The Metals Industry Research and Development Center (MIRDC), an agency of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) in collaboration with the Cebu Technological University, has successfully convened a University Talk regarding Advanced Manufacturing Center (AMCen), supporting the Metals and Engineering Industry with services designed to enhance its competitive advantage on October 5, 2022, at JSU-PSU Mariners Court Lezapi Ext., Cebu City.
The event talked about emerging technologies that were anticipated to significantly contribute to the university’s goals—improving its ability to compete globally in terms of innovation in additive manufacturing.
Dr. Archiebald Baltazar B. Malaki, CTU Vice President for Research and Development, highlighted the relevance of Research and Development in modern technologies. According to Dr. Malaki, “The future of economic progress in a country will be determined by the invention and application of new technologies”, he remarked.
Afterwards, Additive Manufacturing, Materials, AMCen, and the entire Scientific Enterprises, were successfully delivered by Dr. Rigoberto C. Advincula, AMCen Steering Committee Member and a resource speaker.
He mainly discussed 3-D Printing, one of the most significant technological advancements in additive manufacturing due to its process of producing unique objects composed of materials such as plastics, composites, or biomaterials that can be used in micro-nano resolution, automotive and aerospace, and biomedical applications.
In his speech, he mentioned that 3D printing and materials development are essential towards advancing additive manufacturing in the country to make it more globally competitive. The facilities have advanced manufacturing that offers industrial design and rapid prototyping for its progress.
He then presented some outputs that were 3-D printed, like Nanocellulose composed of Abaca fiber.
According to Dr. Avincula, “I want the students to know the value of doing good science and translating that to what the industry needs; it is called translational research or the ability to use applied science and the basic platform to develop new technology” he said.
He then encouraged the Engineering students participating in the event to become globally competitive professionals driven to produce an innovative output.
After discussing the topic, the participants raised queries to the speaker. Then, Dr. Advincula gave a macromolecule product as a reward to CTU Officials who asked questions.
The event was actively participated by the Chair of the Department of Engineering and the Department of Technology of CTU-Main and CTU-Danao Campuses, the University of Tennessee at Knoxville (UTK) Officials, Industrial Technology Development Institute (ITDC) Officials, MIRDC Officials, and the selected engineering students from CTU-Danao Campus. The program was hosted by Dr. Allan C. Marinas, faculty of the College of Arts and Sciences CTU-MC.
The AMCen is a project co-implemented by the DOST-Metals Industry Research and Development Center (DOST-MIRDC) aiming to connect scientists, consultants, engineers, and other professionals from different disciplines to create a robust ecosystem that will speed up the adoption of additive manufacturing as an alternative to traditional processes.
Words by: Charmine D. Salvador & Allondrah Ventic/ BS DevCom 4-A Interns
Edited by: Novy Anne Mahinay