LTTS & thyssenkrupp Steering Partner for Global Software Hub in Pune
#LTTS #thyssenkrupp #StrategicPartnership #SoftwareDevelopmentCenter #SoftwareDevelopmentCenter“Through this partnership, and by leveraging our deep expertise in building safety-critical, software-led products, LTTS will deliver scale, faster time-to-market, and cost-effective innovation, enabling thyssenkrupp to sustain and grow its market leadership.”- Rajkumar Ravindranathan, Chief Business Officer – EMEA & RoW, L&T Technology Services
July 2025 : thyssenkrupp Steering and L&T Technology Services (LTTS) have recently announced a strategic agreement to establish a state-of-the-art software development center in Pune, India. This collaboration marks a significant milestone for both companies in enabling modern automotive software solutions.
The new center will leverage LTTS’ expertise in its Mobility segment, specifically dedicated to developing safety-critical software for advanced steering technologies, while simultaneously supporting thyssenkrupp Steering’s global engineering expansion. LTTS will be responsible for establishing and managing the software hub in Pune on behalf of thyssenkrupp Steering. This partnership further solidifies LTTS’ global reputation in engineering intelligent and sustainable mobility, a positioning reinforced by its recognition as a Leader in the ACES Automotive Engineering Services PEAK Matrix Assessment by Everest Group.
thyssenkrupp Steering brings extensive knowledge in new electrical/electronic (E/E) architectures and software, coupled with strong competence in steering technology. Their activities extend to forward-looking developments such as the Vehicle Motion Control system, which aims to enhance comfort, advance safety, and enable highly autonomous driving through the high-level integration of steering, brakes, drivetrain, and dampers.
Richard Hirschmann, SVP R&D, thyssenkrupp Steering, stated, “We are excited to partner with LTTS to expand our software capabilities in India. This center will play a crucial role in driving innovation and delivering next-generation steering solutions to our global customers.”
Patrick Vith, CEO, thyssenkrupp Steering, emphasized the strategic ambition: “We are driven by a clear strategic ambition: to be the most trusted partner for steering solutions worldwide. We aim to shape the future of mobility through innovation, operational excellence, and strong global partnerships.”
Amit Chadha, CEO & Managing Director, L&T Technology Services, highlighted: “This collaboration with thyssenkrupp Steering highlights LTTS’ leadership in the Mobility Space. Our expertise in electrification, hybrid systems, and software-defined vehicle architectures drives intelligent, sustainable mobility, supported by 250+ programs, 350 patents, and 45 labs. By adding a prominent Tier-I automotive partner to our portfolio, this partnership reaffirms our role as the go-to innovation partner for future-ready mobility solutions.”
Rajkumar Ravindranathan, Chief Business Officer – EMEA & RoW, L&T Technology Services, added, “We are honored to be part of this significant milestone in thyssenkrupp’s transformation journey. Through this partnership, and by leveraging our deep expertise in building safety-critical, software-led products, LTTS will deliver scale, faster time-to-market, and cost-effective innovation, enabling thyssenkrupp to sustain and grow its market leadership.”
This collaboration is poised to accelerate the development of cutting-edge automotive software, enhancing safety, intelligence, and sustainability in future mobility solutions globally.
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