Mitsubishi Electric Helps Train New Generation of Manufacturing Professionals

Jan. 1, 2000

Students being trained with Mitsubishi Electric technology could go on to receive a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering, an associate degree or an engineering certificate.

Mitsubishi Electric is showing its commitment to continuing science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education with the recent installment of its products at the Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières (University of Quebec at Three Rivers).

The Takumi VC 0852 CNC machine, which incorporates Mitsubishi Electric CNC servo drives, NC drives and servo motors, with M70 controls will help train more than 12,500 trade/technical students across eight campuses

Students being trained with Mitsubishi Electric technology could go on to receive a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering, an associate degree or an engineering certificate, according to Mitsubishi Electric.

"We're proud to participate in the skills development of students at the University of Quebec at Trois-Rivieres." said Tom Pleuger, Taiwan account manager, technical service & support, Mitsubishi Electric. "Helping to provide a capable industrial workforce is part of our commitment to our customers. There's a need to train a new generation of skilled metalworking personnel, and Mitsubishi Electric Automation is a partner in that development. We’re looking forward to welcoming these students into the manufacturing workforce in a few years."

Sponsored Recommendations

2024 State of Technology Report: PLCs and PACs

Programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and programmable automation controllers (PACs) are the brains of the machine in many regards. They have evolved over the years.This new State...

2024 State of Technology Report: Packaging Equipment

Special considerations and requirements make packaging equipment an interesting vertical market unto itself. This new State of Technology Report from the editors of ...

High Sensitivity Accelerometers to Monitor Traffic and Railroad Vibration for Semiconductor Manufacturing

This paper examines highly sensitive piezoelectric sensors for precise vibration measurement which is critical in semiconductor production to prevent quality and yield issues....

Simulation for Automation Guide

How digital twin solutions are expanding the capabilities of plant engineers.