"Molding the Future of Metal Industries"
The Aerospace Industries Association of the Philippines (AIAP) together with the Metals Industry Research and Development Center (MIRDC) of the Department of Science and Technology, hosted the "Aerospace Forum" on July 31, 2015 at the MIRDC Silver Auditorium from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. The purpose of which is to inspire and challenge the various companies to go into and partner with the aerospace industry. Mr. John T. Lee, President of the AIAP, assures prospective investors of a successful venture if they entrust resources in this endeavor. "Investing in this business is essentially going into a high-risk, high returns playing field. By highly specialized, we mean that the aerospace business is not just for anybody. You need to have the required accreditations, the skills, the capacity. You have to be one of the best," according to Dr. Amelia P. Guevara, DOST Undersecretary for Research and Development.
Resource speakers from multinational aerospace companies like MOOG Controls, Phils. Inc., Jamco Phils., B/E and Surface Technology International discussed prospects and potential markets to entice investors in the local aerospace industries. Representing the government were resource speakers from the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA), Development Bank of the Philippines, Board of Investments and MIRDC. PEZA Director General Lilia B. de Lima elaborated on why the companies should invest here in the Philippines through the various economic zones and science parks that are available to house their companies' facilities. DOST Assistant Sec. Robert O. Dizon presented the MIRDC's capabilities and state-of-the-art facilities whose services are tailored to potential aerospace ventures. Finally, Mr. Dennis Y. Chan, Vice-President of the AIAP, poured out words of encouragement by disclosing that his company and that of Mr. Lee's were some sort of guinea pigs when they ventured in the aerospace industry. Their companies' stature now proves that indeed this has been an excellent investment. According to him, companies willing to invest shall undergo development skills such as training to both ISO 9001 and AS 9100, the Quality Management System Certification and Aerospace Quality Standards Certification. The MIRDC has already hosted a training in AS 9100 with orientation in ISO 9001 in 2013. The forum participants were selected AIAP members and MIRDC employees. Last year, the DOST showcased the aerospace industries in the National Science and Technology Week, which gathered a huge audience and helped increase awareness of the public, industry and academe.
Shown from the top: (1) AIAP Pres. John T. Lee discusses the benefits of investing in the local aerospace industry; (2) VIPs during the event are DOST Undersecretary Amelia P. Guevara, DOST Assistant Secretary Robert O. Dizon, Officer-in-Charge of MIRDC, industry captains from the Aerospace sector and Dir. Gen. Lilia T. de Lima; and (3) Deputy Executive Director Agustin M. Fudolig of the MIRDC delivers the welcome remarks.
(1) The crowd giving full attention to the presentation; (2) Shown from left to right: AIAP Pres. Mr. John T. Lee; PEZA Dir. General Ms.Lilia T. de Lima; Group Managing Director STI- Mr. Simon Best, B/E Oven Director Mr. Senthil Balasubramanian, MOOG CEO Pres. Mr. Douglas Dilley, Mr. Dennis Y. Chan and Jamco Phils.Manager Mr. Hermie Flores post for a souvenir photo.
FGD on Competitiveness Roadmap of the Philippine Tool and Die Industry cum "PARTNERSHAPE Conference"
"Molding the Future of Metal Industries"
The Metals Industry Research and Development Center (MIRDC) have aligned special events today, December 15, 2015 that will highlight the public-private partnership of the metals and allied engineering industries and the Department of Science and Technology especially MIRDC. The events are the "FGD on the Competitiveness Roadmap of the Tool and Die Industry of the Philippines" and the "PARTNERSHAPE Conference 2015."
The focus group discussion is conducted at 9:00 in the morning (at the MIRDC Platinum Auditorium) while the "PARTNERSHAPE" is held at 2:00 in the afternoon (also at the same venue). The former event is intended to review the roadmap taking into consideration developments and recent events that impact on the supply chain and over-all business environment in order to integrate strategies to support the attainment of identified goals and objectives of the said roadmap.
The latter event aims to gather together the Officers of DOST partners-associations in the Makinarya at Teknolohiya para sa Bayan (MakiBayan) Program and take advantage of the opportunity for the key decision-makers of various industry associations to view the presentations of the major MIRDC projects in 2016, overview of the planned activities for the Golden Founding Anniversary of MIRDC including exploratory discussion on the formation of a new M & E Industries foundation and status of the CNC Training Program. Fellowship follows after the Conference proper and is going to be a Christmas party time with our industry friends from 5pm onwards. Surprise musical numbers is certainly being enjoyed by the M & E guests and MIRDC/other government participants.
Dr. Danilo N. Pilar serves as a facilitator to the focus group discussion (1). Mr. Philip Ang, President of PDMA explains the current SWOT of the roadmap (2). The industry players, TESDA representatives, other participants and presentors pose for a souvenir photo.
Asec. Dizon, OIC of MIRDC welcomes the industry and other delegates to the Conference (1) the MIRDC's music band (2) and from DOST, Sec. Mario G. Montejo and some special guests from the industry.
DOST Sec. Montejo graces the Partnershape Conference (1) and the MakiBayan partners toast for success (2).
"Molding the Future of Metal Industries"
The 2014 National Science and Technology Week (NSTW), held from 24-28 July 2014 at SMX, SM Mall Of Asia, Pasay City was a hit among exhibit viewers and participants. the event aimed to promote the technologies, as well as te services and facilities of the MIRDC and the DOST agencies to everyone from all walks of life. Among the top crows-drwaers in NSTW were the RV-12 plane and the scale-model of the Centrally-powered Hybrid Road Train (CRT), both were featured in Outcome 3.
