NSTDA’s annual Open House, a key event of the NSTDA Annual Conference 2025 (NAC2025) themed “STIST Synergy for a Sustainable Thailand,” took place on March 27, 2025, at Thailand Science Park in Pathum Thani. For this year’s Open House, the National Metal and Materials Technology Center (MTEC), under NSTDA, showcased its research laboratories and key technologies, including sintered-base metal 3D printing, fine particle shot peening, and dissimilar material joining, providing valuable insights for researchers and industries.
Sintered-base Metal 3D Printing and Fine Particle Shot Peening Technology:
Dr. Anchalee Manonukul, Research Team Leader of the Metal Alloy and Smart Manufacturing Team under the Materials Processing and Automated Manufacturing Research Group, presented and demonstrated new possibilities in advanced metal manufacturing to the industrial sector.
Dissimilar Material Joining technology:
Presented by the Rail and Modern Transport Research Group, this innovation emphasizes its potential for collaborative development with diverse industry partners and networks.
For those interested in research and related fields, Associate Professor Dr. Toemsak Srikhirin, the Director of the National Metal and Materials Technology Center (MTEC), highlighted the importance of the open-lab initiative, stating, “Opening our laboratories to visitors is an opportunity for conducting in-depth research and establishing a dynamic platform for knowledge exchange and shared experiences.”
This activity underscored the necessity of collaborating with key organizations such as the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT), the Thailand Powder Metallurgy Association (ThaiPMA), the Thai Foundry Association, and the Thai Auto-Parts Manufacturers Association. These partnerships are crucial for advancing sustainable technologies, directly supporting the growth of Thai industries and significantly enhancing the country’s long-term capabilities in science and technology.
