Altium’s investment and expansion in India will contribute to the country’s growing electronics industry.
Bengaluru: Altium, a global leader in electronic design systems, is significantly expanding its presence in Bangalore, India. This includes a major investment in additional technical and sales personnel and a new premium office space in the city’s heart.
This expansion aligns with India’s Make in India initiative, enhancing the country’s impact on the global electronics market. “Altium is fully committed to positioning India at the center of the electronics industry. By establishing a dedicated team that covers all aspects of customer engagement from Pre-Sales to Sales & Marketing and Customer Support, we can better address local market needs. This marks an important step for Altium as it continues to grow and expand its reach into new markets,” said Pelle Chiari, General Manager & Head of Sales – India.
India’s electronics sector is projected to become a $300 billion industry by 2026. Altium’s investment will enhance its collaboration with India’s electronics industry by providing solutions that drive innovation, accelerate production, and reduce costs. The expanded physical presence will enable Altium to work closely with its growing customer base in India, helping the industry adopt efficient and sustainable practices while speeding up innovation cycles. To support this growth and ensure optimal performance for customers in India while adhering to local data protection regulations, Altium plans to host its Altium 365 cloud platform in the region in the second half of 2024.
Beyond its digital and physical presence, Altium is committed to the industry’s long-term growth by investing in and educating the next generation of Indian electronics engineers. Through its Altium Education programs, including the Altium Educator Center, the Altium Student Lab, and the Altium Women’s Scholarship Program, Altium aims to develop a professionally trained workforce of electronic designers ready for the Indian market. These programs provide educators and students with access to professional Altium software, curriculum, and training at no cost.
“Our investment in India is a crucial component of our global growth strategy and our commitment to supporting the Make in India initiative. With Bangalore at the forefront of electronics innovation in India, Altium is excited to expand our investment in electronics product development and in educating the next generation of Indian electronics innovators.” – Gérard Métrailler, SVP & General Manager, Software
Altium, Limited (ASX: ALU) is a global software company headquartered in San Diego, California, with a vision to transform the electronics industry through the cloud-enablement of all industry processes in the development and production of electronics hardware. For nearly 40 years, designers and engineers around the world have utilized Altium solutions to accelerate innovation in industries from automotive and aerospace to consumer electronics and medical devices. Our software tools empower and connect everyone in the electronics industry, spanning enterprises, individual PCB designers, manufacturers, part suppliers, and purchasers to speed the development of electronics-based products.
