Electronic test tools manufacturer Fluke Corporation announced plans to donate professional test and measurement equipment to Washington State University. The company also revealed the Fluke Engineering Lab at WSU Everett.
Fluke will deploy the tools across five campuses for use in upper-level mechanical engineering courses. The company estimated that its donation will help over 4,000 students gain hands-on experience using the same equipment utilized in manufacturing, utilities and industrial environments. Additionally, the Owen Science and Engineering Library in Pullman will allow students to check out Fluke equipment beyond the classroom.
Students at the college will gain access to more than 30 professional-grade Fluke tools, including calibration, thermal imaging, digital multimeters, airflow meters, temperature scanners and energy loggers. The training aims to develop practical skills in troubleshooting, predictive maintenance and energy efficiency.
The development adds to a nearly four-decade partnership between Fluke and the university.
“Preparing the next generation of engineers takes more than classroom study; it takes real tools, real experience and real connection to the industry," Fluke Corporation President Parker Burke said. “We are proud to partner with Washington State University as we strive to help prepare the next generation of technicians, electricians and engineers for the workforce."