Softlabs Group Showcases Industrial AI at VDMA Summit 2026

Pune, India | 9 October 2026

Softlabs Group participated as a Lunch Partner at the 15th VDMA Mechanical Engineering Summit 2026, held in Pune on 9 October 2026. The summit brought together industry leaders, manufacturing professionals and technology experts to exchange ideas on the future of mechanical engineering, industrial automation and digital transformation.

The event provided Softlabs Group and its AI venture, Ainfinite AI, with an opportunity to connect with decision-makers, understand evolving manufacturing challenges and introduce AI-powered solutions designed for industrial and enterprise operations.

Exploring Industrial Challenges and AI Opportunities

Discussions at the VDMA India Summit focused on challenges faced by modern manufacturing businesses, particularly around workplace safety, operational productivity, process visibility and automation.

Through interactions with manufacturing leaders, Softlabs Group gained valuable perspectives on how businesses are exploring Computer Vision, Generative AI and Agentic AI to improve industrial processes and support better decision-making.

These conversations highlighted a growing interest in practical AI applications that can integrate with existing systems and address real operational needs.

Softlabs Group Showcases AI and Enterprise Technology Solutions

A key highlight of Softlabs Group's participation was presenting its technology offerings to the manufacturing and engineering ecosystem.

The solutions showcased included:

Manufacturing Plant Digital Twin: A digital representation of manufacturing operations that can support plant visibility, process monitoring and operational analysis.

Ainfinite CORE: An enterprise AI platform connecting organisational knowledge, business systems and workflows to support intelligent operations.

ADAM: An AI-assisted software development context platform designed to keep project requirements, architecture and development decisions connected.

OptimAR: An AI-powered cash flow optimization platform helping finance teams manage receivables, automate payment follow-ups and identify payment risks.

AI & Software Development Services: Custom AI, enterprise software and intelligent automation solutions tailored to business and industrial requirements.

These offerings sparked encouraging discussions with industry leaders, particularly around the potential of AI-powered technologies to support manufacturing operations and enterprise efficiency.

Leadership Engagement and Recognition from VDMA India

Representing Softlabs Group and Ainfinite AI at the summit were Mithilesh Bandiwdekar, CEO; Makrand Patkar, CMO; Chinmay Parab, AI Team Lead; Harsh Bhide, GTM Strategy Manager; and Hrushikant Patkar, Senior Developer.

The team engaged with industry leaders, exchanged perspectives on manufacturing technology and explored opportunities for future collaboration.

A special highlight was the appreciation expressed by Rajesh Nath, Managing Director of VDMA India, for Softlabs Group's work in applying Computer Vision, Generative AI and Agentic AI to industrial challenges involving safety, productivity, visibility and automation.

He also highlighted the vision of "AI from India for the world," emphasising how Indian technology and engineering capabilities can contribute to global industrial innovation.

Strengthening Industry Partnerships and Future Collaboration

The VDMA Mechanical Engineering Summit 2026 provided a valuable platform for Softlabs Group to strengthen relationships within the manufacturing ecosystem and explore new opportunities for AI-driven industrial innovation.

Softlabs Group extends its sincere appreciation to Rajesh Nath, Managing Director of VDMA India, and Manohar S, General Manager of VDMA India, for their continued support and encouragement.

The company values its ongoing association with VDMA India and the industry connections, knowledge exchange and collaborative opportunities it brings.

Through Softlabs Group and Ainfinite AI, the team looks forward to continuing its work in Industrial AI, Computer Vision, Agentic AI, smart manufacturing and enterprise software development, helping businesses address real operational challenges with practical technology solutions.

About Softlabs Group

Softlabs Group is a global AI and custom software development company with over two decades of experience delivering technology solutions across industries. Through its AI venture, Ainfinite AI, the company focuses on developing enterprise AI platforms and industrial solutions powered by Computer Vision, Generative AI, Agentic AI and intelligent automation.