UST, a leader in digital transformation services, has joined forces with T-Works, India’s largest prototyping center, backed by the Telangana government, to accelerate product development and innovation across the manufacturing and engineering industries. UST will provide systems integration expertise, offering comprehensive solutions that will help T-Works startups grow—particularly in areas like Automotive AI, Semiconductor ATE frameworks, and Smart Factory integrations.
This partnership brings together UST’s strengths in digital technologies, AI, and systems integration with T-Works’ advanced prototyping facilities and vibrant startup ecosystem. By combining UST’s IoT-driven digital capabilities with T-Works’ physical manufacturing resources, businesses in automotive, semiconductor, and manufacturing sectors will experience up to 45% faster integration from hardware to digital models.
The collaboration also promises a 40% reduction in R&D costs, thanks to shared-risk innovation models and joint intellectual property ownership, enabling easier access to advanced prototyping and digital transformation for startups, MSMEs, and large enterprises. UST’s clients will also benefit from priority access to AI-enhanced CNC workflows, early prototypes of GaN power devices, and discounted use of UST’s semiconductor design libraries. The MoU was officially signed at UST’s Thiruvananthapuram campus, with Alexander Varghese, UST’s Chief Operating Officer, and Joginder Tanikella, CEO of T-Works, leading the ceremony, along with other key officials from both organizations.
Alexander Varghese, Chief Operating Officer, UST “We’re excited to collaborate with T-Works, combining our expertise in systems integration with their advanced prototyping capabilities. By merging physical manufacturing with digital simulations, we’re building a robust innovation platform. This partnership not only enables quicker and cost-effective product development but also supports startups and enterprises in scaling their breakthrough ideas into market-ready products. Together, we’re building a strong innovation ecosystem to help our clients stay ahead in an increasingly competitive market.”
Joginder Tanikella, Chief Executive Officer, T-Works “This partnership is a significant milestone in accelerating India’s manufacturing and product development capabilities. By leveraging UST’s expertise in AI and digital engineering with our state-of-the-art prototyping infrastructure, we’re setting the stage for groundbreaking innovation in the manufacturing and automotive sectors. The startups in T-Works’ ecosystem will benefit from direct access to UST’s global clientele, expanding their market presence.”
Under the MoU, UST will deploy its teams at T-Works’ advanced prototyping center, providing hands-on experience across various stages of product development. This collaboration also includes the joint development of new intellectual property, such as 5G-enabled industrial IoT modules, and the creation of Industry 4.0 solutions through UST-powered accelerators for automotive suppliers.
Since 1999, UST has been helping some of the world’s leading companies drive transformation through technology. With over 30,000 employees in more than 30 countries, UST partners with clients from design to operation, providing digital solutions, proprietary platforms, engineering, R&D, and innovation ecosystems that turn core challenges into impactful, disruptive solutions. Their work generates measurable value and positive, lasting change for clients, their customers, and communities worldwide.
T-Works, established in 2018 by the Government of Telangana, is India’s largest prototyping center and a key partner in manufacturing knowledge. It focuses on supporting startups and MSMEs in diverse sectors, including electronics, aerospace, defense, agriculture, health, and textiles. As a manufacturing incubator, T-Works helps entrepreneurs create physical prototypes, provides manufacturing education, skilling opportunities, and access to MSME schemes, product manufacturing, and market channels.
