L&T subsidiary launches Plano facility for defense systems & smart cities, featuring TrackEI rail tech and Industry 4.0 solutions with NVIDIA.
Strategic Expansion in North America’s Tech Corridor
Key Facility Highlights
✔ Location: Plano, Texas (Dallas-Fort Worth metro)
✔ Specializations:
- ITAR-compliant defense systems development
- Smart city cybersecurity solutions
- Digital manufacturing (Industry 4.0)
✔ Workforce Plan: - Phase 1: 100 engineers
- Phase 2: 350+ high-tech jobs by 2027
Core Technological Capabilities
1. Defense & Aerospace Engineering
🛡 ITAR-Compliant Development:
- Secure labs for military-grade systems
- Collaboration with Lockheed Martin, Raytheon supply chains
🚀 Showcase Solutions:
- TrackEI™ – AI-powered railway inspection system
- Autonomous drone defense systems
2. Smart City & Industry 4.0
🏙 Fusion Platform:
- Real-time urban management using AI/ML
- Integrated with NVIDIA’s Jetson™ edge computing
🏭 Factory of the Future:
- Digital twin implementations
- Predictive maintenance solutions
3. Mobility Innovations
🚗 iDriVe Framework:
- Autonomous driving (ADAS) development
- Wireless EV charging systems
Economic & Strategic Impact
For Texas
💰 Job Creation: 350+ six-figure engineering roles
📈 Tech Ecosystem Boost:
- Strengthens Dallas-Austin tech corridor
- Complements Tesla, Toyota, Texas Instruments R&D
For LTTS
🌎 Nearshore Advantage:
- Faster response to North American clients
- 24/5 development cycle with India teams
🔐 Market Expansion:
- Entry into US defense sector
- $12B+ addressable market in smart cities
Leadership Endorsements
*”LTTS’ investment proves Texas is where future industries are built. These 350 jobs will shape next-gen defense and smart tech.”*
— Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX)
“From 100 to 350 engineers, this center will make Plano a hub for digital manufacturing innovation.”
— John B Muns, Plano Mayor
Technology Showcase
🖥 Software-Defined Imaging:
- AI-enhanced medical endoscopy
- Partnership with NVIDIA Healthcare
🛤 Railway Tech:
- TrackEI™ reduces inspection time by 70%
- Deployed across 3 US Class I railroads
Corporate Background
🏢 Parent Company: Larsen & Toubro (BSE: LT)
🌐 Global Presence:
- 23 design centers worldwide
- 108 innovation labs
- 69 Fortune 500 clients
Implementation Roadmap
📅 2024-25:
- Defense contract onboarding
- SOC operationalization
⚙ 2026-27:
- Full-scale smart city deployments
- EV infrastructure R&D expansion
