{"id":6335,"date":"2026-10-05T13:31:46","date_gmt":"2026-10-05T13:31:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.eng.ku.ac.th\/?p=6335"},"modified":"2026-10-05T13:31:48","modified_gmt":"2026-10-05T13:31:48","slug":"moving-full-speed-ahead-ku-mech-and-ku-aerospace-and-aviation-team-up-with-applicad-to-bring-engineering-design-education-fully-into-the-digital-age","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/en.eng.ku.ac.th\/?p=6335","title":{"rendered":"Moving Full Speed Ahead! KU-Mech and KU Aerospace and Aviation team up with AppliCAD to bring Engineering Design Education fully into the Digital Age"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Following the initial discussions on a partnership, faculty members from the Department of Mechanical Engineering and the Department of Aerospace Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Kasetsart University, visited the AppliCAD Innovation Center. They met with AppliCAD Public Company, Limited, to advance engineering education into the digital era through practical collaboration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/en.eng.ku.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/21-1-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6336\" srcset=\"https:\/\/en.eng.ku.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/21-1-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/en.eng.ku.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/21-1-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/en.eng.ku.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/21-1-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/en.eng.ku.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/21-1.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/en.eng.ku.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/22-1-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6337\" srcset=\"https:\/\/en.eng.ku.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/22-1-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/en.eng.ku.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/22-1-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/en.eng.ku.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/22-1-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/en.eng.ku.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/22-1.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/en.eng.ku.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/26-1-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6338\" srcset=\"https:\/\/en.eng.ku.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/26-1-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/en.eng.ku.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/26-1-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/en.eng.ku.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/26-1-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/en.eng.ku.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/26-1.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The discussions established key agreements and a framework for collaboration that will benefit students across all programs in both departments:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. The opportunity to earn an internationally recognized CSWA certificate for the entire class<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Engineering Drawing course will be upgraded to teach students industry-standard design skills, alongside the opportunity to sit for the Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate (CSWA) certification exam. This will strengthen their r\u00e9sum\u00e9s and give them a competitive edge in the workplace before they graduate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. Building an end-to-end digital engineering platform<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Integrating seamless learning pathways that cover everything from Reverse Engineering and advanced 3D engineering design to Digital Manufacturing. This enables students to fully grasp the complete Digital Design Lifecycle through hands-on coursework within our curriculum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/en.eng.ku.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/25-1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6339\" srcset=\"https:\/\/en.eng.ku.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/25-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/en.eng.ku.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/25-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/en.eng.ku.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/25-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/en.eng.ku.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/25-1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/en.eng.ku.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/25-1.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/en.eng.ku.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/23-1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6340\" srcset=\"https:\/\/en.eng.ku.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/23-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/en.eng.ku.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/23-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/en.eng.ku.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/23-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/en.eng.ku.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/23-1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/en.eng.ku.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/23-1.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/en.eng.ku.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/24-1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6341\" srcset=\"https:\/\/en.eng.ku.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/24-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/en.eng.ku.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/24-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/en.eng.ku.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/24-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/en.eng.ku.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/24-1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/en.eng.ku.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/24-1.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>This cross-departmental collaboration will help KU students develop the crucial skills to take on real-world work and meet the demands of engineering in the digital age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another exciting project is coming soon \u2026 Stay tuned!<\/p>\n<div class=\"pvc_clear\"><\/div><p id=\"pvc_stats_6335\" class=\"pvc_stats all  \" data-element-id=\"6335\" style=\"\"><i class=\"pvc-stats-icon medium\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-prefix=\"far\" data-icon=\"chart-bar\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-chart-bar fa-w-16 fa-2x\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M396.8 352h22.4c6.4 0 12.8-6.4 12.8-12.8V108.8c0-6.4-6.4-12.8-12.8-12.8h-22.4c-6.4 0-12.8 6.4-12.8 12.8v230.4c0 6.4 6.4 12.8 12.8 12.8zm-192 0h22.4c6.4 0 12.8-6.4 12.8-12.8V140.8c0-6.4-6.4-12.8-12.8-12.8h-22.4c-6.4 0-12.8 6.4-12.8 12.8v198.4c0 6.4 6.4 12.8 12.8 12.8zm96 0h22.4c6.4 0 12.8-6.4 12.8-12.8V204.8c0-6.4-6.4-12.8-12.8-12.8h-22.4c-6.4 0-12.8 6.4-12.8 12.8v134.4c0 6.4 6.4 12.8 12.8 12.8zM496 400H48V80c0-8.84-7.16-16-16-16H16C7.16 64 0 71.16 0 80v336c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h464c8.84 0 16-7.16 16-16v-16c0-8.84-7.16-16-16-16zm-387.2-48h22.4c6.4 0 12.8-6.4 12.8-12.8v-70.4c0-6.4-6.4-12.8-12.8-12.8h-22.4c-6.4 0-12.8 6.4-12.8 12.8v70.4c0 6.4 6.4 12.8 12.8 12.8z\" class=\"\"><\/path><\/svg><\/i> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" alt=\"Loading\" src=\"https:\/\/en.eng.ku.ac.th\/wp-content\/plugins\/page-views-count\/ajax-loader-2x.gif\" border=0 \/><\/p><div class=\"pvc_clear\"><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Following the initial discussions on a partnership, faculty members from the Department of Mechanical Engineering and the Department of Aerospace Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Kasetsart University, visited the AppliCAD Innovation Center. 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