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Anáhuac University launches technology cluster focused on AI and Engineering 5.0
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Anáhuac University launches technology cluster focused on AI and Engineering 5.0

From El Universal · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Universidad Anáhuac inaugurated its Anáhuac LABS technology cluster, an innovation and research ecosystem, at its North Campus in Huixquilucan, State of Mexico.
  • The initiative aims to integrate practical learning, research applied to entrepreneurship, and technology transfer, fostering engineers who transition from technology users to creators under the

Universidad Anáhuac has officially opened its Anáhuac LABS technology cluster, an innovation and research hub located at its North Campus in Huixquilucan, State of Mexico. This new ecosystem is designed to bridge practical learning with entrepreneurship and technology transfer.

Alfonso Salem Slim, president of Inmobiliaria Carso and an alumnus of the university, highlighted the cluster's goal to forge corporate partnerships based on high-impact projects. These collaborations aim to address specific challenges through alliances with other universities, research centers, international leaders, and academic exchanges.

The municipal president of Huixquilucan, Romina Contreras Carrasco, stated that Anáhuac LABS will cultivate highly qualified and cutting-edge engineers, positioning them as key players in technological development. The project, which broke ground in 2024, spans 8,342 square meters and involved an investment of 450 million pesos. It is intended to merge teaching, research, and application to create engineering and technology solutions for societal benefit.

In response to the rise of automation, data science, and artificial intelligence, the university is promoting the concept of "Engineering 5.0." This approach aims to empower engineers to become creators of technology rather than just users. The program is structured around six key areas: technological nodes, state-of-the-art infrastructure, active innovation within the business ecosystem, comprehensive training, talent dedicated to innovation, and global hands-on experiences.

Rector Cipriano Sánchez García emphasized the urgency of this initiative, noting that the World Economic Forum predicts 39% of current worker competencies will become obsolete. He stated that Engineering 5.0 at Anáhuac is not just about imagining the future but actively designing, testing, and building it. The focus is on preparing engineers to tackle the unknown, providing them with a space to test their ideas and certainties. The cluster has already secured partnerships with companies like Ford, Grupo Gigante, and Huawei.

La ingeniería 5.0 en la Universidad Anáhuac no se limita a imaginar el mañana, lo diseña, lo prueba y lo construye desde hoy

— Universidad AnáhuacDescribing the proactive approach of the Engineering 5.0 initiative.
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Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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