UTAR and Beckhoff seal pact

A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was inked between UTAR and Beckhoff Automation Sdn Bhd at UTAR Perak Campus on 29 November 2013.

Signing on behalf of the parties were UTAR President Ir. Prof. Academician Dato' Dr Chuah Hean Teik and Beckhoff Managing Director Daniel Tay, while UTAR Faculty of Engineering and Green Technology (FEGT) Dean Dr Yap Vooi Voon and Beckhoff's partner Iconix Consulting Managing Director Kevin Tan Sze Pin signed as witnesses.

In his opening address, Prof Chuah thanked all parties for their efforts in making the collaboration possible, and conveyed his heartfelt appreciation to Daniel for his support in fostering the UTAR-Beckhoff partnership. "It marks a mutually beneficial partnership between UTAR and Beckhoff in bringing industry-relevant support to enhance the learning, teaching and research at UTAR, and in providing a valued channel to network and build industry links for our students," said Prof Chuah.

Daniel in his speech said that Beckhoff is proud to be associated with UTAR which was awarded Tier 5 (Excellent) in SETARA 2011 and Tier 5 (Excellent) in D-SETARA for its Engineering programmes, apart from holding an impressive track record where 97% of its graduates are employed within six months after graduation. "The MOU signed here today will provide us with a committed approach to working more closely with UTAR, and to supporting its goal to become a global university of educational excellence and transformative societal impact," said Daniel.

Among the significant highlights of the collaboration are, Beckhoff's sponsorship of TwinCAT CNC E-Version License for 20 seats, TwinCAT Trainer Certification for 10 lecturers, TwinCAT Certification for 100 students a year for three years and Beckhoff Project High Achiever Award for the best project with a complementary education trip to Hanover Messe, Germany.

Beckhoff Automation is a German-based total solution provider for automation industry which combines both the advantages of IT and Engineering world into single and open technology platform.

Prof Chuah delivering his address

Prof Chuah (second from left) and Daniel (fourth from left) exchanging MOU while looking on are Dr Yap (first from left), Kevin (fifth from left) and Beckhoff staff

 

Daniel (right) presenting a memento to Prof Chuah

Prof Chuah, Dr Yap, Daniel and Kevin posing for a group photo with UTAR FEGT and Beckhoff staff