October 15–16, 2025
The National Metal and Materials Technology Center (MTEC), an entity of the National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), led by Dr. Somboon Otarawanna and Dr. Kiattisak Ngiamsoongnirn from the Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) Research Team in the Engineering Design and Computation Research Group, presented and discussed MTEC’s research and development efforts related to CAE (Computer-Aided Engineering) and Digital Twin technologies with representatives from Taiwan’s National Institutes of Applied Research (NIAR).
CAE and Digital Twin constitute two critical technologies that play a vital role in upgrading manufacturing operations toward Industry 4.0. By integrating advanced technologies with digital systems, manufacturers can enhance productivity and implement predictive maintenance practices. This approach aligns with NSTDA’s “Industry 4.0 Platform,” a one-stop service that consolidates assessment tools, advisory services, and capacity-building activities to facilitate a seamless transition to Industry 4.0. The platform commences with the Thailand i4.0 Index to evaluate readiness levels before advancing to consultation services and training programs designed to improve factory operations and workforce competencies at all levels.
The NIAR delegation’s visit to NSTDA constituted a segment of the NSTDA–NIAR Scientific Workshop, the primary objective of which is to strengthen collaboration in the co-development of project proposals under the NSTDA–NIAR Joint Research Program 2025. The call for proposals is scheduled from mid-September to October 2025 and will cover five key research themes: Theme 1: Commercialization of Technology of Interest; Theme 2: Sensor Technology; Theme 3: High-Performance Computing; Theme 4: Green Energy, Sustainability, and Net Zero; and Theme 5: Artificial Intelligence.