Emerson and Tata Elxsi recently co-hosted the Leadership Forum 2025 at The Leela Palace in Bengaluru, bringing together industry leaders to discuss the transformative impact of AI on test and measurement. Under the theme “Adding Intelligence to Test,” the forum explored how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing validation and production processes, shifting from traditional reactive testing to more predictive and autonomous systems that meet evolving industry standards.
The event featured collaborative sessions with executives from both companies, highlighting how AI is being integrated across the entire product development lifecycle—from initial concept and prototyping through to production and market rollout. Participants discussed best practices for turning data into actionable intelligence, with a focus on improving product performance and solution quality.
Ritu Favre, Group President of Emerson’s Test and Measurement division, outlined the company’s forward-looking vision, stating, “Our open, modular, and flexible platform provides distinct value to customers, helping them achieve their business goals today while positioning them for long-term success. We’re excited to share how AI will shape the future of test and measurement, driving innovation across our industry-leading portfolio of integrated hardware and software solutions.”
Emerson’s Test and Measurement division, previously known as NI, provides automated, software-connected systems that help engineers and businesses convert real-world data into valuable insights, accelerating product development and ensuring quality. Tata Elxsi, renowned for its domain expertise, helps address the complexities of test and validation for industries including automotive, aerospace, electronics, medical devices, and communications.
Nitin Pai, Chief Marketing Officer and Chief Strategy Officer at Tata Elxsi, emphasized the shift in the industry: “AI is reshaping test and measurement, moving it from a process-driven function to an intelligence-driven advantage. It’s no longer just about automation; it’s about self-learning, adaptability, and precision at scale. At Tata Elxsi, we’re embedding AI into the core of validation and quality engineering to enable businesses to move faster, make more informed decisions, and set new standards for reliability in a software-defined world.”
Pai also highlighted the value of Tata Elxsi’s partnership with Emerson: “By combining Emerson’s proven NI platform with our AI-led engineering approach, we are empowering customers to tackle increasing product complexity, improve test effectiveness, and deliver intelligent, scalable solutions.” The forum also provided a valuable networking platform for industry peers, offering opportunities to engage in discussions, exchange insights, and collaborate on driving the future of test and measurement.
Emerson, a global leader in industrial technology based in Saint Louis, Missouri, offers cutting-edge automation solutions through a wide array of intelligent devices, control systems, and industrial software. Tata Elxsi, headquartered in Bangalore and part of the Tata Group, provides design and technology services across various sectors, including automotive, broadcast, communications, healthcare, and transportation, with particular expertise in autonomous, electric, and connected vehicle technologies.
