MISUMI USA, Inc., a subsidiary of MISUMI Corporation, part of MISUMI Group, Inc. (Tokyo: 9962), announces that it will again sponsor its University Engineering Program. In this program, MISUMI partners with higher education to assist engineering student teams in designing and building successful projects, many for entry into nationwide competitions.

Jacob Oji, head of MISUMI USA's Factory Automation (FA) Business Development, states: "We aim to empower the next generation of engineers by educating them about the latest design techniques using configurable components. We offer individual guidance from an experienced resource students can consult to solve design / build challenges. Last year, we worked with Stanford, M.I.T., Rochester Institute of Technology, University of California Davis, and the Milwaukee School of Engineering. This year, we are building on that success to make the program more valuable than ever."

The MISUMI University Engineering Program offers participants a 30 percent discount on more than one million of its Factory Automation Components. Additional benefits include a class presentation of a seminar on automation and designing with configurable components, plus access to a wide range of technical tools and resources.

Professor Mohammad Mahinfalah at the Milwaukee School of Engineering, notes: "Last year my students worked on senior projects using MISUMI parts and were introduced to a new method of component purchasing. They were impressed by the speed at which they could download CAD files and get delivery of quality parts so quickly and at low cost. The program is valuable for student design teams with a short time window for prototype development. We look forward to collaborating with MISUMI again this year."

To apply for MISUMI's University Program, engineering department heads or faculty can simply complete a short registration form about their engineering discipline and planned engineering project. Applications will be reviewed by MISUMI USA's engineering team. More information and an application form can be found at http://www.misumiusa.com/MisumiU.aspx.

About MISUMI USA, Inc.

Located in Schaumburg, Illinois, MISUMI USA, Inc. was established in 1988 as a Subsidiary of MISUMI Corporation, a part of the MISUMI Group (TOKYO: 9962). MISUMI USA, Inc. is a leading supplier of fixed and configurable components such as leader pins, single-axis actuators, linear shafts, slotted keys, aluminum extrusions, parting locks, linear guides, XY stages and other components for factory automation, plastic mold and press die industries. For a complete list of available components, please visit MISUMI USA.

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