Events

CMU-TUKE Collaborative Secondment on Sustainable and Resilient SME Development

By Wapee Manopiniwes on May 1st, 2024

As part of the SME 5.0 secondment, Assist. Prof. Wapee Manopiniwes, Assist. Prof. Yuttana Mona, and Assist. Prof. Pana Suttakul from Chiang Mai University (CMU) visited the Faculty of Manufacturing Technologies at the Technical University of Košice (TUKE) in Prešov, Slovakia.

The team was warmly welcomed by RNDr. Tibor Krenický and engaged in productive discussions centered on Tasks WP5.1 and WP5.2 under Work Package 5: Requirements for Sustainable SME Factories. The discussions focused on identifying drivers and barriers to environmental sustainability and resilience in SMEs through the application of digitalization technologies.

The visit also included a tour of the Department of Technical Systems Design and Monitoring, where current research projects were presented. Additionally, the delegation visited the Center of Testing and Monitoring of Technical Systems, gaining valuable insights into advanced tools and methodologies for sustainable and resilient manufacturing practices.
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Technical Meeting and Laboratory Visit with Dr. Jozef Husár

By Yuttana Mona, Pana Suttakul on Apr 25th, 2024

As part of the SME 5.0 secondment, Assistant Professor Yuttana Mona and Assistant Professor Pana Suttakul from Chiang Mai University (CMU) visited the Faculty of Manufacturing Technologies at the Technical University of Košice (TUKE) in Prešov, Slovakia. The delegation was warmly received by Dr. Jozef Husár and his research team.

During the visit, productive discussions were held with Dr. Jozef and his team, focusing on Tasks WP5.1 and WP5.2 under Work Package 5: Requirements for Sustainable SME Factories. The dialogue centered on identifying key drivers and barriers to achieving environmental sustainability and resilience in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), particularly through the implementation of digitalization technologies.

The visit also included a guided tour of the SmartTechLab, located within the Department of Industrial Engineering and Informatics. The delegation was introduced to ongoing research initiatives and gained valuable insights into advanced production technologies, materials, manufacturing equipment, data acquisition and processing systems, as well as the digitization, control, and management of production processes.
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Lecture at the Machine Intelligence Research Lab at Deakin University

By Anika Terbuch on Apr 24th, 2024

On April 24, Dr. Anika Terbuch was invited to give a talk at the monthly meeting of the Machine Intelligence Lab at Deakin University, which conducts interdisciplinary research in the field of machine intelligence.

The talk was titled "Machine Learning in Engineering" and gave the audience an overview of the current research in the field of Machine Intelligence at the Chair of Automation and Measurement at MUL. It was also the last meeting of the two-month secondment at Deakin and summarized some of the activities and progress. Thanks to Dr. Duc Thanh Nguyen for organizing the event.
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TU Graz Vehicle testing lab visit

By Nakorn Tippayawong on Apr 23rd, 2024

Dr Konstantin Weller of TU Graz - Institute of Thermodynamics and Sustainable Propulsion Systems welcomed Drs Nakorn Tippayawong & Dr Korrakot Yaibuathet Tippayawong and gave them an academic tour about his medium and heavy duty vehicle testing facilities.
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CMU Researchers secondment in TU Graz

By Korrakot Yaibuathet Tippayawong on Apr 22nd, 2024

Prof. Dr. Nakorn Tippayawong (Experience Researcher) and Asst. Prof. Dr. Korrakot Yaibuathet Tippayawong (CMU-Project leader) started their secondment in TU Graz at the the Institute of Business Economics and Industrial Sociology between 19 April - 20 May 2024.

Prof. Ulrich Bauer, Head of Institute and Prof. Bernd Markus Zunk, Dean of Studies, as well as Dr Volker Koch and other staff gave a warm welcome to Austria.
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Research Seminar at the University of Melbourne

By Anika Terbuch on Apr 18th, 2024

On 18.04.2024 Dr. Anika Terbuch gave a guest lecture at the Geotech Seminar at the University of Melbourne, invited by Professor Stephan Matthai and organized by Parviz Tafazzoli Moghaddam. The talk was titled "Hybrid Machine Learning for Geotechnical Problems" and gave the geotechnical group an introduction to data analysis techniques for such problems, as well as introducing the SME 5.0 project to a broader audience.
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Secondment at TUM

By Chawis Boonmee on Apr 17th, 2024

During my secondment at the Technical University of Munich (TUM), Germany, from 17 April to 1 June 2024, I engaged in collaborative research activities under Work Package 6 of the SME5.0 project, focusing on the requirements and barriers for inclusiveness and diversity in human-centred SME factories. As a representative from Chiang Mai University (CMU), I had the opportunity to meet with Prof. Dr.-Ing. Johannes Fottner and his research team to discuss the alignment of our research interests in logistics and supply chain systems within SMEs. I participated in lab visits to facilities such as Smart Working Machines and Systems, Technical Logistics, and Production Supply and Supply Chain Management, which provided valuable insights into advanced German manufacturing and logistics practices.

In addition, I was invited as a guest speaker to share perspectives on logistics innovation and digital transformation in Thai SMEs, contributing to knowledge exchange across the SME5.0 network. I also visited BMK Electronic Development to observe real-world applications of Industry 4.0 and 5.0 principles in an SME setting.

This secondment led to the initiation of a joint research effort focused on improving logistics systems in SMEs, with an emphasis on inclusiveness and digital readiness. We began preparing a collaborative manuscript for future publication in an international journal. The experience also laid the foundation for extended cooperation between CMU and TUM, including researcher exchange and co-publication. Overall, this secondment significantly advanced my research network and provided practical insights for supporting SME development in Southeast Asia.
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Visiting the Balto Textile company

By Leila Zare on Apr 10th, 2024

I visited the Balto Textile company, in the Industrial Park of Pilar, Fatima, Province of Buenos Aires, together with the Director of the Research Institute, Sergio Salimbeni and Tanel Aruväli. During the meeting, I made a presentation on the SME 5.0 project and exchanged ideas on the importance of technology, people, and the environment in SMEs. After that, the Director of the firm, Silvio Pampillo, invited us to take a guided tour of the plant, explaining each phase of production.
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Meeting on Smart and Sustainable Workstations

By Tibor Krenicky on Apr 10th, 2024

During my secondment to the Montanuniversität in Leoben, research laboratories specialized on Smart and Sustainable Workstations were visited with focus on deepening understanding of current innovations in industrial ergonomics and digital workplace transformation. Key discussions were held with Univ.-Prof. Dr. Helmut Zsifkovits, Head of the Department of Industrial Logistics, and Priv.-Doz. Dr. Manuel Woschank, his deputy. The meeting focused on identifying opportunities for research cooperation, including potential joint projects and academic publishing initiatives.

Special attention was given to exploring how digital technologies can be modelled to empower workers, enhancing their safety and comfort through physical and cognitive ergonomics in line with the Industry 5.0 paradigm. This analysis sets a foundation for collaborative frameworks addressing human-centric digital transformation in industrial settings.
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