DENSO, the world's second largest mobility supplier, has invested $1.95 million to open the North Technical Training Center at its Battle Creek, Michigan, facility. The center is developed to be at the front of automated and data-rich manufacturing, also recognized as Industry 4.0, and will act as a training hub for DENSO technical talent. It's an urgent resource for the company as automotive and manufacturing technology speedily develops and is created with DENSO's Long-Term Policy 2030 in mind, which aims to create new value for advanced mobility.
 
As the auto industry steps toward electrification and automated driving, DENSO is devoted to providing advanced, tech-forward training grounds for its employees. DENSO's Battle Creek training center is the third of its kind for the company, with others in Tennessee and Mexico. It will serve employees in technical fields, such as skilled trades, machine technicians and engineering. Employees identified for training will get a customized plan to create new technical skills, gain new understanding of Internet of Things (IoT) technologies and improve production efficiency - all of which are key factors in boosting functional productivity and profitability.
 
'It's a vital time in the auto industry and we cannot transform manufacturing and engineering without our people. That is why DENSO is concentrated on introducing our employees to new technologies, delivering cross training for collaboration and developing skills that breed innovation,' said Kenichiro Ito, senior executive officer for DENSO Corporation and chief executive officer of DENSO's North American Headquarters. 'The gifted workers who learn at the Technical Training Center will come out with new ways and creative ideas to change the world through manufacturing.'
 
Kevin Carson, president of DENSO's thermal manufacturing facility in Battle Creek, said, 'When most of our work force was in school, there was no such thing as IoT, automation or Industry 4.0. The automotive industry is greatly changing and that means our machines and the technology that powers them must change.
 
'We are committed to supporting our employees and ensuring they have the resources necessary to stay nimble, learn new skills and flourish in their careers.'



This article is originally posted on Tronserve.com