Medtronic unveils engineering and innovation centre in Hyderabad

Medtronic plc has announced the inauguration of its newly expanded state-of-the-art Medtronic Engineering and Innovation Center (MEIC) in Hyderabad. The 150,000 sq ft centre employs engineers currently in the areas of software development and testing, test automation, mechanical design, analysis and hardware. With this expansion, MEIC aims to leverage the sizeable pool of diverse and skilled talent in India to continue its pioneering work in the medical technology space and add further to Medtronic’s 150+ patents and 400+ IP disclosures globally that MEIC has been a part of. MEIC serves as a global hub for development, testing and qualification for some of the most advanced and innovative technologies. The setting up of a new R&D facility is a purposeful step to create synergy by supporting Medtronic’s businesses globally, in various therapy areas.