Hyderabad: Telangana IT and Industries Minister D. Sridhar Babu on Thursday announced that U.S.-based digital manufacturing firm Protolabs would establish its Global Capability Centre in the city. As a result, the move will strengthen the Hyderabad advanced engineering hub.
He made the announcement after a Protolabs delegation met him at the Secretariat. During the meeting, they discussed the company’s India entry strategy and its Hyderabad plans.
The delegation included Chief Financial Officer Dan Schumacher, Chief Human Resources Officer Agnes Semington, Chief Technology and AI Officer Marc Kermisch and India Managing Director Ashish Sharma.
Sridhar Babu said the Hyderabad advanced engineering hub has rapidly emerged as a preferred destination for next-generation Global Capability Centres. This growth, he said, stems from strong engineering talent, a robust digital ecosystem and progressive policies. In addition, the expanding manufacturing base has supported this rise.
“We are pleased to welcome Protolabs to Hyderabad and to India. Telangana has created a future-ready ecosystem that supports seamless integration of design, engineering, prototyping and manufacturing,” he said.
Hyderabad advanced engineering hub gains Protolabs GCC
The Minister said Protolabs would commence operations this month. Subsequently, the company plans to scale up its Hyderabad centre to 200 to 300 employees. Notably, it will focus on recruiting engineering talent.
He said the facility will focus on advanced engineering, digital manufacturing technologies and product development. Therefore, it will strengthen the Hyderabad advanced engineering hub in high-value manufacturing. Moreover, it will support next-generation industrial technologies.
Sridhar Babu said the investment will enhance the city’s capabilities in advanced engineering and digital manufacturing. As a result, it will further strengthen Hyderabad’s reputation as a national hub for innovation-led growth.
Hyderabad advanced engineering hub and innovation boost
He noted that Protolabs’ entry will boost the local innovation ecosystem. Specifically, it will expand expertise in rapid prototyping and low-volume manufacturing. These segments, he said, are critical for startups, MSMEs and enterprises. Consequently, they help accelerate product development and reduce time-to-market.
“Hyderabad is steadily transforming into a city where software, engineering and manufacturing converge,” the Minister said. Furthermore, he said such investments will generate high-quality employment. They will also accelerate Telangana’s shift towards product-led growth.
Sridhar Babu said the proposed GCC aligns with the State government’s strategy. In particular, it supports efforts to attract investments in deep tech and advanced engineering. Additionally, it promotes innovation-led industries.
He added that Telangana remains committed to fostering partnerships. These partnerships, he said, will generate employment and drive long-term economic growth.
IT Advisor Saikrishna also attended the meeting.
Welcomed Protolabs, a global leader in digital manufacturing, to Hyderabad today.
Glad to share that Protolabs will establish its Global Capability Centre in Hyderabad as part of its India expansion.
The new centre will drive advanced engineering, digital manufacturing and… pic.twitter.com/OQWg7IKIYZ
— Sridhar Babu Duddilla (@OffDSB) April 16, 2026