New Delhi, June 30 -- Thyssenkrupp Steering, a company known for developing steering systems, has entered into an agreement with L&T Technology Services (LTTS) to set up a new software development centre in Pune, India.
The collaboration is intended to strengthen the development of software for advanced steering technologies. LTTS will establish and operate the centre, which will focus on creating safety-related software for modern vehicle systems.
Richard Hirschmann, Senior Vice President for Research and Development at thyssenkrupp Steering, said the new facility would help the company expand its software capabilities and deliver updated steering solutions to customers worldwide.
Patrick Vith, Chief Executive Officer of thyssenkrupp Steering, stated that the partnership reflects the company's goal of becoming a trusted global supplier of steering products, aiming to support safer and more efficient vehicles.
Amit Chadha, Chief Executive and Managing Director at LTTS, described the agreement as an opportunity to demonstrate the company's experience in developing electric and hybrid vehicle technologies. Rajkumar Ravindranathan, Chief Business Officer for Europe, the Middle East and Africa at LTTS, said the facility would help thyssenkrupp accelerate development and maintain its market position.
The Pune centre will work on embedded systems, safety functions and cybersecurity, in line with the growing need for connected vehicle technologies.
Separately, LTTS last week opened a new Engineering Design Centre in Plano, Texas. The site, designed to meet US defence regulations, will support work on artificial intelligence, digital manufacturing and defence systems.
The Texas facility is expected to employ 100 engineers initially, with plans to expand to over 350 positions. It will also contribute to developing cybersecurity solutions and smart city technologies.
During the opening, LTTS presented several of its recent projects, including a digital manufacturing platform, a railway inspection tool, an autonomous driving support system, an imaging solution for medical use, and a data analytics platform for urban infrastructure.
Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from TechCircle.