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process has been astonishing, and now traditional critical sustainability issues. In Brazil, the collapse of
industries are trying to react and critically plan their a mining dam in Mariana, Minas Gerais, motivated
digital futures. many groups of students from local universities
and schools to take part on projects related to the
For instance, oil companies are now working recovery of the Doce river valley.
closer together with traditional suppliers in order
to rethink their control systems and establish the Radix was one of many Brazilian companies that
foundations for the so-called ‘next generation decided to support several of these projects and
control system’. facilitate the development of a nongovernmental
network using digital technology in favour of
As a component of this digital revolution, companies sustainability projects.
are also facing a dramatic change in their human
resources-related needs. Professionals that can www.radixeng.com
combine the knowledge of traditional engineering
design, software development and processes with Radix:
the understanding of new concepts in data analytics
are becoming extremely valuable. Radix offers technology services and
solutions, highly qualified and with
A very promising approach for technology technology independence, to meet
companies is to invest together with universities on
the development of a new engineering profile. In this the demands of the primary process
context, some ideas and initiatives are already being industries in Brazil and the world.
implemented across the world. Many universities Radix considers itself a multiplier of
in the US and Brazil have been providing resources a transformation process in Brazil. A
for students to take part in various initiatives that process of building a country with more
are attracting the attention of different technology technology, results, universities and
companies. Competition teams working with
robotics, solar boats, electrical cars, and aeronautical strong companies.
design are now sponsored by companies that
want to attract young talent for future internship
programs and professional careers.

As part of this big picture, engineering students
are willing to provide a concrete contribution on

Specialists from Brazilian universities, sponsored by Radix, collecting and analyzing water from the Rio Doce valley after the
dams break in Mariana