UMP – Bosch Rexroth Academy is a unique collaboration between Bosch Rexroth, the world leader in control and drive industries, and Universiti Malaysia Pahang aimed at accelerating the adoption of Industry 4.0 technologies, such as the Internet of Things, artificial intelligence, and big data analytics. The Academy provides a platform for businesses and universities to work together on research and development projects that will help to drive the digital transformation of industry.
One of the key advantages of UMP – Bosch Rexroth Academy is that it provides businesses with access to cutting-edge research and development in Industry 4.0 technologies. By working with academic experts, businesses can tap into the latest advancements in these technologies, which can help to improve their competitiveness and growth. For example, researchers at the Academy can help businesses to develop and test new technologies, such as predictive maintenance systems, that can increase efficiency and reduce downtime in manufacturing processes.
In addition to driving technological advancements, the UMP – Bosch Rexroth Academy also provides students with valuable hands-on experience in developing and implementing Industry 4.0 technologies. By working with businesses on real-world projects, students can gain practical experience in applying their academic knowledge to solve industry problems, which will help them to develop a deeper understanding of the challenges faced by businesses in this field.
UMP – Bosch Rexroth Academy looks forward to fostering close collaboration between businesses and universities, so that the research and development projects at the Academy are aligned with the practical needs of industry. This can be achieved through initiatives such as regular meetings between industry partners and academic researchers, and by providing funding for joint projects that are focused on real-world problems.
UMP – Bosch Rexroth Academy lean on three main pillars, namely; to offer top notch IR 4.0 capacity building programs, Hi-Tech IR 4.0 Training Center and National IR 4.0 Ecosystem.
Through capacity building programs, UMP – Bosch Rexroth Academy serves as a platform for industry driven curriculum programs in UMP. These accredited programs include Bachelor of Technology, Bachelor of Engineering Technology and Bachelor of Engineering. Through this pillar, UMP students are able to gain first-hand experience of industrial automation equipment. We strongly believe that Bosch Rexroth Academy competency certification on IR 4.0 adds value to UMP graduates, especially in today’s competitive job market.
UMP – Bosch Rexroth Academy is a Hi-Tech IR 4.0 Training Center. Via the center, UMP Staff and students have Access to Bosch Rexroth Technology. As a frontier and a leading player in the control and drive industry, Bosch Rexroth has certainly a lot to offer especially in the cutting edge of the manufacturing industry. Via the Competency certification programs that we have in the pipeline, we look forward to maximize the potential and excellence of individuals in the IR 4.0 workforce through reskilling and upskilling opportunities. We hope to extend these opportunities not only to UMP communities but to all the whole nation.
The final yet the most important pillar of the academy is the UMP – Bosch Rexroth Academy plays a vital role in supporting the National IR 4.0 Agenda. Via this academy, we look forward to drives IR4.0 migration among industries especially in the East Coast of Malaysia potentially could accelerate Malaysia’s digital transformation, which includes building a skilled IR 4.0 ready workforce. By supplementing our ongoing program with UMP – Bosch Rexroth Academy content as well as Bosch industry insights, students gets the opportunity to strengthen their skills and enhance the availability of IR 4.0 ready talent in the country.
Today, 26 students of Bachelor of Technology received their competent certifications in PLC Programming with IDE IndraWorks Engineering and Bosch Modular Mechatronics System Basic Application.
UMP looks forward to forging a long-term partnership and collaboration particularly in the area of competency and student development program, reskilling and upskilling as well as executive programs with your esteemed organizations.
UMP – Bosch Rexroth Academy has the potential to drive the digital transformation of industry. By providing businesses with access to cutting-edge research and development in Industry 4.0 technologies, and by educating the next generation of workers and leaders in this field, the Center has the potential to play a critical role in bridging the gap between academic research and practical industry needs. By doing so, the Industry-Academia 4.0 Center can help to drive the wider adoption of Industry 4.0 technologies, which will have far-reaching benefits for businesses, workers, and society as a whole.
