INDIA: Delta, a global leader in power management and a provider of IoT-based smart green solutions, today announced the inauguration of its new LEED Gold-certified India headquarters (HQ) green building and its new Global Research & Development (R&D) Centre in Bengaluru. Strategically located in the vibrant Bommasandra Industrial Area, the 61,000-square-meter HQ green building can house up to 3,000 management, R&D, and engineering professionals as Delta deepens its commitment to the Indian market. Moreover, Delta is expected to employ up to 750 R&D engineers over the next 3 years to strengthen its unique capabilities in developing smart, energy-saving high-voltage power management solutions for telecom, data centers, EV charging, and energy storage applications, as well as IoT, AI-related software, all tailored for India’s transformation.

The Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka, Shri, D.K Shiva Kumar also congratulated Delta on this occasion, highlighting the company’s significant contributions to the state’s growing technological and industrial ecosystem, reinforcing its position as a leader in innovation and sustainability.

Sharath Kumar B, Chairman, KEONICS, said ” The inauguration of Delta Electronics India’s new headquarters and global R&D center is a testament to Karnataka’s growing leadership in technology and innovation. We at KEONICS are proud to support initiatives that foster economic growth, job creation, and technological advancements.”

Underlining Delta’s focus on accelerating its investments in India, Benjamin Lin, President of Delta Electronics India, said, “Our new India HQs building and Bengaluru R&D center not only enhance Delta’s capabilities in India but also strengthen our global footprint. This milestone underscores our investment in India’s growing technological landscape and aligns with our Company’s “India for India” talent initiative, which aims to foster local innovation to also serve customers worldwide.”

Commenting on the new campus inauguration, Niranjan Nayak, Managing Director of Delta Electronics India, said, “This new R&D center reflects our vision for the future. It is designed to be a hub for innovation, focusing on the latest advancements in power electronics while maintaining a strong commitment to sustainability. We believe this facility will be a cornerstone of our growth strategy, enabling us to meet the evolving needs of our customers.”

The new LEED Gold-certified Delta India HQs and R&D Centre in Bengaluru offers an immersive experience with its brand-new 480sqm showroom, which demonstrates Delta’s cutting-edge IoT-based smart green solutions. The state-of-the-art facility features a 593kW solar PV system capable of generating over 650,000 kWh of electricity annually through Delta’s own 100kW PV inverters, which boast peak energy efficiency as high as 99.0%. A set of 82 variable frequency drives CP2000 series helps to automate and optimize the energy

efficiency of the building’s HVAC system. In addition, the facility houses a 300kW data center operating with an annual power usage effectiveness (PUE) as low as 1.4 thanks to Delta’s high-efficiency uninterrupted power supplies (UPS) and precision cooling systems. Last but not least, fixed dome network cameras from Delta’s surveillance subsidiary VIVOTEK optimize the security of the new building.

Key Highlights of the New Facility:

• Focus on Innovative R&D Capabilities: The facility currently supports over 300 engineers with plans to expand to 750 R&D engineers within the next three years. The layout includes dedicated spaces for energy storage, automotive design, and lower-power R&D testing. The Global R&D Centre is equipped with advanced labs for high-voltage product testing, medium-voltage power quality assessment, and a cutting-edge radio emission chamber.
• Employee-Centric Design: Spanning an area of 61,000 sq. meters, the new Delta India HQs building is expected to employ a total of 3,000 employees over the next five years. alongside employee well-being areas such as leisure activities, a canteen, and recreation zones.
• Sustainability at its Core: Reflecting Delta’s commitment to sustainability, the facility features a 593kW solar power capacity, a smart surveillance system for enhanced security, and comprehensive green building initiatives including rainwater harvesting with a capacity of 356KL, an underground water tank, and water-cooled chillers that align with sustainable building practices. Additionally, the Green Energy Data Center and Demo Room demonstrate Delta’s leadership in energy-efficient solutions and green initiatives.

Delta’s investment in the Bengaluru R&D facility is a testament to its strategic vision for fostering innovation and supporting its global objectives. The facility will play a crucial role in advancing power electronics and sustainable solutions, contributing significantly to Delta’s position as a global leader.

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The extended R&D facility with an additional new area of 43,000 sq ft will enable the brand to potentially double its R&D manpower strength as well. With NABL Accredited labs and advanced state-of-the-art infrastructure enabling a more efficient and robust product development process, this expansion is part of Godrej’s long-term strategy to deliver cutting-edge and energy-efficient products to consumers. The building itself is also designed sustainably – the premises utilize natural light to the maximum, aiming to drastically cut down electricity costs.  The office space has been designed to drive collaboration, and enable learning and knowledge sharing. The new age open office design encourages celebration and transparency.

Commenting on this, Kamal Nandi, Business Head and Executive Vice President – Godrej Appliances, part of Godrej & Boyce said, “At Godrej Appliances, we recognize that product development is the backbone of our brand. Therefore, we have made significant R&D investments to drive innovation, which we believe is crucial for our success. Our commitment to this belief is reflected in the expansion of our R&D facility.

