UST, a global frontrunner in digital transformation, has announced a strategic partnership with T-Works, India’s largest government-backed prototyping centre, through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). This collaboration is set to catalyze innovation across the manufacturing, automotive, and semiconductor industries by delivering AI-powered turnkey solutions designed to accelerate product development while significantly cutting R&D costs—potentially by up to 40% for startups and enterprises alike.
At the core of this alliance is a unique blend of physical manufacturing capabilities and advanced digital simulation, creating what UST’s Chief Operating Officer Alexander Varghese calls a powerful “phygital” innovation platform. By integrating UST’s deep expertise in digital engineering with T-Works’ cutting-edge prototyping infrastructure, the partnership aims to streamline the journey from concept to market, enabling faster, more cost-effective product development cycles.
As part of the agreement, UST will establish dedicated teams working onsite at T-Works’ facility, facilitating close collaboration to co-develop intellectual property across multiple domains. Key areas of focus include 5G-enabled Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) modules and Gallium Nitride (GaN) power devices—technologies that are critical for next-generation manufacturing and automotive solutions. The initiative also plans to nurture Industry 4.0 advancements through a UST-led accelerator program, aimed at empowering suppliers and emerging technology innovators to scale their solutions.
Joginder Tanikella, CEO of T-Works, emphasized the transformative potential of this partnership. He described it as a “catalytic moment” for innovation within India’s manufacturing and automotive sectors. By combining robust physical prototyping with sophisticated digital tools, the collaboration promises to reduce barriers for startups and enterprises, helping them evolve their ideas into commercially viable products more efficiently.
In an era where rapid innovation and cost efficiency are paramount, the UST-T-Works partnership exemplifies how the fusion of digital and physical capabilities can drive the future of manufacturing and technology development. As both organizations pool their resources and expertise, they are well-positioned to accelerate India’s journey toward becoming a global hub for advanced manufacturing and AI-powered innovation.
