Today on our show, we welcome Ajay Deshkar, a partner at 3D Engineering Automation LLP. Ajay brings over three decades of experience in consulting across various manufacturing domains, including tool engineering, machine design, robotics, academics, and defense. He has guided numerous clients, from small businesses to Fortune 500 companies, on their paths to digital transformation. Ajay's expertise spans digitalization of products and processes through 3D modeling, 3D printing, simulations, and IIoT solutions, along with enhancing manufacturing performance using execution systems and data analytics. His mission is to help companies navigate the Industry 4.0 shift to bolster operational excellence, innovation, and competitiveness.