittal has entered a strategic collaboration with AWS to extend cloud, AI and edge technology across its global steelmaking operations. The company will converge parts of its operational […] - [Steel Maker thyssenkrupp Ties Up With GlobalLogic ](https://indiaautomationhub.com/steel-maker-thyssenkrupp-ties-up-with-globallogic/): What happened: thyssenkrupp and GlobalLogic, part of the Hitachi group, have formed a strategic alliance to apply autonomous robotics and Physical AI across heavy industrial operations. The partnership moves from […] - [Calligo and OGIS-RI come together for Advanced Vision AI](https://indiaautomationhub.com/calligo-and-ogis-ri-come-together-for-advanced-vision-ai/): What happened: Calligo Technologies has formed a strategic collaboration with Japan’s OGIS-RI to advance Vision-AI deployments. The partnership brings Calligo’s CIS2 edge-AI vision systems together with OGIS-RI’s MessagePub+ framework. The […] - [STMicroelectronics Adds High-Resolution 3D LiDAR Module for Compact Edge AI](https://indiaautomationhub.com/stmicroelectronics-adds-high-resolution-3d-lidar-module-for-compact-edge-ai/): What happened: STMicroelectronics has launched the VL53L9, its first direct Time-of-Flight 3D LiDAR all-in-one module. The device offers 2,268 resolution zones in a 54×42 arrangement and a 54°×42° field of […] - [FAULHABER Extends GPT Gearhead Line With Quiet-Running Variants](https://indiaautomationhub.com/faulhaber-extends-gpt-gearhead-line-with-quiet-running-variants/): What happened: FAULHABER has added two low-noise models to its GPT gearhead family, the 22GPT LN and 32GPT LN. Both are built for settings where reduced operating noise matters, such […] - [Rockwell Debuts Orchestration Software to Link Factory-Floor Automation](https://indiaautomationhub.com/rockwell-debuts-orchestration-software-to-link-factory-floor-automation/): What happened: Rockwell Automation has launched FactoryTalk Orchestration software, a tool that coordinates material flow and production processes across a facility. The software runs on the FactoryTalk Optix platform. Why […] - [Amazon Plans Wider Robotics Use in Indian Warehouses](https://indiaautomationhub.com/amazon-plans-wider-robotics-use-in-indian-warehouses/): What happened: Amazon said it will keep expanding automation across its India operations and deploy advanced inventory management systems at its fulfilment centres. Amazon Robotics Chief Technologist Tye Brady made […] - [Sensory Robotics Earns Safety Approval for Cage-Free Industrial Robot System](https://indiaautomationhub.com/sensory-robotics-earns-safety-approval-for-cage-free-industrial-robot-system/): What happened: Sensory Robotics has received safety certification for its SR-1 system, which lets industrial robots operate near people without protective cages. The certification clears deployment across the United States […] - [Siemens Adds Ladder Programming to Simatic AX, Widening Software-Defined Automation Access](https://indiaautomationhub.com/siemens-adds-ladder-programming-to-simatic-ax-widening-software-defined-automation-access/): What happened: Siemens has updated its Simatic AX Logic Control Engineering tool with XLad, its first graphical programming language in the platform. The update also adds support for the Simatic […] - [AI in Manufacturing: Smarter Factories, Faster Decisions, Real Results](https://indiaautomationhub.com/ai-in-manufacturing-smarter-factories-faster-decisions-real-results/): Episode 2 of India Automation Hub’s Engineering Meets AI series — the short read for those who missed it live. We sat down with Mr. Anil Sagar, founder of Renata […] - [Rockwell Automation whitepaper highlights where AI Is Paying Off in Vehicle Production](https://indiaautomationhub.com/rockwell-automation-whitepaper-highlights-where-ai-is-paying-off-in-vehicle-production/): What happened: Rockwell Automation and the Centre for Automotive Research published a white paper titled Smart Manufacturing in Automotive: Deployment and Impact. CAR authored it using Rockwell data, examining AI, […] - [ABB Robotics Taps Prosthetic Data to Close the Human-Robot Dexterity Gap](https://indiaautomationhub.com/abb-robotics-taps-prosthetic-data-to-close-the-human-robot-dexterity-gap/): What happened: ABB Robotics is collaborating with California bionics firm PSYONIC to improve robotic gripping and dexterity. The approach uses real-world manipulation data from human prosthetic use. It combines PSYONIC’s […] - [Visteon Launches D6Sigma Edge AI Line for Factory Floors, Built With Qualcomm](https://indiaautomationhub.com/visteon-launches-d6sigma-edge-ai-line-for-factory-floors-built-with-qualcomm/): What happened: Visteon Corporation has introduced D6Sigma, an edge AI product line for industrial automation developed with Qualcomm Technologies. The line runs on Visteon’s CognitoAI-IoT platform and Qualcomm Dragonwing IQ9 […] - [UST Executive Ties India’s Chip Goals to Deeper Automation ecosystem](https://indiaautomationhub.com/ust-executive-ties-indias-chip-goals-to-deeper-automation-ecosystem/): What happened: UST Chief Operating Officer Gilroy Mathew argued that semiconductors, more than AI applications, will determine control over the next technology era.  He also feels India’s progress in semiconductors […] - [Tech Mahindra Ties Up With Viam to Deploy Robotics Fleets for Enterprise Clients](https://indiaautomationhub.com/tech-mahindra-ties-up-with-viam-to-deploy-robotics-fleets-for-enterprise-clients/): What happened: Viam and Tech Mahindra have announced a partnership to scale advanced robotics and automation. Tech Mahindra’s global enterprise clients will gain direct access to Viam’s platform for managing […] - [Sona Comstar Commits ₹62.6 Crore to Enter Robotics Components Business](https://indiaautomationhub.com/sona-comstar-commits-62-6-crore-to-enter-robotics-components-business/): What happened: Sona Comstar has approved capital expenditure of ₹62.6 crore to set up a new business making components and systems for advanced robotics. This is a diversification beyond the […] - [Webinar : AI in Manufacturing](https://indiaautomationhub.com/webinar-ai-in-manufacturing/): AI in Manufacturing Webinar | India Automation Hub Secure Your Spot Join industry leaders — register in seconds. First name * Last name * E-mail * 🔒 No spam. Your […] - [Security Validation Firm Pentera Connects Its Engine to AI Agents](https://indiaautomationhub.com/security-validation-firm-pentera-connects-its-engine-to-ai-agents/): What happened: Pentera introduced an MCP server that lets organisations use the platform as a validation agent inside AI-powered security operations workflows. Users, AI assistants, and agents can reach Pentera […] - [Physical AI Startup Limitless Lands $20M to Automate CNC Programming](https://indiaautomationhub.com/physical-ai-startup-limitless-lands-20m-to-automate-cnc-programming/): What happened: Limitless Labs, formerly Limitless CNC, raised a $20 million Series A co-led by Dell Technologies Capital and Square Peg, with Grove Ventures, Meron Capital, and Kinetica participating. The […] - [Industrial Connectivity Platform from HMS Bundles Edge Gateways With Cloud Subscription](https://indiaautomationhub.com/industrial-connectivity-platform-from-hms-bundles-edge-gateways-with-cloud-subscription/): What happened: HMS Networks has launched Ewon Edge & Cloud, a platform that pairs plug-and-play edge gateways with a cloud-based subscription service for secure remote access. It targets machine builders […] - [Schneider Electric and Foxconn co. Hon Hai TG come together to scale Data Centres](https://indiaautomationhub.com/schneider-electric-and-foxconn-co-hon-hai-tg-come-together-to-scale-data-centres/): What happened: Schneider Electric announced a strategic collaboration with Hon Hai Technology Group (Foxconn) to define and scale next-generation AI data centres. Production is set to begin later this year. […] - [Pegasus Tech Ventures and CYBERDYNE put together ¥10 Billion Fund to back Physical AI and Robotics Startups](https://indiaautomationhub.com/pegasus-tech-ventures-and-cyberdyne-put-together-10-billion-fund-to-back-physical-ai-and-robotics-startups/): What happened: Pegasus Tech Ventures launched a JPY 10 billion fund, about US$60 million, with CYBERDYNE, Inc. Pegasus serves as General Partner and CYBERDYNE as the sole Limited Partner. Why […] - [Drones and AI adoption in  Indian Construction and Mining Sites](https://indiaautomationhub.com/drones-and-ai-adoption-in-indian-construction-and-mining-sites/): What happened: An IBEF analysis details the adoption of AI, drones, digital twins, and IoT across India’s construction and mining operations in FY26. Drones are replacing manual inspection through 3D […] - [New 8K Line-Scan Camera  from Teledyne Targets High-Speed Inspection in Dim Light](https://indiaautomationhub.com/new-8k-line-scan-camera-from-teledyne-targets-high-speed-inspection-in-dim-light/): What happened: Teledyne DALSA released the Linea HS2 8k, a backside-illuminated 1 MHz Time Delay Integration camera built for ultra-high-speed imaging in low-light conditions. It joins the existing 16k versions […] - [Adani Ports (APSEZ ) Scales AI Terminal Software Across 15 Sites](https://indiaautomationhub.com/adani-ports-apsez-scales-ai-terminal-software-across-15-sites/): What happened: APSEZ expanded its partnership with US-based Kaleris to deploy an AI-augmented operating platform across 15 container terminals in nine ports. The multi-year deal builds on a first phase […] - [Neura Robotics Lands Up to $1.4 Billion, Tops Europe's Humanoid Funding Table](https://indiaautomationhub.com/neura-robotics-lands-up-to-1-4-billion-tops-europes-humanoid-funding-table/): What happened: German firm Neura Robotics has closed a Series C worth up to $1.4 billion, led by stablecoin issuer Tether. Amazon, NVIDIA, Qualcomm, Bosch, Schaeffler and the European Investment […] - [Standard Bots Reaches $1 Billion Valuation With $200 Million Raise](https://indiaautomationhub.com/standard-bots-reaches-1-billion-valuation-with-200-million-raise/): What happened: Standard Bots has closed a $200 million Series C led by RoboStrategy, with returning backers including General Catalyst, at a $1 billion valuation. The company is also enlarging […] - [Vadzo Imaging Launches 4K Mono Camera Tuned for Factory Vision](https://indiaautomationhub.com/vadzo-imaging-launches-4k-mono-camera-tuned-for-factory-vision/): What happened: Vadzo Imaging has introduced the Falcon-830MRS, a monochrome USB camera built around onsemi’s AR0830 8-megapixel BSI CMOS sensor. The unit outputs native 4K at 60fps over a USB […] - [Godrej's Storage Business Turns 25 in Chennai, Bets Bigger on Automation](https://indiaautomationhub.com/godrejs-storage-business-turns-25-in-chennai-bets-bigger-on-automation/): What happened: The Storage Solutions arm of Godrej Enterprises Group marked 25 years of its Chennai plant on 12 June 2026 and confirmed fresh investment across its Chennai and Bengaluru […] - [Honeywell earmarks $2–4 Billion to further Industrial Automation inorganically](https://indiaautomationhub.com/honeywell-earmarks-2-4-billion-to-further-industrial-automation-inorganically/): What happened: Honeywell told investors on 11 June it is hunting for acquisitions in the $2 billion to $4 billion range, with industrial automation a key target area. The remarks […] - [Theker Pulls In $85 Million in Funding for Shape-Shifting Factory Robots](https://indiaautomationhub.com/theker-pulls-in-85-million-in-funding-for-shape-shifting-factory-robots/): What happened: Barcelona-based Theker has raised $85 million in what it describes as Europe’s largest robotics Series A. The round was led by US venture firm CRV, with backing from […] - [India Looks to Automation to Cut Fatalities in Explosives Manufacturing](https://indiaautomationhub.com/india-looks-to-automation-to-cut-fatalities-in-explosives-manufacturing/): What happened: India is exploring wider automation in explosives production to improve safety and reduce accidents. The intent was set out by a senior DPIIT official at a safety workshop […] - [Honeywell rolls out Experion Cognition its AI driven control system platform](https://indiaautomationhub.com/honeywell-rolls-out-experion-cognition-its-ai-driven-control-system-platform/): What happened: A control platform that uses AI to recommend and automate operating decisions inside process plants. The system was trialled live at Borouge International’s Ruwais site in Abu Dhabi.  […] - [LTTS Pairs With Databricks to Turn Plant Data Into Industrial AI](https://indiaautomationhub.com/ltts-pairs-with-databricks-to-turn-plant-data-into-industrial-ai/): What happened: L&T Technology Services has struck a go-to-market partnership with Databricks to jointly build Industrial AI tools for asset-heavy industries.  The deal sits within the LTTS Sustainability segment, covering […] - [Ethereal Machines Raises $28.5 Million to Build a Homegrown CNC Controller](https://indiaautomationhub.com/ethereal-machines-raises-28-5-million-to-build-a-homegrown-cnc-controller/): What happened: Precision-manufacturing startup Ethereal Machines has closed a $28.5 million Series B led by Avataar Ventures, with existing investor Peak XV Partners among the participants. The round arrives close […] - [Hitachi and Intel Pair Up on Physical AI Across Manufacturing and Energy](https://indiaautomationhub.com/hitachi-and-intel-pair-up-on-physical-ai-across-manufacturing-and-energy/): What happened: Hitachi and Intel announced a strategic collaboration on June 8, 2026, to advance physical AI, advanced computing, and next-generation digital infrastructure across manufacturing, energy, mobility, and other critical […] - [Schneider Electric and Kraken Team Up to Ease Grid Congestion and Speed Connections](https://indiaautomationhub.com/schneider-electric-and-kraken-team-up-to-ease-grid-congestion-and-speed-connections/): What happened: Schneider Electric and Kraken are partnering to deliver tools for distribution system operators and utilities. The combined offering monitors the grid, forecasts congestion, and shifts demand in real […] - [Siemens Adds HighByte Data Tools to Industrial Edge for AI Workloads](https://indiaautomationhub.com/siemens-adds-highbyte-data-tools-to-industrial-edge-for-ai-workloads/): What happened: Siemens expanded its Industrial Edge ecosystem through a partnership with software company HighByte, making it available on its Industrial Edge Marketplace. Why it matters: The collaboration lets customers […] - [Integra Robotics Closes $1.12M Pre-Series A to Push Industrial and Defence Automation](https://indiaautomationhub.com/integra-robotics-closes-1-12m-pre-series-a-to-push-industrial-and-defence-automation/): What happened: Bengaluru deep-tech firm Integra Robotics has raised $1.12 million in a pre-Series A round. The company builds AI-driven cobots, unmanned ground vehicles, and automation systems for industrial and […] - [Rockwell Adds Assessment and Managed Services to Industrial Cybersecurity Suite](https://indiaautomationhub.com/rockwell-adds-assessment-and-managed-services-to-industrial-cybersecurity-suite/): What happened: Rockwell Automation has launched three new offerings inside its SecureOT solution suite. The additions are the OT Cybersecurity Assessment Suite, SecureOT Platform Managed Services, and Managed Secure Remote […] - [Engineering Meets AI: Building Smarter Industrial Systems with Predictive Intelligence](https://indiaautomationhub.com/engineering-meets-ai-building-smarter-industrial-systems-with-predictive-intelligence/): A recap of the India Automation Hub webinar featuring Saikat Dutta, CTO & Co-Founder, Ambufast. Indian plants are not short of data. They are short of foresight. That was the […] - [Defence Robotics Firm Raises $200M to Expand Counter-Drone Weapon Production](https://indiaautomationhub.com/defence-robotics-firm-raises-200m-to-expand-counter-drone-weapon-production/): What happened: Allen Control Systems ( ACS ) closed a $200 million Series B round at a $2.2 billion post-money valuation. The Austin-based company builds autonomous precision robotics. Why it […] - [Higher-Horsepower Severe-Duty Motors Extend ABB's Industrial Range](https://indiaautomationhub.com/higher-horsepower-severe-duty-motors-extend-abbs-industrial-range/): What happened: ABB expanded its SD200 841 severe-duty motor line to 500 horsepower. The addition of larger NEMA 5000 series frame sizes, covering frames 5009 through 5013, extends the platform […] - [AI Agents Scale Inside the Workforce in TCS](https://indiaautomationhub.com/ai-agents-scale-inside-the-workforce-in-tcs/): What happened:  IT firm is moving toward holding equal numbers of employees and AI agents with time to come – TCS Chairman said in its AGM. Company as a result […] - [Ericsson Connectivity Strengthens Epiroc's Automation Efforts in Mining](https://indiaautomationhub.com/ericsson-connectivity-strengthens-epirocs-automation-efforts-in-mining/): What happened: Ericsson and Epiroc expanded their alliance to accelerate automation and digital transformation in mining. Epiroc will deploy Ericsson’s enterprise technology for mining customers worldwide. Why it matters: Epiroc […] - [ABB to bring Power and Propulsion to India's First Electric Harbor Tugs](https://indiaautomationhub.com/abb-to-bring-power-and-propulsion-to-indias-first-electric-harbor-tugs/): What happened: ABB secured a contract with Cochin Shipyard to supply power and propulsion systems for two electric tugs. The vessels are scheduled for delivery to Polestar Maritime in 2027 […] - [Siemens Taps Infineon Silicon Carbide for Faster Data Centre Circuit Protection](https://indiaautomationhub.com/siemens-taps-infineon-silicon-carbide-for-faster-data-centre-circuit-protection/): What happened: Infineon and Siemens are partnering to advance electrical protection for data centres, production facilities, and battery storage systems. Infineon will supply silicon carbide power modules for use in […] - [Altera Adds Maximum-Compute Device to Its Direct RF FPGA Lineup](https://indiaautomationhub.com/altera-adds-maximum-compute-device-to-its-direct-rf-fpga-lineup/): What happened: Altera expanded its Agilex 9 Direct RF-Series FPGA portfolio with the AGRW039, described as a new maximum-compute device. Why it matters: The AGRW039 is designed for compute-intensive RF […] - [Honeywell Broadens Industrial Cyber Defences With Five New Tools](https://indiaautomationhub.com/honeywell-broadens-industrial-cyber-defences-with-five-new-tools/): What happened: Honeywell expanded its operational technology cybersecurity suite, adding five capabilities to strengthen critical infrastructure protection and reduce operational risk. The additions include the Secure Media Exchange Portable Scanner […] - [Amazon reveals next version of Proteus ](https://indiaautomationhub.com/amazon-reveals-next-version-of-proteus/): What happened:  Proteus Robot now allows workers to assign it tasks in everyday speech, skipping technical commands and programming screens. The robot is built to take on heavy, repetitive moving […] - [Texmaco Partners with Trinity Rail to Launch India's First Global Railcar Leasing Platform](https://indiaautomationhub.com/texmaco-partners-with-trinity-rail-to-launch-indias-first-global-railcar-leasing-platform/): What happened: Touax Group, Texmaco Rail & Engineering and US-based Trinity Rail Global have struck a three-way partnership to grow railcar leasing in India. Trinity Rail is taking a 32% […] - [Honeywell makes Safety Suite 2.0 Predictive](https://indiaautomationhub.com/honeywell-makes-safety-suite-2-0-predictive/): What happened: Honeywell has expanded its Safety Suite 2.0 platform, widening how safety teams oversee fleets of portable gas detectors across refineries, chemical plants, utilities and emergency response units. The […] - [TVS Supply Chain forms a JV with Italian firm ALA](https://indiaautomationhub.com/tvs-supply-chain-forms-a-jv-with-italian-firm-ala/): What happened: TVS Supply Chain Solutions has set up a joint venture with Italian firm ALA Group to build an aerospace and defence logistics platform in India. The venture aims […] - [Parker Pushes Control Logic Onto the Valve With New DFplus Gen IV Variant](https://indiaautomationhub.com/parker-pushes-control-logic-onto-the-valve-with-new-dfplus-gen-iv-variant/): What happened: Parker Hannifin has added a D-version to its DFplus Gen IV valve line. The model carries a second, freely configurable control loop on the direct-operated platform, handling pressure […] - [Quantinuum – Honeywell’s Quantum play lists on Nasdaq ](https://indiaautomationhub.com/quantinuum-honeywells-quantum-play-lists-on-nasdaq/): What happened:  Quantinuum made its Nasdaq debut, reached a valuation of $17.63 billion.  