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nizing the importance of equipment such as this, and the impact it has on student learning outcomes.” Javier de la Fuente, Chair of the Industrial Technolo- gy, Packaging, and Entrepreneurship Area, said they are deeply grateful to the ICPF for its unwavering support. “The addition of this advanced Zünd digital cutter is es- sential to our mission,” he said. “It enables students to design and develop sustainable, value-added solutions. Whether they are creating cost-ef- fective systems, developing high-impact POP displays, de- signing inclusive structures, or innovating to delight con- sumers, this state-of-the-art equipment is a tremendous asset. “The new Zünd digital cutter is a key part of our hands- on, project-based learning approach at Cal Poly, signifi- cantly enhancing our students’ educational journey and future opportunities. It also strengthens our packaging re- search and testing capabilities.” As an industry sponsored foundation, Salaverria said that ICPF has worked for the last 30 years to advance stu- dent and faculty knowledge of the industry and to promote development of a highly trained workforce. “We’ve provided over $13 million in donations of equip- ment and grants to universities and look forward to ex- panding our efforts over the coming years,” Salaverria said. For more information, contact Salaverria at csalaver- ria@icpfbox.org or (847) 226-2671.
“Our students learn skills by applying critical thinking and the use of tools to solve significant problems. Many of our students’ projects solve branding and packaging issues for companies in the local community through cur- ricula and competitions,” she said.
Twomey said that every single student in the program operates the equipment. “The Graphic Communication program also has a stu- dent-run enterprise, University Graphic Systems, which provides print and design services for the campus and lo- cal community,” she said. “The Zünd is an integral part of their ability to produce products. We are extremely grateful to the ICPF for recog-
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