Press release, 18 December 2025
In a strategic move that highlights the growing intersection of IT services and automotive manufacturing, HCL Technologies (HCLTech) and Aurobay Technologies — a division of Horse Powertrain — have expanded their digital transformation partnership to accelerate operational excellence and innovation across global engineering and manufacturing operations. The expanded deal underscores how digital platforms are reshaping traditional automotive processes in an era defined by smart, connected, and data-driven mobility.
Why this matters now
The automotive sector is no longer just about engines and metal — it’s increasingly about software, data, and digital systems that can support complex engineering, supply chain coordination, and product lifecycle management at scale. Aurobay — with a growing footprint in low-emission powertrain solutions — needs robust IT infrastructure that can manage enterprise systems across multiple countries. That’s where HCLTech’s expertise comes in.
What the expanded partnership entails
Under this widened collaboration, HCLTech will serve as Aurobay Technologies’ trusted digital transformation partner, providing end-to-end support for critical enterprise platforms that underpin manufacturing and engineering functions. Key elements include:
- Management and optimization of SAP systems — the backbone of enterprise resource planning, finance, supply chain, and production workflows.
- Support for Siemens Teamcenter PLM software — a leading product lifecycle management tool that helps engineering teams design, validate, and bring complex automotive systems to market efficiently.
- Integration services across geographies — spanning operations in Sweden and China, two of Aurobay’s key manufacturing and engineering hubs.
This collaboration leverages HCLTech’s proprietary AI Force platform, an advanced digital transformation engine that drives automation, analytics, and continuous improvement across enterprise systems. By combining AI capabilities with deep automotive domain expertise, the partnership aims to transform traditional manufacturing functions into scalable, resilient digital processes.
Digital transformation’s role in automotive evolution
The automotive industry is undergoing one of its most significant shifts ever, with companies competing not just on product performance but also on how efficiently they can design, build, and service smart vehicles. Today’s manufacturing environments generate enormous volumes of data from simulations, engineering changes, supply chain systems, and more. Managing this information effectively — and turning it into actionable insights — is increasingly critical.
For Aurobay, this expanded partnership means digital transformation is no longer an add-on but a core strategic priority. According to industry sources, the deal goes beyond simply running software; it’s about creating operational resilience, cost-efficiency, and innovation capacity in manufacturing engineering and supply chain functions.
What this means for HCLTech
For HCLTech, the agreement signals deepening engagement in the global automotive sector, especially in Europe and Asia. It strengthens the company’s credentials as a specialist in digital transformation services for complex, global clients — a key differentiator in a competitive IT services landscape. The partnership also reflects rising demand from OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers seeking to modernize legacy systems and enable digital continuity across sites and markets.
Looking ahead
As automotive companies race to adopt connected, electric, and autonomous technologies, the importance of robust digital backbones will continue to grow. Partnerships like this one not only help traditional manufacturers modernize but also lay the foundation for future innovation in smart manufacturing, digital engineering, and AI-driven operations.
By expanding their collaboration, HCLTech and Aurobay are positioning themselves at the forefront of this transformation — turning digital strategy into a tangible competitive advantage for the automotive world.
