thyssenkrupp, an internationally operating group of companies, announced the inauguration of its new facility for Technology Centre India (TCI) in Hinjawadi, Pune. The state-of-the-art facility will drive technological innovation thereby shaping the future of engineering and manufacturing worldwide.  

The new facility focuses on building capacities in an array of technology domains including data science, application software, embedded systems and cloud computing. It will act as an innovation hub, delivering smart solutions to thyssenkrupp's businesses, such as steel, industrial components and systems, automotive components, plant engineering, and materials services. The facility carries the potential to establish India as a knowledge hub for digital excellence for the group globally.   

 "As we continue to drive thyssenkrupp's global digitalisation and innovation efforts, we recognise the critical role that India will play in achieving our goals. With the large pool of highly skilled talent in Pune and its thriving IT ecosystem, TCI will accelerate the digital transformation at thyssenkrupp globally." Cetin Nazikkol, CEO, thyssenkrupp Asia Pacific Africa.    

Rohit Gupta, Head Technology Centre India, thyssenkrupp, said, "The technology centre in Pune will drive innovation for our group, enabling us to meet the ever-increasing demand for software engineering by acting as a digital competence centre and tapping into the incredible talent and expertise within India's digital ecosystem, thus adding to our ability to accelerate new product development in both global and local markets."  

 The new office with a larger software employee base, will continue accelerating thyssenkrupp's efforts to achieve its digitalisation goals and drive consistent innovation in the engineering and manufacturing sectors globally.