Japanese manufacturer of electrical components and in-vehicle information systems Alps Alpine has chosen design and technology service provider Tata Elxsi to establish a Global Engineering Center (GEC) at its campus in Thiruvananthapuram, India.
The GEC will focus on software-led innovation and engineering to support Alps Alpine’s vision for future mobility. Design and engineering teams at the site will work on the development of digital technologies for connected infotainment, body electronics, sensing and communication technologies, platform development, cybersecurity and AUTOSAR. The site will support Alps Alpine in achieving its goal of global market expansion.
“We are pleased to strengthen our relationship with Tata Elxsi as the key design and technology partner,” said Hideo Izumi, chief technology officer, Alps Alpine. “With our shared values of quality and excellence, we will develop smart, sustainable and safe secure mobility solutions that consumers trust. The Global Engineering Center with Tata Elxsi is key to Alps Alpine’s growth strategy.”
Manoj Raghavan, MD and CEO, Tata Elxsi, said, “Today, mobility is all about experiences. As the world adopts connected, autonomous and electric mobility, automotive companies are looking for innovation in technology and software to provide exceptional consumer experiences and drive future mobility initiatives. We are delighted that Alps Alpine has chosen Tata Elxsi as a strategic technology and engineering partner in its journey to transforming its products and services for future mobility.”
