MAY 20259Tata Elxsi, a global leader in design and technology services, has announced that it has been selected by Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India for Vehicle Software Engineering and Software Defined Vehicles (SDV) development.Mercedes-Benz has been setting benchmarks in automotive excellence for nearly 140 years and continues to advance the industry by pioneering developments in software-defined vehicles. The company's integrated software architecture is designed to enhance vehicle capabilities, create intuitive interfaces, and optimize performance, elevating the user experience and evolving with changing driver needs.Tata Elxsi is working with leading OEMs across the world to develop SDV platforms, accelerating the speed of innovation and software scalability across vehicle models and platforms, at lowered costs and shared accountability. It brings together domain experience across autonomous, electric, connected vehicle technologies, AI and software-defined vehicles (SDV), supported by state-of-the-art labs and Mobility Innovation Centres and a portfolio of solutions including the AVENIR SDV suite and AUTONOMAI ADAS suite.Manoj Raghavan, MD and CEO, Tata Elxsi, said, "This collaboration underscores our deep domain expertise and capabilities in Automotive Software and Digital, including Software Defined Vehicles, and provides us with a unique opportunity to contribute to the Mercedes-Benz vision of building the world's most desirable cars. We have been partnering with MBRDI for over a decade now, and this collaboration marks a milestone moment and sets the stage for further scaling and deepening our relationship."INDIA MOVES UP TO 3RD IN GLOBAL WIND AND SOLAR ENERGY RANKINGSTata AutoComp Systems has achieved a major advance by teaming up with Katcon Global to create advanced composites for the North American market. The purpose of this joint effort is to develop lightweight applications for automobiles, commercial vehicles, tractors, off-road vehicles, and other specialized sectors.Katcon Global is an internationally known supplier of exhaust systems, thermal insulation, and advanced materials, and has 11 manufacturing plants and five technology centers in eight nations. For a decade, Tata AutoComp and Katcon have worked together on exhaust systems and emission treatment, and now they are joining to develop advanced composites.Tata AutoComp will contribute its well-known technological skills and customer connections, and Katcon will offer excellent operations, knowledge of rules and regulations, and strong local execution. Both companies are using this partnership to support their goal of growing worldwide and producing sustainable advanced materials.Arvind Goel, Vice Chairman of Tata AutoComp Systems Ltd, said, "It is the first time we are entering a partnership where we are contributing the core technology, what we see as a reverse model compared to our previous alliances. Our composite division brings proprietary technology, including patented formulations and in-house capabilities for composite compounds and sheet manufacturing."Carlos Turner, CEO of Katcon, added, "By combining Katcon's advanced composite technologies with Tata AutoComp's deep industry expertise, we are well-positioned to deliver innovative, lightweight solutions that address the evolving needs of the North American automotive market."This partnership will tackle the increasing need for eco-friendly and lighter items in North America's automotive industry. TATA AUTOCOMP & KATCON FORM STRATEGIC JV FOR NORTH AMERICA COMPOSITE MARKET
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