- ABB in Kazakhstan and Almaty University of Power Engineering and Telecommunications (Energo University) have opened a new automation laboratory to strengthen skills development and industry readiness for engineering students.
- The facility follows the parties’ recently signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and marks a milestone in ABB’s local talent partnership.
- The lab features ABB demo stands reflecting real industrial environments
Almaty University of Power Engineering and Telecommunications (Energo University), a leading institution for power engineering and communications in Almaty, welcomed ABB Kazakhstan to inaugurate the university’s new dedicated automation lab for engineering specialties. The opening forms part of a broader collaboration under a newly signed MoU to enhance education quality, promote applied skills, and bridge the gap between theory and practice for future engineers.
The laboratory is not only equipped with ABB’s advanced demo stands but also represents the first ABB educational facility of its kind in Kazakhstan. The official opening ceremony brought together key ABB Kazakhstan leaders, including Natalija Gromova, General Director; Dossan Jumagaziyev, Local Business Line Manager; Yermek Imashev, Head of Sales; and two ABB engineers—Anton Panchenko, Service Engineer, and Roman Shinkarenko, Product Specialist—who will provide specialized training to Energo University professors.
These sessions will ensure faculty members gain practical expertise with ABB equipment, enabling them to transfer this knowledge effectively to students. Energo University representatives included: Nygymetov Gani – Rector of University; Zhupankhan Aibek – Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs; Zhandarbekov Dauren – Chief Operating Officer; Omarbekova Alnura – Director of the Institute of Telecommunications and Automation; Abzhanova Laulasyn – Head of the Department of Automation and Control.
The event began in the university’s conference hall with welcome speeches and presentations from both ABB Kazakhstan and Energo University, highlighting mutual goals and opportunities for students, as well as the strategic purpose behind opening the lab. Following the discussions, participants proceeded to the new laboratory for the ribbon-cutting ceremony. There, ABB representatives addressed students and professors, officially opening the facility, while local engineers demonstrated the functionality of the installed equipment and explained its role in real-world industrial applications.
The laboratory is designed to mirror real-world industrial applications. ABB has equipped the space with demonstration stands that showcase variable speed drive control and distributed automation, centered on ABB’s advanced demo stands, including advanced controllers like 800xA and industrial drives like ACS880 for motor management and process optimization. Through structured exercises, students will learn commissioning, parameterization, diagnostics and safe operation practices aligned with industry standards.
ABB’s Kazakhstan and Energo University discussing opportunities for students. 
The ribbon-cutting ceremony for Energo University’s students. 
ABB’s Kazakhstan engineers gave brief presentation on lab equipment.
Learning pathways will cover foundational automation concepts, advanced controller logic and drive applications, along with data visualization and alarm management to build systems-thinking competencies. The program supports students’ readiness for internships and early-career roles, complementing ABB Kazakhstan’s recently launched graduate internship opportunities. A planned elective module on ABB drives and controllers will be proposed within the engineering curriculum, expanding exposure to modern automation technologies and strengthening employability.
“ABB Kazakhstan is ready to support Energo University’s students, translate theory into practice and enable hands-on experience with real equipment. We are opening new opportunities for students to gain more practical work with real equipment,” said Natalija Gromova, General Director, ABB Kazakhstan. “We look forward to collaborating with you on internships, guest lectures, seminars and other career development opportunities that will enhance the practical knowledge for students.”
“We are proud to open this laboratory with ABB, support the company’s success in Kazakhstan and welcome expanded opportunities for our students,” said Gani Nygymetov, Rector of Energo University. “Together, we are building a stronger bridge between academia and industry to prepare the next generation of engineers.”
