Detroit Engineered Products (DEP), a Chennai-based provider of engineering research and development services, is pivoting from a services-heavy model to a platform-led approach as artificial intelligence transforms the engineering landscape. President Radha Krishnan noted a growing momentum around AI technologies such as generative design and digital twins, which are crucial for reducing development cycles. He highlighted that companies are increasingly willing to adopt advanced tools early in the development process. Currently, software and platforms contribute a smaller yet rapidly growing portion of DEP's revenue. The company aims to significantly boost this contribution over the next year to create a more scalable and predictable business model while continuing to offer engineering services. Krishnan dismissed concerns that AI might cannibalize services revenue, asserting that it will facilitate higher-value engagements and improve profit margins over time. The Indian market is experiencing rapid growth, driven by early adoption of advanced simulation and AI technologies, particularly as global original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) expand their engineering and R&D operations in the country.