Economic Impact

S2 Ep 15: The Journey of Automation and Robotics. A conversation with Navin Narayan

Episode Summary

In this episode of Economic Impact: Conversations from Emirates Development Bank, His Excellency Ahmed Mohamed Al Naqbi, CEO of Emirates Development Bank, engages with Navin Narayan, CEO of Acme Intralog. Together, they explore Acme Intralog's transformation from a traditional engineering firm into a pioneering provider of robotics and automation solutions. Navin offers valuable insights into the company’s evolution, the challenges they’ve faced, and their ambitious vision for the future of manufacturing in the UAE and on a global scale.

Episode Notes

What We Covered:

• Acme Intralog's Evolution: From its founding in 1975 as a traditional engineering firm to becoming a leader in robotics and automation.
• Impact of COVID-19 on Automation: How the pandemic accelerated demand for warehouse automation and supply chain resilience.
• Global Reach and Key Projects: Exporting 60-65% of its solutions to markets like the GCC, India, and Europe, including unique applications like vertical farming.
• Future Vision and Industry 4.0: Embracing AI-driven technologies, supporting the UAE's industrial growth, and scaling innovative solutions for local and global markets.

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