DOST Advocates the Use of Additive Manufacturing in the Ilocos Region
by Faith P. Macatangay
October 10, 2023
The Department of Science and Technology, through the DOST-Metals Industry Research and Development Center (DOST-MIRDC) continues to promote the additive manufacturing (AM) capabilities of the Advanced Manufacturing Center (AMCen) around the country through DOST’s 2023 Regional Science, Technology, and Innovation Week (RSTIW) celebrations.
During the DIGInnovation: Reimagining and Evolving Entire Systems and Processes held at the Ilocos Norte Centennial Arena on October 17, 2023, Engr. Hannah H. Ramos, AMCen’s Project Technical Assistant IV, presented how AMCen, poised to become the leading research and development hub in 3D printing, will help pave the way for the adoption of AM in the country.
Engr. Hannah H. Ramos presents the 3D printing technologies of the Advanced Manufacturing Center to Ilocanos on October 17, 2023 at the Ilocos Norte Centennial Arena.
The forum highlighted the various state-of-the-art 3D printing technologies located at the AMCen facility in Bicutan, Taguig City. Successful collaborative projects since AMCen’s establishment were also presented, including its partnerships with both local and international 3D printer suppliers, the industry, academe, and other government agencies. In addition, the available training programs and AM curriculum to be offered to the academe are tackled for the continuous development of a community of AM potentials. All these were points of interest for the forum attendees, and also a nudge of encouragement for them to think of creative ways on how AM or 3D printing may introduce innovation to existing processes and products.
Engr. Ramos gave the attendees a glimpse of how AMCen will contribute to the province’s capabilities, “With the success of the [Research on Advanced Prototyping for Product Innovation and Development using Additive Manufacturing Technologies] RAPPID-ADMATEC project, AMCen will continue acquiring new batches of manufacturing technologies, significantly to improve our technical capabilities.”
Ending on a positive note, Engr. Ramos concluded that “AMCen’s services and opportunities will be available nationwide.”
For detailed information about DOST-MIRDC’s promotional activities especially in the region, like and follow our DOSTMIRDC Facebook page and visit our website www.mirdc.dost.gov.ph.
