Cognizant has signed a collaboration agreement with Amazon Web Services (AWS) focused on enhancing smart manufacturing capabilities for global enterprises across industries. The agreement is designed to meet the growing demand for IoT, data, AI and cloud in Industry 4.0 applications such as digital twins, simulations, MES, edge computing, and OT cybersecurity. Cognizant plans to demonstrate these solutions in its manufacturing innovation centres in the United States and India.

Under the collaboration, Cognizant will work with clients to implement and manage smart manufacturing solutions. These include performing OT system integration, network modernisation using an industrial data platform and autonomous plant operations tools built on AWS. Benefits include real-time visibility into production operations, predictive maintenance capabilities, and enhanced real-time data-driven decision-making, powered by generative AI.

Cognizant’s Smart Manufacturing offerings leverage AWS Industrial Data Fabric (IDF)) and Cognizant Asset Performance Excellence (APEx) accelerator. These capabilities aim to improve operational efficiency through predictive maintenance, manufacturing quality and yield improvements.

“The businesses that will succeed in an era of AI-driven disruption, supply chain challenges, and evolving compliance requirements will be those that embrace smart manufacturing methods at the core of their production operations,” said Anna Elango, EVP and head of Cognizant’s Core Technologies and Insights. “The ability to leverage our deep IoT, AI and industrial automation expertise into solutions on AWS, will allow us to deliver innovative solutions for clients that aim to drive quality, efficiency, productivity, reduced unit cost, and improved plant flexibility.”

“To unlock the value of smart manufacturing, companies have typically had to contend with a lack of standardised technical protocols, high upfront costs, complex technology, and limited accessibility,” said Ozgur Tohumcu, GM Automotive and Manufacturing at AWS. “With Cognizant’s technology IP and platform and industry expertise built on AWS and leveraging AWS’ advanced IoT and AI services, manufacturers will have access to high-quality levels of support and guidance to adopt smart manufacturing methodologies and achieve the associated benefits.”

Cognizant is already delivering smart manufacturing solutions in the aerospace industry, notably through Cognizant’s engagement with Brazilian multinational aerospace firm, Embraer.

“We have worked with AWS and with Cognizant, and it is great to see the two partners join forces to deliver additional value to the clients through their strategic collaboration around smart manufacturing solutions,” said Gleverson Lemos, Head of Industry 4.0 at Embraer.