Why it matters: Quantinuum as we know it today, traces back to a merger of Honeywell’s quantum […] - [Generalist AI Lands $400 Million funding](https://indiaautomationhub.com/generalist-ai-lands-400-million-funding/): What happened: Taking total funds raise to more than half a billion this round was led by  Radical ventures, joined by 8VC, Union Square Ventures, NVIDIA and others. Why it […] - [Ashok Leyland Elevates K.M. Balaji to CFO and Whole Time Director](https://indiaautomationhub.com/ashok-leyland-elevates-k-m-balaji-to-cfo-and-whole-time-director/): Balaji, currently President of Finance and CFO at the company, brings more than thirty years of in-house experience to the role. Over that span he has worked across treasury, budgeting, […] - [PFC Appoints V. Packirisamy as Director (Commercial)](https://indiaautomationhub.com/pfc-appoints-v-packirisamy-as-director-commercial/): The Government of India named V. Packirisamy Director (Commercial) at Power Finance Corporation, effective June 2, 2026. He steps up from Executive Director for Entity Appraisal and IT, capping nearly […] - [Steve Arndt to Lead BASF Coatings' Global Refinish Business](https://indiaautomationhub.com/steve-arndt-to-lead-basf-coatings-global-refinish-business/): Steve Arndt becomes Senior Vice President, Global Automotive Refinish Coatings at BASF Coatings on July 1, 2026.. Arndt brings over 30 years in automotive refinish across manufacturing and distribution in […] - [Rittal India Names Mathew Jacob CEO](https://indiaautomationhub.com/rittal-india-names-mathew-jacob-ceo/): Mathew Jacob took over as CEO of Rittal India on June 1, 2026 Jacob is an internal pick, having run sales and marketing at Rittal India for the past eight […] - [Pantherun Signs Two Distribution Deals to Widen Indian Footprint](https://indiaautomationhub.com/pantherun-signs-two-distribution-deals-to-widen-indian-footprint/): What happened: Pantherun Technologies has signed strategic partnership agreements with Dynatech Defence Technologies and Security WareHouse India. Both firms will represent and promote Pantherun’s industrial networking, communication, cybersecurity, and technology […] - [Daudin Launches iO-GRID X Remote I/O Range in the UK](https://indiaautomationhub.com/daudin-launches-io-grid-x-remote-i-o-range-in-the-uk/): What happened:Daudin has introduced its expanded iO-GRID X modular remote I/O range to the UK market. Designed for manufacturers and system integrators, the platform supports multiple industrial Ethernet protocols and […] - [Varroc and TOLYY to Build Digital Cockpit Displays in India](https://indiaautomationhub.com/varroc-and-tolyy-to-build-digital-cockpit-displays-in-india/): What happened:  Varroc Engineering has entered a strategic agreement with China-based TOLYY Optronics. The deal covers localisation and supply of next-generation digital cockpit display solutions. It applies to global passenger […] - [Defence Unmanned-Systems Maker Mach Closes $300M Series C at $1.8B Value](https://indiaautomationhub.com/defence-unmanned-systems-maker-mach-closes-300m-series-c-at-1-8b-value/): What happened: . The round led by Infinite Capital and Ribbit Capital valued the company at $1.8 billion. Existing backers Bedrock Capital, Sequoia Capital, and Khosla Ventures also participated. Why […] - [India Resets Industrial Output Index to 2022-23 Base; April Reading Up 4.9%](https://indiaautomationhub.com/india-resets-industrial-output-index-to-2022-23-base-april-reading-up-4-9/): What happened: Indian statistics ministry shifted the Index of Industrial Production base year from 2011-12 to 2022-23. The first release under the new series reported 4.9% growth for April 2026 […] - [Beckhoff's Next Panel Line Earns Red Dot 2026 Design Honor](https://indiaautomationhub.com/beckhoffs-next-panel-line-earns-red-dot-2026-design-honor/): What happened: Beckhoff received the Red Dot Award 2026 for its Next multi-touch panel generation. The award recognized the panel for design, functionality, and innovation. The range covers scalable control […] - [NVIDIA Opens Physical AI Toolset to Coding Agents Across Robotics and Manufacturing](https://indiaautomationhub.com/nvidia-opens-physical-ai-toolset-to-coding-agents-across-robotics-and-manufacturing/): What happened:  NVIDIA released an open-source collection of physical AI skills and tools. The release spans Omniverse, Cosmos, Alpamayo, and Metropolis. It targets robotics, autonomous vehicles, vision AI, and industrial […] - [Honeywell Splits Into Two Listed Firms, Picks Names for Automation and Aerospace Arms](https://indiaautomationhub.com/honeywell-splits-into-two-listed-firms-picks-names-for-automation-and-aerospace-arms/): What happened: Honeywell has revealed the brand identities for its two future companies, Honeywell Technologies and Honeywell Aerospace. The separation takes effect on June 29, 2026, when the aerospace unit […] - [Siemens Exits Low-Voltage Motor Operations in Innomotics Deal](https://indiaautomationhub.com/siemens-exits-low-voltage-motor-operations-in-innomotics-deal/): What happened: Siemens Ltd has completed the sale of its Low Voltage Motors and Geared Motors business to Innomotics India Private Limited. The transaction is valued at ₹2,200 crore.  Why […] - [Qualcomm Targets Robot Builders With Single-Box Sensor Platform](https://indiaautomationhub.com/qualcomm-targets-robot-builders-with-single-box-sensor-platform/): What happened: Qualcomm has introduced the Dragonwing IQ10 Robotics Reference Design. The platform lets developers connect multiple sensors to a robot without a separate sensor board. Why it matters: Rival […] - [NVIDIA Packages Hardware and Software Into a Blueprint for AI Factory Construction](https://indiaautomationhub.com/nvidia-packages-hardware-and-software-into-a-blueprint-for-ai-factory-construction/): What happened: NVIDIA has announced the DSX platform, a framework for designing, building and running AI factories. It was unveiled at GTC Taipei. DSX combines open-source software libraries, APIs, reference […] - [Hitachi Plans Self-Repairing Factory AI ](https://indiaautomationhub.com/hitachi-plans-self-repairing-factory-ai/): What happened: Hitachi intends to deploy AI that automatically diagnoses and fixes production-line breakdowns by rewriting software code. The system identifies a fault’s root cause and generates corrected code to […] - [Siemens Adds AI Surrogate Modeling to STAR-CCM+ With Simcenter PhysicsAI](https://indiaautomationhub.com/siemens-adds-ai-surrogate-modeling-to-star-ccm-with-simcenter-physicsai/): What happened: Siemens has released Simcenter PhysicsAI, an add-on to its Simcenter STAR-CCM+ simulation software. The tool applies geometric deep learning to speed AI-driven computational fluid dynamics design exploration. It […] - [Rockwell-Backed Slamcore Raises $14M to Expand Visual AI Vehicle Tracking](https://indiaautomationhub.com/rockwell-backed-slamcore-raises-14m-to-expand-visual-ai-vehicle-tracking/): What happened: Slamcore, a London-based spatial intelligence software company, has closed a $14 million funding round. Investors include ROKStar Ventures, a Rockwell Automation subsidiary, plus Toyota Ventures, Interwoven Ventures, MMC […] - [Microchip Debuts Low-Cost dsPIC33CK Value Line Controllers for Real-Time Motor Designs](https://indiaautomationhub.com/microchip-debuts-low-cost-dspic33ck-value-line-controllers-for-real-time-motor-designs/): What happened: Microchip Technology has launched the dsPIC33CK Value Line family of Digital Signal Controllers for cost-sensitive real-time control applications. The devices combine up to 100 MHz deterministic processing, high-resolution […] - [SKF India Rolls Out CeraDrive Hybrid Ceramic Bearing for Industrial Motors](https://indiaautomationhub.com/skf-india-rolls-out-ceradrive-hybrid-ceramic-bearing-for-industrial-motors/): What happened: SKF India’s industrial division has launched CeraDrive, a motor solution built on hybrid ceramic bearing technology. The product combines steel and silicon nitride to cut friction, block electrical […] - [Cyient Signs Deal to Acquire AI Engineering Firm TAO Digital](https://indiaautomationhub.com/cyient-signs-deal-to-acquire-ai-engineering-firm-tao-digital/): What happened: Cyient has entered a definitive agreement to acquire TAO Digital Solutions, an AI-native data and product engineering company based in California, US.  Why it matters: The deal adds […] - [One global sourcing platform from MISUMI Americas](https://indiaautomationhub.com/one-global-sourcing-platform-from-misumi-americas/): What happened: MISUMI Group has launched MISUMI Americas, a specification-driven manufacturing and supply chain company. The unit combines Fictiv’s digital manufacturing platform with MISUMI’s component business, covering standard, configurable, and […] - [Andhra Pradesh first to secure Strategic Investment  Under PM-SETU Scheme](https://indiaautomationhub.com/andhra-pradesh-first-to-secure-strategic-investment-under-pm-setu-scheme/): What happened: The National Steering Committee has cleared the first Strategic Investment Plan under the PM-SETU scheme, covering the Visakhapatnam ITI Cluster in Andhra Pradesh. The plan was submitted by […] - [Dushyant Kumar Named COO of AGI Greenpac Cans](https://indiaautomationhub.com/dushyant-kumar-named-coo-of-agi-greenpac-cans/): AGI Greenpac, regarded as India’s most profitable glass packaging manufacturer, has handed the reins of its aluminium cans division to Dushyant Kumar, who joins as Chief Operating Officer. Kumar arrives […] - [Vivek Srivastava is the new ED and Group CEO at Kineco](https://indiaautomationhub.com/vivek-srivastava-is-the-new-ed-and-group-ceo-at-kineco/): Goa-headquartered advanced composites firm Kineco Limited has appointed Vivek Srivastava as ED and Group CEO.  He carries over three decades of cross-sector experience spanning manufacturing, energy, mobility and infrastructure. Srivastava’s […] - [Giuliano Parodi to lead TVH as CEO](https://indiaautomationhub.com/giuliano-parodi-to-lead-tvh-as-ceo/): Belgian industrial parts major TVH has tapped Giuliano Parodi to lead the company as Chief Executive Officer, with his tenure beginning September 1, 2026. He arrives with close to a […] - [Strategic pivot for AXISCADES as it hands over Engineering Services unit](https://indiaautomationhub.com/strategic-pivot-for-axiscades-as-it-hands-over-engineering-services-unit/): What happened: AXISCADES Technologies has transferred its Engineering Services practice, covering Heavy Engineering, Energy, and Automotive, to Akkodis.  The move is a first of sorts for a services-led model to […] - [Atlas Copco Widens OEM-Certified Compressor Remanufacturing in India](https://indiaautomationhub.com/atlas-copco-widens-oem-certified-compressor-remanufacturing-in-india/): What happened: Atlas Copco has expanded its Reman Program under the RePower Centre at its Power Technique Customer Centre in India. The OEM-certified service restores compressor performance to original factory […] - [China Rolls Out Digital ID Scheme to Track Humanoid Robots End to End](https://indiaautomationhub.com/china-rolls-out-digital-id-scheme-to-track-humanoid-robots-end-to-end/): What happened: China is introducing a national digital identification system for humanoid robots, according to state broadcaster CCTV. Each robot receives a unique identity number covering its full lifecycle, from […] - [SHINING 3D Debuts Four-Camera OptimScan Q12 HD for Micron-Level Inspection](https://indiaautomationhub.com/shining-3d-debuts-four-camera-optimscan-q12-hd-for-micron-level-inspection/): What happened: SHINING 3D has launched the OptimScan Q12 HD, a high-precision 3D inspection scanner for industrial metrology. It delivers accuracy up to 0.004 mm and a minimum point distance […] - [Ethernet-APL Demonstrates Readiness for Large-Scale Process Automation](https://indiaautomationhub.com/ethernet-apl-demonstrates-readiness-for-large-scale-process-automation/): Digitalization in process industries is increasing, creating the need for communication among the field equipment and control system. Ethernet APL is emerging as a technology for next-generation communication in process […] - [Agile Robots Bets on India with Majority Stake in Bengaluru’s XNG Automation](https://indiaautomationhub.com/agile-robots-bets-on-india-with-majority-stake-in-bengalurus-xng-automation/): Another global giant has joined the manufacturing automation bandwagon in India. German startup Agile Robots has bought a majority stake in Bengaluru-based XNG Automation, indicating its plans to strengthen its […] - [AI Will Decide the Future of Indian Manufacturing, But Only If We Move Beyond Automation](https://indiaautomationhub.com/ai-will-decide-the-future-of-indian-manufacturing-but-only-if-we-move-beyond-automation/): The Indian manufacturing industry has been investing in automation for almost 30 years with an aim to increase efficiency. To cut down downtime, enhance quality and boost output, factories invested […] - [Honeywell’s Warehouse Automation Business Consolidates into Trew](https://indiaautomationhub.com/honeywells-warehouse-automation-business-consolidates-into-trew/): Warehouse automation solutions are moving into a new wave of consolidation as technology vendors add new features and functions to address the increasing demands of e-commerce, manufacturing, retail and logistics […] - [Rockwell & Augury : Predicting Problems to Driving Action](https://indiaautomationhub.com/rockwell-augury-predicting-problems-to-driving-action/): In the last ten years, manufacturers have spent a lot of time and money developing sensors, connected machines and industrial analytics, but getting operational information to prompt action in time […] - [India- UK CETA: A Turning Point for Indian Manufacturing and the Next Wave of Industrial Automation?](https://indiaautomationhub.com/india-uk-ceta-a-turning-point-for-indian-manufacturing-and-the-next-wave-of-industrial-automation/): How the landmark trade agreement could accelerate automation, technology adoption, and global competitiveness across India’s manufacturing ecosystem. Trade agreements have been considered for many years in terms of tariff and […] - [Demand for Intelligent Motor Control Is Driving the Next Phase of Industrial Automation](https://indiaautomationhub.com/demand-for-intelligent-motor-control-is-driving-the-next-phase-of-industrial-automation/): Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) are increasingly playing a vital role in today’s industrial automation systems. This is because manufacturers seek to boost energy efficiency and production flexibility. Intelligent motor control […] - [Industrial Robotics Adoption Gains Momentum as Manufacturers Seek Greater Flexibility](https://indiaautomationhub.com/industrial-robotics-adoption-gains-momentum-as-manufacturers-seek-greater-flexibility/): Industrial robots are becoming increasingly in demand as manufacturers seek to boost productivity, increase precision and create more flexible production environments. The labour shortage, product complexity and the drive towards […] - [Energy-Efficient Motors and Semiconductor Innovation Are Reshaping Industrial Manufacturing](https://indiaautomationhub.com/energy-efficient-motors-and-semiconductor-innovation-are-reshaping-industrial-manufacturing/): Industrial manufacturers are increasingly investing in technologies that boost energy efficiencies and boost their presence in emerging technologies like semiconductors, AI and advanced automation. The growing market for data centres, […] - [Industrial AI Is Moving Beyond Dashboards to Autonomous Decision Support](https://indiaautomationhub.com/industrial-ai-is-moving-beyond-dashboards-to-autonomous-decision-support/): In industrial plants, AI is increasingly transforming from an analytics tool to an operational tool. Rather than providing data on dashboards, the latest generation of AI solutions is supposed to […] - [Industrial Automation Companies Continue to Invest in Expanding facilities](https://indiaautomationhub.com/industrial-automation-companies-continue-to-invest-in-expanding-facilities/): Capacity expansion in India’s industrial automation industry is continuing as the demand for industrial infrastructure projects, process automation and digital control systems keeps growing. Companies in critical industries such as […] - [Battery Storage Is Becoming the Backbone of India’s Renewable Energy Expansion](https://indiaautomationhub.com/battery-storage-is-becoming-the-backbone-of-indias-renewable-energy-expansion/): Battery energy storage systems (BESS) are playing an extremely important role in India’s renewable energy transition and are crucial for providing dependable and stable electricity. While the contribution of solar […] - [AI Is Moving from Design Assistance to Engineering Workflows](https://indiaautomationhub.com/ai-is-moving-from-design-assistance-to-engineering-workflows/): Artificial intelligence is gradually making its way into product development, as engineering software vendors include AI in the products designers use daily. The new generation of AI capabilities is designed […] - [Digital Twins Are Transforming How Automakers Launch New Vehicles](https://indiaautomationhub.com/digital-twins-are-transforming-how-automakers-launch-new-vehicles/): In the past, automotive companies used to take the time required to produce physical prototypes and small production runs to get ready for new car releases. Now, that process is […] - [India’s Logistics’ transformation is amazing](https://indiaautomationhub.com/indias-logistics-transformation-is-amazing/): With a growth rate of 6.2% year on year, India’s manufacturing industry is growing at a rapid speed. Currently it accounts for nearly 17% of India’s GDP. To move this […] - [Fire Detection Systems Are Evolving to Meet the Safety Demands of High-Risk Industries](https://indiaautomationhub.com/fire-detection-systems-are-evolving-to-meet-the-safety-demands-of-high-risk-industries/): Modern, growing industrial plants are increasingly complex, making more rapid and reliable fire detection technologies increasingly important.The innovation of fire detection technology in safety instrumentation is the result of the […] - [AI Vision Is Emerging as the Next Frontier in Smart Manufacturing](https://indiaautomationhub.com/ai-vision-is-emerging-as-the-next-frontier-in-smart-manufacturing/): The next step in factory automation is the expectation of intelligent actions from the machines, such as understanding their environment and making decisions, and this is currently underway. Vision System […] - [Industrial Cybersecurity Is Becoming a Strategic Priority for Energy Infrastructure](https://indiaautomationhub.com/industrial-cybersecurity-is-becoming-a-strategic-priority-for-energy-infrastructure/): Energy companies are increasingly investing in the security of their operational environment against the developing cyber threat, as more power generation assets are becoming connected. Luminus, the latest case, is […] - [Experience Centres Are Becoming the New Front Door for Industrial Innovation in