Dassault Systèmes Unveils Expanded Pune R&D Campus to Boost Innovation and Sustainability

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Dassault Systèmes has inaugurated its advanced research and development campus in Pune, Maharashtra, underscoring its long-term commitment to innovation and sustainable growth in India. This expansion marks Pune as the company’s largest operational center in the country and an essential part of its global innovation ecosystem. The upgraded facility consolidates three decades of operations in India and is designed to enhance delivery capabilities, accelerate innovation, and strengthen global customer support.

Over the last five years, Dassault Systèmes has invested heavily in upgrading and expanding its Pune operations. In this latest phase, the company introduced a new building named “EARTH,” adding space for 2,400 employees and increasing the total campus capacity from 4,700 to 7,100. According to Deepak NG, Managing Director for India, this development represents a new milestone in the company’s India journey, focused on advancing innovation, building stronger collaborations with industry, academia, and startups, and creating high-value employment and research opportunities.

Deepak NG further noted that India continues to play a strategic role in Dassault Systèmes’ global research and service framework. The expanded Pune campus will support the company’s growth in areas such as AI-driven generative design and virtual twin technologies, reinforcing its leadership in digital innovation.

The new campus aligns with Dassault Systèmes’ sustainability goals and is constructed according to IGBC Green Building standards. It incorporates advanced environmental technologies, including water recycling systems, CO₂-monitored high-efficiency air conditioning, automated energy-saving lighting, and a solar power generation capacity exceeding 610 KW. These measures highlight the company’s ongoing commitment to reducing its ecological impact. Since its founding in 1981, Dassault Systèmes has been driving progress through virtual worlds, enabling over 370,000 customers globally to design, collaborate, and innovate sustainably using its 3DEXPERIENCE platform.