INOXCVA, ITM SLS Baroda University Launch SemiOrbit Skill Excellence Centre to Strengthen India’s Semiconductor Workforce

Vadodara, October 26, 2026: As India accelerates efforts to establish a globally competitive semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem, INOX India Limited (INOXCVA), one of the world’s leading cryogenic technology solutions providers, and ITM SLS Baroda University (ITMBU) have inaugurated SemiOrbit, an advanced Orbital Welding & Process Piping Skill Excellence Centre at the University’s Paldi Campus in Vadodara. The initiative has been established in collaboration with INOX Air Products and Swagelok Bombay.

The centre aims to address one of the most critical challenges facing India’s emerging semiconductor sector: the availability of a highly skilled, industry-ready technical workforce.

Addressing a Critical Semiconductor Skills Gap
Semiconductor manufacturing requires exceptional precision, stringent quality standards, and highly specialised infrastructure. Orbital welding and process piping play a crucial role in maintaining the integrity, reliability, and contamination-free operation of ultra-high-purity (UHP) gas distribution systems and process utilities that are fundamental to semiconductor fabrication and advanced electronics manufacturing.

SemiOrbit has been designed to bridge the gap between conventional technical education and the specialised requirements of the semiconductor industry by equipping young professionals with industry-relevant skills needed to build, maintain, and operate world-class semiconductor manufacturing infrastructure.

Aligned with India Semiconductor Mission
Aligned with the goals of the Government of India’s India Semiconductor Mission (ISM), the centre will offer:

• Structured training programmes
• Practical workshops
• Certification courses
• Hands-on learning opportunities

The initiative will cater to students, trainees, and working professionals, helping them develop specialised technical competencies. By combining industry expertise with practical training and globally benchmarked standards, SemiOrbit seeks to create a pipeline of skilled professionals capable of supporting India’s rapidly evolving semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem.

Industry Leaders Mark Inauguration
The centre was inaugurated in the presence of:

• Siddharth Jain, Managing Director, INOX Group
• Amit Advani, Chairman and Managing Director, Swagelok Bombay
• Deepak Acharya, Chief Executive Officer, INOX India Limited
• Ravindra Singh Rathore, Vice President, ITM SLS Baroda University and Trustee, Samata Lok Sansthan

Siddharth Jain, Managing Director, INOX Group, said: “India’s semiconductor ambitions demand bold initiatives and sustained investments, not just in technology and infrastructure, but equally in developing specialised human capital. SemiOrbit is a significant step in this direction, aimed at addressing a critical skill gap in the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem. By equipping young professionals with advanced orbital welding and process piping skills essential for building world-class fabrication infrastructure, we are investing in the people who will shape India’s semiconductor future. The opportunity before India is immense, and the time to build these capabilities is now.”

Amit Advani, Chairman and Managing Director, Swagelok Bombay, said: “The rapid evolution of India’s semiconductor industry presents an extraordinary opportunity, but realising its full potential will require a combination of world-class technologies, global best practices and sustained investment in local skill development. As India builds its semiconductor manufacturing infrastructure, it is imperative that we develop a workforce capable of meeting the highest international standards of precision, quality and reliability. SemiOrbit represents an important step towards this objective, bringing together industry and academia to develop specialised capabilities in orbital welding at scale. We are proud to be part of this collaborative initiative to ensure that India’s semiconductor infrastructure is built right, from the very foundation.”

Deepak Acharya, Chief Executive Officer, INOX India Limited, added: “Semiconductor manufacturing demands highly specialised infrastructure where precision, purity and reliability are non-negotiable. Orbital welding and process piping are critical to ensuring the integrity and contamination-free performance of ultra-high-purity gas distribution systems, making specialised technical skills indispensable to the industry. Through SemiOrbit, we aim to bridge the gap between conventional technical training and the exacting requirements of semiconductor manufacturing. By combining industry expertise with hands-on learning, we seek to develop a pool of skilled professionals capable of supporting India’s growing semiconductor ecosystem and the broader advanced manufacturing sector.”

Strategic Significance
The launch of SemiOrbit highlights growing collaboration between industry and academia to support India’s semiconductor ambitions through workforce development. By focusing on highly specialised competencies such as orbital welding and ultra-high-purity process piping systems, the initiative aims to create a talent pool capable of supporting semiconductor fabs, advanced electronics manufacturing facilities, and related high-technology sectors.

About INOX India Limited (INOXCVA)
INOX India Limited (INOXCVA) is among the world’s largest manufacturers of cryogenic storage, regasification, and distribution systems for LNG, industrial gases, and cryo-scientific applications. The company operates across India, Brazil, and Europe. It serves customers in more than 100 countries and is supported by after-sales associates across 25 countries. Its core strengths include design engineering, manufacturing, supply, and commissioning of cryogenic turnkey packaged systems across industrial gases, LNG, clean energy, cryo-scientific, and advanced technology sectors.

For more information: www.inoxcva.com