India](https://indiaautomationhub.com/experience-centres-are-becoming-the-new-front-door-for-industrial-innovation-in-india/): As companies in the digital world are looking to capture customers closer to the emerging technologies like digital twins, AI, IoT, smart buildings, and industrial automation, India is seeing a […] - [MiTAC Targets Edge AI Growth with New Embedded Computing Platform](https://indiaautomationhub.com/mitac-targets-edge-ai-growth-with-new-embedded-computing-platform/): As AI technologies bring the intelligence closer to the factory floor, the need for miniaturized computing solutions to process AI workloads at the edge is growing. To meet the demand, […] - [Edge AI Is Driving Demand for Rugged Industrial Computing Platforms](https://indiaautomationhub.com/edge-ai-is-driving-demand-for-rugged-industrial-computing-platforms/): Manufacturers are turning to on-premise computing platforms that can process data at the edge as AI gets closer to the manufacturing equipment and assets, not just the cloud. This trend […] - [Atoms’ $1.7 Billion Funding Signals Growing Investor Confidence in Industrial Robotics](https://indiaautomationhub.com/atoms-1-7-billion-funding-signals-growing-investor-confidence-in-industrial-robotics/): As the next generation of smart robots is set to transform the landscape of robotics, so are the investments in the company, with Atoms, the founder of the robotics venture […] - [Cybersecurity-by-Design Gains Momentum as Industrial Regulations Tighten](https://indiaautomationhub.com/cybersecurity-by-design-gains-momentum-as-industrial-regulations-tighten/): Cybersecurity is now an integral part of industrial automation. The manufacturers are putting more effort into incorporating security features into products at the design stage. In line with this change, […] - [Festo Upgrades VTUX Valve Terminal with Energy-Saving Features and Flexible Network Connectivity](https://indiaautomationhub.com/festo-upgrades-vtux-valve-terminal-with-energy-saving-features-and-flexible-network-connectivity/): Component suppliers are producing smarter automation components that can help manufacturers cut operating costs and increase flexibility as they strive to increase energy efficiency and simplify machine integration. Festo has […] - [Machine Builders Face New Cybersecurity Demands as EU Cyber Resilience Act Nears](https://indiaautomationhub.com/machine-builders-face-new-cybersecurity-demands-as-eu-cyber-resilience-act-nears/): With the increased connectedness of industrial equipment, cybersecurity is now increasingly becoming a requirement for product design. To meet this change, ei³ has published a guidance aimed at supporting machine […] - [How AI and Cybersecurity Are Becoming the Twin Pillars of Indian Pharma Future](https://indiaautomationhub.com/how-ai-and-cybersecurity-are-becoming-the-twin-pillars-of-indian-pharma-future/): India’s pharmaceutical industry has been in the process of establishing itself as the “pharmacy of the world” for decades. The industry has worked its way into the global healthcare landscape, […] - [Rockwell Automation Selected to Support Control Systems for Advanced Nuclear Reactor Project](https://indiaautomationhub.com/rockwell-automation-selected-to-support-control-systems-for-advanced-nuclear-reactor-project/): What happened: Aalo Atomics has chosen Rockwell Automation to provide the automation control system for the Aalo-X testing reactor, which is a significant project to develop the advanced modular nuclear […] - [AGIBOT Expands Robotics Portfolio with New AI-Powered Platforms at WAIC 2026](https://indiaautomationhub.com/agibot-expands-robotics-portfolio-with-new-ai-powered-platforms-at-waic-2026/): The use of artificial intelligence is no longer restricted to software but is making its way into the real world and AGIBOT is taking a bet that this next phase […] - [Coolbrook and ABB Move High-Temperature Electrification Project to Industrial Deployment at Adani Cement](https://indiaautomationhub.com/coolbrook-and-abb-move-high-temperature-electrification-project-to-industrial-deployment-at-adani-cement/): The growth of decarbonizing energy intensive industries is accelerating and Coolbrook and ABB are developing their partnership from technology development to commercialisation. The two companies have moved to the stage […] - [Siemens Strengthens AI Chip Design Portfolio with Precision Innovations Acquisition](https://indiaautomationhub.com/siemens-strengthens-ai-chip-design-portfolio-with-precision-innovations-acquisition/): The increased complexity of semiconductor designs has driven chip makers to seek out AI to speed up the design process and make it more efficient. To take part in this […] - [Global Robotics Groups Unite to Push for a Common Automation Agenda](https://indiaautomationhub.com/global-robotics-groups-unite-to-push-for-a-common-automation-agenda/): What happened: The Barcelona Declaration on Robotics and Automation 2026 has been signed by four leading global robotics and automation organizations, which will provide a long-term framework for the development […] - [ABB Moves to Strengthen Automation Portfolio with Proposed Rotork Acquisition](https://indiaautomationhub.com/abb-moves-to-strengthen-automation-portfolio-with-proposed-rotork-acquisition/): What happened: ABB has made the announcement of their plans to acquire Rotork, UK’s largest supplier of intelligent actuator technologies and flow control. The acquisition value stated by ABB is […] - [Strider Robotics Deploys IISc-Born Quadruped Robots for Industrial Inspection Trials](https://indiaautomationhub.com/strider-robotics-deploys-iisc-born-quadruped-robots-for-industrial-inspection-trials/): An Indian start-up in robotics is bringing their quadruped robots out of lab settings and into live industrial facilities. Strider Robotics, a spinout from the Indian Institute of Science’s (IISc) […] - [Roadmap to Strengthen India’s Pharmaceutical Cold Chain Takes Shape](https://indiaautomationhub.com/roadmap-to-strengthen-indias-pharmaceutical-cold-chain-takes-shape/): Refrigerating medicines is not enough to maintain their quality and safety: it takes a coordinated cold chain ecosystem with well-trained personnel, standardized processes, and better compliance to achieve this goal. […] - [From Traceability to Quality: How India’s QR Code Push is Reshaping Pharmaceutical Manufacturing](https://indiaautomationhub.com/from-traceability-to-quality-how-indias-qr-code-push-is-reshaping-pharmaceutical-manufacturing/): The era of Pharma digitisation is truly upon us, and what’s furthering it is the spread of digital regulations starting with wider traceability .  For a long time, the fear […] - [Aimtron Electronics Teams Up with Nanta Tech to Scale Robotics Manufacturing in India](https://indiaautomationhub.com/aimtron-electronics-teams-up-with-nanta-tech-to-scale-robotics-manufacturing-in-india/): What happened: Nanta Tech and Aimtron Electronics partner to manufacture and assist Allbotix Robotics systems against the backdrop of the booming robotics and Industry 4.0 field. Per the agreement, Aimtron […] - [Siemens Expands Saskatoon R&D Centre to Strengthen Industrial AI and Semiconductor Innovation](https://indiaautomationhub.com/siemens-expands-saskatoon-rd-centre-to-strengthen-industrial-ai-and-semiconductor-innovation/): What happened: Siemens’ Saskatoon, Canada, research and development facility is set to go on an expansion spree, with the company aiming to step up innovation in semiconductor design and industrial […] - [A2LA Expands Accreditation Services to Support Industrial Cybersecurity Certification](https://indiaautomationhub.com/a2la-expands-accreditation-services-to-support-industrial-cybersecurity-certification/): What happened: The American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA) has added Inspection Body (IB) and Certification Body (CB) accreditation to its offerings of ISASecure’s Automation and Control System Security Assurance […] - [Manufacturers Have Adopted MES: Now the Challenge Is Scaling It](https://indiaautomationhub.com/manufacturers-have-adopted-mes-now-the-challenge-is-scaling-it/): What happened: Although most manufacturers have adopted Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) as a necessity for running their factories, the majority have yet to scale these systems within their enterprises, according […] - [1X Unveils Advanced Humanoid Hand as Race for Human-Like Robotics Intensifies](https://indiaautomationhub.com/1x-unveils-advanced-humanoid-hand-as-race-for-human-like-robotics-intensifies/): What happened: 1X, a Norwegian robotics company, has unveiled a new humanoid robotic hand that it says will help make robots much more dexterous. The new hand was designed for […] - [IPC Looks to Technology Experts to Accelerate Digital Transformation and AI Adoption](https://indiaautomationhub.com/ipc-looks-to-technology-experts-to-accelerate-digital-transformation-and-ai-adoption/): What happened: The Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC) has called for experienced technology professionals to participate in its next step of digital transformation. The draft IT expert committee will provide recommendations […] - [Rockwell Automation Links Motor Protection with Real-Time Diagnostics](https://indiaautomationhub.com/rockwell-automation-links-motor-protection-with-real-time-diagnostics/): What happened: Rockwell Automation is enhancing its motor control offering by pairing its 140ME Motor Protective Switching Device with the company’s EtherNet/IP In-cabinet Solution. With the integration, manufacturers can get […] - [Delta’s Collaborative Robots Earn International Design Recognition](https://indiaautomationhub.com/deltas-collaborative-robots-earn-international-design-recognition/): What happened: Delta Electronics’ D-Bot series of collaborative robots is the recipient of the 2026 BIG SEE Product Design Award. It is a testament to the company’s dedication to fusing […] - [Feintool Begins Production at Its First Manufacturing Facility in India](https://indiaautomationhub.com/feintool-begins-production-at-its-first-manufacturing-facility-in-india/): What happened: Swiss industrial technology group Feintool has announced the opening of its first manufacturing plant in India, a crucial step in its India expansion plans. Located in Pune, one […] - [Durst and TUM Venture Labs Join Forces to Explore AI and Robotics for Future Manufacturing](https://indiaautomationhub.com/durst-and-tum-venture-labs-join-forces-to-explore-ai-and-robotics-for-future-manufacturing/): What happened: The innovation and startup ecosystem TUM Venture Labs has signed a multi-year cooperation to look into new uses for robotics, artificial intelligence and automation in industrial production processes, […] - [SoftBank and Yaskawa Showcase AI Platform for Training Industrial Robots](https://indiaautomationhub.com/softbank-and-yaskawa-showcase-ai-platform-for-training-industrial-robots/): What happened: A new AI-powered platform by SoftBank Corp. and Japanese industrial robotics firm Yaskawa Electric was successfully showcased to ease the development and deployment of industrial robots. The focus […] - [TCS Wins ABB Deal to Modernize Global Network Operations with AI and Cybersecurity](https://indiaautomationhub.com/tcs-wins-abb-deal-to-modernize-global-network-operations-with-ai-and-cybersecurity/): What happened: ABB has renewed its long-term partnership with TCS with a new multi-million-dollar contract geared towards network modernisation and cybersecurity. Indian information technology (IT) services major will help ABB […] - [Luffy AI Secures £8.1 Million to Advance Real-Time AI Control for Industrial Systems](https://indiaautomationhub.com/luffy-ai-secures-8-1-million-to-advance-real-time-ai-control-for-industrial-systems/): What happened: UKI2S is joined by existing investors Bow Capital, Chrysalix, Momenta and UKI2S in a £8.1m funding round, led by BGF, for UK-based startup Luffy AI. The company is […] - [Ador Welding Partners with Liburdi Dimetrics to Expand Advanced Welding Capabilities in India](https://indiaautomationhub.com/ador-welding-partners-with-liburdi-dimetrics-to-expand-advanced-welding-capabilities-in-india/): What happened: The Canadian firm Liburdi Dimetrics has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian company Ador Welding. This is to bring the advanced orbital welding technology to […] - [Adani and Dioxycle Partner to Explore Low-Carbon Chemical Manufacturing in India](https://indiaautomationhub.com/adani-and-dioxycle-partner-to-explore-low-carbon-chemical-manufacturing-in-india/): What happened: Adani Enterprises has joined forces with French clean-tech firm, Dioxycle. It is done on a long-term basis to provide the Indian market with low-carbon chemical manufacturing solutions. The […] - [Adage Automation Secures Growth Capital from InCred Alternatives to Expand Gas Analytics Business](https://indiaautomationhub.com/adage-automation-secures-growth-capital-from-incred-alternatives-to-expand-gas-analytics-business/): What happened: Adage Automation has raised ₹230 crore in growth capital in a round led by the InCred Alternative Investments. The investment will help the company pursue its expansion strategy, […] - [Best AI automation software companies in India](https://indiaautomationhub.com/best-ai-automation-software-companies-in-india/): Explore leading AI automation companies in India offering industrial AI software, predictive analytics, automation, and smart manufacturing solutions Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming an increasingly important part of industrial automation […] - [Best factory automation solution providers in India](https://indiaautomationhub.com/best-factory-automation-solution-providers-in-india/): Explore leading factory automation companies in India, key selection factors, industry trends and top solution providers for modern manufacturing Indian manufacturing is becoming more automated, with companies looking to improve […] - [Best factory robot companies and solutions in India](https://indiaautomationhub.com/best-factory-robot-companies-and-solutions-in-india/): Here are leading factory robot companies in India and a comparison of automation solutions for assembly lines, smart factories, quality control and industrial productivity Industrial robotics is now central to […] - [Best industrial Internet of Things companies and platforms in India](https://indiaautomationhub.com/best-industrial-internet-of-things-companies-and-platforms-in-india/): Discover leading Industrial Internet of Things solution providers in India, featuring industrial IoT platforms and technology companies for connected manufacturing and smart factories The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is […] - [Best smart factory solution providers in India](https://indiaautomationhub.com/best-smart-factory-solution-providers-in-india/): Explore leading smart manufacturing companies in India offering automation, robotics, industrial software, and smart factory solutions for manufacturers Factories in India are changing as companies use digital technologies to improve […] - [Leading process automation companies in India](https://indiaautomationhub.com/leading-process-automation-companies-in-india/): Explore leading process automation companies in India, key selection factors, market trends, and major solution providers for industrial automation Indian manufacturers are under growing pressure to improve operational efficiency, product […] - [Top AI companies for manufacturing & factories in India](https://indiaautomationhub.com/top-ai-companies-for-manufacturing-factories-in-india/): Explore leading AI companies helping Indian manufacturers improve productivity, quality, automation, predictive maintenance and factory operations Artificial intelligence is becoming an increasingly important part of India’s manufacturing landscape. From automotive […] - [Best PLC controller suppliers and companies in India](https://indiaautomationhub.com/best-plc-controller-suppliers-and-companies-in-india/): Explore leading PLC automation companies in India. Compare PLC controller suppliers in India and learn how to choose the right solution Indian manufacturers are investing in automation to improve productivity, […] - [Top automation and control system companies in India](https://indiaautomationhub.com/top-automation-and-control-system-companies-in-india/): Discover leading automation and control systems companies in India, key buying factors, industry trends, and major solution providers for manufacturers Indian manufacturers are steadily investing in automation technologies to improve […] - [Top electrical and electronics companies in India](https://indiaautomationhub.com/top-electrical-and-electronics-companies-in-india/): Here are leading electrical and electronics companies serving Indian industry, from automation and power systems to industrial connectivity and control Electrical and electronics systems sit at the core of modern […] - [Top industrial and manufacturing software companies in India](https://indiaautomationhub.com/top-industrial-and-manufacturing-software-companies-in-india/): Explore leading industrial software companies in India, including Manufacturing Execution System, digital manufacturing, engineering, and industrial automation software providers Industrial software has become an important part of modern manufacturing. Companies […] - [Top industrial automation companies in India | 2026 Guide](https://indiaautomationhub.com/top-industrial-automation-companies-in-india-2026-guide/): Discover India’s top industrial automation companies, their key solutions, and how to choose the right automation partner for your business Manufacturing is getting more automated every day. This is because […] - [Top industrial automation system integrators in India](https://indiaautomationhub.com/top-industrial-automation-system-integrators-in-india/): Explore top system integrators for industrial automation in India, including key players, selection criteria and market trends shaping smart manufacturing Industrial automation projects cannot succeed with hardware alone. Sensors, controllers, […] - [Top industrial cybersecurity companies in India](https://indiaautomationhub.com/top-industrial-cybersecurity-companies-in-india/): Here are leading industrial cybersecurity companies in India offering OT and ICS security solutions for manufacturing, utilities, logistics and critical infrastructure Industrial operations across India are becoming more connected. Manufacturing […] - [Top industrial robotics companies in India | 2026](https://indiaautomationhub.com/top-industrial-robotics-companies-in-india-2026/): Explore leading industrial robotics companies in India in 2026, with comparison of robot manufacturers for automation, smart factories, and industrial efficiency Industrial robotics, once largely limited to large-scale manufacturers, has […] - [Top industrial sensor suppliers in India](https://indiaautomationhub.com/top-industrial-sensor-suppliers-in-india/): Here are leading industrial sensor suppliers in India, including proximity, pressure and automation sensor manufacturers for smart factories Sensors are the foundation of industrial automation. They help machines, control systems […] - [Top industrial testing equipment companies in India 2026](https://indiaautomationhub.com/top-industrial-testing-equipment-companies-in-india-2026/): Explore leading industrial testing equipment companies in India for 2026, including testing, metrology and non-destructive inspection solution providers Quality assurance has become critical for Indian manufacturers as they expand into […] - [Top Industry 4.0 companies and solution providers in India](https://indiaautomationhub.com/top-industry-4-0-companies-and-solution-providers-in-india/): Discover leading Industry 4.0 companies in India offering automation, smart