MECA 2025 Finals: HUTECH students conquer technology through practical projects
- 14/07/2025
The final round of the Mitsubishi Electric Cup Automation - MECA 2025, hosted by Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology (HUTECH), welcomed 21 teams from universities across the country, featuring highly practical and applicable projects. Representing the host university, HUTECH’s team ATC – Duocut proudly secured Third Prize overall, leaving a strong impression with their creativity and competence in this technology-focused competition.
Held on July 12, the competition is an annual event organized by Mitsubishi Electric Vietnam under the technical sponsorship of the Vietnam Automation Association (VAA). The competition offers students nationwide the opportunity to apply their automation knowledge and skills in real-world scenarios by building projects, while also gaining access to advanced technologies and engaging in academic exchange.
Representatives of the co-organizing institutions at the event
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Representatives from 14 universities, the judging panel, and coordinators receiving commemorative gifts during the competition
In his opening remarks, Prof. Dr. Sc. Ho Dac Loc - President of HUTECH - expressed his gratitude to guests and participating teams from all parts of the country, stating, “MECA is a highly meaningful competition. It not only allows students to apply the knowledge and skills they’ve learned into practical use, but also offers the opportunity to work with Mitsubishi’s equipment - one of the world’s leading automation corporations. The competition also helps strengthen the relationship between universities and industry, allowing us to discover useful models that can be applied in real life and benefit society.”
Prof. Dr. Sc. Ho Dac Loc thanks the guests and participating teams from across the country
At the MECA 2025 Finals, the projects demonstrated tangible value and practical benefits in various sectors such as economy, agriculture, and healthcare. Examples include: Automatic electronic component mounting machine using surface printing technology; Design, fabrication, and control of a Tampon printing machine; Automated bagging system for fruit protection; Defect and foreign object inspection system for glass box surfaces; Lotus seed shelling machine; Automated packaging system using Delta robot and processing; Automated book-sorting system; Automated medical equipment packaging system.
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Standing out among the 21 competing teams, ATC – Duocut (HUTECH) made it into the Top 6 with their project titled “Application of industrial communication networks (CC-Link, SSCNET) and Got Mobile in intelligent management, monitoring, and control of a dual-head drilling and cutting system with automatic material feeding.”
The project originated from the team’s hands-on experience at a furniture manufacturing company in Dong Nai. They identified the pressing need in the wood-processing industry to modernize technology, reduce manual labor, and improve safety. Their solution aims to minimize human intervention, reduce workplace accidents, and increase accuracy. Notably, the system includes a dust extraction feature during wood processing, contributing to environmental protection and enabling the reuse of leftover materials in other manufacturing sectors.
ATC - Duocut’s project was honored with Third Prize overall
The project impressed the judges with its high practical application, innovative automated control technology, and earned the team Third Prize. This was a well-deserved reward for their dedication over more than a year.
Sharing his thoughts on the achievement, Nguyen Van Duy - a senior in Control and Automation Engineering and leader of ATC - Duocut - said, “It took us over a year to complete the project, from studying Mitsubishi’s equipment and mechanical technologies to finalizing a complete product. With only two members, we faced challenges in manpower, which required careful time management to stay on schedule. This award is proof of our hard work and all the passion and effort we’ve put in.”
Sharing his thoughts on the achievement, Nguyen Van Duy - a senior in Control and Automation Engineering and leader of ATC - Duocut - said, “It took us over a year to complete the project, from studying Mitsubishi’s equipment and mechanical technologies to finalizing a complete product. With only two members, we faced challenges in manpower, which required careful time management to stay on schedule. This award is proof of our hard work and all the passion and effort we’ve put in.”
Nguyen Van Duy shared that the team had worked persistently over the past year to complete the project
With fair and professional evaluation and feedback from the judging panel, the competition concluded with the following outcomes:
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Award
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Team
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Institution
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First Prize
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NexCore
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Ho Chi Minh City University of Industry
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Second Prize
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SPK - JAVA ·
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Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and Education
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SKH-PREMIUM
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Hung Yen University of Technology and Education
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Third Prize
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CNA
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Thai Nguyen University of Technology and Industry
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SVK - TP - 01
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University of Transport and Communications
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ATC - DuoCut
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Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology (HUTECH)
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Most Impressive Design
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SEEE - AUTO - 01
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Hanoi University of Industry
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Environmental Protection Solution
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ThinkBig
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Bach Khoa University (HCMUT)
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Smart Solution
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BKET
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Bach Khoa University (HCMUT)
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Best Presentation
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MECA MÊ CÁ
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Ton Duc Thang University
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Most Practical Application
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TLU ElecVators
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Thuyloi University
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Community-Oriented Solution
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S-Eagles
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Tra Vinh University
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Most Flexible Application
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SPK - HORIZON
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Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and Education
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Best Teamwork
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NextGen
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Ho Chi Minh City University of Industry
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Consolation Prize
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KSTT
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Can Tho University
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TetraFun
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Tra Vinh University
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DiCutting
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Can Tho University - CTU
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LDH
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Hanoi University of Science and Technology
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AuTomato
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Da Nang University of Science and Technology
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TDTU-Robo
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Ton Duc Thang University
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DeltaPack
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Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology (HUTECH)
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Top 6 teams presented their projects and received valuable feedback from the judges
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MECA 2025 provided a prestigious and high-quality academic platform for students nationwide
Representing HUTECH at the event were Prof. Dr. Sc. Ho Dac Loc and members of the university’s leadership and the Institute of Engineering. Other attendees included Mr. Takashi Nishikuma - General Director of Mitsubishi Electric Vietnam, representatives from the company, Dr. Duong Nguyen Binh - Standing Vice President of the Vietnam Automation Association, Dr. Do Manh Cuong - Deputy Secretary-General of the Association, along with faculty members from the judging panel and coordinators from 14 participating universities.
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