Workshops and Conferences

(Updated: September 17, 2021)

Workshop: “Smart Manufacturing” Faculty of Mechanical Engineering Technology in Collaboration with Enterprises at HO CHI MINH CITY UNIVERSITY OF INDUSTRY AND TRADE

Technological advancements have gradually transformed the way humans produce products. Unlike in the past, today digital technologies integrated into smart manufacturing are considered the core foundation of the Industrial Revolution 4.0.

The “Smart Manufacturing” workshop brought together the University, lecturers, and students of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering Technology, with the participation of three keynote speakers from major enterprises in Ho Chi Minh City.

Dr. Pham Trung Thanh – Maintenance Director of Hyosung Vietnam Co., Ltd. – shared insights on Smart Manufacturing and Trends in Smart Factory Innovation. He emphasized how digitalization solutions enable smarter production operations, reduce downtime, and promote continuous innovation.

Mr. Truong Ngoc Hoang – Director of Festo Didactic – presented on the concept of the “Digital Factory”. He explained the importance of factory digitalization, key aspects of Industry 4.0, networking and IT security in the context of digital factories. In addition, he introduced smart factory systems designed for teaching and research purposes.

Dr. SME Deputy General Director, M.A. Vu Tuan Anh, shared insights on the Profession of smart mechanical engineering in the present and the future. The speaker introduced the 5V mindset for future mechanical engineering professionals: Virtual – Visualize – Value – Validate – Velocity. Regarding future career development, the speaker emphasized that: “Career transformation is the process by which individuals change their mindset, skills, and knowledge to apply technologies, tools, infrastructure, and digital platforms in their job positions in order to create outstanding innovative value within their organizations”

Enterprise Collaboration:

Festo Didactic will collaborate with the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering Technology in training activities, including software, curriculums and advanced technological equipment systems. Besides, the company will participate in seminars on robotics, professional fields, and emerging technologies organized by the Faculty, providing students with a comprehensive understanding of industry practices. Festo is a well-known company specializing in advanced technologies and manufacturing equipment supplied to factories worldwide. Therefore, this collaboration serves as a strong platform to connect Festo, the university, and Festo’s partner companies, enabling mutual support and development.

From the Faculty’s perspective, Dr. Do Huu Hoang expressed his aspiration to train engineers who meet the company’s expectations, considering this a measure of success. He also emphasized the importance of collaboration and knowledge sharing from partnering enterprises leading to high-quality graduates.

Discussion on Employment Opportunities for Mechanical Engineering Graduates;

According to M.A. Vu Tuan Anh, NASA represents the pinnacle of mechanical engineering excellence. Therefore, advancing science in general and mechanical engineering in particular is of great importance. He expressed his desire to promote collaboration between enterprises and the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering Technology to jointly develop career-oriented training programs focusing on emerging technologies and smart manufacturing. Such initiatives aim to encourage students to pursue careers in mechanical engineering. In the current context, during times of crisis, some industries may struggle to maintain production; however, the demand in mechanical engineering remains strong and essential, allowing the sector to continue operating. With approximately 1,100 mechanical manufacturing plants in Ho Chi Minh City alone, even if the Faculty were to train 5,000 to 10,000 students, it would still not be sufficient to meet the recruitment demands of companies in the field.

According to Dr. Pham Trung Thanh, the demand for mechanical engineers in the context of digital transformation and the current industrial revolution is extremely high. However, high school teachers and students often lack sufficient and updated information about the mechanical engineering field. Therefore, it is essential to organize career orientation programs for high school students to help them better understand that mechanical engineering is a highly promising and future-oriented discipline.

The Fourth Industrial Revolution (Industry 4.0) has brought rapid and profound changes to production methods. It is characterized by advanced system control, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), and other smart technologies. Digital technology platforms integrated with intelligent manufacturing systems have significantly optimized production processes. These transformations require innovative technological solutions and sustainable process optimization with key enabling technologies include: new materials technology, Automation Technology, Robotics, Internet of Things (IoT), Internet of Services (IoS).

Therefore, discussing smart manufacturing in the context of the Fourth Industrial Revolution between the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering Technology, industry experts, and especially students is essential. Such discussions help motivate students to actively study and explore digital technologies, enabling them to meet the future recruitment demands of enterprises.

Photos from the Workshop: SMART MANUFACTURING

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Lecturer: MA. Vo Kim Hang