factory, digital manufacturing, Industrial Internet of Things, and industrial software solutions Industry 4.0 is reshaping manufacturing by combining automation, industrial […] - [Top Industry 5.0 companies in India](https://indiaautomationhub.com/top-industry-5-0-companies-in-india/): Here are leading Industry 5.0 companies in India, enabling human-centric manufacturing through collaborative robotics, automation and smart factory solutions Indian manufacturing is moving beyond traditional automation goals centred only on […] - [Top industrial traceability solutions in India](https://indiaautomationhub.com/top-industrial-traceability-solutions-in-india/): Explore leading industrial traceability and track-and-trace solution providers in India for manufacturing, logistics, compliance and quality control Indian manufacturers increasingly need to track products, materials and components across production and […] - [Top machine vision companies in India](https://indiaautomationhub.com/top-machine-vision-companies-in-india/): Explore leading machine vision companies in India, top inspection system suppliers, key trends and practical buying criteria for industrial automation Machine vision has become an important layer of industrial automation […] - [Top environmental and sustainability companies in India](https://indiaautomationhub.com/top-environmental-and-sustainability-companies-in-india/): Here are leading environmental and sustainability solution companies in India, helping industries improve efficiency, emissions control and resource management Environmental performance has become a strategic priority for Indian industry. Manufacturers […] - [Top PLC, SCADA and DCS solution providers in India](https://indiaautomationhub.com/top-plc-scada-and-dcs-solution-providers-in-india/): Explore leading SCADA companies in India and DCS solution providers for industrial automation, manufacturing, and process control applications Indian manufacturers are adopting automation to improve productivity, ensure quality, and gain […] - [Top digital twin companies for manufacturing in India](https://indiaautomationhub.com/top-digital-twin-companies-for-manufacturing-in-india/): Explore leading digital twin companies in India for manufacturing. Compare major platforms, features, and buying considerations for industrial users Digital twin technology has moved beyond pilot projects and is becoming […] - [Top smart manufacturing companies and solutions in India](https://indiaautomationhub.com/top-smart-manufacturing-companies-and-solutions-in-india/): Discover leading smart manufacturing companies in India offering automation, industrial software, digital manufacturing, and connected factory solutions Smart manufacturing is helping Indian industries improve production efficiency by connecting automation, industrial […] - [Top collaborative robot manufacturers in India](https://indiaautomationhub.com/top-collaborative-robot-manufacturers-in-india/): Explore leading cobot manufacturers in India and compare collaborative robot companies for manufacturing, automation, safety and productivity Collaborative robots, or cobots, are becoming an important part of industrial automation in […] - [Best warehouse automation companies in India](https://indiaautomationhub.com/best-warehouse-automation-companies-in-india/): A look at leading warehouse automation companies in India offering robotics, storage, sorting and intelligent logistics solutions for modern supply chains Warehousing has become a strategic function in India’s supply […] - [Top warehouse robotics companies in India](https://indiaautomationhub.com/top-warehouse-robotics-companies-in-india/): Here are leading warehouse robotics companies in India, including Addverb, Gridbots , Cynlr Daifuku, Vanderlande, KION, Omron, KUKA and others for warehouse automation Warehouses have become a strategic part of […] - [Top logistics and material handling companies in India](https://indiaautomationhub.com/top-logistics-and-material-handling-companies-in-india/): Here are leading logistics and material handling companies in India, key market trends and how industrial buyers can choose the right solution provider India’s manufacturing and supply chain sectors rely […] - [Best Vision AI inspection companies in India | 2026](https://indiaautomationhub.com/best-vision-ai-inspection-companies-in-india-2026/): Explore leading Vision AI and AI inspection companies in India for 2026, with key trends, vendor insights and buying criteria for industrial automation Indian manufacturers are under pressure to improve […] - [Mistral Enters Robotics Race: First AI Model for Industrial Automation](https://indiaautomationhub.com/mistral-enters-robotics-race-first-ai-model-for-industrial-automation/): What happened: A French Artificial Intelligence startup, Mistral, has launched its first robotics AI model. This demonstrates its entry into the quickly developing field of physical AI The transfer opens […] - [Mitsubishi Electric and Konecranes Strengthen Partnership Through Hoist Business Deal](https://indiaautomationhub.com/mitsubishi-electric-and-konecranes-strengthen-partnership-through-hoist-business-deal/): What happened: Mitsubishi Electric will sell a majority stake in its subsidiary. As a result of the deal, Konecranes will be a 70% major shareholder, with Mitsubishi Electric holding a […] - [ABB Adds Autonomous Forklift to Its Growing Mobile Robot Portfolio](https://indiaautomationhub.com/abb-adds-autonomous-forklift-to-its-growing-mobile-robot-portfolio/): What happened: The autonomous forklift Flexley Stack F712 is from ABB Robotics for use in warehouse applications, material handling and pallet processing in manufacturing. The new system joins ABB‘s portfolio […] - [Emerson Launches Software to Keep Digital Twins and Control Systems in Sync](https://indiaautomationhub.com/emerson-launches-software-to-keep-digital-twins-and-control-systems-in-sync/): What happened: A common problem for power and water utilities is ensuring that digital twins are in sync with plant operations, and leveraging digital twins to address this challenge is […] - [Mowito Raises $3 Million to Simplify Industrial Robot Programming](https://indiaautomationhub.com/mowito-raises-3-million-to-simplify-industrial-robot-programming/): What happened: Bengaluru-based startup Mowito has secured $3 million for its pre-seed round, led by Version One Ventures, alongside All In Capital, Unisol, iSeed and some angel investors. The new […] - [Quantum Systems Raises $1.2 Billion to Expand Autonomous Drone Operations](https://indiaautomationhub.com/quantum-systems-raises-1-2-billion-to-expand-autonomous-drone-operations/): What happened: German drone maker Quantum Systems raises $1.2 billion in Series D funding, more than doubling its valuation to over $8 billion. The company, which specializes in autonomous aerial […] - [ABB Introduces FIM 3.5 to Simplify Device Management in Industrial Plants](https://indiaautomationhub.com/abb-introduces-fim-3-5-to-simplify-device-management-in-industrial-plants/): What happened: ABB has announced the availability of its Field Information Manager (FIM) software to help industrial operators to more efficiently manage and maintain large fleets of field devices that […] - [From Automation to Manufacturing Intelligence: Building the Connected Factory](https://indiaautomationhub.com/from-automation-to-manufacturing-intelligence-building-the-connected-factory/): A recap of our recent webinar — the argument, the evidence, and the takeaways that matter most for anyone building a connected factory. The premise was deceptively simple: most factories […] - [LTTS Launches Ainfonix 4.0 to Tackle a Growing Industrial Data Challenge](https://indiaautomationhub.com/ltts-launches-ainfonix-4-0-to-tackle-a-growing-industrial-data-challenge/): What happened: L&T Technology Services (LTTS) has launched Ainfonix 4.0, a platform that enables the process industry companies to harness engineering data which is often locked in drawings, specifications, reports, […] - [Former Apple Manufacturing Leaders Launch $33 Million Fund for Factory-Tech Startups](https://indiaautomationhub.com/former-apple-manufacturing-leaders-launch-33-million-fund-for-factory-tech-startups/): What happened: After years of developing complex manufacturing processes for Apple, a group of ex-executives has turned their attention to the startup world. The group began a venture capital fund […] - [Schneider Electric to Take Over Cognite in $3.1 Billion Deal to Strengthen Industrial AI Portfolio](https://indiaautomationhub.com/schneider-electric-to-take-over-cognite-in-3-1-billion-deal-to-strengthen-industrial-ai-portfolio/): What happened: Schneider Electric Corporation has announced that it has entered into a merger agreement with the industrial software company Cognite. The merger will strengthen Schneider Electric’s position in the […] - [ACE and KATO Join Forces to Manufacture High-Capacity Cranes in India](https://indiaautomationhub.com/ace-and-kato-join-forces-to-manufacture-high-capacity-cranes-in-india/): What happened: The company, Action Construction Equipment (ACE) has entered into a tie-up with Japan’s KATO Works to manufacture heavy duty cranes in India. The new company has been named […] - [Rockwell Automation and Cisco Partner to Advance AI-Powered Manufacturing in India](https://indiaautomationhub.com/rockwell-automation-and-cisco-partner-to-advance-ai-powered-manufacturing-in-india/): What happened: Rockwell Automation in cooperation with Cisco has come together to bring advancements in the field of AI and software-defined manufacturing technologies to the Indian manufacturing space. By partnering […] - [CG Semi Starts Commercial Production at Sanand Semiconductor Facility](https://indiaautomationhub.com/cg-semi-starts-commercial-production-at-sanand-semiconductor-facility/): What happened:  CG Semi has officially entered into mass production at its semiconductor assembly and test (OSAT) plant in Sanand, Gujarat. The development represents the company’s move from setup and […] - [Mouser Strengthens Industrial Automation Portfolio with New Suppliers](https://indiaautomationhub.com/mouser-strengthens-industrial-automation-portfolio-with-new-suppliers/): What happened:Mouser Electronics has expanded its industrial automation lineup. It has added nine new manufacturing partners in the first half of 2026. The move brings a wider range of products […] - [TDB Supports Puretronics’ Contactless Load Sensor for Industrial Applications](https://indiaautomationhub.com/tdb-supports-puretronics-contactless-load-sensor-for-industrial-applications/): What happened:The Technology Development Board (TDB) ( Under the Department of Science and Technology ) has backed Mumbai-based Puretronics India Pvt. Ltd. It has brought its contactless load measurement technology […] - [Nearly 20% of Industrial Systems in India Faced Cyberattacks in Early 2026: Report](https://indiaautomationhub.com/nearly-20-of-industrial-systems-in-india-faced-cyberattacks-in-early-2026-report/): What happened:Four out of five (80%) ICS systems are targeted by cyber threats within India. In Q1 of 2026 there was an increase in incidents related to cybersecurity challenges; therefore […] - [Flexiv Expands Factory Robotics Portfolio with New AI-Powered Robot Systems](https://indiaautomationhub.com/flexiv-expands-factory-robotics-portfolio-with-new-ai-powered-robot-systems/): What happened: Flexiv has launched two new robots—the Enlight robotic arm and the Mico dual-arm system—to expand its force-controlled robotics solutions for industrial automation. Why it matters:  The new robots […] - [Orbbec Expands 3D Vision and Edge AI Solutions for Industrial Automation](https://indiaautomationhub.com/orbbec-expands-3d-vision-and-edge-ai-solutions-for-industrial-automation/): What happened:  Orbbec has expanded its portfolio of industrial 3D vision cameras and edge AI solutions to support factory automation, robotics, and warehouse applications. Why it matters:  The company introduced […] - [Best Warehouse Management System (WMS) Providers in India](https://indiaautomationhub.com/best-warehouse-management-system-wms-providers-in-india/): A warehouse management system used to have a fairly straightforward job: tell a business what inventory it had and where it was stored. That definition is no longer enough. Indian warehouses are now dealing with marketplace orders, D2C fulfilment, retail replenishment, returns, multiple facilities and increasingly demanding delivery timelines. A modern warehouse cannot simply track inventory. It needs to direct the movement of inventory. That is why the conversation around a next-gen WMS is shifting beyond stock visibility. The better systems increasingly connect receiving, putaway, bin management, picking, packing, dispatch and order fulfilment into a single operational flow. But there is […] - [OT/ICS Cybersecurity Companies Serving Indian Manufacturers](https://indiaautomationhub.com/ot-ics-cybersecurity-companies-serving-indian-manufacturers/): A factory can survive an IT outage. A production line may not survive an OT security incident quite as easily. That is the fundamental difference driving the growth of industrial cybersecurity. In a conventional IT environment, confidentiality and data protection may dominate the conversation. In operational technology, cybersecurity failures can stop machines, disrupt production, damage equipment and, in some environments, create safety risks. For Indian manufacturers, the issue is becoming harder to ignore. Factories are connecting more PLCs, SCADA systems, sensors, industrial PCs and remote-access tools to enterprise networks and cloud platforms. At the same time, many plants continue to operate […] - [Automated Quality Control Companies in India: Vendor Directory](https://indiaautomationhub.com/automated-quality-control-companies-in-india-vendor-directory/): Quality inspection is changing quickly on Indian factory floors. For years, manufacturers relied heavily on operators, inspectors and sampling-based checks to catch defects. That model still has a place, but it becomes increasingly difficult to maintain as production speeds increase, product complexity rises and manufacturers face pressure to reduce defects without slowing the line down. That is where automated quality control is gaining ground. Today’s systems can use machine vision, AI, cameras, sensors, coordinate measuring machines and robotics to inspect parts continuously and record quality data as production happens. But the market is broad. Some companies specialise in AI-powered visual inspection, […] - [Dragos Acquires runZero and NetRise to to build defence capabilities across entire xOT Stack](https://indiaautomationhub.com/dragos-acquires-runzero-and-netrise-to-to-build-defence-capabilities-across-entire-xot-stack/): Dragos has chosen to inorganically add capabilities beyond conventional OT security. The company has acquired runZero and NetRise, adding asset exposure management and software supply-chain security to its platform. The deals follow the close of Accenture’s majority investment in Dragos announced earlier this year. The objective is to give security teams one view of the broader extended operational technology (xOT) environment  from IT and cloud-connected assets to industrial devices and the systems controlling physical processes. runZero brings asset intelligence and exposure management across IT, OT, IoT and cloud environments. It can consolidate asset information from existing tools, helping security teams identify […] - [Boston Dynamics Turns Hyundai’s Plant Into a Training Ground for Atlas](https://indiaautomationhub.com/boston-dynamics-turns-hyundais-plant-into-a-training-ground-for-atlas/): Humanoid robots are moving from controlled demonstrations to the factory floor. Boston Dynamics is taking that step with the opening of its Robotics Metaplant Application Center (RMAC) at Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (HMGMA) in Georgia. The facility is being used to train and validate Atlas in actual automotive manufacturing conditions, its first tasks include preparing and sequencing automotive parts before they reach assembly. The roadmap then moves toward component assembly by 2030, alongside repetitive and physically demanding work such as lifting heavy loads. Atlas can be tested against real workflows, while operational data helps refine how the robot performs in […] - [Advantech Puts Industrial Cybersecurity In RSB-3810](https://indiaautomationhub.com/advantech-puts-industrial-cybersecurity-in-rsb-3810/): Edge computing is moving deeper into factories, robots and industrial machines, but putting more intelligence at the edge also expands the cybersecurity surface. Advantech is addressing both requirements with its RSB-3810 single-board computer (SBC), The RSB-3810 has received IEC 62443-4-2 Security Level 2 certification, giving system builders a security-certified foundation for industrial and edge AI applications. Advantech says the certification also supports readiness for the EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA), whose reporting requirements have now begun. Under the hood, the 2.5-inch Pico-ITX board uses MediaTek’s Genio 1200 platform with four Arm Cortex-A78 and four Cortex-A55 cores. It comes with 8 GB […] - [FMCG & Cold-Chain Warehouse Automation Companies in India](https://indiaautomationhub.com/fmcg-cold-chain-warehouse-automation-companies-in-india/): FMCG warehouses do not have the luxury of moving slowly. Thousands of SKUs, short shelf lives, frequent promotions, mixed-case orders and tight dispatch windows put constant pressure on storage and fulfillment operations. Cold-chain facilities add another layer. Every unnecessary movement, door opening or delay can affect temperature-sensitive inventory. That is why warehouse automation in these sectors is moving beyond conveyors and forklifts. Companies are deploying AS/RS, shuttle systems, AMRs, robotic palletising, sortation, warehouse control software and automated picking to improve throughput while making better use of expensive warehouse space. India’s warehouse automation market is expanding rapidly, with hardware still accounting for […] - [Top 3PL & Supply Chain Automation Companies in India](https://indiaautomationhub.com/top-3pl-supply-chain-automation-companies-in-india/): India’s logistics industry is moving from warehouses built around people and forklifts to operations increasingly directed by software, robotics and real-time data. That shift is changing what companies expect from a 3PL. Storage and transportation are no longer enough. Manufacturers and retailers want inventory visibility, automated material movement, faster fulfilment and systems that can scale without adding the same amount of labour. India’s 3PL market is estimated at $38.18 billion in 2026, while the country’s warehouse automation market is projected to grow from about $560 million in 2025 to nearly $1.5 billion by 2031. E-commerce and 3PL operations already represent the […] - [Building Automation System (BAS) Companies in India: A Vendor Guide](https://indiaautomationhub.com/building-automation-system-bas-companies-in-india-a-vendor-guide/): A building automation system is no longer just a central dashboard for switching HVAC equipment on and off. Modern BAS platforms connect HVAC, lighting, power, security, sensors and energy meters, allowing facility teams to monitor performance and automate decisions from a single environment. That shift is expanding the opportunity for the India building automation system market, particularly across commercial buildings, hospitals, data centres, airports, manufacturing facilities and large campuses. Recent market research points to strong growth in India as energy efficiency, connected buildings, IoT and sustainability become larger parts of facility operations. For buyers, the important question is no longer simply […] - [Eaton’s New Advantor AMT Family Targets the Efficiency Gap in Commercial Trucks](https://indiaautomationhub.com/eatons-new-advantor-amt-family-targets-the-efficiency-gap-in-commercial-trucks/): Commercial vehicle makers are under pressure to cut fuel use and operating costs without making drivetrains harder to build or maintain. Eaton is positioning its new Advantor automated manual transmission (AMT) family as one answer. Eaton’s Mobility segment is showcasing the Advantor range covering 6-, 8- and 10-speed transmissions for light-, medium- and medium-heavy-duty trucks and buses. Advantor combines an electronically controlled shifter, pneumatic clutch actuation and an intelligent transmission control unit that continuously adjusts shift behaviour based on vehicle load, road conditions and driver inputs. Eaton claims fuel-efficiency gains of up to 10% compared with manual transmissions and up to […] - [Doosan Wants Robots to Prove Their Worth and Earn From It](https://indiaautomationhub.com/doosan-wants-robots-to-prove-their-worth-and-earn-from-it/): Industrial robots are already productive assets. The problem is that their financial value is still largely judged through the company that owns them. Doosan Robotics and machine-economy infrastructure company peaq are trying to change that. Their new partnership is designed to give individual robots a verifiable operating record that could eventually support financing and insurance based on the machine’s actual performance and not only on the buyer’s balance sheet.  