Top Indian, Malaysian industry, research bodies to work jointly on automation, robotics
Chennai: Mar 14 (IBNS) Top industry and research bodies from India and Malaysia today reached an understanding to take their manufacturing at the next level of automation with the help of robotics, artificial intelligence, machine learning and Internet of Things.
The MoU to this effect was signed between Engineering Export Promotion Council (EEPC) India and the Malaysian Automotive, Robotics and IOT Institute (MARii) at the International Engineering Sourcing Show, which opened here.
Briefing media, CEO of MARii, Dato Madani Sahari said, the prestigious industry and trade bodies of the two countries would facilitate joint efforts for technology development and adoption. "Both Malaysia and India have high level of capabilities of automotive sectors". He said India can access the entire ASEAN market , leveraging Malaysia.
Impressed with the reputation of Indian professionals in sectors like IT and automation, Dato Madani Sahari said, the two countries would extend cooperation in the human development for mutual benefits.
The MoU between EEPC India-MARI recommends investment in robotics, automatives and the related areas and would encourage and identify companies from their respective countries for joint ventures.
EEPC India Chairman Ravi Sehgal said with the US and several countries in Europe becoming restrictive, India has to look for alternative avenues of trade and investment and Malaysia is the best fit in this direction.
As a Partner Country, Malaysia has fielded a strong presence at the IESS with over 100 Malaysian companies reaching out to their counterparts in India and other parts of the world. Moreover, Malaysia has reached an understanding with the EEPC India, the organizer of the flagship programme, supported by the Union Commerce Ministry, for being the Partner Country for three years.
Over 400 delegates from 52 countries are attending the IESS -VIII, with 300 exhibitors. Tamil Nadu is hosting the event for the third time in a row.
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