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Anoka Technical College and DP Technology announce partnership (23-Oct-2014)
[October 24, 2014]

Anoka Technical College and DP Technology announce partnership (23-Oct-2014)


(ENP Newswire Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) ENP Newswire - 24 October 2014 Release date- 23102014 - Camarillo, Calif.- DP Technology, a leader and innovator in the computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) industry, is partnering with Anoka Technical College (Anoka Tech), located in Anoka, Minn., to launch an ESPRIT class to better prepare students for the machining industry.



A public open house will be held on Oct. 29 at 4 p.m. in Room 25, to honor DP Technology for their partnership.

In their effort to support academia, DP technology is donating an equivalent of $1.7 million retail value of ESPRIT licenses to equip Anoka Tech's classrooms and instructors.


According to the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED), manufacturing is a vital component to the workforce. The sector accounts for 13 percent of Minnesota's private sector jobs and almost 15 percent of the private sector's output. Unfortunately, DEED also reported that 45 percent of manufacturing businesses in the state indicate a shortage of qualified workers.

Anoka Tech is working hard to provide their students with the right technology that will prepare them for a competitive job market.

'Learning ESPRIT will give our students an advantage in the job market because the industry seems to be moving towards Multi-axis, Mill-turn, Swiss and Wire EDM' said Jesse Oldenburg, Machines Trade Instructor at Anoka Tech. 'Compared to other CAM software, ESPRIT handles these operations very well and it's easy for machinists to grasp due to the fact that their interface is more intuitive.' Sherry Butcher Wickstrom, Dean of Academic Affairs at Anoka Tech, is confident that students will now experience a smooth transition from the classroom to the workforce. 'This is all to provide the most realistic experience for our students as they are learning here' said Wickstrom. It's a real simulation of what they're going to encounter on the job.' With customers all over the world in all types of industries, from aerospace to medical equipment, DP Technology is also concerned about the social impacts of new technologies. 'For us, it's not just about making a donation' said Cedric Simard, Director of Global Marketing & Communication of DP Technology. It's about preparing students for success in the metal-working industry and enabling them to develop the right skills.' ABOUT ANOKA TECHNICAL COLLEGE Anoka Technical College, with a campus in Anoka, MN, has been a leading provider of higher education and training in North Central Minnesota since 1967 offering more than 35 career programs accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association. A member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system (MnSCU), the college serves more than 2,800 learners of all ages as they pursue certificates, diplomas and associate in applied science degrees designed to lead immediately to rewarding, in-demand careers. Anoka Technical College is aligned with Anoka-Ramsey Community College and together the institutions serve more than 16,000 learners - the largest community and technical college entity in Minnesota.

ABOUT ESPRIT ESPRIT is a high-performance computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) system for a full range of machine tool applications. ESPRIT delivers powerful full-spectrum programming for 2-5 axis milling, 2-22 axis turning, 2-5 axis wire EDM, multitasking mill-turn machining and B-axis machine tools, and high-speed 3- and 5-axis machining.

ABOUT DP TECHNOLOGY CORP.

DP Technology maintains its worldwide headquarters in Camarillo, Calif., and product development teams in California; Berlin, Germany, and Florence, Italy. Sales and support operations are located in Europe, Asia, and North and South America. For additional information about DP Technology and ESPRIT, call +1-805-388-6000, send an e-mail to [email protected], or visit the company Web site at: https://www.dptechnology.com/ (c) 2014 Electronic News Publishing -

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