Tata Elxsi, DENSO Robotics Europe, and AAtek have opened a ‘Robotics and Automation Innovation Lab’ at Tata Elxsi’s Frankfurt office. The facility will focus on developing automation solutions for medical devices, pharmaceuticals, life sciences, and food science sectors.
The lab combines Tata Elxsi’s med-tech experience, DENSO’s robotics capabilities, and AAtek’s integration expertise. It’s set up to handle both early-stage testing and complete development projects, featuring demonstrations of robotic systems for cell culture, diagnostics, and sterile environments.
“This lab brings together Japanese innovation, German precision, and Tata Elxsi’s expertise,” said Raghav Yesodha, Director of Healthcare & Life Sciences at Tata Elxsi. “We want to help our customers keep pace with changing market needs in healthcare automation.”
The facility will work on several key areas including AI analytics for personalized medicine, automated cell culture handling, liquid handling systems, hospital automation, drug discovery, bioprocessing, and diagnostics. Services will cover product design, engineering, and regulatory compliance support.
AAtek Group’s Founder and CEO, Arun Damodaran, spoke about the partnership’s practical benefits: “Together with Tata Elxsi and DENSO, we can provide complete solutions for robotics, automation, and Industry 4.0, particularly in healthcare-related sectors.”
Dirk Schöffler, Head of DENSO Robotics Europe, discussed their “Crafting the Core” approach to meet current market needs. The opening ceremony included Manjunath Kulkarni from Tata Elxsi and Bhupendra Singh Nikhurpa from the Consulate General of India in Frankfurt.
The lab will welcome researchers and students from the Frankfurt Innovation Center (FIZ) and local startups in the Hessen region. Looking ahead, the partners plan to expand to the USA and India.
This new facility arrives as healthcare organizations seek ways to improve their research and development efficiency. The three companies aim to help their clients adapt to changing healthcare automation needs while meeting industry regulations.
