What if your machines could talk, flag issues before breakdowns, adapt to shifting demand, and deliver defect-free products autonomously?
This is the reality of smart manufacturing, where AI, real-time data, and automation come together to drive the next wave of industrial innovation.
Frost & Sullivan’s recent Growth Webinar, ‘Growth Opportunities in Global Manufacturing: Leveraging Smart Machines for the Future of Manufacturing,’ featured actionable insights from digital transformation leaders on how to accelerate industrial innovation. From retrofitting legacy assets to building predictive ecosystems, the session revealed how manufacturers can scale smarter, not just bigger.
Featured panelists:
- Apoorv Anand, Growth Expert and Client Engagement Head at Frost & Sullivan
- Jayavel Murugan Jagadeesan, General Manager & Head at Larsen & Toubro – Rubber Processing Machinery
- Chinmaya Hardas, DELMIA India Sales Director at Dassault Systèmes India Pvt.
Access the full recorded webinar here to hear directly from the experts.
Key Takeaways from the Discussion
- Predictive Maintenance Drives Productivity: Smart machines embedded with sensors enable early fault detection, reducing breakdowns and unplanned downtime. Predictive analytics turns reactive maintenance into a competitive advantage, boosting uptime, safety, and reliability.
- Virtual Twins for Agile Planning: Virtual twins are enabling manufacturers to simulate behavior, test scenarios, and validate production lines digitally. This improves planning, shortens commissioning time, and reduces costly physical errors.
- Scalable Digital Integration: Smart factories must integrate legacy systems with modern technologies. Middleware, modular tools, and cloud-based platforms allow flexible, phased implementation across lines, facilities, and suppliers.
- Change Management and Workforce Readiness: Digital transformation is as much about people as it is about tech. Early involvement, clear communication of the “why,” and upskilling programs are critical to overcoming resistance and building buy-in.
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Quotes from the Session
“The smart factory of the future will be predictive, autonomous, and connected—with AI and big data at its core.”
- Jayavel Murugan Jagadeesan, General Manager & Head, Larsen & Toubro – Rubber Processing Machinery
“Smart manufacturing success is not just about deploying IoT or AI — it’s about integrating data, aligning people, and simulating outcomes through virtual twins to de-risk decisions and accelerate transformation.”
- Chinmaya Hardas, DELMIA India Sales Director, Dassault Systèmes India Pvt.
Smart manufacturing is no longer a futuristic concept, it is an active shift toward connected, data-driven, and resilient operations. To succeed, manufacturers must:
- Embrace real-time visibility and predictive technologies
- Foster digital readiness across teams and supply chains
- Deploy modular solutions that evolve with market needs
- Align processes, data, and people under a shared vision
Ready to transform your factory?
Get in touch with our growth experts to explore scalable smart manufacturing strategies.
Watch the full webinar replay here for real-world use cases and next-gen digital tools.
