SET-UP WITH INVESTMENT OF RS 850 CRORE,
‘CIT’TO DESIGN & DEVELOP WORLD-CLASS PRODUCTS FOR GLOBAL
MARKETS
•TALENT POOL OF MORE THAN 500 ENGINEERS FROM AROUND THE
WORLD
•STATE-OF-THE-ART LABORATORIES & DESIGN STUDIOS UNDER
ONE ROOF
•16 KM LONG MODERN TEST TRACKS WITH 45 DIFFERENT
SURFACES TO SIMULATE INDIAN AND INTERNATIONAL ROAD CONDITIONS
"The CIT is the result of our bold vision to position
Hero MotoCorp as the leading source of innovation and green technology. This
facility is a giant stride in our relentless endeavour towards strenthening our
in-house technology capabilities.
The CIT is a defining step, not just for Hero, but also for
the India Story to truly blossom on the global stage as a technology
powerhouse. Rich in diversity, the CIT brings together a multi-national group
of automotive experts, creating an environment of engineering excellence and
innovation. With the CIT now becoming operational we have the ideal combination
of world class infrastructure and talent pool to 'Innovate in India', not
just for the country but for the world.
Achieving a historic
landmark in its illustrious journey, Hero MotoCorp Ltd. (HMCL), the
world’s largest two-wheeler manufacturer, today formally inaugurated its
world-class ‘Global Centre of Innovation and Technology’ (CIT) in Jaipur,
Rajasthan. Built with an investment of Rs. 850 crores, the CIT is a
reinforcement of Hero’s commitment to innovate sustainable mobility solutions,
for the world, in India.
The sprawling facility
houses the best global technologies in product design & development,
testing and validation. The CIT also boasts of world-class test-tracks; within
the campus. The 16 kilometre-long tracks have 45 different surfaces to simulate
real world road conditions, both Indian and global.
Home to over 500
automotive experts with global and regional expertise, the operations at CIT
will be headed by Dr. Markus Braunsperger, Chief Technology Officer.
Commenting on the
occasion, Dr. Markus Braunsperger, CTO, Hero MotoCorp said, “The
CIT is the new home of our R&D team and the commencement of operations here
is a major milestone in our endeavour to ramp-up the product development
competency to global standards at Hero. Within this facility we are
establishing new work processes and enhancing our technical skills to global
benchmarks. We will compete globally, attracting the best talent from India and
across the world. The CIT will become a unique workplace for engineering talent
in India, bringing our R&D Vision to life – energizing smart mobility
technology.”
The CIT, apart from the
world-class infrastructure, is also a one-of-its-kind facility, housing all
aspects of Research and Development under one roof: including self-sufficient
facilities forNew Product Design, Prototype manufacturing, Testing and
Validation.
True to Hero’s commitment
of creating a sustainable future, the CIT has advanced green technologies
imbibed into its design, ensuring eco-friendly operations. Testament of these
efforts, is the Platinum rating granted to the Centre by Indian Green Building
Council(IGBC) with a rating of 91 points, making it the highest rated facility
among the manufacturing sector in India. Designedby international Architects
& Design consortium, the CITmaintains HMCL’s highest ecological standards.
As with other Hero
facilities across the globe, the CIT will also generate direct and indirect
employment in the region and assist in it’s the socio-economic development. The
local community stands to benefit from the growing economic and development
activity initiated due to the CIT.
In just a few years since
commencing its solo journey, HMCL has significantly scaled-up its
in-house R&D capabilities to develop consumer oriented and market relevant
products. The company has already established the credentials of its R&D
function with the successful launch of Maestro Edge & Duet scooters
- the first of its products designed and developed by Hero’s in-house R&D
team.
Highlights of Green Technologies and Design Elements at CIT
•
•The 11-storey ‘ICONIC TOWER’ designed in a manner
that each floor plate orientation is different to have maximum view and light
•WATER & ENERGY OPTIMISATION through design
innovations
•The orientation of the buildings aligned with the wind
direction, thus ensurin
NATURAL VENTILATION and reduced load on cooling systems
•Advanced & more efficient ‘BIG FOOT’ air
handlers, which also cool the cafeteria with smart mode.
•22 PONDS created at site to ensure maximum recharge
through rain water•Special 'GREEN MACHINE' concept in the Boulevard
area - Special Flex piping concealed within the Boulevard flooring and
intergraded with Big Foot handlers, reduces the load on cooling systems. The
heat of boulevard area is transferred through close loop water system through
these pipes to a pond, where the earth natural cooling at 8 mts depth absorbs
the heat & again cools the water through the natural process.
Highlights of Laboratories, Studios and Testing at CIT
MULTIPLE LABORATORIESfor Part, Function and Vehicle
verification & validation
Material testing| Components/system performance &
Simulation |
Part level durability|
Vehicle Performance & Durability |
NVH (Noise Vibration Harshness)|
Chassis/Transient/engine dynamo-meters | Anechoic chamber |
Road simulator (two posture rig)|
EMC (Electro Magnetic Compatibility) and ESA Lab
CONCEPT DESIGN STUDIOSequipped with latest Design
software and clay modeling/milling facility
World-class
TEST TRACKSto simulate all Indian and international road
conditions
Fully-equippedDESIGN OFFICEhaving latest simulation software
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