In the river started the third season of the educational program Interpipe Mechatronic Lab
February 1, INTERPIPE company, and NTU "Dnepr polytekhnika" opened a new season of training in mechatronics for students in Interpipe Mechatronic Lab. The goal of the program is to get teenagers interested in technical subjects.
To participate joined teams from 32 schools of the Dnieper and the region. Registration for the training course was completed in record time – in just a week. At the first meeting, students learned more about the future of the technical professions, met with German designers Fishertechnik, which will be engaged, and passed the qualifying test. According to the results, selected the strongest team for a free 3-month course in mechatronics.
Mechatronics is a generalist that combine mechanics, electronics and programmer. Such specialists are needed for modern enterprises to properly maintain, program, and configure high-tech equipment.
Lyudmila Novak, head of communications INTERPIPE:
– INTERPIPE Company annually invests millions of dollars in equipment upgrades. To work on it and its maintenance requires high-level professionals. The program Interpipe Mechatronic Lab is the first step for the preparation of such Pro. In 5-10 years without mechatronical can not work none of the current production. Classes of schoolchildren are held at the modern German equipment and the best teams will compete for great prizes in competitions in mechatronics at Interpipe TechFest 2020.
Sergey Khudoley, associate Professor of electric drive Department of NTU "Dnepr polytekhnika":
– Just a few years ago, the word "mechatronics" was unclear and unfamiliar, and today, it is not surprising that even schoolchildren. Every year the hype for participation in the course increases. And such a large number of registered children said that the interest in technical disciplines is returned. And we are glad that among the participants is becoming more girls.
after a few weeks the program starts Interpipe Mechatronic Lab and for students of colleges, technical and vocational schools.