On January 30,2026, FOTIMA, an international group with 70 years of deep experience in industrial sensing and supply chain, and Atrof Oil and Gas University, named after Safi Utebayev and recognized as Kazakhstan's top energy institution, jointly celebrated a milestone moment in their collaboration: the modern intelligent classroom supported by FOTIMA was officially put into use. This initiative not only marks the realization of the deep integration of "education-industry" between the two parties but also opens a new chapter in the collaborative innovation of industry, academia, and research between China and Kazakhstan under the "Belt and Road" framework.
As a seasoned international enterprise in the field of industrial sensing, FOTIMA has always adhered to the core philosophy of "technology empowering industries and talent linking the future" since its establishment. With factory bases and international operation centers in multiple core industrial cities across China, it has become a trusted partner in the global industrial sector through its precise sensing technology and resilient supply chain system. Meanwhile, Atrai Oil and Gas University, as Kazakhstan's only national university specializing in petroleum and natural gas, holds an irreplaceable academic status and talent pool in the energy field. The collaboration between the two parties can be described as a perfect match of "technical strength and academic resources".
This collaboration revolves around three strategic pillars, establishing a comprehensive collaborative system that spans education, commerce, and industry.
In the field of education, in addition to launching modern specialized classrooms focusing on intelligent sensor systems and advanced technology applications, the two parties will also jointly establish the "FOTIMA Belt and Road Education and Cultural Exchange Center". FOTIMA has distilled 70 years of practical experience into distinctive courses such as "Fundamentals of Sensor Technology and Industry Application Guide" and "Win-Win Strategies with China Business Partners", building a seamless industry-academia-research internship channel between "classroom and factory". This initiative systematically cultivates pragmatic engineers and business managers who are proficient in cutting-edge technologies and possess an international business perspective, injecting professional talent into Kazakhstan's energy industry.
In the business sector, the launch of the "Belt and Road Business Service Exchange Center" will serve as a bridge for cooperation between Chinese and Kazakh enterprises. FOTIMA will organize Chinese entrepreneurs to visit Atyrau, while inviting Kazakh partners to explore its industrial bases in Hangzhou, Ningbo, Shanghai, and Chengdu. It will also introduce a mature international supply chain service system to the local area, providing one-stop support for Kazakh enterprises to upgrade their smart factories, connect with global high-quality industrial resources, and achieve substantive implementation of cooperative value.
In the industrial sector, the two parties plan to jointly establish the "FOTIMA Global Sensor Laboratory" and a demonstration production line for cables and sensors at Atyrau Oil and Gas University. This initiative will anchor cutting-edge sensor technology research and development locally, enabling "Made in Kazakhstan" sensor products to reach Russian-speaking countries and global markets. Ultimately, it will create a complete closed-loop system of "university R&D-local production-industrial application", laying a solid foundation for Kazakhstan's industrial localization innovation and international expansion.
Lu Yizhen, third-generation leader of FOTIMA, stated: "This collaboration with Atyrau Oil and Gas University represents not only the sharing of technology and resources, but also the joint development of a sustainable talent cultivation system, industrial upgrading capabilities, and an innovation ecosystem. We firmly believe these initiatives will become invaluable assets for the future of both countries." The university administration also highly values the partnership, considering it a new phase in its development. It will provide students with exceptional opportunities to access cutting-edge global technologies and enhance their international competitiveness, which holds significant importance for Kazakhstan's industrial future.
In the future, FOTIMA will continue to deepen cooperation with Atrau University of Oil and Gas, using the "Belt and Road" initiative as a bond to promote the deep integration of education, science and technology, and industry. By empowering industrial development in more countries and regions with sensing technology, we will jointly perceive the pulse of the times and build a future of cross-border win-win cooperation.
