Measuring almost 5,000 square metres, the technology centre located in the heart of Pittsburgh offers space for some 200 employees. “Pittsburgh is one of the smartest cities in the U.S. It is known for its innovative strength and start-up culture,” said Mike Mansuetti, president of Bosch in North America, at the official opening ceremony in mid-September. “Pooling our activities at an attractive location gives us ideal conditions for further positive development. The company is banking first and foremost on its highly qualified associates and its long-standing local partnerships, especially with the renowned Carnegie Mellon University,” Mansuetti added.

Some 130 associates now work at the new location. Until recently, they had been based at various buildings throughout the city. The location focuses on developing internet and security technologies for the Internet of Things (IoT). In addition to basic research, which has been based in Pittsburgh since 1999, the new location also houses the Bosch subsidiary Akustica, which develops and markets MEMS microphones (MEMS: microelectromechanical systems). The market for these tiny high-performance microphones – which can be found in smartphones, tablets, wearables, and other devices – continues to grow rapidly.