IPPMI: Trio Motion Technology India unveils next-gen automation, robotics solutions
Trio’s foray into robotics includes a five-axis robot developed with Tata, priced competitively against imports.
22 Aug 2025 | 132 Views | By Noel D'Cunha
Upendra Vanarase, managing director of Trio Motion Technology India, outlined the transformative trends in industrial automation and robotics during a recent presentation, emphasising the integration challenges and opportunities in India’s evolving manufacturing landscape.
Vanarase highlighted the shift from mechanical to mechatronic systems, noting, “We are now at Generation 4 machines, where motion control and PLCs dominate. The next leap—Generation 5—will combine robotic control with machine automation, but coordination remains a hurdle.” He cited a McKinsey Report showing electronics’ share in packaging machines surged from 20% in the 1980s to over 80% in 2020, driven by AI and advanced motion technologies.
With automation complexity rising, Vanarase stressed the need for workforce training. “The gap between education and R&D must close,” he said, praising initiatives like IPMF’s courses in Somaya. Trio Motion’s ‘listen, believe, create, execute’ philosophy focuses on end-product solutions rather than standalone automation, leveraging reverse engineering to meet client needs.
“Last year, we sold 32,000 robots; this year, we’ll hit 42,000,” Vanarase shared. The firm’s 87 robot variants, ranging from 3kg to 7kg payloads, are produced with 95% automation. He said, “robots building robots.”
A standout innovation is Trio’s augmented reality (AR) platform, developed with Apple for global machine monitoring. “Sitting in the US, clients can diagnose issues in India or China via AR headsets,” Vanarase explained. The system uses real-time Google Translate to overcome language barriers, a feature demonstrated live in Pune last June.
The AR platform integrates NASA-inspired digital twin technology, enabling virtual troubleshooting. Vanarase called for industry collaboration: “We urge IPPMI members to share anonymised data, under NDAs, to refine these tools and keep India’s machines globally competitive.”
As Trio Motion expands into end-of-line packaging and smart pharma production, Vanarase remains bullish: “The future is mechatronics. No boundaries between mechanical and electronic engineering.” With offices in Gandhinagar and a 50,000-robot annual capacity, the firm aims to redefine India’s automation ecosystem.