Fuji Electric India partners with GNDU to launch innovation centre

Guru Nanak Dev University (GNDU) is set to enhance industry-academia collaboration with the establishment of the Fuji Innovation Centre at its Department of Electronics Technology. The initiative, spearheaded by Vice-Chancellor Prof Karamjeet Singh, is in line with his vision to promote skill-based education.

This innovation centre has been made possible through a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) collaboration between Fuji Electric India Pvt Ltd and GNDU. Prof Navdeep Singh Sodhi, coordinator of the university-industry linkage programme, commented on the development, stating, “Fuji Electric is a globally recognised Japanese multinational with a significant presence in India. Known for its leadership in industrial automation and energy solutions, Fuji Electric’s expertise in power electronics, instrumentation, and control systems aligns perfectly with GNDU’s goals of promoting innovation and skill development.”

Prof Ravinder Kumar, head of the department of electronics technology, said the Fuji Innovation Centre would be equipped with cutting-edge facilities in instrumentation, control and automation. These would include programmable logic controllers (PLC), servo motors and amplifiers, AC drives and other advanced equipment. He said the centre would also focus on sustainable energy technologies, positioning it as a dedicated energy and automation lab. He added the lab would enable students to explore innovative solutions for energy efficiency, renewable energy integration and the development of smart industrial systems.