Gentherm invests in R&D in Hungary

The American company Gentherm is launching a new research and development program in Hungary. The €15.7 million investment will be carried out in Pilisszentiván near Budapest and will focus on automotive cabin comfort technologies and medical temperature management. Gentherm, a manufacturer of thermoelectric solutions, is expanding its operations in Central Europe. The project, implemented in cooperation with the Hungarian investment promotion agency HIPA, aims to strengthen the company's research capabilities and accelerate the development of new technologies for the automotive industry and medical sector. The scope of work includes developing next-generation thermal comfort systems for vehicle interiors and solutions for precise body temperature control in medical applications. The company also announced the project will support the filing of European and international patents with Hungarian priority. The investment will create 20 new R&D jobs at Gentherm's facility in Pilisszentiván, which serves as a regional center for product development, finance, and logistics. Gentherm is a leading supplier of heated steering wheels and seats to global automakers and develops medical devices for maintaining patients' optimal body temperature. The company holds over 400 patents and employs more than 14,000 people in 13 countries, including approximately 350 in Hungary