This collaboration will localize critical semiconductor packaging in India, strengthening supply-chain resilience and improving time-to-market for customers
Author: Rashi Pareek | EQMint | Press release
Bengaluru, January 16, 2026: SiMa.ai, a pioneer in purpose-built hardware and software for Physical AI, has announced a strategic partnership with Kaynes Semicon Private Limited. Kaynes Semicon is a leading company in India specializing in advanced semiconductor assembly and testing (OSAT), defense
vision solutions, and reference design manufacturing. Together, the two companies aim to accelerate the growth of next-generation Physical AI in India and global markets.
As part of this partnership, SiMa.ai will work with Kaynes Semicon’s to deliver Make in India electronic systems that can accelerate adoption of AI and ML solutions in the industries such as industrial automation, robotics, automotive, aerospace, and defense.
Co-Development to Power Mission-Critical Physical AI Applications
SiMa.ai and Kaynes Semicon will also jointly deliver a portfolio of defense-focused AI solutions. By combining Kaynes’ advanced assembly and test capabilities with SiMa.ai’s industry-leading Physical AI technology, the companies aim to meet mission-critical requirements for smart vision, robotics,
surveillance and autonomous systems in defense and aerospace.
Kaynes Semicon will also design and manufacture production reference boards for SiMa.ai’s MLSoC platforms. This will enable customers and system integrators to rapidly evaluate and deploy SiMa.ai’s “push-button” AI inference technology at the edge. Through co-created reference hardware and volume manufacturing readiness, the partnership will help customers move from proof of-concept to commercialization with greater speed and reliability.
Krishna Rangasayee, CEO and Founder, SiMa.ai, said “India’s engineering talent and manufacturing scale are fundamental to our mission of democratizing edge machine learning. This partnership with Kaynes Semicon aligns perfectly with SiMa.ai’s commitment to deliver effortless ML for every industry, from defense to industrial automation and beyond. Together, we are setting new benchmarks in making India a global force in physical AI.”
The initiative supports India’s Atmanirbhar Bharat vision by enabling next-generation security and surveillance electronics and fostering collaborative R&D, co-development, and custom product innovation for strategic sectors.
Raghu Panicker, CEO, Kaynes Semicon, added: “Collaborating with SiMa.ai marks a significant leap forward for India’s semiconductor ecosystem. By fusing Kaynes’ advanced OSAT and manufacturing capabilities with SiMa.ai’s world-leading AI at the edge, we’re empowering critical industries to innovate at scale. This partnership is not just about technology—it’s about building a trusted supply chain, delivering value for our customers, and shaping the future of electronics manufacturing in India and worldwide.”
About Kaynes Semicon
Kaynes Semicon Private Limited, a subsidiary of Kaynes Technology India Limited, is India’s pioneering advanced OSAT provider, focused on semiconductor packaging, reliability testing, and optical module assembly. Kaynes Semicon is at the forefront of India’s “Make in India” initiative, offering end-to-end electronics manufacturing services for global and domestic technology innovators.
About SiMa.ai
SiMa.ai is a leader in Physical AI, delivering a purpose-built, software-centric platform that brings best-in-class performance, power efficiency, and ease of use to Physical AI applications. Focused on scaling Physical AI across robotics, automotive, industrial automation, aerospace & defense, smart vision, and healthcare, SiMa.ai is led by seasoned technologists and backed by top-tier investors. Headquartered in
San Jose, California. Learn more at www.sima.ai.
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