About Neel SMARTEC Consulting

Building the future of digital manufacturing

An independent, founder-led advisory practice specializing in PLM Strategy and Digital Transformation, with deep expertise in IIoT and Industry 5.0. We help manufacturers minimize costs, maximize value, and simplify complex transformations.

Founded 2018 · Operating Globally as Business As Service
20+
Years Experience
4
Published Books
5+
Industry Awards
2018
Founded
Who we are
Engineering consulting that actually delivers

Neel SMARTEC Consulting is an independent, founder-led advisory practice with a specialized focus on PLM Strategy and Digital Transformation, alongside deep expertise in IIoT (Industrial Internet of Things) and Industry 5.0 adoption.

As a privately owned establishment operating on a Business As Service (BaaS) model, our registered office is located in Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu, India. We serve clients globally through our flexible, remote-first consulting approach, with on-site availability across India and internationally.

Since our establishment in August 2018, our unwavering commitment to delivering unmatched, vendor-agnostic advisory services has been the cornerstone of our operations. We adhere to the ethos of Business As Service — putting your success first.

Our proficiency empowers clients to assess their business readiness, reinforce technological infrastructure, analyze domain-specific value chains, chart precise roadmaps, and formulate compelling business cases — free from partner incentives or vendor commissions.

We extend beyond traditional consulting with our Industry Capability Development practice, collaborating with institutions to prepare engineering students for the digital future and nurture the next generation of industry talent.

Every engagement is guided by our mission: Minimize TCO. Maximize ROV. Simplify PLM.

What Sets Us Apart

As a fully independent, vendor-agnostic advisor, our recommendations are based purely on what fits your business, budget, and goals — never on partner incentives or vendor commissions. Our approach covers four areas: PLM Strategy (readiness assessments, gap analysis, technology selection, and roadmaps), PLM Enablement (guided adoption and implementation oversight), IIoT Advisory (identifying sensor opportunities and Industry 5.0 pathways), and Industry Capability Development (preparing students for digital manufacturing careers).

Our journey
A legacy of innovation & impact
Built on 20+ years of experience across automotive, electrical, medical, industrial, and electronics sectors.
August 2018
Neel SMARTEC Founded
Uthayan Elangovan established Neel SMARTEC Consulting with a vision to revolutionize PLM and IIoT implementation. Drawing from nearly two decades of experience at Flex, Wipro, Syntel, PTC, and other industry leaders.
2019
First Book Published
“Smart Automation to Smart Manufacturing – Industrial Internet of Things” published by Momentum Press, New York. Named one of BookAuthority’s “Best Manufacturing Automation Books of All Times.”
2020
Second Book & Taylor & Francis Award
“Product Lifecycle Management (PLM): A Digital Journey Using Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT)” published by CRC Press. Won the prestigious 2020 Taylor & Francis Award for Outstanding Professional Book.
2022
Management Consulting Awards
Named winner of the Management Consulting Awards at Wealth & Finance, cementing reputation as a trusted and innovative consulting partner.
2023
Industry Recognition
Uthayan honored as “Best Product Lifecycle Management CEO 2023” by CEO Monthly and “Most Effective Business Consulting Services CEO 2023” by APAC Insider.
2024
Third Book: Industry 5.0
“Industry 5.0: The Future of the Industrial Economy” published by CRC Press – Taylor & Francis Group, exploring the fusion of automation, robotics, and human intelligence.
2026
Fourth Book: Handbook of PLM
“Handbook of Product Lifecycle Management” published by CRC Press (ISBN 9781032478388), a comprehensive practitioner and academic reference synthesizing two decades of field experience in PLM.
2026
Industry 5.0, Second Edition
A revised and expanded second edition of “Industry 5.0: The Future of the Industrial Economy,” published by CRC Press – Taylor & Francis Group, reflecting the practice’s continued thought leadership in human-centric manufacturing.
Core values
The principles that drive everything we do
Our values aren’t just words on a page — they’re the foundation of every client engagement.
01
Excellence
We are unwavering in our commitment to delivering exceptional results. Our dedication to precision and quality propels us to consistently surpass expectations and establish new industry benchmarks.
02
Innovation
Innovation is the cornerstone of our identity. We embrace creative thinking, continuously pushing boundaries to unveil novel solutions that drive transformation and progress.
03
Integrity
Honesty and integrity are the cornerstones of our interactions. Our transparent practices foster trust among clients, partners, and colleagues, nurturing enduring relationships.
04
Collaboration
We believe in the power of teamwork. By harnessing diverse strengths, we achieve collective excellence, transforming challenges into catalysts for growth.
05
Client-Centric
Our clients are at the heart of everything we do. We actively listen and adapt our solutions to resonate with their needs, creating significant and lasting impacts.
Leadership
Meet the founder behind Neel SMARTEC
Independent, founder-led expertise in PLM, IIoT, and digital transformation, backed by trusted advisory support.
Uthayan Elangovan
Founder
Uthayan Elangovan
Independent PLM Strategy & Digital Transformation Advisor with 20+ years of dynamic experience across PLM, IIoT, and digital transformation. Four-time published author — most recently the “Handbook of Product Lifecycle Management” (2026) — bridging deep practitioner expertise across PLM, IIoT, digital transformation, and Industry 5.0 with academic rigour.
John Stark
Advisor & Mentor
John Stark
A thought and practice leader, educator, and consultant to 100+ companies. Author of 18 books including “Product Lifecycle Management: 21st Century Paradigm for Product Realisation” — the most frequently cited publication about PLM.
Get in touch
Have questions about our approach?
Whether you’re exploring PLM strategy or looking for guidance on digital transformation, we’re here to help.
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Phone
+91-9538047356

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