Tata Elxsi, a global leader in design and technology services, in collaboration with DENSO Robotics Europe and AAtek, has inaugurated the ‘Robotics and Automation Innovation Lab' at its Frankfurt office. This cutting-edge facility is set to redefine the future of robotics automation across sectors such as medical devices, pharmaceuticals, life sciences, and food science.
Equipped for proof-of-concept (POC) and full-scale development, the lab will serve as a hub for research and development, focusing on modular automation, accelerating product innovation, and simplifying maintenance to address the growing global demand for automation solutions. The facility offers live demonstrations of high-precision, modular robotic implementations in areas such as cell and tissue culture, diagnostics, and sterile environments.
Specialising in key areas, the lab leverages AI-driven analytics to enable advancements in personalised medicine, automated handling of cell cultures in sterile conditions, liquid handling and dispensing, hospital lab automation, drug discovery, bioprocessing, and diagnostics. It provides comprehensive services, including product design and engineering, application development, platform engineering, and regulatory compliance support.
This state-of-the-art facility combines cutting-edge technology with deep automation expertise, offering customers a collaborative platform to co-create, test, and deploy robotic solutions tailored to the specific regulatory and operational needs of the healthcare industry.
Designed to foster regional innovation, the lab also welcomes researchers and students from the Frankfurt Innovation Centre (FIZ) and startups within the Hessen region's ecosystem.
The launch event featured key leaders from all three companies, including Manjunath Kulkarni, Vice President of Client Relationships at Tata Elxsi; Arun Damodaran, Founder and CEO of AAtek Group; Dirk Schöffler, Head of DENSO Robotics Europe; and Bhupendra Singh Nikhurpa, Consul Commerce at the Consulate General of India in Frankfurt.
Raghav Yesodha, Director of Healthcare and Life Sciences at Tata Elxsi, commented: "This lab represents a significant milestone in uniting Japanese innovation, German precision, and Tata Elxsi's expertise in med-tech, regulatory compliance, and automation. Together with DENSO's robotics leadership and AAtek's integration capabilities, we aim to accelerate healthcare automation innovation, empowering our customers to meet evolving market demands."
Arun Damodaran, Founder and CEO of AAtek Group, highlighted the strength of collaboration, stating: "While we are strong as individual entities, our partnership with Tata Elxsi and DENSO makes us even stronger. Together, we deliver end-to-end solutions in robotics, automation, and Industry 4.0, specifically tailored to the life sciences, pharmaceutical, and healthcare sectors."
Dirk Schöffler, Head of DENSO Robotics Europe, added: "As a leader in robotic technology, DENSO's contributions to the Robotics and Automation Innovation Lab pave the way for new perspectives and advanced solutions. Through ‘Crafting the Core,' we aim to drive creativity and progress to meet the demands of a dynamic market."
With plans for future expansion into the United States and India, the lab is strategically positioned to become a pivotal player in the global robotics and automation landscape, helping customers navigate the complexities of the rapidly evolving healthcare automation sector.
