Electronics Era editorial team had an insightful interaction with Dr. Sanjeev Srivastava, Head of Industrial Automation at Delta Electronics India, where he highlighted Delta’s growing focus on smart manufacturing solutions and advanced automation technologies. Dr. Srivastava discussed how Delta is integrating IoT-driven controls, energy-efficient automation platforms, and AI-enabled systems to support India’s rapidly evolving industrial landscape. He also emphasized the company’s commitment to localized innovation, stronger customer support, and building future-ready automation ecosystems tailored for Indian industries.
1. Why is human-centric innovation critical in the evolution of smart manufacturing?
Human-centric innovation lies at the core of Industry 5.0, where the emphasis shifts from automation to augmentation. At Delta Electronics India, we believe smart factories must empower human intelligence, creativity, and decision-making—supported, not replaced, by advanced machines. Designing systems that enhance worker safety, productivity, and satisfaction ensures a more resilient, adaptive, and inclusive industrial environment. Human-centric design also accelerates upskilling and digital adoption, making transformation sustainable and people-driven.
Our personalized solutions from Shop Floor to Top Floor embody this philosophy, bridging technology with human needs for better outcomes.
2. What new skills are required for workers to thrive in a human-robot collaborative environment?
As smart factories evolve, workers must develop a blend of digital literacy, cognitive adaptability, and cross-functional capabilities. Skills in HMI (Human-Machine Interface), data analytics, robotics handling, and cybersecurity are becoming critical. At Delta, we support workforce reskilling initiatives to empower operators and engineers with Industry 4.0 and 5.0 competencies—promoting a culture of lifelong learning and adaptability for the future.
Training programs often incorporate tools like DIAStudio and DIASim, which help visualize operations using digital twin technology—simplifying complex systems for faster learning.
3. What technologies (AI, ML, IoT, digital twins, etc.) are enabling seamless collaboration between humans and machines?
Seamless human-machine collaboration is powered by an ecosystem of intelligent technologies. Delta’s smart factory solutions integrate AI/ML, IoT, digital twins, and real-time control systems to enhance machine learning, predictive maintenance, and collaborative robotics.
With solutions such as DIAStudio and DIASim for digital twins, DIAEdge and Industrial PCs for edge computing, and MES + SCADA systems for real-time data optimization, we create intuitive, data-driven environments that bridge human intuition and machine intelligence.
4. What role does sustainability play in your smart factory strategy under Industry 5.0?
Sustainability is embedded in Delta’s DNA. Our smart manufacturing strategy incorporates energy-efficient automation, low-carbon processes, and closed-loop production models.
Through intelligent energy monitoring systems and MES + SCADA platforms, we ensure real-time tracking of resource consumption and emissions. With green-certified buildings and water-efficient processes at our Krishnagiri plant, we align with Delta’s global net-zero goals and India’s decarbonization vision. Industry 5.0 enables factories to be not just smart—but sustainable, inclusive, and future-ready.
5. What role are collaborative robots playing in automotive assembly lines, especially in high-precision tasks?
In automotive manufacturing, collaborative robots (cobots) are revolutionizing high-precision tasks such as assembly, inspection, and quality control. Delta’s motion control solutions and real-time HMI-PLC integration, supported by edge computing through DIAEdge, enable robots to execute with precision and adapt to dynamic environments. These robots, working alongside human operators, increase throughput while reducing fatigue and enhancing safety on the shop floor.
6. How are embedded systems enabling more intuitive interactions between workers and robots?
Embedded systems act as the digital nervous system of collaborative robotics.
Delta’s HMIs, PLCs, and advanced edge-enabled platforms like Industrial PCs and DIAEdge provide seamless human-machine interfaces that are intuitive and adaptive. With programmable logic, user-friendly visualization, and integrated safety layers, we ensure our systems reduce onboarding time while maintaining high operational integrity—building trust between humans and machines.
7. What innovations in battery management systems (BMS) are key to autonomous industrial robotics?
Delta’s innovations in BMS focus on smart monitoring, predictive analytics, and adaptive power management.
Our modular BMS platforms integrate with MES systems to provide seamless visibility across power consumption, thermal health, and lifecycle performance. These systems enable efficient charging, real-time fault prediction, and high uptime for mobile robotics in complex factory settings—making them crucial enablers of continuous, autonomous operations.
8. What’s your vision of the factory of the future in the next 5–10 years?
Delta envisions the factory of the future as an autonomous, sustainable, and human-centric ecosystem. Digital twins (via DIASim), edge AI (via DIAEdge), and data-driven insights (via MES + SCADA) will work in tandem to optimize operations in real time. Workers will move into supervisory and innovation-led roles while automation handles routine tasks. These factories will self-diagnose, self-adapt, and operate on clean energy—creating a scalable and globally competitive manufacturing ecosystem that puts people and the planet first.
