MUMBAI: UST, a leading digital transformation solutions company, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with T-Works, India’s largest prototyping center, established by the Government of Telangana, to accelerate product innovation in the manufacturing and engineering sectors. UST will serve as the systems integrator, offering end-to-end solutions and providing a launch pad for T-Works startups to scale up, specifically in areas such as Automotive AI platforms, Semiconductor ATE frameworks, and Smart Factory integration.

This partnership further combines UST’s digital, AI, and systems integration capabilities with T-Works’ prototyping infrastructure and strong startup ecosystem. By blending UST’s IoT-driven digital prototyping capabilities with T-Works’ physical manufacturing strengths, customers in the automotive, semiconductor, and manufacturing sectors are expected to benefit from up to 45% faster hardware-to-digital integration. Shared-risk innovation models and joint IP ownership will enable an estimated 40% reduction in R&D costs, making advanced prototyping and digital transformation accessible to startups, MSMEs, and large enterprises. In addition, UST’s customers will gain a first mover advantage through priority access to AI-optimized CNC workflows, early GaN power device prototypes, and subsidized use of UST’s semiconductor design libraries.

The MoU was formally exchanged at UST’s Thiruvananthapuram campus in the presence of Alexander Varghese, Chief Operating Officer, UST, and Joginder Tanikella, CEO, T-Works. Sahaj R Sandhu from T Works, Shilpa Menon, UST Thiruvananthapuram Center Head, Bhavesh Sasirajan, Ashok G Nair & Deepti Sujatha, Roshni Das K, from UST were present at the ceremony.

Speaking about the MoU, Alexander Varghese, Chief Operating Officer, UST, said, “We are pleased to partner with T-Works in a collaboration that brings together UST’s deep expertise in systems integration and T-Works’ advanced prototyping capabilities. By bringing together physical manufacturing capabilities and digital simulation models, we’re creating a powerful ‘phygital’ innovation platform. This partnership not only drives faster and more cost-effective product development but also empowers startups and enterprises to scale breakthrough ideas into market-ready solutions. Together, we are building a robust innovation ecosystem designed to help clients and partners stay ahead in an increasingly dynamic and competitive landscape.”

Joginder Tanikella, Chief Executive Officer, T-works, said, “We are excited to collaborate with UST in a pivotal step towards accelerating India’s manufacturing and product development capabilities. By combining UST’s expertise in AI and digital engineering with our advanced prototyping infrastructure, this partnership is a catalytic moment for innovation in India’s manufacturing and automotive sector. Startups within the T-Works ecosystem will also benefit from direct access to UST’s global customer base, significantly expanding their market reach.”

As a part of this MoU, UST is set to deploy its resources at T-Works’ state-of-the-art prototyping facility, providing its teams with hands-on experience across various stages of product development. It also includes joint development and commercialization of new IP, such as 5 G-enabled industrial IoT modules, and the incubation of Industry 4.0 solutions through a UST-powered accelerator for automotive suppliers.

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INDIA: Tata Technologies, a global engineering and product development digital services company, announced that it has signed a 10-year Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with the government of Chhattisgarh to modernize 36 government-owned ITIs in the state with a total project cost of INR 1188.36 Crores. This collaboration is an extension of Tata Technologies’ efforts to support projects of high social impact and complement the nation-building efforts of the Government. The upgraded ITIs will serve as skill incubation centers, strengthening the technical proficiency of students and potential employers. We believe that by training a workforce that is not only highly skilled in Industry 4.0 tools & technologies but also primed for faster industry deployment, these centers will stimulate the economic progression and holistic development of the state.

The Chhattisgarh government has launched various skill development initiatives to empower its diverse workforce and enable the state manufacturing and Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) industry. This includes schemes like Kaushal Vikas Yojana for training youth on healthcare, agriculture, manufacturing, and services and Skill-on-Wheels for remote area training. The state government’s initiatives of Suraji Gaon Yojana, aiming to establish Gauthans, are becoming centers of employment in agriculture and animal husbandry. We believe that this collaboration between Tata Technologies and the Chhattisgarh government will strengthen the government’s effort towards upskilling youth on some of the latest technologies as well as attract investments from businesses desirous of adopting Industry 4.0 manufacturing practices.

Tata Technologies is collaborating with 20 global industry partners to upgrade the ITIs, offering six new trades and 23 new short-term courses catering to Industry 4.0 demands. The upgraded ITIs will train over 10,000 students annually at full capacity. It will facilitate upskilling in sectors related to Industry 4.0, Product Design & Development, Product Verification, and Virtual analysis, Design for Artisans and Handicrafts, Additive manufacturing (3D printing), Modern Automotive Maintenance Repair and Overhaul, Battery Electric Vehicle Training, IoT and Digital Instrumentation, Process Control and Automation with HMI, PLC SCADA, Advanced Manufacturing and Prototyping, Industrial Robotics with arc welding, AI-based Virtual Welding & Painting, Advanced Plumbing, Digital Meters, Agriculture and Horticulture, and much more.

The MOA signing ceremony was graced by the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh, Shri Bhupesh Baghel along with other dignitaries from the Chhattisgarh Government and the Leadership team of Tata Technologies.

Sharing his thoughts on the collaboration, the Honourable Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh, Shri Bhupesh Baghel, said, “We are determined to nurture the potential of Chhattisgarh’s youth, to accelerate the state’s industrial growth and economic advancement. Our strategic collaboration with Tata Technologies will empower the youth, arming them with a comprehensive understanding of Industry 4.0 technologies and enhancing their employability while also bolstering the state’s industrial landscape through the provision of adept, ready-to-serve human capital.“

Commenting on the collaboration, Mr. Warren Harris, CEO & Managing Director, of Tata Technologies, said, “We are delighted to extend our collaborative efforts in upskilling the youth by collaborating with the Government of Chhattisgarh. The significant step towards upskilling the young engineers with Industry 4.0 technology, aligns with our vision of engineering a better world, which includes a better future for the youth at Chhattisgarh.”

Speaking at the occasion, Dr. Alok Shukla, Principal Secretary, Technical Education, Chhattisgarh, said, “Our collaboration with Tata Technologies to upgrade ITIs focuses on aligning the education, knowledge, and skills of young individuals with demands of Industry at Chhattisgarh. Equipping them with the latest technologies will bridge the gap between demand and supply of skilled workforce thereby creating more job opportunities and encouraging the youth to build their careers in the state. This will also establish the state as a coveted investment destination for industries looking to embrace Industry 4.0 and smart technologies for their manufacturing processes.”

Commenting on the collaboration, Mr. Pawan Bhageria – President, Global HR, IT Admin and Education, Tata Technologies, said, “We are excited to join hands with the Government of Chhattisgarh in this collaboration towards empowering the youth with skills for Industry 4.0. We are leveraging our product engineering expertise and manufacturing domain knowledge to deliver an industry-ready courseware and training platform that we believe will create a new era of digital skill development, offering a brighter future for the youth of Chhattisgarh.”

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