We’ve been steadily investing in India through manufacturing, R&D, and digital innovation: Delta Electronics CTO

Taiwan-headquartered Delta Electronics, a provider in power management and IoT-based smart green solutions, has built a strong base in India across power infrastructure, EV charging, renewables, and data centres. With 16 regional offices, three manufacturing facilities, two R&D centres, and over 200 channel partners, the company has been steadily investing in India through manufacturing, R&D, and digital innovation. In an interview with TechCircle, Shashidhar Mathapati, Chief Technology Officer (CTO), Delta Electronics India, outlines the company’s technology roadmap, sustainability focus, and digital transformation journey. Edited excerpts.

How is Delta expanding its manufacturing footprint in India in line with ‘Make in India’ and ‘Digital India’?

We’ve been steadily investing in India through manufacturing, R&D, and digital innovation. Our goal is to align closely with the government’s Make in India and Digital India initiatives by building smart, future-ready factories. We’re integrating platforms like DIASECS (Semiconductor Equipment Communication Software), DIAEAP+ (Equipment Automation Program), DIASPC (Statistical Process Control), and DIAWMS (Warehouse Management System) across our facilities. These enable connectivity, predictive maintenance, and automated workflows—helping Indian manufacturers achieve global standards in efficiency and quality.

Sustainability has been central to Delta’s strategy. How do your innovations support global net-zero goals?

Sustainability is deeply embedded in our technology vision. Our Smart Green Facility Monitoring & Control and Energy Management Solutions help enterprises reduce carbon emissions, optimize energy consumption, and integrate renewables such as solar and wind.
We’ve set a science-based target to achieve carbon neutrality by 2030 across our global operations. This includes LEED-certified facilities, adoption of solar rooftops and microgrids, circular economy practices for product design, and supplier engagement on green manufacturing. Our DIATwin Digital Twin Platform extends this by enabling virtual production simulations, reducing waste and resource use before physical deployment. In essence, every solution we build aims to make manufacturing more energy-efficient and sustainable.

Has your technology budget been increasing?

Yes. Our tech budget has been growing year-on-year, and this trend will continue. Over the next five years, we expect further expansion as we deepen our focus on digital transformation and innovation across our global operations.

Which technology areas are your top priorities this year?

Our focus areas revolve around digitalisation, automation, and sustainability. The DIATwin Virtual Machine Development Platform connects virtual production lines with real-time data, reducing trial-and-error and improving first-pass yield.  Our automation suite—DIASECS, DIAEAP+, DIASPC, and DIAWMS—forms the digital backbone of smart factories, integrating Operations Technology (OT) with Information Technology (IT) to enable predictive maintenance, process optimisation, and seamless digitalisation. Together, these systems drive the three pillars of future manufacturing: efficiency, competitiveness, and sustainability.

How is your tech and R&D team structured, and are there plans to expand it?

Our R&D team combines experienced engineers with young innovators, specializing in power electronics, embedded systems, control algorithms, and system integration. We’re planning to expand our R&D presence in India while also upskilling our existing workforce in emerging areas like AI and analytics. The idea is to nurture an ecosystem where innovation and learning go hand in hand—keeping us ahead of evolving market needs.

Could you share examples where technology has improved business or customer experience?

One of our flagship innovations is the Smart Screw driving System, which delivers torque accuracy up to 7.5 Nm and stores 200,000 tightening results. This has helped automotive and aerospace customers achieve higher assembly precision and efficiency. Our DIATwin Platform is another example. By simulating production virtually, a client was able to reduce product development cycles by 20%, improving speed-to-market and productivity. These use cases show how data-driven systems can directly impact customer outcomes.

Where would you place Delta on its digital transformation journey?

I’d rate us at 8 out of 10. Our progress comes from integrating automation and data intelligence into every process. We’ve built strong OT-IT connectivity, enabling real-time optimisation and predictive maintenance. The next phase is embedding AI, digital twins, and advanced analytics to move toward more autonomous, adaptive, and sustainable manufacturing. Digital transformation for us is not a destination—it’s a continuous evolution.

When benchmarking competitors, which technology areas are you strengthening?

Two key focus areas are cybersecurity and AI-driven predictive analytics. As manufacturing systems become more connected, data protection is critical. We’re aligning with SEMI E187 cybersecurity standards to ensure platform resilience and trust.
At the same time, we’re expanding our AI capabilities to make our systems smarter and self-learning—helping customers optimise production and boost yield in real time.

What is Delta’s technology vision for the next few years?

Our vision is to make Delta a leader in digital-first, sustainable manufacturing. We’re accelerating digital adoption, leveraging AI and robotics for human–machine collaboration, and ensuring every innovation supports net-zero progress. We also aim to position India as a hub for Industry 4.0 innovation, with Delta’s platforms powering predictive, automated, and data-driven manufacturing. Further, we believe that AI-based analytics, cyber secure automation, and advanced materials handling will shape the next phase of smart, sustainable manufacturing globally.