The first Doosan A-Series collaborative robot is already running on peaqOS, with more integrations planned over the coming months. The concept is to create a digital identity and performance history for the […] - [Teledyne e2v Puts 3D Processing Inside the Camera With New Perciva ToF](https://indiaautomationhub.com/teledyne-e2v-puts-3d-processing-inside-the-camera-with-new-perciva-tof/): Industrial 3D vision is moving closer to the machine. Teledyne e2v’s new Perciva ToF camera is built around that shift, combining depth sensing and on-camera processing in a package aimed at logistics, robotics, inspection and factory safety applications. The industrial-grade Time-of-Flight camera uses Teledyne e2v’s Hydra3D+ CMOS sensor, delivering 832 × 600-pixel 3D imaging. Its three-tap pixel architecture is designed to capture fast-moving objects without motion artefacts while maintaining sensitivity to low-reflectivity materials. Perciva ToF is also designed to handle changing outdoor illumination and interference from other ToF systems without requiring cameras to be interconnected. Instead of sending raw imaging data […] - [Zebra’s New KC401 Kiosk Pushes Self-Service Beyond Retail](https://indiaautomationhub.com/zebras-new-kc401-kiosk-pushes-self-service-beyond-retail/): Self-service is moving from a convenience feature to a way for businesses to handle routine tasks without tying up frontline staff. Zebra Technologies is targeting that shift with its new KC401 kiosk, an Android-based self-service device designed for retail, hospitality, manufacturing and healthcare. The 10-inch kiosk is built to handle everyday interactions such as product and inventory checks, routine enquiries and other transactions that would otherwise require an employee. The KC401 is designed for environments where devices take a beating. Its impact-tested, scratch-resistant display and IP65 sealing are intended to handle dust, liquid exposure and frequent cleaning. An optional scanner adds […] - [HORIBA’s AP-380 Clears UK’s MCERTS Test for Continuous Air Monitoring](https://indiaautomationhub.com/horibas-ap-380-clears-uks-mcerts-test-for-continuous-air-monitoring/): Air-quality monitoring is becoming less about occasional measurements and more about proving emissions data continuously. HORIBA’s AP-380 Series has now cleared an important regulatory hurdle in the UK, securing MCERTS certification for ambient air monitoring. MCERTS is the UK Environment Agency’s framework for ensuring environmental monitoring equipment meets defined performance standards. Its ambient-air standards cover continuous monitoring systems and are used to assess whether instruments are suitable for regulatory-quality measurements. The AP-380 is designed for continuous trace-gas measurement, covering gases including CO, SO₂, O₃, NO, NO₂, NOₓ, methane, NMHC and THC. It can measure concentrations from the ppb to ppm range, […] - [Siemens ups CNC Productivity with launch of its new initiative](https://indiaautomationhub.com/siemens-ups-cnc-productivity-with-launch-of-its-new-initiative/): The company’s recently launched Meet at the Machine brings machine builders, software and automation technologies together to shorten the path from machine delivery to productive machining. Manufacturers often start production preparation only after a machine has been installed. With this initiative they want to shift that process earlier, allowing users to program, simulate and validate production while the machine is still being built. This reduces the lag and the delivery date becomes closer to the point at which production can begin. Siemens says the connected approach can reduce ramp-up time by up to 50%, by bringing engineering software, automation and machine […] - [Vaisala Brings Continuous Moisture Monitoring to Hazardous Gas Operations](https://indiaautomationhub.com/vaisala-brings-continuous-moisture-monitoring-to-hazardous-gas-operations/): As hydrogen and renewable-gas infrastructure moves toward larger-scale operation, moisture control is becoming a more critical part of process management. Excess moisture can affect equipment, gas quality and process performance. Measuring it safely, however, is harder when combustible gases or dust are present. Vaisala is addressing that gap with the DMP370, its first intrinsically safe dew point instrument designed for hazardous locations. Launched recently the instrument extends Vaisala’s DRYCAP technology into hydrogen, biomethane, natural gas and other industrial gas applications.  The DMP370 combines a DRYCAP dew point sensor with drift compensation to provide continuous, stable monitoring while the process is running. […] - [Greyparrot Turns OEE Into a Live Metric for Recycling Plants](https://indiaautomationhub.com/greyparrot-turns-oee-into-a-live-metric-for-recycling-plants/): Greyparrot is bringing a manufacturing-style performance metric into recycling  and making it something operators can use in real time with the launch of its live dashboard. Recycling plants have measured Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) for years. The problem is that the number often arrives after the shift is over, when operators can no longer do much about the losses that produced it. Greyparrot is trying to change that with a new live OEE dashboard for materials recovery facilities (MRFs) and plastics recovery facilities (PRFs). The system uses real-time AI data from Greyparrot’s Analyzer cameras to continuously calculate the three components of […] - [Rockwell Puts AI to Work on the Industrial Cybersecurity Problem](https://indiaautomationhub.com/rockwell-puts-ai-to-work-on-the-industrial-cybersecurity-problem/): The company has joined Anthropic’s Project Glasswing, gaining controlled access to Claude Mythos 5 to explore how advanced AI can accelerate vulnerability discovery, validation, prioritisation and remediation across software and connected industrial systems. The move comes as factories become more dependent on connected OT and IT environments. PLCs, industrial networks, engineering software and enterprise systems are increasingly linked, expanding the potential attack surface while making cybersecurity a direct operational concern. Vulnerabilities in industrial software can have consequences beyond a compromised application. They can affect production systems, supply chains and the availability of critical operations. Project Glasswing is designed around that problem. […] - [OMRON Pushes Machine Control Into the Microsecond Race](https://indiaautomationhub.com/omron-pushes-machine-control-into-the-microsecond-race/): In high-speed manufacturing, a few microseconds can separate a precise operation from wasted material. OMRON is targeting that gap with its new NX-CT High-Speed Counter Unit, designed to make machine-level control decisions faster than conventional PLC scan-based approaches. Launched by OMRON Automation Americas, the NX-CT is built for applications including liquid filling, dispensing, inspection triggering and laser processing, where timing directly affects process accuracy. Its key capability is counter-match output within 1 microsecond. Instead of waiting for a PLC scan cycle to process a high-speed event, the NX-CT handles the signal at the I/O level and triggers the required output almost […] - [Fuji Electric Upgrades the Plant Controller for a More Connected Factory](https://indiaautomationhub.com/fuji-electric-upgrades-the-plant-controller-for-a-more-connected-factory/): Factory controllers are being asked to do more than keep machines running. As plants become more connected, they also have to process larger volumes of data and share it reliably with systems higher up the stack. Fuji Electric is addressing that shift with its new XCS-5000 controller, launched for monitoring and control systems. The controller is designed to combine high-speed processing with the reliability expected in industrial plants. Compared with previous models, Fuji says the XCS-5000 doubles input/output memory capacity, delivers up to 10 times the command processing speed, three times the application execution performance and eight times the Ethernet communication […] - [ABB launches digital platform to optimize Water usage](https://indiaautomationhub.com/abb-launches-digital-platform-to-optimize-water-usage/): Water networks are becoming more connected, but connectivity only matters if utilities can turn the data into faster decisions. ABB is now pushing in that direction with AquaMaster+, a digital platform launched in India to help water utilities monitor flow, pressure and device performance across distribution networks. The Indian government’s Jal Jeevan Mission already calls for district metering areas, SCADA and sensor-based systems to reduce non-revenue water ( NRW) – the water used by the utility which gets lost . Its guidelines also distinguish between physical losses such as leakage and apparent losses caused by inaccurate measurement or unauthorised use. ABB’s […] - [HD Hyundai invests $9.7 million in AIDIN Robotics](https://indiaautomationhub.com/hd-hyundai-invests-9-7-million-in-aidin-robotics/): Humanoid robots are often sold on what they can see, walk toward and manipulate.  HD Hyundai Robotics is betting that what they can feel may matter just as much. The company has invested $9.7 million (13 billion Won) in AIDIN ROBOTICS, a South Korean developer of force and tactile sensing technology, in a move aimed at building humanoid robots for shipbuilding and other heavy-industry environments. A shipyard is unlike a typical factory setting , surfaces are irregular, tasks involve constant physical contact and processes such as grinding and polishing require the robot to respond to resistance rather than simply follow a […] - [Universal Robots’ new launch Gen 7 Is More an AI-Ready Factory Platform](https://indiaautomationhub.com/universal-robots-new-launch-gen-7-is-more-an-ai-ready-factory-platform/): Universal Robots is not treating its seventh-generation cobot as just another hardware upgrade. The Teradyne Robotics company unveiled Gen 7, a redesigned automation platform spanning robot arms, controls, software and operator interfaces. Three new g-Series cobots – the UR10g-1750, UR17g-1300 and UR18g-950  sit at the centre of the launch. The new platform is built to make robots easier to connect, program and integrate with the growing stack of sensors, vision systems and AI tools entering factories. Instead of treating sensors and end-of-arm equipment as separate integration problems, Gen 7 brings power, data and safety connections directly to the flange, removing some […] - [ZEISS Brings MicroCT and X-ray Microscopy Into One 3D Imaging Workflow](https://indiaautomationhub.com/zeiss-brings-microct-and-x-ray-microscopy-into-one-3d-imaging-workflow/): ZEISS is trying to make 3D X-ray inspection less of a compromise with its latest imaging system. The company has introduced ZEISS VersaXRM 5 Insight, a hybrid 3D X-ray microscope that combines microCT-style overview imaging with high-resolution X-ray microscopy on a single platform. This is believed to be particularly useful in industrial inspection, where the feature that explains a failure is often buried inside a much larger component. The system uses ZEISS’s Resolution at a Distance (RaaD) technology to examine fine internal features in larger samples without requiring them to be cut, trimmed or refixtured. That opens up a more targeted […] - [Tata Elxsi’s KAVIA AI Bet Is About More Than Writing Code](https://indiaautomationhub.com/tata-elxsis-kavia-ai-bet-is-about-more-than-writing-code/): Tata Elxsi’s strategic investment in Silicon Valley-based KAVIA AI is less about adding another AI coding tool to its portfolio and more about tackling a harder enterprise problem: making AI useful across the entire software engineering lifecycle. Announced last week,  the investment builds on a year of collaboration between the two companies. Tata Elxsi brings domain-led engineering expertise, while KAVIA AI contributes a platform built around knowledge graphs and workflow intelligence. Large organisations are dealing with years of legacy code, multiple repositories, fragmented documentation, different technology stacks and teams spread across locations. The challenge is beyond simply generating new code faster. […] - [Bosch SDS and Dassault Systèmes Target Factory Data Silos With AI Partnership](https://indiaautomationhub.com/bosch-sds-and-dassault-systemes-target-factory-data-silos-with-ai-partnership/): Indian manufacturers are being pushed to move beyond isolated automation projects, and Bosch Software and Digital Solutions (Bosch SDS) and Dassault Systèmes are betting that tighter connections between engineering, factory operations and AI can help close that gap. The two companies have announced a collaboration in India that combines Dassault Systemes Virtual Twin, product lifecycle management, digital manufacturing and manufacturing operations technologies with Bosch SDS’ expertise in industrial data, IT/OT integration, machine intelligence and manufacturing transformation.  An initial project with a leading Indian electric vehicle manufacturer is combining Dassault Systèmes’ DELMIA Apriso MES with Bosch SDS’ transformation capabilities to create more […] - [ABB and Rolls-Royce SMR Explore Automation for Next-Generation Nuclear Fleet](https://indiaautomationhub.com/abb-and-rolls-royce-smr-explore-automation-for-next-generation-nuclear-fleet/): ABB and Rolls-Royce SMR are joining forces to explore how automation, electrification and digital technologies could support the rollout of factory-built nuclear power plants. The companies have signed an MOU focused on Rolls-Royce SMR’s small modular reactor programme, with ABB set to explore opportunities to contribute automation, instrumentation, electrification and communication technologies across future projects. The partnership comes as interest in small modular reactors continues to grow worldwide. SMRs are designed around greater standardisation and modular construction, with more components potentially manufactured in controlled factory environments before deployment at site. Rolls-Royce SMR’s design is intended to generate 470 MW of low-carbon […] - [Elmo Clears a Key Safety Hurdle for Its Next-Generation Servo Drives](https://indiaautomationhub.com/elmo-clears-a-key-safety-hurdle-for-its-next-generation-servo-drives/): Elmo Motion Control has completed Functional Safety certification for its Titanium servo-drive range, giving machine builders a certified motion platform that combines compact design, high power density and advanced safety functions. The certification covers Titanium drives for both conventional industrial settings and harsh operating environments. The range supports up to SIL 3, PL e, Category 4, and FSoE (Fail Safe over EtherCAT), with 20 integrated safety functions available across the certified architecture. This moves safety deeper into the motion-control system rather than treating it as a separate layer of external hardware.  The Titanium portfolio includes compact single- and dual-axis drives for […] - [Jaipur Robotics Raises €4.3M to Take Industrial AI From Waste Detection to Plant Automation](https://indiaautomationhub.com/jaipur-robotics-raises-e4-3m-to-take-industrial-ai-from-waste-detection-to-plant-automation/): Swiss deep-tech startup Jaipur Robotics has secured €4.3 million in seed funding as it looks to expand its AI-powered technology from waste monitoring into broader automation for waste-to-energy plants and India is part of its growth plans. Company says the funding will support product development, international expansion and the scaling of its engineering and commercial teams.  Founded in 2024, the company uses computer vision and AI to analyse waste inside large storage bunkers before it enters a plant’s furnace. Its technology identifies potentially hazardous or oversized objects, maps waste characteristics and helps operators make better decisions about what material should be […] - [GE Aerospace Buys Its Way Into a Critical Manufacturing Bottleneck](https://indiaautomationhub.com/ge-aerospace-buys-its-way-into-a-critical-manufacturing-bottleneck/): GE Aerospace’s $11.75 billion acquisition of Consolidated Precision Products is a reminder that one of aerospace’s biggest challenges is no longer selling engines. It is building enough of them. The company is buying CPP, a major producer of highly engineered castings an apt addition as demand rises simultaneously across commercial aviation, aftermarket services and defence. The deal, expected to close over the next few months gives GE greater control over a manufacturing capability that has become increasingly difficult to scale.  Jet-engine makers are facing persistent supply-chain constraints, and precision castings have emerged as one of the industry’s critical pressure points. These […] - [10 Palletizing & Depalletizing Robot Companies Serving India](https://indiaautomationhub.com/10-palletizing-depalletizing-robot-companies-serving-india/): Palletizing used to be one of those factory jobs that was simple to understand but difficult to optimize. Boxes, bags, crates or containers came off a production line. Someone stacked them. Another worker broke down incoming pallets and fed material into the line. Today, those repetitive tasks are increasingly becoming robotic. The reason is not difficult to understand. End-of-line operations are physically demanding, labour-intensive and often difficult to staff consistently. At the same time, manufacturers want faster throughput, more consistent pallet patterns and greater flexibility when packaging sizes or production volumes change. But buying a palletizing robot is not the same […] - [10 Robotic Welding Automation Companies Serving India](https://indiaautomationhub.com/10-robotic-welding-automation-companies-serving-india/): Robotic welding is becoming less of a “future factory” investment and more of a practical response to a familiar manufacturing problem: finding enough skilled welders while maintaining consistent quality at higher production volumes. India’s automotive, heavy engineering, fabrication, rail, construction equipment and general manufacturing sectors are steadily increasing their use of robotic automation. But choosing a robotic welding solution is rarely as simple as buying a robot arm. The real question is whether the supplier can support the entire application, from robot selection and welding technology to fixtures, programming, integration and long-term service. Here are some of the companies shaping the […] - [Top AGV Companies in India: 10 Warehouse Automation Players to Watch](https://indiaautomationhub.com/top-agv-companies-in-india-10-warehouse-automation-players-to-watch/): India’s warehouses are moving away from forklifts, fixed conveyors and manual material movement toward systems that can transport goods with less human intervention. At the centre of that shift are Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) and the broader generation of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs). AGVs typically follow predefined routes using technologies such as magnetic guidance, QR markers, reflectors or embedded navigation infrastructure.  