Secretaty Mario G. Montejo delivered the Keynote Address during the Opening Ceremony. The five-day event is themed: "Philippines: A Science Nation Meeting Global Chalenges." The MIRDC acknowledges unwavering support of the Aerospace Industries Association of the Philippines, especially Famous Secret Precision Machining, Inc. and MOOG Controls Corp. Baguio for providing the materials for the anchor exhibits: an RV-12 airplane (Famous Secret); and Airplane parts, such as actuators and servo valves (MOOG). Also, the outcome 3 centerpiece bought the viewers closer to the DOST's world-class laboratories that are already serving the needs of industries such as the Advanced Device and Materials Testing Laboratory (ADMATEL), One-Stop-Shop Furniture Testing Service, Philippines Genome Centre, and Environment technology Verification (ETV) or Energy Audit.
The MIRDC technologies featured the following technologies: Finite Element Analysis (FEA) Design Center; Surface Enfineering TEchnology; Die and Mold Solution Center; and the CRT. Viewers, Participants, Technoacrats and Academicians were very interested and were drawn to the technofora and exhibits.
Sec. Mario G. Montejo and Engr. Robert O. Dizon with PhilMech Executive Director Rex L. Bingabing.
TIPS Staff Ms. Zalda R. Gayahan, teresita C. Villoso and Marlyn U. Ramones explain the CRT to exhibit viewers.
Engr. Rovert O. Dizon, OIC of the MIRDC, wlcomes the participants of the MIRDC technofora.
Ms. Ma. Gracia M. Pelralta of the MPRD discusses the Surface Engineering Technology
Mr. Nelson N. Tumibay of the Materials and Process Research Division (MPRD) presnets the Vacuum Heat Treatment Technology.
Engr. Remartin S. Maglantay o the Prototyping Division talks about Finite Element Analaysis (FEA)
Engr. Joey G. Pangilinan of the MPRD expounds on Surface Engineering Technology
Ms. Lina A. Afable, Chief of the Technology Information and Promotion Section, gives a recall of what has been discussed in the technofora.
"Molding the Future of Metal Industries"
The MIRDC and the Philippine Metalcasting Association, Inc. (PMAI) held the validation of the metalcasting industry roadmap on Oct. 6, 2015 at the MIRDC platinum auditorium. The key officials of PMAI including selected industry players joined MIRDC to discuss the roadmap requirements of the Board of Investments. Dr. Adolfo Jesus R. Gopez, the president of the Society of Metallurgical Engineers of the Philippines and of Feati University actively facilitated the "battle of the brains" deliberation. During the discussions, comments are highlighted as follows a) Metalcasting sector roadmap should be linked to the Comprehensive Automotive Resurgence Strategy (CARS) program, b) the proposed foundry institute's funding must include collaboration visits and consultant, and c) the sector can develop a market for machine tools maker especially if the plan is to go into car manufacturing, shipbuilding and aerospace. The strategies are presented by Engr. Lemuel N. Apusaga, MIRDC Senior Science Research Specialist. The next activity would be a consolidation meeting with PMAI and all concerned before the submission of the remaining requirements to be consolidated by Engr. Apusaga. The master of ceremony is Ms. Zalda R. Gayahan, MIRDC Science Research Specialist.
Dr. Agustin M. Fudolig, MIRDC Deputy Executive Director for Technical Services, welcomes all the guests, while at the top right: Mr. Amelito E. Umali, Chief of the Heavy Industries Division of the DTI-Board of Investments presents the BOI Manufacturing Industry Roadmaps. Below: the delegates post for the souvenir photo.The closing remarks was delivered by Engr. Rodnel O. Tamayo, chief of MIRDC Materials, Process Research Division
"Molding the Future of Metal Industries"
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The MIRDC proudly celebrated the Metals and Engineering (M&E) week with the holding of the M & E Conference on June 18 with the theme: “Makibayan 2014: Pushing Forward for Industry Competitiveness.” During this special occasion, the MIRDC named Dr. John Hermes D. Bautista of the Philippine Metalcasting Association, Incorporated (PMAI) as the 2014 MIRDC Legacy Trophy Awardee. The MIRDC along with all the champions of the M & E industries are inspired by the accomplishments by the man whom a lot of people call simply as “Mang” Hermes. Dr. Agustin M. Fudolig, Chairman of the M&E Week 2014 highlighted some of “Mang” Hermes contribution to the M&E industries:
In his response message, Dr. Bautista told the audience that Time cannot be regained.” But, according to him, it can be lived through again by remembering – and remembering all the good and pleasant times along with all the frustrations. They can neither be changed nor modified.” The awarding was held at the Auditorium of the newly renovated MWS I Bldg, MIRDC, Bicutan Taguig City. This is MIRDC’s tradition in giving honor to whom honor is due. Just as what is written in the scriptures Romans 13:7: “Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honour to whom honour.” MIRDC acknowledges all the efforts and hard works of Dr. Bautista that helped the MIRDC attain its mission and vision. The Center with the entire M&E industries salute “The Complete Foundryman” for his valuable contribution to the industry. For him, “to sustain industry growth, we must pay attention to three things: (1) Identify and explore new markets; (2) increase foundry productivity; and (3) improve the whole spectrum of foundry manpower.”
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