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.
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Rizal Technological University’s Capabilities in Additive Manufacturing Gets Boost through Partnership with DOST
By: Ella Vanesa L. Lopez
The Rizal Technological University (RTU) sent 10 handpicked faculty members and researchers to the Advanced Manufacturing Center (AMCen) to undergo a two-week training program in the field of additive manufacturing with the aim to build an innovative army of researchers.
This training program was born out of joint efforts among the Department of Science and Technology-Metals Industry Research and Development Center (DOST-MIRDC), the DOST-National Capital Region (DOST-NCR), and Rizal Technological University (RTU). This initiative will directly benefit RTU in its plans to establish its own 3D printing facility inside the university to serve its internal requirements as well as those of the industry.
Engr. Robert O. Dizon, DOST-MIRDC’s Executive Director, welcomed the guests to the facility. He expressed his delight that his presentation of the Center’s facilities and services six months ago during an event at RTU, led to this training program.
MIRDC’s Executive Director, Engr. Robert O. Dizon during his opening remarks at the training on additive manufacturing
During the opening program, Professor Ryan Manuel D. Guido, RTU’s Director for R&D Center, was hopeful that this training program will pave the way to address the problems of the academe in terms of their 3D printing requirements. He said “…maraming STEM students sa Mandaluyong and Rizal area ang hindi alam kung saan magpapa-3D print, ngayon, baka pwedeng sa RTU na.”
Opening program of the training on additive manufacturing hosted by the AMCen held on Feb. 20, 2023
Engr. Oscar B. Sevilla Jr., Sr. SRS of the DOST-NCR, reiterated that the proposed establishment of a 3D printing facility in RTU will complement the other established facilities and will consider in its offerings the requirements of the industry. He said “…after macapacitate ng ating mga researchers, makakapagbibigay din po ng serbisyo ang RTU both inside and outside.” This is great news to those who are looking for ways to utilize additive manufacturing as part of their academic curriculum or of local manufacturers’ production process.
A facility tour followed immediately after the opening program. The training course will run from February 20 to March 3, 2023, and include lectures and use of the different 3D printing technologies currently available in AMCen. The DOST-MIRDC is committed to assisting those who would like to avail of training programs from the experts of the Center.
