British group Laird, a leading provider of solutions for connected cars, has opened a new design center in Romania’s capital Bucharest.

With this new opening, the group aims to continue expanding its global footprint and leadership in automotive telematics, wireless in-vehicle charging, smartphone integration, and sophisticated antenna systems.

“We are very excited to be opening our newest Design Center here in Bucharest, which has a highly educated workforce and tremendous software expertise,” said Eric Vandernoot, Laird Senior Vice President of Technology.

“Initially, this dynamic team in Bucharest will consist of 20 engineers, although we could have as many as 40 by the end of the year as we continue developing technology for connected cars of today and for the future.”

He added the Bucharest team will support Laird in three product categories: telematics, smartphone integration, and antenna systems. They are produced by Laird’s Connected Vehicle Solutions (CVS) division primarily for Laird’s automotive customers worldwide.

The new Bucharest Design Center is among Laird’s 49 locations worldwide, including 21 engineering and manufacturing facilities, 18 research and design centers, and 10 sales and administrative offices in 19 countries.

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