Rockwell Automation supports launch of automation lab at Can Tho University

The inauguration of Rockwell Automation Lab at Can Tho University marks a milestone in educating the future generations of automation engineers in the delta region

In hope of assisting automation students in their in-depth research of the operation procedure of industrial automation and digital transformation in practice, Rockwell Automation has sponsored a complete set of laboratory facilities with a total value of VND7 billion($304,350).

Rockwell Automation Lab at Can Tho University (CTU) is the most modern and well-equipped automation laboratory in Vietnam, with 20 basic and 19 advanced automation training kits as well as one experimental model to emulate factory automation solutions.

This has not only enabled instructors and students to enhance the quality of education and science research but also acts as a medium for knowledge and experience exchange among Rockwell Automation partners in the Mekong Delta region and across Vietnam.

The new lab is equipped with 20 basic and 19 advanced automation training kits as well as one experimental model to emulate factory automation solutions

Rockwell Automation has accompanied CTU throughout the execution of Rockwell Automation Lab. Despite several interruptions caused by COVID-19, Rockwell Automation and CTU have dedicated tremendous efforts to provide future automation engineers with a modern research space.

“Through this collaboration with CTU, Rockwell Automation hopes to provide instructors and students with hands-on experience in the rising field of automation in Vietnam,” said Le Van Hai, CEO of Rockwell Automation Vietnam. “Having a profound experience in providing automation solutions to thousands of businesses around the world, Rockwell Automation is committed to sharing practical tools and advanced technology to help students build a well-rounded set of skills relating to industrial automation, contribute to the transformation of smart manufacturing and processing industry in Vietnam.”

During the event, Professor Ha Thanh Toan, principal of CTU also gave a speech to express gratitude to valued partners, especially Rockwell Automation, for their strategic and sustainable partnership with CTU.

“The advanced facilities sponsored by Rockwell Automation will be utilised in a wide range of our education, scientific research, and technology transfer activities. We are sincerely thankful and hope to receive support from Rockwell Automation in the future,” Toan said.

Rockwell Automation is a global leader in industrial automation and digital transformation. Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Rockwell Automation employs approximately 23,000 problem solvers dedicated to customers in more than 100 countries.