Maker of Rain Boots Benefits from Services of the DOST-MIRDCMaker of Rain Boots Benefits from Services of the DOST-MIRDC
By: Jim Patrick S.D. Erispe
Boscolo Mfg. Corp., a privately-owned company based in Pasig City, is the maker of Spartan rain boots. Spartan is known in the market as quality, yet affordable, rubber boots.
Boscolo Mfg. Corp., a privately-owned company based in Pasig City, is the maker of Spartan rain boots. Spartan is known in the market as quality, yet affordable, rubber boots.
At the time when the country was brought under community quarantine, Boscolo Mfg. Corp. sought the services of the Department of Science and Technology-Metals Industry Research and Development Center (DOST-MIRDC) to help them rehabilitate their 24-piece aluminum boots mold. These are imported molds estimated to be 5 years old already.
As it is the DOST-MIRDC’s mandate to provide assistance to the industry, the rehabilitation assistance the Center extended to the company involved the restoration of the molds of Boscolo Mfg. Corp. Using mold technology, CNC machines, and laser welding, the DOST-MIRDC attended to the task of polishing the built-up portions of the molds. Also, the Center prepared a program that incorporated important branding details to the mold – it now contains the Spartan Armor Viking and helmet logo.
The quality of mass-produced goods is largely influenced by the quality of well-maintained molds. The rehabilitation of the boots molds of Boscolo Mfg. Corp. and the inclusion of the logo in the design of the molds are remarkable investment decisions. The polished molds now help in producing great-looking boots, and the logo is a smart marketing strategy.
The rehabilitation process of the molds started in July of 2020 and was completed in December 2020.
The company is poised to engage in profitable business as boots come in handy for many Filipinos in different walks of life.
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Philippines First 3D Printing Laboratory to Launch in April 2021
by Faith P. Macatangay on March 1, 2021
Taguig City, Metro Manila– The 3D printing technologies and services of the Advanced Manufacturing Center (AMCen) is set to launch on 12 April 2021.
An additional facility of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), the AMCen aims to be the first technological hub for Additive Manufacturing (AM) or 3D printing in the county.
The AMCen is a project co-implemented by the DOST-Metals Industry Research and Development Center (DOST-MIRDC) and the DOST-Industrial Technology Development Institute (DOST-ITDI). Joining the two lead agencies in the implementation of the AMCen project is Dr. Rigoberto Advincula, a Case Western Reserve University professor.
“AMCen aims 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,” Engr. Fred P. Liza, AMCen’s Program Leader and Chief of the DOST-MIRDC’s Materials and Process Research Division (MPRD) shared.
For the latest updates, visit their website at amcen.dost.gov.ph or on their Facebook page, Advanced Manufacturing Center.
Importance of Science and Technology Apply to All, Even to Electric Poles
By: Jim Patrick S.D. Erispe
Electric posts have welded metals that provide added strength. That is, if the metals are checked and tested regularly.
Electric poles along Quirino Highway in San Jose del Monte, Bulacan had their ‘check-up’ done in 2020.
The check-up conducted is called the Liquid Penetrant Testing, which focused on welded joints of the poles.
For the sake of raising the public’s awareness on how science and technology find application in all that we do, the Liquid Penetrant Testing is a kind of non-destructive test (NDT). It is a test that does not break apart or destroys a sample.
It is a test method that is very effective in detecting porosity, cracks, fractures, laps, seams, and other flaws which may be caused by fatigue, impact, quenching, machining, grinding, forging, bursts, shrinkage, or overload.
If left untested, the public has no way of determining the integrity of various structures that we commonly see and use daily.
The test conducted will show the actual condition of an electrical pole. Results will determine if the electrical pole can withstand earthquakes and typhoons, absorb energies from impacts of vehicles in accidents, and carry heavy electrical or internet cables.
The test generally offers safety to the general public.
The Liquid Penetrant Testing is a service offered by the Non-Destructive Laboratory of the Department of Science and Technology – Metals Industry Research and Development Center.
This is just one of the many ways by which science and technology find application in the everyday life of each Filipino.
PH All Set to Take Part in the Advanced Manufacturing Arena
by Ronald L. Agustin on March 1, 2021
The country will take a serious swing at being a technological hub in the ASEAN region through the Advanced Manufacturing Center (AMCen). With its offerings such as top-of-the-line advanced manufacturing (AM) technologies, state-of-the-art prototyping laboratory, and AM experts, to name a few, the country is sure to step up in the competitiveness game.
The country will take a serious swing at being a technological hub in the ASEAN region through the Advanced Manufacturing Center (AMCen). With its offerings such as top-of-the-line advanced manufacturing (AM) technologies, state-of-the-art prototyping laboratory, and AM experts, to name a few, the country is sure to step up in the competitiveness game.
Advanced countries have been into the Industry 4.0 trend. This phenomenon has only landed on Filipinos’ consciousness quite recently.
As a result of the I4.0, manufacturing industries around the world point to technologies that increase productivity – and this is what AMCen is all about.
Take for instance the 3D printing technology.
There are limitless potentials especially now that the most sophisticated industries, including aerospace, defense, health and medical, biotechnology, automotive, and electronics and semicon are turning their attention to 3D printing and finding numerous ways of its application.
The AMCen is a project of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), the DOST-Industrial Technology and Development Institute (DOST-ITDI), and the DOST-Metals Industry Research and Development Center (DOST-MIRDC).
Launching of the AMCen facility is set on April 12, 2021.
This is a facility that will offer AM capability building. True to the DOST Secretary Fortunato T. de la Pena’s battlecry, the AMCen is indeed going to bring benefits of ‘science for the people.
