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Electronica 24: Aimtron and the Future of Indian Manufacturing with Nirmal Vasani

EMS@C-LEVEL · 19 Dec 2024 · 7m

What this episode covers

Nirmal Vasani, Senior Director of Technology at Aimtron and member of the founding family, discusses the company's successful IPO and its dual-facility strategy in the US and India. He explains how Aimtron bridges the gap between academic theory and practical manufacturing skills through Chairman Mukesh Vasani’s extensive training programs. The conversation highlights the geopolitical shift away from China due to tariffs and demographic declines, positioning India as a resilient alternative for global supply chains.

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