Volvo Group today inaugurated its Vehicle TechLab in Bengaluru. The tech lab, spread over 6600 square feet will have AR, VR, a driving simulator, a 3D printing machine, a live mock-up chassis space and an electromobility zone for the development of power electronics for EVs.
The AR and VR technology in this TechLab can virtually project vehicles, and multiple teams from across the world can interact and work on the same project at the same time.
The company said that it has partnered with Meta and PTC for its virtual reality (VR) and extended reality (XR) solutions for the digital twin of a truck for virtual experiments and assessments before going towards the physical development of the vehicle.
The company said that this lab can house complete trucks, chassis and aggregates. It has various supporting equipment for engineers to test, innovate, validate and experiment with their ongoing work – through a set-up equipped with driving simulators, test benches, and 3D scanners among various other tools and systems.
The new TechLab will also focus on new product development across the different technological areas of the company’s global range of trucks and will drive innovation in ergonomics, kinematics, cable routing design, electrification and safety system design among others.
As per the company, Volvo Group’s R&D operations in India is the largest development site outside Sweden. Volvo Group Trucks Technology in India employs more than 1600 engineers, and this number will significantly increase in the coming years.
The AR and VR technology in this TechLab can virtually project vehicles, and multiple teams from across the world can interact and work on the same project at the same time.
The company said that it has partnered with Meta and PTC for its virtual reality (VR) and extended reality (XR) solutions for the digital twin of a truck for virtual experiments and assessments before going towards the physical development of the vehicle.
The company said that this lab can house complete trucks, chassis and aggregates. It has various supporting equipment for engineers to test, innovate, validate and experiment with their ongoing work – through a set-up equipped with driving simulators, test benches, and 3D scanners among various other tools and systems.
The new TechLab will also focus on new product development across the different technological areas of the company’s global range of trucks and will drive innovation in ergonomics, kinematics, cable routing design, electrification and safety system design among others.
As per the company, Volvo Group’s R&D operations in India is the largest development site outside Sweden. Volvo Group Trucks Technology in India employs more than 1600 engineers, and this number will significantly increase in the coming years.
Speaking at the inauguration, Mr CR Vishwanath, Vice President, of Volvo Group Trucks Technology, India said, “The launch of the Vehicle TechLab in Bangalore, reflects the key role Volvo Group’s research and development in India plays in achieving the organization’s ambitious SBTi targets. Being the largest R&D site outside of Sweden, with 1600+ engineers, it becomes imperative that we have the infrastructure in place to support global collaboration within Volvo Group and outside. The TechLab adds to the infrastructure we already have in place to support our engineers to enhance their knowledge and contribute to developing sustainable products using advanced technology.”