SUNNYVALE, Calif. and
OSLO, Norway, June 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Norway's
Oslo Metropolitan University
(OsloMet) has received a gift from Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) to
establish a state-of-the-art Technology Lab for civil engineering
and energy technology. The lab will expand the university's
leadership in digital applications for civil and structural
engineering, building technology and sustainable building
design.
Trimble's broad Connected Construction portfolio
enables all professionals along the project lifecycle to accelerate
project processes—improving productivity, quality, transparency,
safety and sustainability, while reducing waste.
The Trimble Technology Lab will provide students enrolled in
OsloMet's Department of Civil Engineering and Energy Technology
hands-on experience with Trimble solutions. Applications of these
solutions range from building information modeling and mixed
reality to infrastructure planning and construction. Partnering
with Trimble allows OsloMet to more fully integrate across its
curricula the technological tools that are rapidly transforming how
buildings and living environments are designed and constructed.
"Today, digital competence is of great importance for our
students. By establishing the Trimble Lab, our students will have
access to cutting-edge technology and products in engineering and
construction. We believe this will accelerate the adoption and
integration of digital tools in our study programs," said
Jian Dai, associate professor and
head of Civil Engineering Studies. "The lab will not only benefit
our students in achieving an enhanced learning outcome but also
equip them with the competence to lead the change and renewal in
the industry in their future careers. In addition, the lab is also
a valuable asset to support the development of our new smart
mobility and urban analytics program and the infrastructure
engineering specialization."
"Norway's OsloMet is an
outstanding new addition to our network of labs around the world
and we're eager to play a significant role by enabling students and
educators to enhance their engineering, building technology and
design education with Trimble's advanced industry technologies,"
said Allyson McDuffie, director of
Education & Outreach at Trimble. "Our mission in transforming
the way the world works requires that we invest in the
next-generation workforce, who will become the influencers and
leaders of tomorrow."
Carl Christian Thodesen, dean at
the Faculty of Technology, Art, and Design said, "Oslo Metropolitan University is thrilled about
the new lab for digital competence in engineering and construction,
which has been developed through remarkable relationship and
collaboration with Trimble. This lab will provide our students
access to state-of-the-art equipment and software, which will make
them attractive and competitive in the modern engineering and
construction industry. Working with Trimble in developing this
facility is a testament to how industry and academia can work
together to develop skills and competence for a competitive and
sustainable engineering industry where top notch abilities and
attitudes are a prerequisite."
The lab will include a broad range of Trimble's industry-leading
solutions such as Trimble® SiteVision, Robotic Total
Stations and Rugged Tablets. Advanced software solutions Quadri,
Novapoint, Quantm, Tilos, Tekla® Structures, Tekla
Structural Designer, Tekla Tedds,
Trimble Connect and the company's popular 3D modeling software,
SketchUp Pro and SketchUp Studio.
About Oslo Metropolitan
University
OsloMet is a large, urban university home to some of
Norway's oldest and best-known
programs of professional study. Established in 1818, the OsloMet
history dates back more than two centuries with education and
research programs in health, society, technology and teaching.
During the 1990s and 2000s, a number of colleges in the
Oslo region merged to form two
large colleges. In 2011, two institutions came together to become
Oslo and Akershus University
College of Applied Sciences and in 2018 gained university status.
Since then, OsloMet has continued educating professionals and
conducting research that contributes to solving important societal
challenges. For more information, visit: www.oslomet.no.
About Trimble
Trimble is transforming the way the world works by delivering
products and services that connect the physical and digital worlds.
Core technologies in positioning, modeling, connectivity and data
analytics enable customers to improve productivity, quality, safety
and sustainability. From purpose built products to enterprise
lifecycle solutions, Trimble software, hardware and services are
transforming industries such as agriculture, construction,
geospatial and transportation. For more information about Trimble
(NASDAQ:TRMB), visit: www.trimble.com.
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