Summary

Academics, professional staff, and students of the University of Auckland, industry partners, and Trimble representatives from New Zealand and the US gathered on a special evening to celebrate the official opening of the Auckland, New Zealand TTL and the signing of an expanded sponsorship agreement between both parties. 

The Trimble Technology Lab’s Grand Opening event took place on 28 March 2023 in the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Auckland. The opening had 80 attendees, including academic and professional staff from the Faculties of Engineering, Science, and the Creative Arts and Industries. Students of the University, industry partners, and Trimble representatives from New Zealand and the US gathered on a special evening to celebrate the official opening of the Auckland, New Zealand TTL and the signing of an expanded sponsorship agreement between both parties.  

Trimble representatives Amy Northcutt, Global Director, Education & Outreach, and Jason Hill, Vice-President, OneAg Global Engineering, assisted the event and gave speeches. The University of Auckland Vice-Chancellor, Dawn Freshwater, also attended, highlighting the significance of the TTL’s Grand Opening and the relationship between the University of Auckland and Trimble Inc. 

“One of the things I’m most delighted by is that while the Trimble Technology Lab is physically located within the Faculty of Engineering, Trimble’s software and hardware will be used across the whole University by many Faculties and Research Institutes. And much of the Trimble software can be used by students in their own faculties, computer labs, and even at home.”Dawn Freshwater, Vice-Chancellor at the University of Auckland