HANNOVER: Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) , a global leader in IT services, consulting, and business solutions, launched the TCS Digital Twindex report for the manufacturing industry at Hannover Messe 2025 in Germany — one of the world’s leading industrial technology trade fairs. The report reveals how AI-powered digital twins are transforming manufacturing, driving efficiency, adaptability, and resilience.
Drawing on insights from industry pioneers and technology leaders such as Siemens, Schneider Electric, NVIDIA, and JLR, alongside TCS executives and futurists, the report presents an in-depth view of digital twin technology adoption, and the rise of AI-powered anticipatory ecosystems. Through qualitative research, it captures curated, future-focused conversations and insights from interviews with industry leaders. TCS’ multi-decade presence in the manufacturing industry, deep domain expertise, advanced digital twin solutions, and cutting-edge Generative AI capabilities further lend depth to the report and credibility to shape the dialogue on adaptive, AI-first enterprises.
Anupam Singhal, President – Manufacturing, TCS, said, “We stand at the threshold of a new manufacturing era, driven by digital twins, Generative AI, quantum-powered advancements, and a deep commitment to everything from safety to sustainability. The ‘TCS Digital Twindex Report for Future-Ready Manufacturing’ encapsulates our vision for building intelligent, future-ready, and adaptive enterprises—redefining industry competitiveness and enriching the lives of citizens and communities around the globe.”
Amid the rising need for automation and sustainability, the report offers a strategic blueprint for manufacturers to thrive in an AI and digital twin-driven era. It highlights how AI-powered digital twins, collaborative robots (Cobots), agentic AI, physical AI, and edge computing are converging to create smarter, more sustainable, and human-centric manufacturing ecosystems—enabling the shift toward anticipatory, AI-first enterprises.