University and Business: Building the Future Together
During the first half of the year, SARAS strengthened its commitment to the professional development of university students by participating in three important meetings with the academic world. These were a concrete opportunity to engage with students and faculty, share experiences, and demonstrate how university skills translate into industrial value.
Mechanical Engineering: Maintenance Strategies and New Technologies
With the Mechanical Engineering master’s program, two days were dedicated to plant maintenance.
During the first session, our Reliability & Inspection and Reliability Technology experts explored topics such as plant shutdown management and predictive techniques to ensure efficiency and safety.
The second meeting, held by the same department, introduced students to the world of inspection and non-destructive testing, focusing on the Risk-Based Inspection (RBI) methodology and the use of advanced technologies such as drones and robotics.
Chemical Engineering: Between Process Control and Industrial Applications
The second event involved Advanced Systems of Process Control students from the Department of Mechanical, Chemical, and Materials Engineering in a technical seminar, where our professionals presented real-world cases and innovative solutions, highlighting the complexity and opportunities of the process industry.
From Academic Knowledge to Industry: A Concrete Testimonial
The third event was designed by the Department of Chemical Engineering to show students how academic training can translate into operational skills, presenting the role of the chemical engineer in the industrial sector: from daily challenges to career prospects.
Some interesting student feedback:
“I found the class very interesting because it covered the topic of industrial maintenance in detail, not only providing an overview of current strategies but also offering insights into possible future developments in terms of methods, equipment, and required skills.
I really appreciated the interaction the Sarlux (Saras) engineers had with us students and their encouragement to never stop learning and informing us, even in areas that at first glance might not seem directly related to our course of study”.
Riccardo
“It was a very interesting meeting; it helped me understand how enormous the refinery was and quantify how many assets it contains; it also highlighted the various costs and the maintenance techniques used”.
Angelo
“The class was interesting. An excellent opportunity to gain a concrete understanding of the world of work”.
Filippo
“The lesson was quite interesting, also because they introduced us to maintenance issues and schedules that I’ll probably never find in textbooks (like having to book the world’s unique cranes so far in advance). However, if they want to leave time for questions and other curiosities, perhaps they should make a more concise presentation, which was still very interesting”.
Dario
Sharing knowledge, building the future
For SARAS, these moments of discussion represent an investment in training a new generation of professionals, capable of facing the challenges of innovation with awareness and vision.
