The University at Buffalo (UB) this fall along with the Siemens Digital Industries Software Academic Program will provide the university an in-kind software grant of tools for computer-aided design, simulation, manufacturing planning, robotics, product lifecycle management, and other application spaces. The partnership will provide UB students from the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, School of Management, and the School of Architecture and Planning in-depth, working knowledge of the latest software tools, preparing for highly skilled positions.
“We are immensely grateful to Siemens for this generous and impactful gift to our university community,” said UB President Satish K. Tripathi. “As we prepare our students to lead in the 21st century, our collaboration with Siemens will enhance our students’ competitiveness and equip them with cutting-edge knowledge and skills, enabling them to meaningfully serve industries and communities across the region, the state and the world. The University at Buffalo is committed to contributing to the economic development and vibrancy of our region and beyond, and we deeply appreciate that Siemens—as demonstrated by this important partnership—shares in that commitment.”
“At UB, we provide outstanding educational experiences for our students,” said A. Scott Weber, Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs at UB. “This grant will provide students with access to industry-leading software tools that are used by manufacturing and industrial companies around the world, enabling students to immediately take their knowledge from theory to practice, furthering their skills and preparing them for future success.”
“Siemens strongly believes that partnering across the educational ecosystem is critical to best prepare a future workforce, and we’re excited to expand our efforts in the New York region by making this grant to University at Buffalo that will help ensure companies here in Buffalo and around the world have access to a diverse and incredibly skilled talent pool,” said Barbara Humpton, CEO of Siemens USA.
“We are seeing a true shift change across the manufacturing sector where companies are embracing digital tools to scale, innovate and compete on a global stage. But, these tools are only as powerful as the people behind them, so it continues to be our mission to best prepare the next generation of individuals who will propel manufacturing even further into the future,” said Del Costy, Senior Vice President of Siemens Digital Industries Software.
Western New York companies boast a large number of UB graduates in their workforces, like Moog, a 65-year-old Buffalo area design, manufacturer, and integrator of precision control components and systems, who will benefit from the Siemens and UB venture. This grant to UB is one of over 1,000 partnerships in the Siemens Digital Industries Software Academic Partner Program, an initiative built to empower the next generation of digital talent.
“As a world leader in developing motion controls for mission critical applications, Moog understands the important role that cutting-edge engineering tools play in development and production processes,” said George Small, Moog’s Chief Technology Officer and a University at Buffalo graduate. “We have 20 years of experience leveraging Siemens tools in providing solutions to our customers’ most complex technical challenges. And as a longtime partner with UB, we appreciate the value of Siemens grant and the positive impact it will have both now and in the future.”
“We value the partnerships of forward-looking companies like Siemens and Moog,” said Kemper Lewis, Dean and Moog Professor of Innovation in UB’s School of Engineering and Applied Sciences. “That companies of this caliber recognize the benefits of collaborating with our students and faculty to drive work force innovation is an honor and a tribute to the talented and driven faculty and students in our UB community.”
SUNY Corning Community College has partnered with Siemens to establish the College’s STEAM Innovation Center, as well as implement a campus-wide effort to reduce the college's carbon footprint, improve energy efficiency, and raise student awareness about the importance of environmental sustainability. For further information on Siemens Digital Industries academic partnerships and suite of software tools, please visit https://www.plm.automation.siemens.com/global/en/our-story/partners/academic/.