Soitaab, a supplier of metal cutting machines, is partnering with Pennsylvania College of Technology to place a Plasma NOVA multiprocess fabrication machine in the college’s expanded welding lab facility.
“It’s so important for Soitaab to continue looking forward to work with and help prepare the next generation of fabrication engineers and welders,” Dave Maxham, vice president of sales and marketing at Soitaab, said. “We are delighted to partner with the Pennsylvania College of Technology to provide the learning tools to accomplish that mission.”
Libellula is donating 25 permanent software licenses to accompany the Plasma NOVA.
Both companies will be recognized on the Metal Wall of Honor in the expanded lab, which is located in the Lycoming Engines Metal Trades Center at Penn College.
“We are grateful to Soitaab and Libellula for their partnership and generosity,” Loni N. Kline, vice president for institutional advancement, said. “The addition of this new equipment and software will go a long way to enhancing the curriculum as we prepare our students for industry.”
The welding expansion at Penn College increases the size of welding-related instructional space at the school by approximately 35,000 square feet. It was made possible in part by a $2 million grant provided by the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration.
Penn College offers a bachelor’s degree in welding and fabrication engineering technology, an associate degree in welding technology, an associate degree in metal fabrication technology and a certificate in welding.