PH and Republic of Korea Collaborative Project Tackles the Business Requirements of Die and Mold Industry Clients
By: Ella Vanesa L. Lopez
March 28, 2023
Fabrication of molds used for mass production of various products usually takes a minimum of 45 days for simple molds. More complex molds take longer to fabricate. This is one of the concerns raised during a business-to-business meeting on 24 March 2023, held by the Mold Technology Support Center (MTSC) with some die and mold company locators of the Philippine Economic Zone Authority.
Consultative meeting between officials of DOST-MIRDC and representatives of Korean die and mold companies held at the MTSC, Gen. Trias Cavite on March 23, 2023.
The MTSC is as an output of the Official Development Assistance (ODA) of the Republic of Korea to the Philippines, specifically the die and mold industry. As a training and technology hub, the MTSC is expected to help our local die and mold companies perform at par with global counterparts and ultimately reshape Philippine manufacturing.
The MTSC houses a total of 25 machines and equipment dedicated to serving die and mold demands in the country. This facility offers training programs specifically focused on die and mold technologies. Aside from training, the MTSC also offers to die and mold companies the use of its equipment through time sharing and actual use schemes at very low rates. Through the services offered by the MTSC facility, die and mold companies may expect lead times to be comparatively shorter than ordering imported dies and molds.
“…a survey indicated that most dies and molds are imported and that the technical competency in die and mold making here in the Philippines is low relative to advanced countries like Korea and Japan,” said Dr. Agustin M. Fudolig, MIRDC’s Deputy Executive Director for R&D.
The highly skilled and trained engineers and technical staff of the MTSC add credibility to the MTSC – their expertise in the field of die and mold will put client companies at an advantage over their local and foreign competitors.
The MTSC, poised to become a premier training hub for mold technologies, now plays a vital role in boosting the economy, as graduates of the training programs being offered by the Center are expected to fill the manpower needs of local die and mold companies.
Training program on “Technical Drawing” conducted by experts at the MTSC.
Companies and private individuals who are interested in availing the services of the Center may coordinate through email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or telephone no. (046) 501 0943. The Center also welcomes visitors who would like to check out the facility.