This enhanced R&D setup which brings our cumulative R&D investment spending in Pirangut to close to Rs. 100 Cr, underscores our dedication to delivering top-notch products that cater to our customers’ evolving needs. With this expansion, we are poised to accelerate our product development timelines and introduce more advanced appliances to the market in the coming times.”

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BENGALURU: Schneider Electric, the global leader in energy management and nextGen automation, today inaugurated one of its largest employee campuses globally, at Bagmane Solarium City, Bengaluru, also known as India’s Silicon Valley.

This state-of-the-art campus covers an area of ~ 630,000 sq. ft and features a Global Innovation Hub, Training center, R&D center, Skill center, and Digital Hub with a capacity to accommodate over ~ 8000 professionals.

This new campus reaffirms Schneider Electric’s commitment to be an employer of choice by providing world-class infrastructure for employees to collaborate, develop, and deliver industry-leading solutions for customers. It also reinforces the company’s pledge to “Make in India for India and the world,” showcasing ongoing investments in manufacturing, innovation, people, R&D, and skill building.

Underlining Schneider Electric’s focus on accelerating its investments in India, Peter Herweck, Chief Executive Officer, Schneider Electric, said, “I am delighted to open one of our largest employee campuses worldwide in India. This new investment underscores our dedication to accelerating our contribution to India’s rapid growth. We strongly believe in its potential as a springboard for innovative ideas benefitting local customers, while making a global impact.”

Commenting on the new campus inauguration, Deepak Sharma, Zone President – Greater India, MD & CEO, Schneider Electric India, said, “Our new employee campus goes beyond being just a workplace. It exemplifies the creation of a dynamic ecosystem aimed at fostering collaboration and igniting creativity across the entire energy sector value chain. Through this campus, we aim to provide an immersive, hands-on learning experience, offering comprehensive insights into energy management and industrial automation. Furthermore, it underlines our commitment to expanding our workforce of over 37,000 in India to drive the development of cutting-edge products and solutions not only for India but also for the global markets”

The Innovation Hub at Bagmane offers an immersive experience that integrates all Schneider Electric offerings to showcase a comprehensive journey, transforming sustainability ambitions into tangible actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization. This innovative approach underscores Schneider Electric’s commitment to providing a holistic view of its solutions and their impact on driving sustainable practices and outcomes.

The Bagmane Campus Training Center will feature interactive demonstrations, workshops, and expert-led sessions, ensuring that our employees, partners, and customers, gain practical knowledge and expertise in the latest technologies and solutions. It will harness internal expertise to foster a learning culture, offering an advanced learning environment equipped with the latest technologies and infrastructure.

Standing by its commitment towards sustainability, the Schneider Electric Bagmane Bengaluru Campus is designed to prioritize sustainability with off-site green power, energy-efficient chiller systems, and 100% greywater reuse via a sewage treatment plant. The campus has already applied for LEED Gold certification, demonstrating Schneider Electric’s commitment to international sustainability standards. Further, the Schneider Electric interior fit-out works are also striving for LEED – Platinum certification, reflecting the company’s ongoing pursuit of excellence in sustainable building practices.

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Honda has set a global target of achieving carbon neutrality in all its products and corporate activities by 2050. The company is working to make a wide range of its products carbon-neutral in terms of their power sources. In the motorcycle business, Honda aims to achieve carbon neutrality for all its motorcycle products during the 2040s.

Shifting to India where economic development continues, in 2021, the Indian government announced at the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (also known as 26th Conference of the Parties, COP26) that the country will work towards achieving net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2070.

Under such environmental change, Honda believes that to continue to be chosen by customers, the company needs not only to respond to electrification trends but also to create new value outside of the established framework and provide more attractive products and services.

The Solution R&D Center will incorporate advanced mobility technologies into electrified vehicle development more quickly, as well as work on software and connected services through ‘co-creating’ open innovation by adopting technologies and ideas of research and development companies. In addition, by taking advantage of ‘ecosystem*¹’ from its geographical location, the Solution R&D Center in Bengaluru will be partnering with companies with new ideas to develop new services and businesses that go beyond the scope of existing businesses and products from a long-term perspective.

Furthermore, Honda will actively work to solve social issues, such as the effective use of energy through Honda’s Triple Action to ZERO*² initiative (carbon neutrality, clean energy, and resource circulation), and the prevention of traffic accidents to realize a society with zero traffic collision fatalities*³.

Honda will continue to provide products with new added value that is uniquely Honda, through various technological advancements and innovations, bringing ‘the joy of freedom of mobility’ to its customers.

*1 A common profit environment for products and services established by multiple companies.
*2 Honda’s three pillars to achieve zero environmental impact throughout the life cycle of products and corporate activities by 2050.
*3 Honda aims to achieve zero fatalities in traffic accidents involving Honda motorcycles and automobiles globally by 2050.

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The new center, to be operational in two years, will accommodate R&D teams from the company’s Image Guided Therapy, Precision Diagnosis, Monitoring, and Sleep & Respiratory businesses. By integrating all teams in one center, Philips will be able to optimize for scale, speed, and efficiency while also supporting resource and best practice sharing across businesses. Working on innovative health technologies, the new center will contribute to Philips’ global mission to improve the lives of 2.5 billion people a year by 2030.

