The Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Kasetsart University, in collaboration with SKF (Thailand) Ltd., the Thai subsidiary of a world-leading Swedish manufacturer of bearings and industrial machinery maintenance technologies, has officially executed a 3-year Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to establish the “SKF KU Training Center.” This world-class facility is dedicated to advanced education in engineering maintenance and machine condition monitoring technologies.
Key Objectives of the Collaboration:
- Modern Educational Facility: SKF is sponsoring laboratory renovations, technical furniture, and state-of-the-art vibration monitoring equipment (vibration sensors, data acquisition systems), fully integrated with industry-grade software.
- Bridging the Industry Gap: Integrating real-world industrial technology directly into the curriculum, senior projects, and capstone projects for our engineering students.
- Expert Knowledge Transfer: SKF specialists will deliver hands-on training sessions and host 12 expert workshops per year.
- Sustainable Talent Pipeline: Cultivating next-generation mechanical engineers with specialized expertise in Bearing Technology and Industrial Maintenance, directly aligned with the needs of modern industry.
Executed via an official digital protocol, this partnership prioritizes tangible impact (impact-driven outcomes) and is ready and fully operational to support student learning and hands-on training.
