KPIT announces new technology centre in Sweden
, a global partner to the automotive and mobility ecosystem for software-defined vehicles, on Wednesday announced the inauguration of its new technology centre in Gothenburg, Sweden.
'The Gothenburg centre is KPIT's first in the Nordics, reflecting a deeper commitment to
European OEMs
and investment to tap into the region's vibrant talent and innovation ecosystem,' KPIT said in a media release.
The new technology centre is located at Lindholmen Science Park, Sweden. 'Surrounded by pioneering Swedish passenger car and commercial vehicle manufacturers, forward-thinking academic institutions, and cutting-edge mobility start-ups, this move reinforces KPIT's long-term vision to reimagine mobility with our clients , talent and partners,' said KPIT.
'Sweden is a powerhouse of innovation, especially around safe and sustainable mobility, with Gothenburg at its epicentre,' said Sachin Tikekar, president and joint MD, KPIT Technologies. 'Our presence here allows us to be physically closer to leading Swedish and European OEMs, enabling faster collaboration and solving their core business challenges with our software, hardware design and manufacturing engineering capabilities.'
'We are excited to work with local talent, harness Sweden's focus on technology and green transition, and co-develop solutions for challenges of
mobility OEMs
globally,' Tikekar added
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For over 20 years, KPIT has been a partner to many European mobility OEMs. 'KPIT's entry into Sweden strengthens its existing presence and will offer best value while working in tandem with centres in Germany, UK, France, Italy, and more — and enhance the global delivery network that spans the US, Japan, China, Thailand, India, and Tunisia,' the statement added.
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'This is a strategically important investment for the Gothenburg region. The fact that KPIT Technologies is expanding here strengthens the capacity of our automotive cluster and confirms our city's importance as a global hotspot in
software-defined mobility
and transport,' said Patrik Andersson, CEO of Business Region Göteborg.
KPIT is an independent software development and integration partner helping mobility companies. It specialises in embedded software, AI, and digital solutions. The company has engineering centres in Europe, the US, Japan, China, Thailand, and India.
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