On the 19th of September, India saw the tech giant go all ‘desi’ at the Google for India event 2019. Initiated in the year 2015 the event has ever since introduced features that cater to the Indian masses. From bringing support for various Indic languages onto a number of platforms such as Search, Lens and Bolo; to announcing a new artificial intelligence (AI) based lab in India. Google for India event 2019, saw the company announcing new products and initiatives that are designed specifically for the Indian users.

In addition to this, Google also introduced products and initiatives – such as the Digital Payment Abhiyan and the Vodafone-Idea Phone Line. This would eventually connect more people, especially the ones who are not adept at using technology and live in remote areas that lack internet connectivity.

At #GoogleForIndia today, we announced Google Research India – a new AI research team in Bangalore that will focus on advancing computer science & applying AI research to solve big problems in healthcare, agriculture, education, and more. #GoogleAI https://t.co/hNlwhhxhVx
— Sundar Pichai (@sundarpichai) September 19, 2019

In this blog, let’s have a brush up on all the updates that Google had announced at it’s Google for India event.

7 key takeaways of Google for India event

Google Research India

At the fifth edition of its annual Google for India event, Google announced that it is setting up a research lab focused on artificial intelligence (AI) and its applications in India. Google’s Bengaluru based AI lab, led by Dr Manish Gupta, will focus on two things. Firstly, on the advancement of Computer Science research in India, where it will focus on Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Languages, Speech, Systems, and other related areas. Secondly, it will focus on applying this research to tackle big problems in areas relating to healthcare, agriculture, and education.

Google Pay goes big

Google announced a new Jobs platform that focuses on entry-level jobs that are not easily discoverable online and are often filled via offline channels and backroom hiring centres. It uses Google’s machine learning-based matching algorithm to recommend the best job; scheduling the interview and communicating with their potential employer. As an added bonus, it also has a free CV builder tool.

Introducing the new Jobs Spot on Google Pay, which helps people find entry-level jobs in fast-growing industries like retail, hospitality and on-demand businesses. #GoogleForIndia pic.twitter.com/Ir1LbOkxMy
— Google Pay India (@GooglePayIndia) September 19, 2019

Google India also launched a special version of Google Pay, Google Pay Business, for merchants. It would enable hassle-free digital payments for small merchants and storefronts.

Language decoupling & Interpreter mode in Google Assistant

Now Google Assistant supports a total of nine Indian languages. Being available on all Android, Android Go and KaiOs devices, users will now be able to use a local language simply by saying – “Hey Google, talk to me in Hindi”

Google assistant in google for india key takeaways

Google Assistant will now be able to act as a real-time interpreter between two people who don’t speak the same language. To launch the interpreter mode, all users need to say is – “OK Google, help me speak in Hindi“. This feature will be available on Android and Android Go phones in India in the coming months.

Free public Wi-Fi

“With Google’s ongoing commitment to improving access beyond train stations to villages across India, we have partnered with BSNL to bring fast, reliable and secure public WiFi to villages in Gujarat, Bihar and Maharashtra,” Caesar Sen Gupta, Vice-President, Next Billion Users Initiative and Payments said at the Google for India event while making the announcement.

Taking its Google Station program a step further; Google today announced a partnership with BSNL as a part of which it would provide high-speed public WiFi to villages in Gujarat, Bihar and Maharashtra that are yet to get Wi-Fi connectivity.

Vodafone-Idea Phone Line

Google is partnering with Vodafone-Idea to bring Google Assistant to people in areas with poor internet connectivity. Vodafone users who are still using 2G networks can now call a toll-free number – 000-800-9191-000 – to ask their queries to Google; which would then answer them actively.

Discover gets 7 new languages

Google introduced support for seven different Indian languages in the Discover section of its Google app. This includes — Tamil, Telugu, Bengali, Gujarati, Marathi, Kannada, Malayalam. Support for Oriya, Urdu, Punjabi will be made available in the coming months.

Lens gets smarter and better

Users will be able to translate a road sign or a poster or a menu by taking a photo. They can tap on the translate button and select their prefered language. Using Google Lens users can now tap on a word and launch Search directly to look for the details.

Google Lens users can now tap on a word and launch Search directly to look for the details.

How do you think Google’s new direction would affect the users?
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Stay tuned for more such industrial event snapshots.

Smart Manufacturing Dashboards: A Real-Time Guide for Data-Driven Ops

By : Divyanjali Gupta

Published on Jul 31, 2025

Data Science Manufacturing Analytics Smart Manufacturing

Smart Manufacturing starts with real-time visibility.

