From Knowledge to Industrial Transformation
Award-winning author · 5 books · PLM · IIoT · Industry 5.0
Publications that drive
real transformation
These books are not academic contributions — they document the applied methodology behind active consulting practice. Every framework, model, and implementation approach has been validated through real manufacturing engagements across automotive, medical, industrial, and electronics sectors.
5
Books published
+ in production
+ in production
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Taylor & Francis
Award · 2020
Award · 2020
6
Years continuous
publication · 2019–2026
publication · 2019–2026
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Core domains
PLM · IIoT · Industry 5.0
PLM · IIoT · Industry 5.0
Published works
Three books. Real practice.
Each book represents a distinct layer of the transformation stack — from shop-floor automation through digital product lifecycle to the strategic horizon of Industry 5.0.
2020 · CRC Press / Routledge
Product Lifecycle Management (PLM): A Digital Journey Using Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT)
Uthayan Elangovan
★ 2020 Taylor & Francis Outstanding Professional Book
The foundational text connecting PLM systems to IIoT-enabled digital transformation. Translates operational data into lifecycle intelligence across engineering, manufacturing, and service — built from real engagements, not theoretical models.
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2021 · CRC Press / Routledge
Industry 5.0: The Future of the Industrial Economy
Uthayan Elangovan
Defines the strategic direction — human-centric, resilient, and sustainable manufacturing as an operational reality. Provides the transformation architecture that PLM and IIoT implementation must serve. Moves from concept to structured programme.
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2019 · Momentum Press, New York
Smart Automation to Smart Manufacturing — Industrial Internet of Things
Uthayan Elangovan · ISBN 9781949449266
Establishes the operational data foundation required for digital transformation. Covers sensor-to-system connectivity, smart manufacturing use cases, and the IIoT architecture that underpins both PLM and Industry 5.0 operational models.
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Available for pre-order · August 2026
Next editions — aligned with current practice
Both titles are under contract with CRC Press and available for pre-order now. They extend the existing methodology — incorporating post-2021 advancements in Industry 5.0 adoption and PLM implementation practice.
PLM
New title · August 2026
Handbook of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)
Fundamentals, Components, and Implementation Best Practices
CRC Press · Uthayan Elangovan
A comprehensive implementation handbook extending the PLM + IIoT digital journey — structured reference covering fundamentals, system components, and best practices drawn from engagements across multiple sectors and platforms.
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Industry 5.0
Second edition · August 2026
Industry 5.0: The Future of the Industrial Economy
Second Edition
CRC Press · Uthayan Elangovan
Updated edition incorporating real-world Industry 5.0 adoption experience since 2021 — refined transformation frameworks, expanded implementation perspective, and current thinking on human-machine collaboration in manufacturing operations.
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The complete picture
Three domains. One transformation path.
These books form a deliberate progression — from infrastructure to execution to strategy. Together, they represent how Neel SMARTEC structures transformation engagements.
Layer 1 — Foundation
IIoT: Smart Automation to Smart Manufacturing
Establishes the operational data foundation required for digital transformation. Before PLM or Industry 5.0 programmes can proceed, manufacturers need connected infrastructure and the data that flows from it.
Sensor-to-system connectivity
Operational data architecture
Smart manufacturing use cases
Layer 2 — Execution
PLM: A Digital Journey Using IIoT
Translates operational data into lifecycle intelligence — engineering, manufacturing, service. Provides the implementation framework for systems, processes, and integration across the organisation’s digital thread.
Digital thread and digital twin enablement
System and process integration
PLM platform implementation
Layer 3 — Direction
Industry 5.0: The Future of the Industrial Economy
Defines the strategic direction — human-centric, resilient, sustainable manufacturing systems. Gives PLM and IIoT their organisational purpose and ROI justification within a coherent transformation programme.
Transformation strategy and roadmap design
Human-machine collaboration models
Sustainable operations framework
The outcome
Vision → Implementation → Value
Most manufacturers have defined intent. Many have invested in platforms. Few have successfully connected infrastructure, execution, and strategy into a coherent transformation system.
That gap defines where value is created — and where these frameworks are applied.
That gap defines where value is created — and where these frameworks are applied.
These books are the intellectual foundation of every Neel SMARTEC engagement — the maturity assessment starts here, gap analysis draws from these frameworks, and the implementation roadmap follows this architecture.
Applied value
From the books — what you gain
Designed for practitioners, not theory. Each framework is structured to support real decision-making in transformation programmes.
PLM and Industry 5.0 as a system-level relationship
Clear understanding of how PLM enables — not just supports — a genuine Industry 5.0 transformation. The relationship is structural, not aspirational.
Structured approach with defined phases
Move from a vague digital transformation mandate to a sequenced, justifiable programme with measurable milestones and clear sequencing.
Insights derived from live implementation
Every case, framework, and recommendation comes from live deployment — not simulations or theoretical models from outside the manufacturing floor.
Maturity models to assess current readiness
Structured models across IIoT adoption, PLM implementation depth, and Industry 5.0 readiness — so you know exactly where you stand before deciding where to go.
Shared language across functions
A common vocabulary across engineering, IT, operations, and leadership — the alignment gap that slows most transformation programmes addressed directly.
Early identification of failure patterns
The most common failure points in PLM and IIoT programmes are documented — recognising them early is the difference between a successful rollout and a costly restart.
From methodology to engagement
Frameworks applied in practice
The gap between understanding transformation and executing it is where most programmes stall. Neel SMARTEC bridges this directly — using the same frameworks, maturity models, and implementation architecture documented in these books.
The relationship is not theoretical. The books are derived from practice, and consulting is an application of the same body of work — operating in two directions simultaneously.
What this means for an engagement: assessment starts with the maturity models from these books, gap analysis references the implementation frameworks, and the roadmap follows the transformation architecture — so the approach is visible, structured, and traceable from day one.
Every organisation is at a different point. The value comes from applying the right framework at the right stage for your specific context — sector, scale, current systems, and strategic intent all shape the approach.
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Maturity assessment
Evaluate current state across IIoT adoption, PLM implementation depth, and Industry 5.0 readiness using structured frameworks from the published models
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Gap identification
Map gaps across systems, processes, data, and organisational capability — grounded in the implementation frameworks, not generic best practice
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Roadmap definition
Define a sequenced transformation programme tailored to your sector, scale, and system landscape — not a generic rollout plan
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Implementation guidance
Platform-agnostic, outcome-focused support through execution — grounded in 20+ years of live deployment experience across manufacturing sectors
Understand your current position
The assessment is
context-driven, not generic
context-driven, not generic
Shaped by your sector, systems, scale, and strategic priorities — designed to provide clarity, not assumptions. No obligation.
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