Driving India’s Manufacturing Evolution: OMRON’s Vision for a Digitally Empowered Future
Sameer Gandhi, MD of OMRON Automation India, shares how the company is accelerating smart manufacturing, sustainability, and digital transformation across the Indian landscape.
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How is Omron positioning itself in the Indian market compared to its global strategy?
While Omron Automation’s overall direction in India is aligned with the global strategy – targeting Digital, Automotive, F&C, Logistics & Pharma industries with our unique depth and breadth of products & services – it is focused to cater to the unique aspects of the Indian market. Besides the above mentioned five industrial segments, in India we also focus on providing products and solutions for the rapidly growing infrastructure investments like metro, railways, energy, etc. And within each of these six major industries, we have a special focus on the machine builders - considering the large eco-system of machine builders that exist in India – by utilizing our large team of application engineers and safety experts to help design and build better machines.
Which of Omron’s product segments are seeing the most growth in India, and why?
While all of our product segments growing well, we see a faster growth for X-ray and vision systems for quality inspection (both for products as well as PCBs), bar-code readers and RFID for traceability, safety products plus assessment, remediation and training services, as well as our high-end PLCs for precise motion control and data capturing.
How is Omron contributing to India’s push for automation in manufacturing and Industry 4.0?
OMRON's contributions to India's push for automation in manufacturing and Industry 4.0 include implementing advanced automation solutions, leveraging Industry 4.0 technologies, and fostering innovation and collaboration to create sustainable and efficient manufacturing processes.
OMRON has announced our long-term business vision for India, which is aligned with its global vision for industrial automation. This vision, called "Shaping The Future 2030 (SF 2030)," aims to enrich the future for people, industries, and the globe through innovative automation. The company is focusing on creating sustainable and innovative factories that coexist with the environment and enhance the well-being of people. It is working on bringing advanced ILOR+S (Input, Logic, Output, Robotics, and Safety) solutions to address various issues on the shop floor, such as productivity, quality, speed, and safety.
The company is leveraging Industry 4.0 technologies, such as artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things (IoT), big data analytics, and automation, to create smart and connected manufacturing systems. These technologies enable manufacturers to streamline operations, optimize supply chains, and respond swiftly to market demands, thereby making manufacturing processes more efficient, agile, and competitive.
Furthermore, OMRON is committed to fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration by embracing digital technologies and automation. This approach not only enhances operational capabilities but also drives sustainable growth by promoting a more agile and adaptable manufacturing landscape.
How is OMRON addressing the demand for AI, robotics, and IoT-driven automation in Indian industries?
OMRON has a very deep and broad product and service portfolio for robotics and IoT solutions as well as utilizing AI and the same is launched in India as well. However, considering the unique characteristics of India in terms of adoption of these technologies as well as the tech eco-system currently available, we’re positioning these as solutions by offering not just the products but also development services taking advantage of our substantial team with deep tech skills and capabilities
What initiatives is OMRON undertaking to support India’s sustainability and energy efficiency goals?
OMRON's initiatives to support India's sustainability and energy efficiency goals include enhancing energy productivity, leveraging advanced technologies for EVs and HEVs, and promoting sustainability through employee engagement activities.
OMRON aims for carbon-neutral manufacturing and sustainable product design. Our solutions reduce emissions, optimize resources, and enhance energy efficiency. They lower power consumption in production and use sustainable packaging, supporting decarbonization and sustainable operations. The automation solutions for the EV sector in India encompass advanced technologies for ADAS, ECU, battery and fuel cell manufacturing, and electrical subassembly, all aimed at enhancing efficiency, quality, and sustainability in EV production. We also conduct
Spokesperson: Sameer Gandhi, MD, OMRON Automation, India
What is Omron’s long-term vision for India over the next 5–10 years?
OMRON strives to bring in more digital transformation (DX) in the Indian manufacturing sector to strengthen its position as a global manufacturing hub contributing more towards the long-term economic growth. We aim to continue to empower manufacturers with the right technology solutions to make world-class products in India for the entire world.
Looking at the Indian market, we believe that Digital manufacturing is an important enabler for country’s manufacturing sector to achieve its trillion-dollar economy goal. It enhances competitiveness, drives innovation, and creates a sustainable and future-ready manufacturing ecosystem. By adopting digital manufacturing technologies, Indian manufacturers can improve operational efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance product quality, positioning India as an attractive destination for foreign direct investment (FDI) and technology collaborations.
This will further empower the MSMEs, optimize supply chain management, and drive productivity and efficiency.
OMRON, with its wide portfolio of automation solutions based on its “i-automation” concept, is committed to helping the manufacturing industry meet varied challenges that they encounter in their journey of digital transformation. The concept stands for “innovative-automation,” which is OMRON’s global manufacturing innovation direction based on three “i’s”: “integrated,” "intelligent," and "interactive," embodying three goals: “Digital engineering transformation,” “Autonomation beyond human abilities,” and “Advanced collaboration between people and machines.”
About the Speaker
Mr. Sameer Gandhi is the Managing Director of OMRON Automation India. With over three decades of experience in industrial automation, he has been instrumental in driving OMRON’s strategic growth and technological advancement in the Indian market. Under his leadership, the company continues to align its global vision with local needs, fostering innovation, sustainability, and digital transformation across diverse industries. In this interview, he shares valuable insights into OMRON’s evolving role in shaping the future of Indian manufacturing.
Contributed by Lekshman Ramdas
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