AMRs go a step further, using sensors and software to navigate dynamically around people and obstacles. The distinction matters, but so does the bigger picture. A warehouse rarely benefits from a vehicle operating in isolation. The strongest deployments connect mobile […] - [Robotic Process Automation Companies in India: 10 Players Shaping the Next Wave of AI Automation](https://indiaautomationhub.com/robotic-process-automation-companies-in-india-10-players-shaping-the-next-wave-of-ai-automation/): Robotic Process Automation (RPA) has moved well beyond the era of simple rule-based bots that copied information between spreadsheets and enterprise applications. Today, businesses are combining RPA with artificial intelligence, intelligent document processing, process mining, machine learning and increasingly agentic capabilities. The objective is no longer just to automate repetitive clicks. It is to redesign how routine business work gets done. That shift is changing the market for robotic process automation companies in India. Indian IT services firms, BPM specialists and automation-platform providers are competing to help enterprises automate finance, HR, customer service, supply chains, banking operations and back-office workflows. The […] - [Robotic Assembly Line Solution Providers in India: 10 Companies to Know](https://indiaautomationhub.com/robotic-assembly-line-solution-providers-in-india-10-companies-to-know/): India’s assembly floors are changing from collections of individual machines into connected production systems. Robots are no longer limited to welding or moving heavy components. They are increasingly being used for precision assembly, screwdriving, dispensing, inspection, material handling and machine tending, often as part of a larger automated line. The shift is reflected in the numbers. According to IMARC, the india industrial robotics for assembly lines market was valued at about $601.3 million in 2025 and is projected to reach $1.49 billion by 2034, representing a CAGR of 10.27% between 2026 and 2034. The market includes articulated, SCARA, Cartesian and collaborative […] - [Cobot System Integrators in India: 10 Things to Check Before You Choose One](https://indiaautomationhub.com/cobot-system-integrators-in-india-10-things-to-check-before-you-choose-one/): Collaborative robots are easier to deploy than many traditional industrial robots. That does not make a cobot project simple. The robot arm is only one part of the system. The real engineering work begins when the cobot has to pick a component from a conveyor, recognise it through vision, interact with a PLC, communicate with a machine, change tools, meet safety requirements and keep working reliably through multiple shifts. That is why choosing among cobot solution integrators in India matters as much as choosing the robot itself. A good integrator does not simply sell a cobot. It studies the process, selects […] - [Best Vision-Guided Robotics Companies in India: 10 Names to Know](https://indiaautomationhub.com/best-vision-guided-robotics-companies-in-india-10-names-to-know/): Robots are good at repeating movements. They are much less useful when the part is not exactly where it is supposed to be. That is where vision guided robotics changes the equation. By combining industrial robots with cameras, image processing and software, manufacturers can give robots the ability to locate parts, identify orientation, inspect components and adjust movements based on what they actually see. The technology is particularly valuable in Indian manufacturing, where high-mix production, changing SKUs, manual loading and variable part presentation can make fixed automation difficult to justify. Modern systems can support applications ranging from pick-and-place and machine tending […] - [Breaking the Manufacturing Data Silos - Connecting Planning, Production & the Shop Floor](https://indiaautomationhub.com/breaking-the-manufacturing-data-silos-connecting-planning-production-the-shop-floor/):   Registration Form First name * Last name * Work E-mail * Featured Speaker alt=”Kumar Mallampalli — Partner & Co-founder, RheinBrücke IT Consulting” loading=”lazy” onerror=”this.style.display=’none’; this.parentNode.innerHTML=”” /> Kumar Mallampalli Partner & Co-founder, RheinBrücke IT Consulting With over 30 years of technology experience, he has immense expertise across various enterprise domains like Consulting, Program Management, Marketing and Global Delivery across industries. He has headed multiple organizations delivering solutions across ERP, Emerging Technologies, Collaboration and Product Development. He has set up and managed large international teams across multiple time zones in the automotive, discrete manufacturing and airline verticals. Why This Session Most factories […] - [Tata Consultancy Services Opens Pune Lab to Model Fully Autonomous Factory Operations](https://indiaautomationhub.com/tata-consultancy-services-opens-pune-lab-to-model-fully-autonomous-factory-operations/): Tata Consultancy Services has launched the Industrial Autonomy & Engineering Lab – Lights-Out Factory at its Sahyadri Park campus in Pune. Positioned as India’s first lights-out factory lab, the site houses a fully robotic battery pack assembly line covering multiple production stages. It runs on the TCS Human+AI Service Autonomy Model to simulate self-optimising factory operations. The facility lets manufacturers prototype, validate and scale AI-first production systems in a live environment. Customers get a controlled setting to test industrial scenarios, check production readiness and cut deployment risk. It targets a core gap in the sector: turning Industry 4.0, AI and robotics […] - [NEURA and SECO Team Up to Build Europe’s Physical AI Manufacturing Base](https://indiaautomationhub.com/neura-and-seco-team-up-to-build-europes-physical-ai-manufacturing-base/): NEURA Robotics is strengthening its push to scale cognitive robotics from Europe through a new partnership with Italian edge computing and embedded systems specialist SECO. The collaboration will focus first on the electronics that power NEURA’s cognitive robots, including its humanoid platform, 4NE1. SECO will support the design, engineering and industrialisation of compute modules built around Qualcomm Technologies’ Dragonwing processors, helping NEURA move towards larger-scale production.  The partnership is significant because NEURA is taking a distributed approach to robot intelligence. Instead of concentrating all processing in a central unit, its “Brain + Nervous System” architecture distributes sensing and computing capabilities across […] - [Teledyne HiRel Adds Everspin MRAM to Aerospace and Defence Memory Portfolio](https://indiaautomationhub.com/teledyne-hirel-adds-everspin-mram-to-aerospace-and-defence-memory-portfolio/): Everspin Technologies and Teledyne HiRel Semiconductors are joining forces to bring high-performance MRAM technology to aerospace and defence systems, where data reliability and long product lifecycles are critical. Under the partnership, Teledyne HiRel will add Everspin’s 256Mb PERSYST spin-transfer torque MRAM to its portfolio, with 64Mb and 128Mb versions also covered by the agreement. The memory technology is designed to combine the speed of conventional RAM with non-volatile storage, allowing data to remain intact during power loss, resets and unexpected system interruptions. The partnership targets demanding applications including avionics, radar, electronic warfare systems, satellites, autonomous platforms and VPX-based computing systems. These […] - [LTTS Opens a New Route for Deep-Tech Startups to Reach Industry](https://indiaautomationhub.com/ltts-opens-a-new-route-for-deep-tech-startups-to-reach-industry/): L&T Technology Services (LTTS) is stepping deeper into India’s startup ecosystem with the launch of LTTS FARM, a platform aimed at helping deep-tech companies move beyond promising prototypes and into real-world commercial deployment. The initiative targets startups with technologies at Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 4 and above meaning their concepts have already demonstrated technical feasibility and are ready to be tested against industry requirements. Rather than operating as a conventional incubator focused primarily on funding, LTTS FARM is designed around engineering support, customer access, product validation and commercial opportunities.  Selected startups will be able to work with LTTS engineers, access its […] - [ZEISS Taps IIT Madras Ecosystem to Push Next-Generation Technology Research](https://indiaautomationhub.com/zeiss-taps-iit-madras-ecosystem-to-push-next-generation-technology-research/): Global optics and technology company ZEISS⁠ has opened a new innovation hub at IIT Madras Research Park in Chennai, strengthening its research footprint in India and bringing it closer to one of the country’s most active deep-tech ecosystems. The new centre will focus on early-stage technologies with potential industrial applications, including advanced frugal engineering, robotics, fluid dynamics and optics designed for harsh environments. More importantly, the hub is intended to connect ZEISS’ global research capabilities with IIT Madras faculty, researchers, startups and students to move promising ideas beyond the laboratory. The Chennai facility is ZEISS’ first innovation hub outside Germany, underlining […] - [India Is Building More Factories. AI Agents Could Help Run Them Better.](https://indiaautomationhub.com/india-is-building-more-factories-ai-agents-could-help-run-them-better/): Indian manufacturing ambition has largely been told as a story about capacity. More factories. More investment. More electronics. More components. More domestic production. A bigger role in global supply chains. But building manufacturing capacity is only half the challenge. The harder part is making those factories run better. As our country  pushes to become a more significant global manufacturing hub, competitiveness will increasingly depend not just on how much the country can produce, but on how efficiently its factories can respond to breakdowns, quality issues, supply disruptions and changing production demands. This is where AI agents could become more prominent than […] - [Moxa Prepares for EU Cyber Resilience Act](https://indiaautomationhub.com/moxa-prepares-for-eu-cyber-resilience-act/): With the EU’s new cybersecurity reporting rules about to take effect, industrial networking company Moxa says it is ready for one of the regulation’s most demanding requirements: responding to serious cyber threats within hours. The company announced that its processes are prepared for the EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) reporting obligations, which begin on September 11, 2026. Under the rules, manufacturers must issue an early warning within 24 hours of becoming aware of an actively exploited vulnerability or severe security incident affecting a product with digital elements. A fuller notification follows within 72 hours, with final reporting deadlines tied to remediation […] - [Halma’s $170 Million Pyxis Deal Signals a Bigger Push Into Water Intelligence](https://indiaautomationhub.com/halmas-170-million-pyxis-deal-signals-a-bigger-push-into-water-intelligence/): Halma is expanding its footprint in environmental monitoring with a $170 million acquisition of Pyxis, a US-based specialist in real-time water quality sensing and analysis. The deal brings together three Pyxis businesses and adds technology used to monitor critical water parameters across industrial, municipal, and environmental applications. Pyxis focuses on continuous measurement, helping operators track process conditions, reduce waste, and meet increasingly demanding environmental requirements. Pyxis will join Halma’s Environmental & Analysis sector but continue to operate independently under its existing management team. The company is paying $170 million upfront, with the possibility of a further $30 million in earn-out payments […] - [Banner’s RSio Brings Device-Level Diagnostics to CIP Safety Systems](https://indiaautomationhub.com/banners-rsio-brings-device-level-diagnostics-to-cip-safety-systems/): Machine safety is becoming more connected, but adding more devices to a safety network can also make troubleshooting harder. Banner Engineering is addressing that challenge with its RSio Remote Safe I/O Block, now available through Mouser Electronics. The RSio brings Banner’s In-Series Diagnostics (ISD) into CIP Safety systems, combining safety I/O with detailed device-level diagnostic information. The architecture includes six configurable safety inputs and two configurable outputs, allowing the same block to handle safety-rated and standard devices across industrial machinery. Each of the six inputs can support a chain of up to 32 ISD-enabled devices, allowing as many as 192 devices […] - [AMETEK Closes $5 Billion Indicor Deal, Deepening Its Industrial Instrumentation Reach](https://indiaautomationhub.com/ametek-closes-5-billion-indicor-deal-deepening-its-industrial-instrumentation-reach/): AMETEK has completed its $5 billion acquisition of Indicor Instrumentation, bringing a broad portfolio of industrial and scientific instrumentation businesses into its operations. The deal is one of AMETEK’s largest strategic moves and expands its position in specialised markets where measurement, testing and process reliability are critical.  The transaction was first announced in May, when it agreed to acquire the businesses in an all-cash deal valued at approximately $5 billion. At the time, Indicor Instrumentation was generating around $1.1 billion in annual sales.  Company says the acquired portfolio will contribute about $350 million to its 2026 sales and modestly increase adjusted […] - [Rohde & Schwarz Expands Bengaluru R&D Into AI and Chip Design](https://indiaautomationhub.com/rohde-schwarz-expands-bengaluru-rd-into-ai-and-chip-design/): Rohde & Schwarz is giving its Bengaluru engineering operation a bigger role in the company’s global technology roadmap, adding a dedicated AI and machine learning design centre while preparing the site for advanced chip-design work. The expansion marks a shift from using India primarily as an engineering and support base to developing silicon-level technologies there for products destined for global markets. The company says the new centre will draw on Bengaluru’s pool of AI, machine learning and semiconductor engineers and is expected to create several specialised technology roles over the next two to three years.  The move builds on an established […] - [Recognition Puts OT Security Leaders in Focus](https://indiaautomationhub.com/recognition-puts-ot-security-leaders-in-focus/): Operational technology security is moving higher up the enterprise agenda as industrial systems become more connected—and the latest Gartner recognition puts two established players, Nozomi Networks and Claroty, in the spotlight. Nozomi Networks has been named a Leader in The Forrester Wave: Operational Technology Security Solutions,, while Claroty has received the 2026 Gartner Peer Insights Customers’ Choice distinction for Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS) Protection Platforms. The announcements arrive as manufacturers, utilities and other critical infrastructure operators face a wider attack surface spanning OT, IoT and connected physical systems. For Nozomi, the Forrester recognition highlights the company’s push into AI-assisted OT security, with  […] - [Shipbuilding Push Opens a New Lane for Danish Maritime Technology](https://indiaautomationhub.com/shipbuilding-push-opens-a-new-lane-for-danish-maritime-technology/): Indian attempt to rebuild its shipbuilding industry is creating an opening for Danish companies with expertise in marine equipment, propulsion, green fuels and port technology. Denmark’s Ambassador to India said Danish manufacturers are assessing opportunities following India’s roughly ₹70,000 crore maritime support package and its longer-term push to expand domestic shipbuilding. The interest extends beyond vessels themselves to ship recycling, shore-side power, port decarbonisation and maritime technology.  The opportunity comes as the government  allocated ₹24,736 crore to the Shipbuilding Financial Assistance Scheme and ₹19,989 crore to the Shipbuilding Development Scheme. The latter is designed to expand capacity through greenfield clusters and […] - [Smarter, Not Faster: Rethinking Automation in Pharma Manufacturing](https://indiaautomationhub.com/smarter-not-faster-rethinking-automation-in-pharma-manufacturing/): Automation has become one of the defining investment themes. Automotive factories  are adding robots. The warehouses are deploying autonomous systems, and industrial companies are connecting machines to software. This will help to monitor, predict and optimize production. Pharmaceutical manufacturing is moving in the same direction. However It cannot simply copy the playbook. That is because a pharmaceutical plant does not only make a product. It makes a product whose quality, consistency and safety ultimately affect a patient’s health. In most industries, a new automation technology can be installed, tested on the production floor. Then it gets refined as operators learn what […] - [AIR Reworks Heavy- Lift UAS Propulsion With Elmo](https://indiaautomationhub.com/air-reworks-heavy-lift-uas-propulsion-with-elmo/): AIR is upgrading the propulsion architecture of its heavy-lift uncrewed aircraft through a new partnership with Elmo Motion Control, targeting higher efficiency and lower system weight for autonomous cargo missions. Under the agreement announced last  week , Elmo’s Gold HV servo drives will control all eight electric propulsion motors on AIR’s VTOL-capable Cargo-Heavy Lift UAS. The aircraft can carry up to 550 pounds (about 250 kg), remain airborne for roughly one hour and falls within the U.S. Department of Defense’s Group 4 UAS category.  