INOX India and ITM SLS Baroda University Launch Semiconductor Skills Centre
Vadodara, October 26, 2026: INOX India Limited (INOXCVA) and ITM SLS Baroda University (ITMBU) have inaugurated the SemiOrbit Orbital Welding & Process Piping Skill Excellence Centre at the university’s Paldi Campus in Vadodara. Developed in collaboration with INOX Air Products and Swagelok Bombay, the centre aims to address the demand for specialised technical skills in India’s growing semiconductor manufacturing sector.
The facility will focus on orbital welding and process piping, which are essential for maintaining the integrity and contamination-free operation of ultra-high-purity (UHP) gas distribution systems and process utilities used in semiconductor fabrication and advanced electronics manufacturing.
Semiconductor production requires high levels of precision, quality control and specialised infrastructure. SemiOrbit aims to bridge the gap between conventional technical education and industry requirements by providing practical training in these specialised areas.
Aligned with the objectives of the Government of India’s India Semiconductor Mission (ISM), the centre will offer structured training programmes, practical workshops, certification courses and hands-on learning opportunities for students, trainees and working professionals. The initiative aims to develop a pool of industry-ready professionals equipped to support semiconductor manufacturing and the wider advanced manufacturing sector.
The inauguration was attended by Siddharth Jain, Managing Director, INOX Group; Amit Advani, Chairman and Managing Director, Swagelok Bombay; Deepak Acharya, Chief Executive Officer, INOX India Limited; and Ravindra Singh Rathore, Vice President, ITM SLS Baroda University, and Trustee, Samata Lok Sansthan.
Commenting on the inauguration, 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, said, “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.”
Through the collaboration between industry and academia, SemiOrbit aims to strengthen specialised technical training and prepare professionals to meet the requirements of semiconductor infrastructure development in India.
