ABB inaugurates innovation centre on emerging techs in Bengaluru

ABB has inaugurated a new and expanded R&D and engineering facility — ABB Innovation Center (AIC) — in Bengaluru which it claims is the largest facility globally. As per the company, the centre will be manned by 2,500 diverse technologists including engineers, principal and data scientists, architects, domain and analytics specialists, etc. 

Sanjeev Sharma, ABB Country Head, said that the new centre, along with the one in Hyderabad, is instrumental in developing products and solutions, which deploy new-age technologies such as AI, ML, data analytics, edge, and cloud solutions for companies here and globally. “We are proud to have offered an inclusive and collaborative work environment to help nurture young talent who play a critical role in making in India for India and for the rest of the world,” he stated. 

AIC’s three strategic arms — the Corporate Technology Center, India Operations Center and Process Automation Digital have been instrumental in providing solutions with next-level AI, ML, data analytics, 3D and digital wins. 

The centre has also been working on innovations like the next generation of solar pump drives used across multiple geographies and remote condition monitoring of 8,500 robots across 42 countries and simulation software for multiple robotics applications.  

“This centre, over the years, has evolved and contributed to several landmark ABB projects across all areas of expertise. This new facility, aligned with ABB’s vision of a sustainable and smarter world, will have a significant role to develop technology for the transformation of society and industry that keeps us ahead of the curve and serve ever-evolving customer demands,” maintains GNV Subba Rao, Global Head of Operation Centers, AIC.