Robert Bosch Engineering and Business Solutions (RBEI) has just declared operational its automotive systems laboratory that enables engineers and researchers to study the modern running mechanism in live engine and vehicle systems by providing hands-on experience with engine management systems, clutch and brake systems, exhaust systems, etc., along with sensors and actuators.
RBEI has responsibility in the powertrain domain for the whole BRIC (Brazil, Russia, India, China) region and for certain classes of automotives on a global level, like the low price vehicles sector.
“To strengthen our global competitiveness, we need to increase our innovation, research and development capabilities. Solutions developed here will not only contribute to reduction in carbon emissions in automobiles, but also build the skills of local engineers. It will benefit the city in many ways both in terms of infrastructure and talent”, said Mr. Vijay Ratnaparkhe, RBEI Managing Director.
“RBEI being a global center for powertrain electronics, I want our engineers to connect with real-life situations; they need to be completely engaged with the environment around them. This real-scenarios laboratory will help them make this connect”, said Mr. R.K. Shenoy, Senior Vice President. “It is a critical aspect because RBEI engineers have the responsibility to innovate and deliver world-class solutions”.
The company announcement reinforces RBEI’s commitment to invest in developing infrastructure and talent among communities it operates in – Bangalore and Coimbatore in India and Ho Chi Minh city in Vietnam. The company is also actively partnering various engineering institutes to design automotive curriculum and infrastructure needed to develop engineering talent at these universities.