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Manufacturing Execution Systems in India: Connecting the shop floor with the top floor

Rahul v — Thu, 21 May 2026 06:46:13 +0000

India’s Manufacturing Execution Systems market was valued at about $531.3 million in 2025 and is expected to reach $1.15 billion by 2034, expanding at a compound annual growth rate of 8.74 per cent, according to IMARC. This growth is not just about software adoption. It reflects a deeper shift in how Indian factories operate — from reactive, paper-led systems to data-driven manufacturing.

Industrial IoT Protocols Explained: OPC-UA, MQTT, and TSN for Smart Factories in India

Rahul v — Thu, 21 May 2026 06:08:31 +0000

Industrial IoT (IIoT) protocols play a key role in enabling communication between machines, sensors, and industrial systems in smart factories. Protocols like MQTT, Modbus, OPC UA, and PROFINET help manufacturers achieve real-time data exchange, better connectivity, and efficient automation across Industry 4.0 environments. A deeper understanding of these industrial communication standards can help businesses build smarter and more connected automation systems.

AMRs in Indian warehouses: How 3PL and e-commerce firms can make automation work

Rahul v — Thu, 21 May 2026 05:01:02 +0000

Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) are transforming Indian warehouses by improving material handling, reducing manual dependency, and increasing operational efficiency in fast-moving logistics environments. Unlike traditional systems, AMRs use AI, sensors, and real-time navigation to move goods intelligently across warehouse floors without fixed infrastructure. As e-commerce, quick commerce, and smart logistics continue to grow in India, many companies are adopting AMR-based automation to optimize warehouse operations, improve accuracy, and support scalable supply chain management.

Can India move towards lights-out manufacturing?

Rahul v — Wed, 20 May 2026 13:26:57 +0000

Indian SMEs are gradually exploring lights-out manufacturing using AI, robotics, IoT, and smart automation systems to improve efficiency and reduce manual operations. Many manufacturers are adopting a phased automation approach to stay competitive in the evolving Industry 4.0 landscape while improving productivity, reducing errors, and optimizing production processes.

Building end-to-end automation strategies for Indian manufacturers

Rahul v — Wed, 20 May 2026 12:07:29 +0000

Manufacturing industries in India are increasingly shifting toward end-to-end automation to stay competitive in a fast-evolving industrial landscape. This approach focuses on integrating every stage of the production process—from planning and raw material management to manufacturing, quality control, and delivery—into a single, connected system. By implementing structured automation strategies, Indian manufacturers can overcome challenges such as manual inefficiencies, production delays, and inconsistent quality. The use of technologies like IoT, artificial intelligence, robotics, and smart factory systems enables real-time data tracking, predictive maintenance, and improved decision-making. As discussed in end-to-end automation strategies for Indian manufacturers, these advancements help businesses achieve higher productivity, better operational control, and scalable growth in the long run.

Hitachi – Anthropic Partner for Enterprise AI Deployment

Rahul v — Wed, 20 May 2026 09:00:18 +0000

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 and cybersecurity applications. A joint talent program aims to develop 100,000 AI-trained professionals.

Dürr Launches Qflex System for Multi-Fuel Automotive Ovens

Rahul v — Wed, 20 May 2026 07:53:18 +0000

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 structural oven changes. Dürr will offer two models: EcoInCure transverse ovens and EcoSmartCure longitudinal units. EcoSmartCure employs stop-and-go heating where bodies move through defined stationary phases.

Dürr Launches Qflex System for Multi-Fuel Automotive Ovens

Rahul v — Wed, 20 May 2026 07:33:42 +0000

JSW Energy Increases Ownership in Turbine Manufacturer Through ₹150 Crore Deal

Rahul v — Wed, 20 May 2026 06:45:25 +0000

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 facility producing supercritical steam turbines and generators with 1,000 MW unit capacity.

Tata Technologies Wins Frost & Sullivan’s 2026 Autonomous Vehicle Engineering Award

Rahul v — Wed, 20 May 2026 05:53:02 +0000

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 autonomous and ADAS solutions from initial concept through post-launch operations

INVT expands India presence with new automation and energy products

Rahul v — Tue, 19 May 2026 13:53:12 +0000

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 Three-Phase Energy Storage Inverter.

MemSift platforms target industrial water recovery and resource extraction

Rahul v — Tue, 19 May 2026 13:27:37 +0000

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 platforms use the TS-30 membrane distillation system as their core technology.

Full article: https://indiaautomationhub.com/memsift-platforms-target-industrial-water-recovery-and-resource-extraction