BuiltWorlds member Trimble recently announced the opening of two state-of-the-art Trimble Technology Labs for the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES) at The Ohio State University. Both of the multidisciplinary labs will enhance the university's hands-on learning, teaching, research and outreach activities in food and agricultural engineering, as well as construction management. This is the third University Partnership announcement the building technology giant has made in the last three months. Read about the Ohio State University announcement along with Purdue University and and Virginia Tech and details into what each program holds below.
Ohio State University Partnership
Based on Ohio State's campus in Columbus and Ohio State ATI, two new Trimble Technology Labs provide students with access to leading agriculture and construction technologies used today by professionals in the industry. With added hands-on learning opportunities, these labs will ultimately help a greater number of students prepare for their future careers. In the inaugural year, more than 1,000 students will have access to the labs for courses dedicated to the next generation of agriculture and construction careers.
Historically, agriculture and construction classes have been focused around lecture-style curricula. By starting in the workstation lab setting, moving to technology-equipped ATV's and then to full-sized agricultural and construction equipment, learners have more opportunities to master the skill sets needed to excel in precision farming and construction management.
The labs include a broad range of Trimble's industry-leading geospatial and construction solutions such as the Trimble XR10 HoloLens™ hardhat, robotic total stations, 3D scanners and GNSS systems. Advanced software solutions include eCognition® geospatial analysis software, RealWorks™ scanning software, TerraFlex® Advanced GIS data collection, Trimble Access™ field software, Trimble Business Center Infrastructure Construction edition, Tekla® Structures, Tekla Structural Design Suite, Trimble Connect® collaboration software, Estimation MEP, FieldLink Office, Quadri, SysQue and the company's popular and intuitive 3D modeling software, SketchUp®.
Virginia Tech Partnership
Virginia Tech and Trimble opened a state-of-the-art Trimble Technology Lab at Virginia Tech's Blacksburg campus. The multidisciplinary lab will bring industry-leading technology to Virginia Tech's students in architecture, building construction and construction engineering. The lab is jointly sponsored by the university's School of Architecture and Myers-Lawson School of Construction.
"Through partnering with Trimble, we will be able to provide students with cutting-edge tools and training to ensure that they graduate at the technological forefront of their respective creative disciplines," said Lu Liu, dean of the College of Architecture, Arts, and Design.
"While our faculty are regular users of Trimble products already, the company's support of our college will accelerate faculty research and creative engagement in industry through its robust support network and professional development opportunities." Located in Burchard Hall, the new lab comes after years of collaboration between Virginia Tech and Trimble in various areas of research.
Virginia Tech Partnership
Virginia Tech and Trimble opened a state-of-the-art Trimble Technology Lab at Virginia Tech's Blacksburg campus. The multidisciplinary lab will bring industry-leading technology to Virginia Tech's students in architecture, building construction and construction engineering. The lab is jointly sponsored by the university's School of Architecture and Myers-Lawson School of Construction.
"Through partnering with Trimble, we will be able to provide students with cutting-edge tools and training to ensure that they graduate at the technological forefront of their respective creative disciplines," said Lu Liu, dean of the College of Architecture, Arts, and Design.
"While our faculty are regular users of Trimble products already, the company's support of our college will accelerate faculty research and creative engagement in industry through its robust support network and professional development opportunities." Located in Burchard Hall, the new lab comes after years of collaboration between Virginia Tech and Trimble in various areas of research.
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