Missed the Panel Discussion at SOLIDWORKS Innovation Day 2025 – Chennai? You can now watch the full session online.
The Industry Leaders Roundtable, hosted by BEACON India, brings together insights from leaders shaping India’s EV, energy, and manufacturing ecosystem. The session was moderated by Mr. Nainar Ramaswamy, CEO, BEACON India, and featured:
- Mr. Dinesh, CEO, Raptee Energy Pvt. Ltd. – smart EV motorcycles
- Mr. Praveen, Manager, NKT Operations India Pvt. Ltd. – high-voltage cables & electric equipment
- Mr. Ravindra Kempiah, CTO, Zenfinity Energy Pvt. Ltd. – battery technology & sustainable energy
Key takeaways from the discussion:
- How engineering teams are evolving with modern design, validation, and manufacturing workflows
- Real-world challenges in scaling technology-driven companies
- Sustainability as a core driver in product development
- How SOLIDWORKS & the 3DEXPERIENCE platform enable digital continuity, cloud collaboration, traceability, and error reduction
- The growing role of AI in design—handling routine tasks, optimizing workflows, and boosting productivity
- Simulation vs physical testing (many teams now rely on up to 90% simulation)
- Practical advice for engineers: intern with startups, build multi-tool expertise, and focus on how you design to drive business impact
Whether you’re working in product design, simulation, PLM, EVs, energy, or manufacturing, this session offers grounded, real-world insights from industry leaders.
🎥 Watch the full panel discussion here:
A big thank you to the panelists for their candid perspectives and to everyone who joined us in Chennai at Hyatt Regency.
What’s one trend in EV, manufacturing, or digital engineering that’s influencing your work today? Share your thoughts in the comments and tag a fellow engineer who should watch this.
