Wazzup Pilipinas!
Dassault Systèmes, the 3DEXPERIENCE Company, a world leader in 3D design software, 3D Digital Mock-Up and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions today announced a strategic partnership with the University of the Philippines Diliman (UPD) and its local partner, MDCGroup, Inc., to provide cutting-edge 3D engineering design tool for students of UPD. The partnership, sealed in a MoU signing ceremony held at UPD on February 27, 2015,aimsto increase the innovative capability of engineering talents in the Philippines’ premier university.
Engineering students at UP Diliman will be exposed to digital learning experiences that help in familiarizing cutting-edge practices and technologies in the real world. They will have access to Dassault Systèmes’ 3D and PLM technologies based on the 3DEXPERIENCE platform, and will be given project management opportunities to enhance industry readiness.
“Engineers play a significant role in any economic and societal development by contributing to initiatives that drive innovation and progress globally. We are delighted to be in this partnership where we are committed to make sure the next-generation Filipino engineers are equipped with not only the right qualifications, but also the right practical skills for the industries,” said Samson KHAOU, Managing Director of AP South, Dassault Systèmes.
Founded in 1908, UP is recognized as the country’s national university. The university has the most Centers of Excellence and Development awarded by the Commission of Higher Education and currently provides the largest number of degree programs in the country.