ORONO, and PORTLAND, Maine -- Doosan Robotics, a global leader in robotics innovation, announced the opening of an Authorized Training Center at the University of Maine's Advanced Manufacturing Center (AMC) in Orono. The new facility, housed in AMC's state-of-the-art B.O.T. Loft, is a dedicated space for robotics, automation, and networked systems training.

The training center will provide hands-on instruction in robot programming, system integration, and industrial applications using Doosan Robotics' systems, along with a variety of other robotic technologies. The curriculum is designed to serve both students and the general public, offering accessible, skill-based education aligned with the needs of today's high-tech workforce. Doosan Robotics will support the center with official training materials, structured lesson plans, and educational robot kits.

Located in the heart of the AMC, the B.O.T. Loft is a hub for workforce development in Maine and beyond. It offers training opportunities ranging from K–12 summer programs to professional certifications. Doosan's involvement expands the diversity of technology offered within the space and reinforces the university's mission to deliver industry-aligned, real-world training opportunities.

This new endeavor was facilitated with the assistance of Mark Chapman at Industrial Automation Supply (IAS) of Portland, Maine—a Doosan Robotics Platinum Distributor, and the company’s top North American distributor for 2024. IAS has been a distributor of Doosan Robotics since 2019, and is one of the early adopters of collaborative robotics technology in the United States.

"This was a tremendous opportunity for IAS to help with bringing collaborative robots to the next generation of manufacturers and engineers," Chapman said. “We’re not just providing the cobots to the workforce, we’re actively working to educate and familiarize tomorrow’s workforce leaders to this technology—making it so today’s students aren’t just ready, but comfortable with what they will see in the robotic workspace by working intimately with them as part of their curriculum.”

The University of Maine, founded in 1865, is the state's only public research university and a recognized leader in advanced manufacturing education. The AMC B.O.T. Loft exemplifies the university's commitment to hands-on, experiential learning in robotics and automation, serving students, educators, and industry professionals alike.

About Doosan Robotics
Doosan Robotics, founded in 2015 and a subsidiary of the Doosan Group (est. 1896), designs and manufactures high-performance robotic systems that drive automation in manufacturing, packaging, logistics, healthcare, research, and more. In 2022, the company established its U.S. headquarters in Plano, Texas. Doosan Robotics is known for its user-friendly, adaptable, and reliable robot systems. With a global presence spanning multiple vertical industries, Doosan Robotics continues to support innovation and operational excellence worldwide. More information is available at www.doosanrobotics.com.

About the University of Maine
As Maine's only public research university and a Carnegie R1 top-tier research institution, the University of Maine advances learning and discovery through excellence and innovation. Founded in 1865 in Orono, UMaine is the state's land, sea and space grant university with a regional campus at the University of Maine at Machias. Our students come from all over the world and work with faculty conducting fieldwork around the globe — from the North Atlantic to the Antarctic.

About IAS
Based in Portland, Maine, Industrial Automation Supply is an electrical controls and automation components distributor with a focus on serving the Original Equipment Manufacturers market in New England since 1993. Celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2023, IAS understands the challenges its customers face in a way online distributors and catalog houses can’t. This has made Industrial Automation Supply “the go-to distributor” of industry leading components throughout New England and the Northeast. Visit www.iasinc.com for more information.

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