Training is a cornerstone of Schmersal’s tec.nicum philosophy, especially in promoting a proactive safety culture. In India, where industrial safety awareness is growing rapidly, tec.nicum plays a critical role by offering structured training programs and certifications that bridge the gap between regulatory requirements and practical implementation, says Gopinath Rajendran, Manager-Technical at Schmersal India Pvt. Ltd.
Q1. Schmersal’s tec.nicum division emphasizes offering safety solutions that are independent of specific manufacturers. Could you elaborate on this core philosophy and how it sets tec.nicum apart, especially in the Indian industrial landscape?
Schmersal’s tec.nicum division is built around a core philosophy of manufacturer-independent safety consulting and services. This approach means that tec.nicum is not limited to promoting or integrating only Schmersal-branded products. Instead, its primary focus is on delivering comprehensive, tailored safety solutions that best fit the customer’s operational needs—regardless of the brand of components involved. The idea of the tec.nicum is always simple and the core is cultivated within us since the inception of tec.nicum, i.e, ‘Neutral Approach Everytime Everywhere’. The aim is to develop and implement the objectively best possible safety solution for the individual application – true to the slogan: excellence in safety.
Q2. Training is a key part of any safety culture. What kinds of programs and certifications does tec.nicum offer in India, and how do these help clients align with global and local safety standards such as the Machinery Directive and CE conformity?
Training is a cornerstone of Schmersal’s tec.nicum philosophy, especially in promoting a proactive safety culture. In India, where industrial safety awareness is growing rapidly, tec.nicum plays a critical role by offering structured training programs and certifications that bridge the gap between regulatory requirements and practical implementation. tec.nicum is offering the certification course
MCE Expert to understand the EU Machinery Directive (2006/42/EC) and steps to achieve CE marking
FSE to understand the Functional Safety of Machinery as per ISO 13849-1 and IEC 62061.
Tailored programs developed based on the client’s specific industry (e.g., automotive, food processing, packaging, or pharma) or applications (e.g., Robot/Cobot, Power Presses).
Q3. Could you walk us through a typical safety lifecycle project that tec.nicum undertakes—from risk assessment and evaluation to system design and installation? What is the role played by Schmersal India in these turnkey solutions?
tec.nicum’s safety approach is systematic, standards-driven, and brand-neutral. With Schmersal India executing and supporting these projects on the ground, clients benefit from both global safety expertise and localized implementation—resulting in efficient, compliant, and safe production environments.
Q4. Digitalization is revolutionizing safety systems. How is tec.nicum incorporating technologies like AI, vision systems, and energy monitoring into its offerings—specifically through tools like tec.cvs, tec.dloto, and tec.ems?
Digitalization is transforming industrial safety, and tec.nicum is at the forefront of this shift. Recognizing that modern safety isn’t just about mechanical safeguards, but about data-driven, intelligent systems, tec.nicum has developed a suite of digital safety and efficiency tools—notably tec.cvs, tec.dloto, and tec.ems—that integrate cutting-edge technologies like AI, vision systems, and IoT-based energy monitoring.
tec.cvs (Computer Vision System)
Purpose: Advanced safety monitoring using AI-powered vision systems.
tec.dloto (Digital Lockout/Tagout)
Purpose: Digitizing and automating the lockout/tagout (LOTO) process to improve energy isolation safety during maintenance.
tec.ems (Energy Monitoring System)
Purpose: Monitor, analyze, & optimize machine-level energy consumption — supporting both safety and sustainability.
Q5. Given the constantly evolving safety regulations and the growing focus on automation, what are the key challenges and opportunities tec.nicum foresees in India over the next three to five years?
That’s an excellent and timely question. As India’s industrial ecosystem accelerates toward automation, smart manufacturing, and export readiness, tec.nicum identifies a blend of critical challenges and transformative opportunities in the safety domain over the next 3 to 5 years.
Key Challenges:
Regulatory Fragmentation and Awareness Gap
Resistance to Investment in Safety
Skill Shortage in Functional Safety
Integration Challenges in Legacy Systems
Cybersecurity Concerns with Digital Safety Tools
Key Opportunities:
Growing Push for Export Compliance
Expansion of Smart Factories & Industry 4.0
Policy-Driven Change
Upskilling and Safety Culture Building
Ecosystem Partnerships
At tec.nicum, we believe that machine safety is not a competitive advantage—it’s a shared responsibility. That’s why we are inviting everyone—regardless of brand, business, industry, or application—to join us in building a culture of safety and knowledge-sharing.
Our goal is simple yet powerful:
To upskill and empower professionals across the industry by sharing expertise, best practices, and global safety standards.
I complete my session with the powerful saying “small drops make an ocean”.
