3M India has announced the launch of its Electronics Customer Experience Center in Bangalore, marking a significant milestone in the company’s ongoing commitment to supporting the growth and innovation of India’s rapidly evolving electronics industry. The center was inaugurated by Dr. Steven Vander Louw, President, 3M Display & Electronics Product Platforms, 3M Company, USA, in the presence of senior leaders from 3M India.
The establishment of the Electronics Customer Experience Center underscores 3M’s dedication to the Indian market by creating a platform for collaboration and innovation. Located at 3M India’s R&D Center in Electronics City, Bangalore, the facility is designed to bring 3M’s materials science and electronics technologies closer to customers and partners through hands-on engagement and co-development opportunities.
Speaking at the inauguration, Dr. Steven Vander Louw said:
“India is rapidly emerging as a global hub for electronics manufacturing, and 3M is proud to contribute to this growth story. The new Electronics Customer Experience Center brings our science closer to customers, enabling faster problem-solving and the co-creation of sustainable solutions that drive progress and innovation in the industry.”
Commenting on the launch, Mr. Ramesh Ramadurai, Managing Director, 3M India, added:
“India’s electronics industry value chain is poised for strong expansion, with tremendous opportunities for collaboration and investment in advanced technologies. The Customer Experience Center aims to harness these opportunities and support the industry’s growth trajectory. We are focused on deepening our partnerships within the electronics sector by delivering high-quality products that meet the market’s evolving needs.”
The new center will serve as an interactive environment where customers can explore, test, and co-develop customized solutions that enhance performance, reliability, and efficiency across sectors such as consumer electronics, semiconductors, and industrial automation. It will also showcase 3M’s comprehensive electronics portfolio including conductive materials, thermal management solutions, semiconductor materials, electronics abrasives, and bonding solutions — demonstrating how 3M’s materials science fuels innovation and supports India’s manufacturing ecosystem.
3M India’s continued investments in local infrastructure, capability development, and customer engagement reflect its long-term commitment to advancing India’s manufacturing and innovation landscape. The Electronics Customer Experience Center reinforces 3M’s mission of leveraging science to improve lives, while supporting national priorities through technology-driven solutions and collaborative partnerships.
