“India in Intralogistics – From Cost Advantage to Technology Maturity” India’s emergence is not accidental; it is built upon four strategic pillars. At the core is a 1.2 trln EUR infrastructure backbone provided by the PM GatiShakti master plan, which is rapidly modernizing the nation’s logistics connectivity. Complementing this is the regions profound cost efficiency, allowing European firms to access world-class engineering talent at only 25-30% of German cost benchmarks. This advantage is further bolstered by aggressive policy incentives, specifically the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) schemes currently driving growth across 14 key manufacturing sectors. Finally, the global “China + 1” …
Spotlight India at Automatica 2025: Presenting Opportunities in Robotics and Automation
Spotlight India at Automatica 2025: Presenting Opportunities in Robotics and Automation India’s rise as a global manufacturing powerhouse was clearly demonstrated at the VDMA event “Spotlight India – Opportunities for Robotics and Automation” during automatica 2025 in Munich. The event brought together industry leaders, innovators, and policymakers to explore the immense potential of India’s automation market, a sector poised for exponential growth.India’s automation market is experiencing double-digit growth and profitability, driven by the demand for productivity and digital integration. The landscape is rapidly evolving, with significant opportunities for companies willing to localize their strategies and invest in innovation. The event …
Smart Manufacturing Push in China
Smart Manufacturing Push in China The age of cheap labor in China is almost over. Thus, Chinese companies have recently been introducing smart and automated manufacturing systems, that help to save cost, shorten lead times and increase flexibility. In this article EAC presents three cutting-edge examples: Xiaomi, Alibaba and JOMOO.Xiaomi Smart Factory Founded in 2010, Xiaomi has become one of the world’s largest smartphone manufacturers and most well-known “smart home” brands within only ten years. The company’s new Smart Mobile Phone Factory is powered by 5G and Artificial Intelligence and has a size of 18,600 square meters, featuring… Equipped with …