A manufacturing sector is a vital part of Thai economy. Thus it is important to continuously boost up its competitiveness via various investment such as developing critical infrastructure, developing technical personnel, utilizing engineering capability and performing research and development on novel materials and processing techniques.

As for technology aspect, MTEC adheres to Industry 4.0 scheme which combines several high technologies in the manufacturing of products.

Key technologies that constitute Industry 4.0 include Big Data & Analytics, Software Integration, Autonomous Robots, Augmented Reality, Simulation, Cyber Security, Additive Manufacturing, Cloud Computing and Industrial Internet of Things.

Noted examples of Industrial 4.0-relatd projects that MTEC has undertaken are as follows.

• Development of a collaborative robot or COBOT
• Development of an autonomous robot for agricultural applications
• Development of an autonomous robot for power plant operation
• Development of 3D printing techniques for natural rubber
• Development of an augmented-realtiy platform for engineering and product design education