Emerson and UT Austin Unite for AI, Automation, and Semiconductor Innovation

A Synergistic Partnership: Emerson and UT Austin's Vision

Emerson, a seasoned industrial technology executive, has joined forces with The University of Texas at Austin, a leader in academic excellence, to unveil an exciting new partnership. This cutting-edge collaboration, backed by an $8.5 million, three-year agreement, will drive innovation in artificial intelligence, automation, energy, and semiconductors. It's not just a collaboration—it's a shared commitment to extending the boundaries of innovation and shaping the technology of the future. Emerson and UT Austin are charting the course for leaders of tomorrow in the world of technology together.

Facilitating Semiconductor Innovation: Enhancing and Educating

Additionally, an essential element of this collaboration is boosting UT's semiconductor initiatives. In addition, Emerson will donate advanced technology and equipment to automate the Montopolis Research Center, a fundamental research facility for semiconductors. Consequently, updating aging Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) equipment will have an immense impact on data acquisition and storage so that researchers and industrial partners can manage and track fabrication processes effectively. "This investment will deepen our partnership, continue to make Austin a national technology leader and push the frontiers of research, innovation, and education in semiconductors, energy, artificial intelligence, automation and more," said Cockrell School Dean Roger Bonnecaze.
Emerson will also provide vital funding to support the initial cohorts of students in the new Semiconductor Science and Engineering master's program, which will open in fall 2025.

New AI-Powered Automation: Research and Development

Besides, Emerson will help modernize the Process Science and Technology Center (PSTC) at the J.J. Pickle Research Campus. In addition, a three-year collaborative research program will be initiated to guide AI-driven automation research in process optimization, control, and safety.
"As an engineering and technology firm, we're thrilled to partner with UT to get tomorrow's workforce ready to address the world's toughest problems," said Emerson President and CEO Lal Karsanbhai.

Building the Future: Investing in Infrastructure and Education

Also, Emerson's donation will fund the Engineering Discovery Building (EDB), a state-of-the-art building that will be the home department for both the McKetta Department of Chemical Engineering and the Hildebrand Department of Petroleum and Geosystems Engineering, where most learning and research will take place.
The EDB will also house an Emerson signature laboratory, where thousands of students each year will have an active-learning space. Additionally, as a new CCIMS member at the McCombs School of Business, Emerson will continue to establish itself as a leader in industrial technology through collaboration with students, faculty, and marketing professionals to create real-world automation solutions.

A Legacy of Partnership: Creating a Long-Term Alliance

Finally, it should be noted that Emerson has had a long-standing relationship with UT Austin, with more than $20 million contributed to the university by the company, most of which was given to the Cockrell School of Engineering and its McKetta Department of Chemical Engineering. This partnership, coupled with Emerson's purchase of Austin-based National Instruments, is a testament to the company's dedication to developing innovation and academic success. This is a wonderful example of the synergy between industry and academia.

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