On January 10, 2024, the Faculty of Industrial Management Engineering for Sustainability, Faculty of Engineering, Rajamangala University of Technology Phra Nakhon, in collaboration with the Thai Tool and Die Industry Association, organized the “Up skill Re skill Start up for Sustainable Engineering Innovation Design and Creation” Phase 2 project from January 10-12, 2024.
The project was opened by Dr. Natworapol Rachsiriwatcharabul, the President of Rajamangala University of Technology Phra Nakhon, at the Fueangthong Conference Room, Faculty of Engineering, RMUTP (North Bangkok Center). Asst. Prof. Saharat Wongsisa, a faculty member of the Faculty of Engineering and project leader, stated that developing personnel to support advanced manufacturing technology industries is crucial. This project, organized under the cooperation between the university and the Thai Tool and Die Industry Association, aims to enhance learning, product development from upstream, and high-value innovation promotion.
The main target group includes industry personnel and government agencies. The event featured lectures on manpower development to promote the cutting tool manufacturing industry, aligned with the Ministry of Higher Education’s policy, honored by Asst. Prof. Poolsak Koseeyaporn, Deputy Director of the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research, and Innovation Policy Bureau. Training topics included Cutting Tools Manufacturing Technology, Cutting Tools Geometry practice, and Machine Setup Helitronic Raptor. The training was held at the university, focusing on upstream manufacturing industry technology, with RMUTP being the first to have CNC Grinding Machine technology.
Additionally, joint training was conducted with W.P.P. Engineering Co., Ltd., where participants gained hands-on experience at real workplaces.