Mitsubishi Electric India, a leading name in electric and electronic equipment, announced the winners of the 6th Mitsubishi Electric Cup, a national-level automation competition for engineering students. Held after a five-year break following the pandemic, the two-day event featured 35 finalist teams competing under the theme “Automating the World through Digital Innovation.”
Registrations opened in July 2025 and attracted 288 project proposals from 140 institutions across 19 states and two Union Territories. Shortlisted teams received technical guidance from Mitsubishi Electric India engineers and access to factory automation components, including PLCs, HMIs, servo motors, VFDs, and CNC systems, to build functional automation models.
Team “Nexus AI” from Sona College of Technology, Tamil Nadu, secured first place and a cash prize of Rs. 1,00,000 along with the winner’s trophy. “Recycron” from MKSSS Cummins College of Engineering for Women, Pune, finished second, receiving Rs. 75,000, while Team “Pegasus” from COEP Technological University, Pune, claimed third place with Rs. 50,000. The “Most Popular Team” award went to “Trisense Innovators” from Dr. Vishwanath Karad MIT-WPU, Pune. Fifteen teams received appreciation prizes and certificates. The winning team will represent Mitsubishi Electric India at the global MECA competition.
Projects addressed areas such as smart manufacturing, building automation, energy-efficient systems, IoT solutions, AgriTech applications, and industry-specific challenges with social benefits including energy management and waste reuse. Teams were evaluated on system design, innovation, implementation, safety, digital integration, and overall presentation.
Atsushi Takase, Managing Director, Mitsubishi Electric India, said the competition aims to nurture industry-ready engineers with strong technical skills, teamwork, and practical experience. Dr S Sriram, Director and Head of Factory Automation & Industrial Division, highlighted the value of hands-on training, noting that students gained exposure to Industry 4.0 practices and real-world automation ecosystems.
Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, headquartered in Tokyo, has over a century of experience in electrical and electronic systems across industrial technology, energy, transportation, and building solutions. Mitsubishi Electric India offers advanced products and services in factory automation, air conditioning, and semiconductor technologies, supporting innovation and skill development across the country.
