Overview

We offer comprehensive range of R&D and Engineering services to component vendors, OriEMs, ODMs and ISVs across multiple industry segments and domains. We have a proven track record in providing “end to end solutions” and ability to consistently deliver complex and critical products.

Engineering - HCL’s DNA

HCL has a rich product engineering genealogy for the past 30 years. As one of India’s original technology start-ups, HCL developed the first 8-bit microcomputer at the same time as Apple in 1978; released the world’s first RDBMS in 1983; and released a multi-processor UNIX-3, in 1989, before Sun and HP. With our deep-rooted experience in developing complex hardware products ranging from large telecom equipment to small foot-print, high performance, and critical medical products, we cater to the changing needs of our customers for updated and novel products that add value to their existing businesses.

• Customers: More than 245 customers across Telecom & Networking, Medical Devices, Consumer Electronics, Semiconductor, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, Servers, Storage, Security, Operating Systems, and Contract Manufacturing
• Depth through the value chain: Engagements with OEMs, EMS companies, Component Vendors (Processor Companies, Auto and Aero Component Vendors), Standards bodies (SNIA, WiMAX, powerpc.org)
• Breadth of service offerings
  • Hardware Engineering
  • Embedded Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Software Product Engineering
• Domain-specific Processes
  • Certifications - ISO 13485, AS 9100
  • Compliance – DFR, FDA, MDD; FAA, DO178B, DO254

With its significant product engineering strength and experience, HCL provides Full lifecycle product engineering services, spanning from requirements definition to prototype architecture, development, testing, and technical help desk from L0 onwards, field support, maintenance and upgrades.

• Concept-to-Manufacturing for Hi-tech and Manufacturing companies including environment testing and compliance
• Low volume manufacturing and associated services including supply chain integration, vendor management, and transfer of technology
• Post-manufacturing services including product lifecycle services and high-level technical support
• Software product engineering solutions including web-enablement for SaaS, digital protection services, Web 2.0 services and R&D services for OEMs
• Engineering Portfolio Optimization (EPO)

HCL engages with customers with 360 degree partnership approach and serves them through unique propositions like Concept to Manufacture, and First 2.0. We work with our customer's captive centers enabling them to leverage our decade-long experience in handling offshore projects and our wide range of expertise.

We offer unique integrated services that span hardware, software, electronic packaging, and value-added services to customers, especially in mission-critical, complex product engineering areas. Our investments in test labs, tools, and infrastructure coupled with our rich portfolio of reusable components help to reduce both cost and time-to-market. less...