The key change is not simply more motor-control power. Elmo’s high-power-density drives are designed to operate with […] - [Cisco Adds Rack-Scale Compute to Its AI Infrastructure Push](https://indiaautomationhub.com/cisco-adds-rack-scale-compute-to-its-ai-infrastructure-push/): Cisco is taking its AI infrastructure strategy up a level, adding high-density rack-scale computing from Supermicro to its Secure AI Factory with NVIDIA. Announced recently, the move is aimed at enterprises, neocloud operators and sovereign clouds looking to deploy increasingly demanding AI workloads without piecing together complex infrastructure themselves. The expanded portfolio will include Supermicro’s liquid- and air-cooled systems, alongside Cisco’s AI networking, security and observability technologies. The architecture is designed to support workloads ranging from large-scale inference and agentic AI to trillion-parameter model training. Cisco says the rack-scale approach can also combine liquid-cooled servers with its liquid-cooled networking, addressing the […] - [Advantech Pushes Industrial Vision AI Closer to Real-Time Decision-Making](https://indiaautomationhub.com/advantech-pushes-industrial-vision-ai-closer-to-real-time-decision-making/): Advantech is taking aim at the next stage of industrial machine vision. It will be done with a new portfolio of edge AI platforms built around Qualcomm’s Dragonwing IQ-9075 processor. The company says the solutions can deliver up to 100 TOPS of AI performance. This can support as many as 16 cameras simultaneously. Also, it can help in targeting robotics, factory automation and smart surveillance. The announcement includes the AOM-6741 SMARC module, ASR-A503/AFE-A503 robotic controllers and AIR-055 edge AI system. Rather than simply capturing and classifying images, Advantech is positioning these platforms for what it calls “vision intelligence”, enabling machines to […] - [OMRON Adds M1 Inverters to Simplify Connected Machine Control](https://indiaautomationhub.com/omron-adds-m1-inverters-to-simplify-connected-machine-control/): OMRON is expanding its industrial motion portfolio with the M1 Inverter family, a new AC motor control platform aimed at machine builders looking to combine drive performance, networking and safety without adding layers of hardware. Announced recently, the M1 is designed for applications ranging from material handling and packaging to pumps, compressors and HVAC systems. The platform supports motor speed, torque and positioning control, giving manufacturers a common drive architecture that can be adapted across different machine designs.  Connectivity is central to the new platform and is  offering the M1 variants with EtherCAT, EtherNet/IP and RS-485 communications, allowing the inverter to […] - [NORD extends heavy-duty reach with MAXXDRIVE gear range](https://indiaautomationhub.com/nord-extends-heavy-duty-reach-with-maxxdrive-gear-range/): The industrial gear unit family covers torques up to 282,000 Nm across four application-specific variants. NORD DRIVESYSTEMS is positioning its MAXXDRIVE industrial gear series for continuous heavy-duty roles — the kind of load-handling seen in container cranes, quarry conveyors and biogas fermenters, where a gear failure halts the entire operation. The range, first introduced in 2009, spans torques from 6,800 to 282,000 Nm. Right-angle units cover 1.5 to 2,150 kW and parallel-shaft units go up to 6,000 kW, a spread wide enough for most bulk-handling and process-drive duties. Central to the design is NORD’s one-piece UNICASE housing, machined in a single […] - [Predictive Maintenance Moves Into the Hazard Zone](https://indiaautomationhub.com/predictive-maintenance-moves-into-the-hazard-zone/): Predictive maintenance has spent years proving its value in ordinary industrial environments. The harder frontier is equipment that maintenance teams cannot easily monitor. Refineries, chemical plants, mining operations, grain handling facilities and other process industries contain assets operating in areas where a failed component isn’t  simply a maintenance problem. A spark, excessive temperature or unsuitable electrical device can introduce an ignition risk. At the same time, sending technicians into these areas for routine inspection carries its own exposure and operational cost. That creates a difficult reliability equation: the equipment that may need the closest monitoring is often the equipment that is […] - [Beyond the Control Room: 6 High-Impact Ways Process Automation Is Transforming the Energy Sector](https://indiaautomationhub.com/beyond-the-control-room-6-high-impact-ways-process-automation-is-transforming-the-energy-sector/): Automation until recently was predominantly associated with the control room, distributed control systems (DCS), programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and SCADA platforms, all of which kept energy production safe. Although these technologies continue to be the foundation of industrial operations, the scope of the process automation has grown beyond pumping monitoring, pipeline management and asset trackers. Energy companies are reimagining the way work happens across the enterprise today. Whether a new field engineer has been hired, or the procurement approval process is automated, to the digital inspection of the environment, process automation is quietly changing the way energy businesses operate. The days […] - [Metso Adds Flowrox Pump Technology as Valmet Narrows Its Focus](https://indiaautomationhub.com/metso-adds-flowrox-pump-technology-as-valmet-narrows-its-focus/): Metso is expanding its pumping capabilities in mining with an agreement to acquire Valmet’s Flowrox pump business, adding peristaltic hose pumps and progressive cavity pumps to its existing portfolio. The transaction covers the pump technologies, associated spare parts and aftermarket services. The Flowrox trademark will remain with Valmet, as will Flowrox valves, which continue to form part of Valmet’s flow-control offering. The deal is expected to close on October 1, 2026; financial terms have not been disclosed. For Metso, the deal fills a specific gap: more pump technologies for difficult mining applications, backed by an existing aftermarket business. Flowrox’s peristaltic hose […] - [Vertiv Puts Design Tools Directly in Engineers’ Hands](https://indiaautomationhub.com/vertiv-puts-design-tools-directly-in-engineers-hands/): Vertiv has launched its Consultant Portal in India, giving consulting engineers a central online resource for the technical work behind data-centre design. The move comes as India’s data-centre pipeline grows rapidly and as projects become more demanding in power, cooling, density and deployment speed. The registration-based portal brings together technical documentation, BIM content, design and specification tools, engineering support and training. It is aimed specifically at the consultants and engineering teams who make many of the early infrastructure decisions that ultimately determine how a data centre is built and operated. That audience matters. Data-centre design is no longer a straightforward exercise […] - [Grundfos Folds Metasphere Into Its Water-Utility Business](https://indiaautomationhub.com/grundfos-folds-metasphere-into-its-water-utility-business/): Grundfos is taking the next step in integrating Metasphere, the telemetry and analytics specialist it acquired in 2023, bringing the business fully under the Grundfos brand in Australia. The change is more than a name transition. It puts Metasphere’s remote-monitoring technology alongside Grundfos’ pumps, hydraulics and water-network expertise, giving utilities a more integrated way to monitor what is happening below ground and act before network problems become failures.  Grundfos acquired Metasphere specifically to strengthen its capabilities beyond individual pumping assets and address water networks at a system level.  Metasphere’s technology is built around a straightforward problem: wastewater networks often give operators […] - [Clean-Industry Pipeline Gets an $18 Billion Push](https://indiaautomationhub.com/clean-industry-pipeline-gets-an-18-billion-push/): India’s industrial decarbonisation pipeline is moving from ambition towards execution, with the Industrial Transition Accelerator (ITA) selecting 11 Indian projects for targeted support under its India Project Support Programme. The projects represent more than $18 billion in potential investment and could deliver over 7.8 million tonnes of annual carbon abatement once implemented.  The figure is potential investment, not funding committed by the ITA. Its role is to help projects overcome commercial and structural barriers, create demand for lower-emission products and move them closer to final investment decisions.  The portfolio cuts across some of the hardest industrial sectors to decarbonise: steel, chemicals, […] - [CG Power adds a smarter layer to motor control with AMX drive range](https://indiaautomationhub.com/cg-power-adds-a-smarter-layer-to-motor-control-with-amx-drive-range/): CG Power and Industrial Solutions has expanded its industrial automation portfolio with the AMX Series, a new range of AC drives aimed at applications where motor control has to deliver more than basic speed regulation. The range is designed for both induction and permanent-magnet motors and combines V/F and field-oriented control (FOC). The focus is practical: higher starting torque, responsive control at low frequencies and stable operation under demanding loads. The drives cover 1.5 kW to 55 kW in three-phase, 230-480 V configurations and are manufactured at CG’s Mandideep facility in Madhya Pradesh.  What makes the AMX range notable is the […] - [5 Signs Your Warehouse Is Ready for Robots: An India Playbook](https://indiaautomationhub.com/5-signs-your-warehouse-is-ready-for-robots-an-india-playbook/): Warehouse automation in India was considered a domain for the biggest of the e-commerce companies, automotive manufacturers or multinational logistics operators for years. Infrastructure was not consistent, labour was relatively cheap, and a lot of warehouses were still using a combination of spreadsheets and paper-based systems, along with basic barcode systems. Robots were costly; and infrastructure was inconsistent. This equation is shifting. The warehousing industry is growing in India in terms of size, organisation and technology. In 2025, the warehouses in the Grade A/A+ categories reached over 400 million sq ft, and the demand for leasing was still growing. Meanwhile, the […] - [Aetina Brings Compact Edge AI Computing to Vehicles, AMRs and Industrial Automation](https://indiaautomationhub.com/aetina-brings-compact-edge-ai-computing-to-vehicles-amrs-and-industrial-automation/): Computing power is no longer considered a concern  as AI-powered vision is shifted from the cloud to real-world machines. Whats increasingly becoming a must is the ability to have this form factors compact enough to fit in tight applications, process multiple camera feeds simultaneously, and perform consistently in demanding environments. To address that challenge, Aetina is addressing it with its new AIE-VN34/44 and AIE-VO24/34 in-vehicle edge AI systems. The palm-sized platforms feature NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX or Orin Nano modules with up to four GMSL2 cameras. The higher-performance AIE-VN34/44 configuration can achieve up to 100 TOPS, and the AIE-VO24/34 can achieve […] - [Gravis Robotics Raises $200 Million to Put Autonomous Excavation to Work](https://indiaautomationhub.com/gravis-robotics-raises-200-million-to-put-autonomous-excavation-to-work/): Construction has always been a difficult environment for automation. A construction site is constantly evolving, very different from a factory floor: ground conditions can shift, equipment can be put to use on other projects, and the work itself can involve working in an environment that is not predictable. Gravis Robotics has been looking to increase the use of physical AI here. The Zurich-based firm has just closed a $200 million Series A investment by Softbank, which it calls the largest Series A back in the construction robotics space to date. The investment estimates Gravis to be worth approximately $1 billion, and […] - [Delta Puts Embodied AI and Digital Twins at the Centre of Smart Manufacturing](https://indiaautomationhub.com/delta-puts-embodied-ai-and-digital-twins-at-the-centre-of-smart-manufacturing/): Robots that understand tasks, test production lines virtually in advance of a real change, and AI that connects them, these are the elements Delta Electronics showed a glimpse of to indicate where industrial automation is going next. The company announced its Embodied AI Dual-Arm Robot Platform, which integrates AI models and robot control into a single architecture. To shift from robots that will perform repetitive, preprogrammed actions to systems that will be able to recognize multimodal inputs and learn tasks and modify actions.  This may be especially pertinent to high-mix, low-volume manufacturing, where the number of changeovers makes traditional automation difficult […] - [Energy Management Systems on the Factory Floor: From Monitoring to Optimisation](https://indiaautomationhub.com/energy-management-systems-on-the-factory-floor-from-monitoring-to-optimisation/): For years, energy management in manufacturing was largely a reporting exercise. Plants collected electricity bills, conducted periodic energy audits, tracked monthly consumption and looked for obvious inefficiencies: an oversized motor, a leaking compressed-air line, an inefficient chiller or equipment left running during idle periods. That model is becoming inadequate. The modern factory does not consume energy at a steady rate. Its demand moves with production schedules, machine states, batch cycles, ambient conditions, compressed-air requirements, heating and cooling loads, and increasingly, onsite generation and storage. Two production days with the same output can therefore have very different energy profiles. This is where […] - [Webinar Summary - Building the Intelligent Pharma Enterprise](https://indiaautomationhub.com/webinar-summary-building-the-intelligent-pharma-enterprise/): Automation Unplugged · Episode 4 · A recap for those who couldn’t attend For the fourth episode of Automation Unplugged India Automation Hub’s series of candid, practitioner-led conversations about what is actually happening on the ground in Indian industry we narrowed the lens to pharma. The question at the center of the session: what happens when India stops being a manufacturing back office and starts running the intelligent enterprise? Our guest was Dr. Girish Basavaraju, who brings more than two decades across the pharmaceutical value chain R&D, engineering, safety, technology transfer, manufacturing and quality as a Six Sigma Black Belt and […] - [Dürr’s New Gear Pump Targets More Consistent Paint Dosing in Industrial Coating](https://indiaautomationhub.com/durrs-new-gear-pump-targets-more-consistent-paint-dosing-in-industrial-coating/): For industrial coating applications, the finish directly links to the quality of delivery which inturn determines consistency. When flow and/or pressure or material volume changes, coating thickness and surface appearance and/or the stability of the process can change. Therefore, dosing technology isn’t just a tool  in the automated coating line, but a super important quality driver. The new EcoPump GW iD from Dürr is based to help reliably provide it. The gear-type metering pump has been designed for general industrial coating applications in most of the 1K and 2K coatings available, and the emphasis has been placed on accurate material delivery, […] - [ABB’s LevelTen Investment Points to a New Role for Industrial Energy Management](https://indiaautomationhub.com/abbs-levelten-investment-points-to-a-new-role-for-industrial-energy-management/): Decarbonisation is not only about the installation of solar panels or renewable energy certificates for industrial businesses. The more difficult one is how to ensure adequate clean energy, at a competitive cost and time, when factories and commercial facilities are still operating in a reliable manner. ABB has entered into a strategic relationship with the clean-energy transaction platform, and has also acquired a minority stake in the company, with the aim of expanding its electrification and energy-management services to the procurement of renewable energy.  LevelTen adds a new component. It has a platform for linking buyers to renewable energy projects and […] - [FläktGroup Inaugurates New Pune Plant to meet India’s Critical-Cooling Market](https://indiaautomationhub.com/flaktgroup-inaugurates-new-pune-plant-to-meet-indias-critical-cooling-market/): Data centre growth in India has been making headlines , it is also driving the need for an often talked aspect of high density computing, infrastructure to ensure that such systems function reliably. Cooling is one of the most important components of that infrastructure and suppliers are increasingly seeking to develop that capacity nearer to the market, with FläktGroup’s new manufacturing plant in Pune being a good example. Project GAGAN is an investment of €5.7 million to reinforce FläktGroup’s manufacturing presence in India, with the new Pune facility marking the latest milestone in the project. The site covers an area of […] - [NORD DRIVESYSTEMS combines motor and inverter in new NORDAC FUSION drive unit](https://indiaautomationhub.com/nord-drivesystems-combines-motor-and-inverter-in-new-nordac-fusion-drive-unit/): The decentralised unit merges motor and drive electronics into one package, taking cabinets and cabling out of material-handling installations. NORD DRIVESYSTEMS has launched NORDAC FUSION, a decentralised drive that builds a motor and a frequency inverter into a single, ready-to-run unit. It targets automated material handling, where each drive axle has traditionally meant a separate motor, inverter, cabinet space and cabling. Because the two components are matched electrically and mechanically at the design stage, the unit ships plug-and-play — no on-site parameterisation or component selection. For high-throughput logistics, that means less engineering per axle, faster commissioning, and, with the electronics mounted […] - [Robots Are Moving Beyond Automotive. India Should Pay Attention](https://indiaautomationhub.com/robots-are-moving-beyond-automotive-india-should-pay-attention/): There has been a fairly consistent gravitation of the industrial robot market for years, and it has been the centre of the automobile factory. The volumes and repeatability required for expensive robotic systems were provided by welding, painting, and body assembly and material handling. Automotive firms could create highly structured production environments with robots, with the economic considerations being rather simple. That’s the way it has been but not anymore. The most recent data on North American industrial robotics comes from the Association for Advancing Automation (A3), a valuable insight into the future of industrial robotics. In the second quarter of […] - [Industrial Automation Firms Find a New Backer : The Stock Market](https://indiaautomationhub.com/industrial-automation-firms-find-a-new-backer-the-stock-market/): A change is taking place in the industrial automation market in India. As the firms that will construct the machines, robotic systems, control panels and factory technologies that will drive India’s manufacturing transformation seek to power up the nation’s manufacturing, they are increasingly heading for the capital markets themselves. The newest one is Bengaluru-based industrial automation company Skytech Infinite Platform, its  SME IPO goes live August 14 for listing on NSE Emerge. The IPO by Skytech is not an exception. From last year or so, industrial automation and related engineering companies have been getting more and more on the public markets […] - [Automation in a Labour-Rich Economy: India’s Smart Manufacturing Paradox](https://indiaautomationhub.com/automation-in-a-labour-rich-economy-indias-smart-manufacturing-paradox/): For decades, labour has been one of the biggest competitive advantages of India. The “why waste millions on automation” scenario was easy to understand, because one of the world’s largest labour forces, with manufacturing wages significantly lower than many developed economies, meant that everything could be done manually. For years, it has been roaming around the boardroom, especially of SMEs in India, and it is a question that has decided the fate of numerous businesses. Automation was not a necessity in India like in countries like Japan, Germany or South Korea, where ageing populations and dwindling workforces made the adoption of […] - [Danfoss Adds ICFL 20 Valve for More Precise Industrial Refrigeration Control](https://indiaautomationhub.com/danfoss-adds-icfl-20-valve-for-more-precise-industrial-refrigeration-control/): Danfoss has now refined its offering of industrial refrigeration with the new ICFL 20, a motor operated expansion valve that offers greater accuracy of refrigerant control in applications where stability of temperature and evaporator performance are critical. The new valve is for use in pumped recirculated refrigeration systems and wet direct expansion (WDX) systems, specifically for ammonia and CO₂ applications. The ICFL 20 is designed to regulate refrigerant flow to provide more consistent response for refrigeration systems during start-up, load change and other transient conditions. The ICFL 20 is essentially a valve which is controlled via a stepper-motor for accurate expansion […] - [Microchip Unveils Smaller Ethernet Sensor Bridge for Scalable Edge AI Systems](https://indiaautomationhub.com/microchip-unveils-smaller-ethernet-sensor-bridge-for-scalable-edge-ai-systems/): To address a rapidly emerging challenge in edge AI  connecting multiple sensors and cameras without creating unnecessarily large, power-intensive or complex systems – Microchip Technology Inc. has announced a new version 2.0 of its PolarFire FPGA Ethernet Sensor Bridge. The new board features NVIDIA Holoscan Sensor Bridge technology, and is optimized for NVIDIA’s edge AI platforms, including NVIDIA Jetson and IGX.  