Department of Mechanical Engineering (DME), Vocational College, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), expresses its appreciation and gratitude to OMRON for its support in the organization of the Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) Competition, which was part of the Mechanical Fair UGM 2026 series. The competition was held on May 20–21, 2026, at the Control and Automation Laboratory, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Vocational College UGM, Jl. Grafika 2A, Yogyakarta. The support provided represents a collaborative effort to strengthen the competencies of students and the younger generation in the rapidly advancing field of industrial automation.
The PLC Competition is one of the competition categories featured in Mechanical Fair UGM 2026, designed to provide participants with practical experience in understanding control systems and automation technologies widely applied in modern manufacturing industries. Through this competition, participants were challenged to develop analytical skills, programming logic abilities, and problem-solving competencies, which are essential in preparing for professional demands and the continuous advancement of industrial technology.
OMRON’s participation in supporting this competition reflects a positive synergy between the education sector and industry. This collaboration not only provides participants with opportunities to gain exposure to the latest technologies but also broadens their understanding of the implementation of automation systems across various industrial processes.
The Department of Mechanical Engineering, Vocational College UGM, hopes that this established partnership will continue and provide broader benefits for the advancement of vocational education. Through the support of industrial partners, it is expected that more innovations, outstanding talents, and skilled human resources will emerge, ready to face the challenges of future industrial transformation.
This activity aligns with the objectives of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 4: Quality Education, through strengthening participants’ technical competencies, and SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure, through the introduction and development of industrial automation technologies that support the advancement of the manufacturing sector and technological innovation.