Underscoring a commitment to sustainability, the new center will have Green Power, provide EV charging provisions, and encourage bicycle commuting. In addition to being a significant landmark in Philips’ global footprint, the launch of this center also strengthens Philips’ commitment to taking a technology-first approach toward expanding access to care.

Collectively employing a strength of over 9000 employees, the Healthcare Innovation Centre in Pune, the Innovation Campus in Bengaluru, the Global Business Services in Chennai, and the commercial team headquartered in Gurgaon, are integral to Philips’ operations in India. Together, they are, also, fully committed to supporting the Indian government as it aims to meet its healthcare goals of strengthening the medical devices industry in India.

“Since its inception 130 years ago, Philips has been driven by a sharp focus on innovating for the future. In keeping with this objective, our Healthcare Innovation Centre in Pune provides unique and far-reaching capabilities to address the needs of both Indian and global markets. This new center will further strengthen our commitment to supporting the Indian healthcare ecosystem with innovative and sustainable solutions and leveraging the same for customers globally” said Bert van Meurs, Executive Vice President and Chief Business Leader of Image Guided Therapy, Chief Business Leader of Precision Diagnosis (ad interim), and responsible for Diagnosis & Treatment.

“Philips Healthcare Innovation Centre is at the forefront of understanding and responding to some of the outstanding healthcare challenges both in India and in global geographies. With the launch of this new center, we will be able to design more innovative end-to-end solutions and collaborate better with healthcare providers as we look to meet our common goal of attaining better health outcomes” said Peeyush Kaushik, Vice President and Head of Healthcare Innovation Center, Pune.

Established in 2011, Philips Healthcare Innovation Centre (HIC), Pune, is focused on multi-modality healthcare R&D and smart manufacturing, complete product development incorporating customer feedback to commercialization and operational excellence. It is committed to developing an innovation ecosystem and providing a competitive cost advantage in developing global products while aligning to the Indian government’s Make in India initiative. With a reach expanding across 140 countries, Philips HIC plays a key role in Philips’ strategy.

Earlier in November 2023, Philips India inaugurated its innovation campus in Yelahanka, Bengaluru. Accommodating over 5,000 professionals in a 650,000 sq. ft. facility, the new campus will focus on innovative health technologies aimed at improving patient experiences, achieving better health outcomes, improving staff experiences, and lowering the cost of care.

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PUNE: Amadeus, the largest technology provider for the travel industry, has announced the opening of their new engineering site in Pune, Maharashtra. This facility will help expand Amadeus Labs’ engineering and R&D activities in India. The new center is part of Amadeus Labs’ ongoing expansion in India and underscores the company’s commitment to innovation and digital transformation. The center will focus on developing cutting-edge travel technology solutions and enhancing Amadeus’ existing products and services in India and Asia Pacific regions.

Amadeus Labs has a strong presence in India, with an existing R&D center in Bengaluru with over 3000 engineers. With the launch of the new center in Pune, Amadeus Labs will continue enhancing existing and developing new technology solutions catering to hospitality organizations across the country. Amadeus Labs Pune is located in one of the most preferred and upscale locations of Pune – Kalyani Nagar.

With this expansion in Pune, we are reinforcing our commitment to investing in India and harnessing the country’s vast pool of talent in engineering and technology. The opening of this new facility is an opportunity for Amadeus Labs to enhance its technological prowess in the country, in addition to the travel industry”, said Mani Ganeshan, Head of Engineering – Travel Distribution and Centre Head, Amadeus Labs Bengaluru. “This expansion will help us to better serve our customers, by providing them with innovative solutions that create exceptional traveler experiences. Amadeus Labs Pune will play a pivotal role in driving our global R&D efforts and help us stay at the forefront of the travel technology industry in India & the Asia Pacific regions.”

The center will be staffed by experienced engineers who will be responsible for developing and implementing innovative solutions for Amadeus’ customers in India and worldwide, with a focus on artificial intelligence, data science, and cloud-based technologies. The employees will work closely with Amadeus Labs’ existing teams for driving breakthrough technology development and strengthening its technology solutions for the hospitality industry.

Amadeus Labs began its journey in India in 2008, setting up its first office in Bengaluru which evolved into the second-largest R&D center in the Amadeus universe with over 3000 of the best minds in the country shaping the future of travel. Amadeus Labs has consistently invested in major technology areas such as Cloud, Open Source, Big Data, APIs, PaaS, etc., to create innovative solutions for the travel industry. Through the years, Amadeus Labs has transformed India’s travel technology infrastructure alongside several industry leaders. Amadeus’ partnership with Microsoft has accelerated Amadeus’ journey to the cloud revolutionizing the development of technology and ushering in a new era of travel innovation.

As a global center of competency for advanced travel and hospitality solutions, Amadeus Labs in India will continue to leverage local expertise to provide end-to-end, innovative, and cost-effective solutions. Amadeus Labs is committed to making its India operations more robust and holistic by strengthening commercial and engineering activities.

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