The new version is 60% smaller than the previous generation, Microchip says, can support twice as many cameras and can be powered via USB-C, which makes it more affordable for scalable deployments. It’s part of a wider trend of industrial […] - [Rockwell Connects AI Vision With Quality Management to Build a Closed-Loop Inspection System](https://indiaautomationhub.com/rockwell-connects-ai-vision-with-quality-management-to-build-a-closed-loop-inspection-system/): The next level of AI in manufacturing isn’t just about catching defects more quickly, it’s about ensuring that the information that is discovered is used in the quality process. The concept behind Rockwell Automation‘s integration of its Plex Quality Management System (QMS) with FactoryTalk Analytics VisionAI is to enable machine-vision inspection within the same workflow as digital quality management. The concept is a common manufacturing challenge. Although camera-based inspection can detect components with defects on a production line, if the inspection result is still not linked to the quality record, it will still take the effort of the operators and engineers […] - [Datasensing Launches SLS10 Safety Laser Scanner for Industrial Applications](https://indiaautomationhub.com/datasensing-launches-sls10-safety-laser-scanner-for-industrial-applications/): Datasensing has added a new industrial safety solution to its product lineup, namely the SLS10 Safety Laser Scanner to provide manufacturers with increased protection for a larger work space and to accommodate applications like robotic cells, automated guided vehicles (AGVs), autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), and automated machinery. The scanner is designed to do both machine protection and navigation, which provides greater flexibility in applications where a machine must know if people are present, the presence of objects or changes in the environment around the machine. One of the SLS10’s main advantages is its coverage. It can provide a safety range of […] - [L&T Technology Services Launches AgenticIQ Platform for Engineering and Manufacturing](https://indiaautomationhub.com/lt-technology-services-launches-agenticiq-platform-for-engineering-and-manufacturing/): L&T Technology Services (LTTS) announced the introduction of its AgenticIQ- an end-to-end agentic AI platform, aimed at facilitating engineering and manufacturing companies to transition from small-scale AI experiments to autonomous AI deployments across operations. It’s designed for organisations that want to leverage AI agents for more than just specific tasks, but for managing intricate workflows across engineering, product development, manufacturing, industrial operations and customer experience. While many businesses have tried out generative and predictive AI, scaling these initiatives from a proof of concept to production is a difficult task. Large-scale AI deployment is challenging due to disconnected engineering systems, manual processes, […] - [FedEx and Amazon Push Robotic Arms Deeper Into Logistics Operations](https://indiaautomationhub.com/fedex-and-amazon-push-robotic-arms-deeper-into-logistics-operations/): Robotic arms have transcended the factories and are stepping into one of the most challenging aspects of logistics: handling packages in large quantities. Robotic systems are increasingly being adopted by companies such as FedEx and Amazon, making warehouses and parcel networks an increasingly significant growth segment in the field of industrial automation. FedEx has integrated Dexterity’s Mech Systems that load and unload trailers automatically at the Hagerstown Hub in Maryland. It utilizes Dexterity’s Foresight AI model to make instant choices on where and how packages should be stored inside trailers. The loading of trailers has always been hard to automate, as […] - [Archer Expands Physical AI Push With Boeing Assets in Autonomous Flight](https://indiaautomationhub.com/archer-expands-physical-ai-push-with-boeing-assets-in-autonomous-flight/): While physical AI is still rolling out in factories and warehouses, it’s making its way into another industry that’s just as critical: aerospace and defence. Archer Aviation will seek to improve its footprint in this area with an announced acquisition of three companies from Boeing related to autonomous aircraft, unmanned systems and airspace management. The proposed acquisition would add Wisk Aero, Insitu and SkyGrid to Archer’s portfolio, a combination of expertise in autonomy, unmanned aircraft systems and automated airspace management expertise with Archer’s ZEE AI platform. The move has more than just a symbolic meaning of the addition of new aerospace […] - [Avatar Robotics Raises $6.5M as Human-in-the-Loop Model Targets Industrial Labour Gaps](https://indiaautomationhub.com/avatar-robotics-raises-6-5m-as-human-in-the-loop-model-targets-industrial-labour-gaps/): The next generation of industrial robotics might not be all-or-nothing, but it might be more about eliminating man from the process completely. Rather, a handful of robotics companies are developing humans to assist robots to become more autonomous over time. At Avatar Robotics, this is the way we are going about it as we prepare to roll out semi-humanoid robots in warehouses, manufacturing plants and logistics centres. This San Francisco-based startup has just closed a $6.5 million seed round, which was led by AlleyCorp, after a previous pre-seed round led by defy.vc. The funding will go towards growing both the number […] - [Key PTC Software Implementation Partners in India ](https://indiaautomationhub.com/key-ptc-software-implementation-partners-in-india/): With the transition to digital engineering, connected factories and Industry 4.0, the implementation of software is as crucial as the choice of the appropriate technology. PTC is right in the middle of this change with its product lifecycle management (PLM), CAD, Industrial IoT, augmented reality and service lifecycle management (SLM) portfolio. It offers technologies such as Creo, Windchill, ThingWorx, Vuforia, Kepware and Servigistics for various organizations in product design, manufacturing, connected operation and after-sales service. In addition, PTC has a global technology, solution and system integration partner ecosystem to support customers on implementation, integration and digital transformation. The following 8 companies […] - [Key ABB Partners and Solutions Providers in India](https://indiaautomationhub.com/key-abb-partners-and-solutions-providers-in-india/): Automation, electrification and digital technologies are fast being integrated in the manufacturing sector in India for enhancing productivity, energy efficiency and reliability of operations. Important technology suppliers such as ABB are providing solutions in all areas of electrification, automation, motion and robotics in this transformation. It extends this reach through its partner ecosystem that includes integration partners, distribution partners, panel builders and service providers.  ABB is also growing in India, having over 10,000 employees, multiple manufacturing and operating sites and substantial manufacturing and R&D investment. In 2026 ABB announced additional investment of approx. $75 million in India. From the given list […] - [Top Siemens Solutions Partners for Industrial Automation in India ](https://indiaautomationhub.com/top-siemens-solutions-partners-for-industrial-automation-in-india/): Indian manufacturers are increasingly seeking to advance in improving productivity, access shop-floor data and embrace Industry 4.0 technologies as a part of their manufacturing transformation process, and automation is playing a crucial role in this transformation. Siemens accompanies this change with a wide network of industrial partners, such as Solution Partners, who offer expertise in the field of automation, drives, SCADA, IIoT and digital transformation. If businesses are considering automation partners, these are eight companies they should consider from the list of automation partners provided: Softcon Systems is an industrial automation and engineering business that specializes in providing automation, electrical and […] - [Top Rockwell System Integrators in India](https://indiaautomationhub.com/top-rockwell-system-integrators-in-india/): In the quest to make smart manufacturing a reality, SI’s have emerged as key players with their involvement in implementing automation technologies in factory floors at a fast pace in India. Rockwell Automation‘s PartnerNetwork brings manufacturers together with system integrators who can design, build, install, maintain and support automation systems. Below are eight Rockwell system integrators from the list of partners provided: Softcon Systems, based in India, is an automation company which provides turnkey automation, electrical and instrumentation solutions for process, manufacturing, power, utilities and infrastructure. It has experience that makes it applicable for manufacturers who are deploying or upgrading to […] - [Regal Rexnord and FANUC Team Up to Simplify Collaborative Robot Deployment](https://indiaautomationhub.com/regal-rexnord-and-fanuc-team-up-to-simplify-collaborative-robot-deployment/): The production line is increasingly becoming a space of collaboration between robots and people, and as this trend continues today’s manufacturers have a need for solutions that are deployed quickly, with minimal integration requirements. Regal Rexnord’s new partnership with FANUC fulfills this need by providing a pre-integrated motion solution that enhances the capabilities of collaborative robots and streamlines collaborative robot installation. The collaboration integrates technologies from various Regal Rexnord brands such as Thomson linear motion systems, Boston Gear gearheads, Huco couplings, and Kollmorgen motors and software with the FANUC CRX collaborative robots. The key to the solution is the Thomson Movotrak™ […] - [Allient Introduces Ultra-Compact Rotary Stage for High-Precision Automation Applications](https://indiaautomationhub.com/allient-introduces-ultra-compact-rotary-stage-for-high-precision-automation-applications/): Motion control parts are also advancing to meet the demands of higher accuracy in smaller machines, as industries like semiconductor manufacturing and photonics and life sciences seek more precision in their ever smaller machines. To meet this demand, Allient has added to its ALIO Industries product line the ThruSight-Theta Continuous Rotation Rotary Stage, which provides precision, repeatability and space efficiency in applications where they are both needed. The new rotary stage is based on an ironless axial flux motor architecture, which avoids cogging torque, a typical source of vibration and positioning error in conventional motors. This allows for smoother rotary operation […] - [Mouser Highlights Power Management as a Key Enabler for Industrial Edge AI](https://indiaautomationhub.com/mouser-highlights-power-management-as-a-key-enabler-for-industrial-edge-ai/): Power system design is one of the biggest challenges for engineers as manufacturers start to use AI on machines, production lines and industrial assets located in the field. To help engineers create reliable power architectures for industrial edge AI applications, Mouser Electronics has combined its AI Resource Hub with its Power Management Resource Hub. Edge AI is a type of AI that processes data in real-time, at the point of data creation – within the machine, in the sensor or in the industrial equipment. AI inference is a continuous process in applications like predictive maintenance, machine vision, anomaly detection and smart […] - [Adiabatic Technologies Raises ₹8.3 Crore to Scale Advanced Battery Systems for Robotics and Industrial Automation](https://indiaautomationhub.com/adiabatic-technologies-raises-%e2%82%b98-3-crore-to-scale-advanced-battery-systems-for-robotics-and-industrial-automation/): Increasingly, the technology that drives robots, drones and autonomous industrial systems is the object of increased interest rather than the robots themselves. Indian deeptech start-up Adiabatic Technologies is in the game in this area having raised Rs 8.3 crore in seed funding for the development and manufacturing of advanced lithium-ion battery systems for robotics, defence, drones and industrial automation. Established in 2022, the Pune and Ahilyanagar- based firm is specializing in creating customized battery packs for OEMs working under tough conditions where reliability and safety are paramount, along with smart chargers and its own battery management system (BMS). The company, according […] - [Building Resilient Industrial Networks for the Connected Factory](https://indiaautomationhub.com/building-resilient-industrial-networks-for-the-connected-factory/): Next Manufacturing Advantage Will Depend Less on Machines and More on the Networks That Connect Them A decade ago, conversations around factory automation revolved around robots, PLCs, sensors and production lines. Today, those conversations sound very different. Manufacturers are talking about Industrial AI, digital twins, and edge intelligence. Yet beneath all these technologies lies something that rarely receives the same attention as the industrial network. While possibly not as eye-catching as a robotic arm or as thrilling as an AI-driven vision system, it has subtly emerged as one of the most strategic investments in today’s manufacturing. All connected robots, AI models, […] - [Supply Chain Visibility: How Automation is Changing the Way ManufacturersOperate](https://indiaautomationhub.com/supply-chain-visibility-how-automation-is-changing-the-way-manufacturersoperate/): Just think of entering a factory where everything feels tightly controlled. Machines are calibrated, production schedules are planned and outputs are tracked with precision. But the moment you step outside the factory and look at the supply chain feeding it, that control starts to fade. For many manufacturers, supply chain still runs on partial information. Once materials leave a supplier, tracking often depends on updates over email, calls, or periodic reports. By the time that information reaches the production team, it is already outdated. Decisions are made based on what was true, not what is happening right now. That gap between […] - [KUKA and Contoro Bring Automated Trailer Unloading, Making Warehouse Operations Safer and More Efficient](https://indiaautomationhub.com/kuka-and-contoro-bring-automated-trailer-unloading-making-warehouse-operations-safer-and-more-efficient/): Warehouses and distribution centres are under increasing pressure to boost productivity and make workers more safe, while automation is being used to address some of the toughest jobs in the warehouse. The area of focus is now the unloading of trailers, where workers are required to lift, bend and move heavy cargo cartons for many hours a day in difficult situations. To help tackle this challenge, KUKA Robotics has joined forces with AI robotics firm Contoro Robotics to develop a solution for automated unloading of trailers. It is a combination of a KUKA industrial robot and AI-based software, which automates case […] - [How Hyundai Motor and Kia Are Using Industrial 3D Printing to Reinvent Automotive Product Development](https://indiaautomationhub.com/how-hyundai-motor-and-kia-are-using-industrial-3d-printing-to-reinvent-automotive-product-development/): With the vehicle development cycle getting shorter and automotive technology increasingly complex, manufacturers are reassessing the process of designing, testing and producing new technologies. This transformation is illustrated in the Hyundai Motor and Kia’s Additive Manufacturing Solution Center (AMSC), which is demonstrating the transition from a fast prototyping tool to a key engineering function. The facility, opened at the company’s Namyang R&D Center, is cutting-edge, featuring several AM technologies in a single location where engineers can transition from digital design to 3-D printed components with minimal reliance on traditional tooling. Additive manufacturing, as opposed to traditional casting, machining or injection moulding […] - [From Inspection to Intelligence: Machine Vision and the Rise of India’s Zero-Defect Auto Sector](https://indiaautomationhub.com/from-inspection-to-intelligence-machine-vision-and-the-rise-of-indias-zero-defect-auto-sector/): For years, car makers’ quality control relied on the age-old tool of industrial production: The human eye. An expert quality inspector would be standing by the production line looking for scratches on painted body panels, checking weld seams for inconsistencies, checking dashboards for alignment, or looking for any minor surface defect before a vehicle rolled out of the factory. Experience mattered. So did concentration. However, no inspectors could be perfect. As the production speeds increased, some defects slipped through due to fatigue, inconsistent lighting, repetitive work, and more. That model is slowly disappearing these days. In the world’s leading automotive manufacturing […] - [The Future of Pharma Manufacturing: Innovative, Visible & Sustainable](https://indiaautomationhub.com/the-future-of-pharma-manufacturing-innovative-visible-sustainable/): Our conversation with Dr. Tathagata Dutta on how new science is rewriting the way pharma factories are designed, run, and trusted A recap for those who couldn’t join live. Pharma manufacturing is being pulled three ways at once: toward molecules that are far harder to make, plants that must prove everything they do, and processes that have to get greener doing it. For the fifth episode of India Automation Hub’s practitioner series, we spoke with Dr. Tathagata Dutta, President of Jodas Expoim Pvt. Ltd., to sort what is genuinely changing on the shop floor from what is still marketing. Dutta is […] - [As AI Enters Critical Infrastructure, Experts Call for an Indigenous Industrial Cybersecurity Framework](https://indiaautomationhub.com/as-ai-enters-critical-infrastructure-experts-call-for-an-indigenous-industrial-cybersecurity-framework/): India’s journey towards AI-powered industrial automation is opening fresh opportunities and new cybersecurity challenges in the process. The critical infrastructure industry’s need for more robust, in-house cybersecurity solutions, instead of relying on increasingly ubiquitous artificial intelligence (AI) in operational technology (OT) systems, is growing, experts say.  Counting exclusively on imported models of compliance. 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