AMERIAL Services Offered Free-of-AMERIAL Services Offered Free-of-Charge Until December 2021
By: Zalda R. Gayahan
June 16, 2021, Taguig City – The newest, modern facility that offers mechatronics, robotics, andindustrial automation technologies was launched and inaugurated today at the Department ofScience and Technology – Metals Industry Research and Development Center (DOST-MIRDC).
DOST Secretary Fortunato T. Dela Peña expressed support to the Advanced Mechatronics,DOST Secretary Fortunato T. Dela Peña expressed support to the Advanced Mechatronics,Robotics, and Industrial Automation Laboratory (AMERIAL) and its initiatives to drive localindustries to higher levels of productivity using cutting-edge technologies.
DOST-MIRDC Executive Director, Engr. Robert O. Dizon, presented the AMERIAL. Also theDOST-MIRDC Executive Director, Engr. Robert O. Dizon, presented the AMERIAL. Also theAMERIAL’s Project Leader, Director Dizon explained that the AMERIAL offers to assist MSMEs,the academe, and other stakeholders toward leveling up to Industry 4.0.
Major technologies found in the AMERIAL facility are the state-of-the-art Smart Factory LearningMajor technologies found in the AMERIAL facility are the state-of-the-art Smart Factory LearningSystem, 6-axis collaborative robot, a mechatronics training kit for pneumatics, hydraulics, PLC,and HMI Programming.
Dir. Dizon emphasized that AMERIAL has three major services: research and development,Dir. Dizon emphasized that AMERIAL has three major services: research and development,training, and technical consultancy. During the launching activity, he said that interested clientsmay avail of AMERIAL's services free of charge, but only until December 2021, which is the targetcompletion period of the project. ‘So, what are you waiting for?’ says Exec. Director Dizon to theevent guests and webinar participants as he closed his presentation.
Webinar on In-service Weld Inspection using ACFM Technology
By: Genevieve M. Barsales
The Philippine Welding Society (PWS) facilitated a webinar entitled In-service Weld Inspection using ACFM Technology on June 15, 2021, the second day of the celebration of the Metals and Engineering Week 2021. The speaker, Mr. Duncan Murray from Eddyfi Technologies based in Singapore, is an experienced Inspection Diver and Rope Access Technician in the Subsea and Topside inspection fields.
Mr. Murray highlighted the advantages, principles, and applications of ACFM. It is developed to reliably detect and size in-service defects with a low number of false calls and was designed be used on rough or corroded surfaces, or through protective coatings. The ACFM technology is used for the detection and sizing of surface-breaking cracks in metallic components and welds. ACFM offers significant benefits in terms of both cost-efficiency as well as effective performance by providing the inspection engineer with depth sizing information to allow for better decision making.
The webinar was attended by 201 participants from the academe and industry. The discussions in the webinar helped to enhance the participants’ knowledge in the inspection of in-service weld.
For more free webinars kindly visit the M&E Week page at https://metalsweek2021.dost.gov.ph/
Computed Radiography for Weld Inspection in Accordance to ISO 17636-02
By: Genevieve M. Barsales
The Philippine Welding Society (PWS) hosted a webinar entitled Computed Radiography for Weld Inspection in Accordance to ISO 17636-02. The speaker, Mr. Dennis Kiesel, is a Certified Measurement and Controls engineer from Baker Hughes Solutions (Singapore) Pte. Ltd, the webinar was attended by 188 participants from the academe and industry.
Computed radiography offers the following benefits to the users: reusable imaging plates, no darkroom or chemicals required; reduced exposure and processing time; and easier digital data exchange and archiving.
The advantages will translate not only to a reduced production time and cost. These will also increase productivity that will result in an increase in production and profit. The use of both the hardware and software will be a great help for companies that are recovering from the effects of the pandemic. The webinar was also helpful in introducing students to the leading technologies used in the market.
For more free webinars kindly visit the M&E Week website at https://metalsweek2021.dost.gov.ph/
Aspiring Engineers Availed Free Webinar Offered by DOST-MIRDC
By: Jim Patrick S.D. Erispe
Around 200 aspiring engineers proactively sought advancement in their field as they have gained additional knowledge on a free webinar entitled “Electrical Machines Instrumentation and Analysis.” Engr. Joyce Allan A. Guingab explicitly shared his expertise on the subject matter.
The webinar, hosted by the Department of Science and Technology-Metals Industry Research and Development Center DOST-MIRDC), in partnership with the Mechatronics and Robotics Society of the Philippines (MRSP), was held on June 15, 2021. It was a part of the celebration of the Metals and Engineering Week 2021.
The resource speaker discussed the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA), which formulates technical standards for electrical and medical imaging equipment manufacturing. He also discussed offline and online condition assessment and common misconceptions about electrical machines.
True to its mandate, the DOST-MIRDC engages in relevant information exchange and provides training for the county’s future engineers.
PH’s Center of Excellence in Additive Manufacturing Opens Today
June 14, 2021, Taguig City – The Advanced Manufacturing Center (AMCen) opened its doors to the public today in its launching and inauguration. The Secretary of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), Sec. Fortunato T. Dela Peña, led the momentous event.
Ribbon-cutting: (L to R) DOST-PCIEERD Dir. Enrico C. Paringit, USec Rowena Cristina L. Guevara, DOST Sec. Fortunato T. Dela Peña, DOST-MIRDC Executive Director Robert O. Dizon, and AMCen Program Leader Engr. Fred P. Liza during the ribbon-cutting ceremony of the AMCen,
Unveiling of AMCen Marker: (L to R) Engr. Fred P, Liza, Dir. Enrico C. Paringit, DOST Sec. Fortunato T. Dela Peña, DOST Usec Rowena Cristina L. Guevara, and DOST-MIRDC Executive Director Robert O. Dizon
The AMCen, whose vision is to be a technology hub for additive manufacturing that features cutting-edge rapid prototyping capabilities, earned the support of other government agencies such as the Department of Finance and the Department of Trade and Industry.
Secretary Ramon M. Lopez of the DTI expressed his department’s excitement for all the opportunities that the AMCen will bring. He shared that among the country's innovative start-up ecosystem, only roughly 6% is into product manufacturing because of the huge upfront investment required. Now with the AMCen, Sec. Lopez said that 'additive manufacturing will hopefully encourage more start-ups to venture into manufacturing and establish their own micro-factories.'
The Department of Finance acknowledged that the pandemic taught our country that we urgently need to adopt new technologies in the way we do things. The DOF Secretary, in his Keynote Message, said that businesses will have to invest in innovation and technology as the country recovers from the pandemic. He advised local enterprises to team up with the AMCen ‘to explore how they can adopt additive manufacturing processes to improve their production lines.’ The DOF top executive also said that the AMCen is a ‘good starting point to upskill and retool our workers on advanced manufacturing technologies.’
DOST Secretary Dela Peña shared with all the guests and viewers the DOST's support to the initiatives of the AMCen in developing a pool of additive manufacturing experts and in expanding its capabilities. He assured the country to ‘expect more trained engineers, scientists, and well-versed technicians achieving prominent breakthroughs in the development of innovative additive manufacturing technologies, products, processes, and materials.’
The AMCen is located inside the DOST-Metals Industry Research and Development Center (DOST-MIRDC) Compound, along Gen. Santos Ave., Bicutan.
