As higher education increasingly emphasizes hands-on competencies and problem-solving skills, academic competitions are evolving beyond mere selection platforms into dynamic environments where students can experiment with ideas, refine their skills, and engage more closely with real-world demands. The Mitsubishi Electric Cup Automation 2026 (MECA 2026) at Hanoi University of Industry stands as a clear example of this transformation.

A student team from the School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Hanoi University of Industry (HaUI), has made a remarkable mark at the Mitsubishi Electric Cup Automation - MECA 2025, earning the “Outstanding Design” award with their AIoT-integrated smart factory model. The competition, held under the auspices of the Vietnam Automation Association (VAA), brought together 21 elite teams selected from hundreds of entries submitted by 14 top technical universities across Vietnam.