ABB opens its largest innovation centre globally in Bengaluru

The centre will roll out solutions supported by next-level AI, ML, data analytics, 3D and digital wins, Multiphysics modeling & IIoT tech

ABB, a technology company, inaugurated a new and expanded R&D and engineering facility named ABB Innovation Center (AIC), in Bengaluru on March 30.

This facility is one of ABB’s largest globally, and serves as the backbone for technology developments to accelerate innovation. It will employ 2,500 diverse technologists, including engineers, principal and data scientists, architects, domain and analytics specialists, programmers, and developers.

The new facility is spread over 3,30,000 sq. ft. across 8 floors. It would offer an open work environment and ecosystem of seamless collaboration. This facility is in line with ABB’s sustainability commitment to enable a low-carbon emission society. More than 25,000 ABB products, including 3,000 IoT-enabled products, were used in the Building Management System (BMS) in anticipation of achieving savings of over 20% in energy bills with a potential of saving over 40% on maintenance costs and up to 30% on operational costs.

Sanjeev Sharma, Country Head and Managing Director, ABB India, and Chairman of AIC, said, “We are committed to staying invested in India and delivering globally. Our new ABB Innovation Center, 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.”

With this facility, ABB would be able to address new challenges and develop advanced technologies from India for customers in more than 50 geographies.

“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,” said G.N.V. Subba Rao, Global Head of Operation Centers, Process Automation (PA) and Director, AIC.