Norwalk High School Robotics Team Receives $10,000 Donation

Information via PDC International

NORWALK, CT — PDC International (PDC) has partnered with the Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute (PMMI) to donate $10,000 to Norwalk High School's First Robotics Cybears (FRC) Team 6346.

According to a news release provided by the company, PDC, a global manufacturer of shrink sleeve labeling and tamper evident machinery located in Norwalk, has been a supporter of robotics programs in the local community for many years.

Encouraging young people to enter engineering and other technical fields has played an important role in the recent critical rebuilding of domestic manufacturing. Involvement in robotics when in middle or high school can open the door to a lifelong passion and rewarding career, according to PDC.

Through the generosity of PDC International and matching funds from the PMMI Skills Fund, the FRC Team 6346 from Norwalk was able to build their best robot to date. This was the first time in seven years that the high school-based team qualified for the final rounds of a competition, according to PDC.

With the help of their volunteers and PDC mentors, Mattias Karlehag, Lorenzo Corso, and Bob Morse, the robotics team kept improving their robot throughout the season and finished in the top 14 out of 39 teams in the final state competition. Having mentors from PDC and the surrounding community provided the students a place to come and get involved, learn technical skills and make a difference.

PDC International continues to encourage, train, and employ individuals with enthusiasm for robotics and innovation. More information is available here.