Fluke Engineering Lab to be established at WSU’s Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture, providing 4,000+ students across five campuses access to industry-standard Fluke tools

EVERETT, Washington, March 6, 2026 - Fluke Corporation and Washington State University (WSU) today announced they have signed a strategic partnership designed to better align engineering education with the evolving needs of industry. The agreement includes a significant donation of professional test and measurement equipment, the creation of the Fluke Engineering Lab and the standardization of Fluke tools across key engineering programs.

The tools will be integrated into upper-level mechanical engineering courses in WSU's Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture and deployed across five campuses. More than 4,000 students enrolled in the college will gain hands-on experience using the same tools widely used in manufacturing, utilities and industrial environments. A centralized tool library will allow students to easily access Fluke equipment beyond the classroom, ensuring broad exposure and practical experience that strengthens their workforce readiness.

Fluke will also continue its longstanding mentorship program to connect WSU students with industry professionals for hands-on guidance, career development and real-world engineering insight. The partnership reflects a shared commitment to closing the gap between academic preparation and workforce expectations, particularly as manufacturers and industrial operators face ongoing talent shortages and increasing technical complexity.

"Preparing the next generation of engineers takes more than theory it takes real tools, real experience, and real connection to the industry. Our partnership with Washington State University is about giving students exactly that. By expanding access to Fluke technologies across five campuses, we're helping ensure graduates step into the workforce confident, capable, and ready to make an immediate impact. This is what meaningful industry-education collaboration looks like," said Parker Burke, President of Fluke Corporation.

Dean of the Voiland College of Engineering & Architecture, Dr. Partha Pande, commented, "Fluke has been an extraordinary partner to Washington State University since 1987, supporting our students and faculty through equipment donations, scholarships and sponsored research that have strengthened programs across multiple campuses. This expanded partnership and the establishment of the Fluke Engineering Lab build on that legacy, advancing hands-on learning, driving innovation in engineering education and reinforcing a powerful model of collaboration between industry and higher education that directly benefits our students and the industries they will serve."

Through the partnership, students at the college will gain access to more than 30 professional-grade Fluke tools spanning calibration, thermal imaging, digital multimeters, airflow meters, temperature scanners and energy loggers. By training on the same advanced diagnostic and measurement technologies used across manufacturing, utilities and industrial facilities worldwide, students will develop practical, job-ready skills in troubleshooting, predictive maintenance and energy efficiency. The breadth of equipment ensures hands-on exposure to real-world scenarios, reinforcing WSU's commitment to experiential learning while aligning engineering education with the evolving demands of industry

About Washington State University
Washington State University is a nationally recognized public research university committed to advancing knowledge, inspiring discovery, and preparing future leaders. As the state's land grant university with campuses, research centers, and Extension offices across the state, WSU is dedicated to teaching, research, and outreach that strengthen Washington's economy and improve the quality of life for people across the region and beyond.

About Fluke?
Founded in 1948, Fluke Corporation is the world leader in compact, professional electronic test tools and software for measuring and condition monitoring. Fluke customers are technicians, engineers, electricians, maintenance managers, and metrologists who install, troubleshoot, and maintain industrial, electrical, and electronic equipment and calibration processes.??