Manufacturing companies today generate data by the second through sensors, machines, ERP systems, and MES platforms. But without real-time insights, even the most advanced production lines are essentially flying blind.

Manufacturers are implementing real-time dashboards that serve as control towers for their daily operations, enabling them to shift from reactive to proactive decision-making. These tools are essential to the evolution of Smart Manufacturing, where connected systems, automation, and intelligent analytics come together to drive measurable impact.

Data is available, but what’s missing is timely action.

For many plant leaders and COOs, one challenge persists: operational data is dispersed throughout systems, delayed, or hidden in spreadsheets. And this delay turns into a liability.

Real-time dashboards help uncover critical answers:

What caused downtime during last night’s shift?
Was there a delay in maintenance response?
Did a specific inventory threshold trigger a quality issue?

By converting raw inputs into real-time manufacturing analytics, dashboards make operational intelligence accessible to operators, supervisors, and leadership alike, enabling teams to anticipate problems rather than react to them.

1. Why Static Reports Fall Short

Reports often arrive late—after downtime, delays, or defects have occurred.
Disconnected data across ERP, MES, and sensors limits cross-functional insights.
Static formats lack embedded logic for proactive decision support.

2. What Real-Time Dashboards Enable

Line performance and downtime trends
Track OEE in real time and identify underperforming lines.

Predictive maintenance alerts
Utilize historical and sensor data to identify potential part failures in advance.

Inventory heat maps & reorder thresholds
Anticipate stockouts or overstocks based on dynamic reorder points.

Quality metrics linked to operator actions
Isolate shifts or procedures correlated with spikes in defects or rework.

These insights allow production teams to drive day-to-day operations in line with Smart Manufacturing principles.

3. Dashboards That Drive Action

Role-based dashboards
Dashboards can be configured for machine operators, shift supervisors, and plant managers, each with a tailored view of KPIs.

Embedded alerts and nudges
Real-time prompts, like “Line 4 below efficiency threshold for 15+ minutes,” reduce response times and minimize disruptions.

Cross-functional drill-downs
Teams can identify root causes more quickly because users can move from plant-wide overviews to detailed machine-level data in seconds.

4. What Powers These Dashboards

Data lakehouse integration
Unified access to ERP, MES, IoT sensor, and QA systems—ensuring reliable and timely manufacturing analytics.

ETL pipelines
Real-time data ingestion from high-frequency sources with minimal latency.

Visualization tools
Custom builds using Power BI, or customized solutions designed for frontline usability and operational impact.

Smart Manufacturing in Action: Reducing Market Response Time from 48 Hours to 30 Minutes

Mantra Labs partnered with a North American die-casting manufacturer to unify its operational data into a real-time dashboard. Fragmented data, manual reporting, delayed pricing decisions, and inconsistent data quality hindered operational efficiency and strategic decision-making.

Tech Enablement:

Centralized Data Hub with real-time access to critical business insights.
Automated report generation with data ingestion and processing.
Accurate price modeling with real-time visibility into metal price trends, cost impacts, and customer-specific pricing scenarios.
Proactive market analysis with intuitive Power BI dashboards and reports.

Business Outcomes:

Faster response to machine alerts
Quality incidents traced to specific operator workflows
4X faster access to insights led to improved inventory optimization.

As this case shows, real-time dashboards are not just operational tools—they’re strategic enablers.

(Learn More: Powering the Future of Metal Manufacturing with Data Engineering)

Key Takeaways: Smart Manufacturing Dashboards at a Glance

Aspect	What You Should Know
1. Why Static Reports Fall Short	Delayed insights after issues occur Disconnected systems (ERP, MES, sensors) No real-time alerts or embedded decision logic
2. What Real-Time Dashboards Enable	Track OEE and downtime in real-time Predictive maintenance using sensor data Dynamic inventory heat maps Quality linked to operators
3. Dashboards That Drive Action	Role-based views (operator to CEO) Embedded alerts like “Line 4 down for 15+ mins” Drilldowns from plant-level to machine-level
4. What Powers These Dashboards	Unified Data Lakehouse (ERP + IoT + MES) Real-time ETL pipelines Power BI or custom dashboards built for frontline usability

Conclusion

Smart Manufacturing dashboards aren’t just analytics tools—they’re productivity engines. Dashboards that deliver real-time insight empower frontline teams to make faster, better decisions—whether it’s adjusting production schedules, triggering preventive maintenance, or responding to inventory fluctuations.

Explore how Mantra Labs can help you unlock operations intelligence that’s actually usable.

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