Mitsubishi Electric Launches Centre of Excellence at CGC Landran
Mitsubishi Electric India inaugurates a Centre of Excellence at CGC Landran to train engineering students in industrial automation and Industry 4.0.
In a significant move to bridge the gap between academic learning and industrial requirements, Mitsubishi Electric India has inaugurated a state-of-the-art Centre of Excellence (CoE) at the Chandigarh Group of Colleges (CGC), Landran, located in Mohali, Punjab. This initiative is designed to provide engineering students with hands-on experience in advanced industrial automation and Industry 4.0 technologies.
The inauguration ceremony was led by Mr. Atsushi Takase, Managing Director of Mitsubishi Electric India, alongside senior leaders from both the company and CGC Landran. The event saw the presence of key academic figures including Parampal Singh Dhillon, Vice Chairman of CGC Landran, and Dr. Rajdeep Singh, Campus Director, among other esteemed faculty members.
Bridging the Industry-Academia Gap
The Centre of Excellence was established in collaboration with the Factory Automation & Industrial Division of Mitsubishi Electric India. It aims to allow students at CGC Landran to integrate practical learning modules on factory automation directly into their existing academic curriculum. This ensures that the next generation of engineers is not just theoretically sound but also technically proficient in tools used in modern manufacturing.
The facility is equipped with a wide array of high-end industrial training systems, including:
- Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)
- Human-Machine Interfaces (HMI)
- Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)
- AC Servo Systems and Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
- Industrial and Collaborative Robotics (COBOTs)
- Computer Numerical Control (CNC)
- Industry 4.0 technologies
Empowering Faculty and Students
Beyond student training, the partnership includes a comprehensive program to train CGC Landran faculty members. By mastering these advanced technologies, educators will be better equipped to impart practical, application-oriented knowledge, ensuring the sustainability of the learning ecosystem at the institution.
Speaking at the launch, Mr. Atsushi Takase emphasized the human element of technological progress, stating that while technology moves rapidly, it is people who drive progress. He noted that the Centre is a meaningful step in bringing industry and academia closer, offering young engineers a chance to master the very technologies they will encounter in their professional careers.
Dr. Rajdeep Singh, Campus Director of CGC Landran, highlighted that the collaboration brings industry-standard systems into the classroom. He remarked that the CoE reinforces the institution's commitment to producing skilled engineers capable of meeting the rigorous demands of modern manufacturing.
A Milestone for North India
This Centre of Excellence marks the first of its kind established by Mitsubishi Electric in North India. It represents a strategic effort by the company to engage with the regional academic ecosystem and foster awareness of factory automation. As Indian manufacturing continues to adopt robotics and digital technologies, such initiatives play a crucial role in developing a workforce that is ready for the future of automation.