On 10 May 2024, 13 engineering students from the Faculty of Engineering and Technology (FET) participated in an Industrial Visit to V.S. Industry Berhad, located in Taman Perindustrian Murni Senai, Johor. The event was organised by the Industrial Linkage Committee (ILC) of the faculty.
The session commenced with an industrial talk led by Mr. Wong Kim Lai, Senior Manager of R&D, and Mr. Teo Choon Meng, General Manager of V.S. Industry Berhad. Their talk, titled “Research and R&D Designer Jobs in V.S. and Plastic Injection Moulding,” provided students with insights into career prospects in R&D design engineering, plastic injection moulding technologies, and the essential skills needed to remain relevant in the industry.
Following the talk, students were introduced to various products and technologies before embarking on a comprehensive site visit. During this tour, Mr. Wong and Mr. Teo demonstrated SolidWorks and guided students through the operations of 193 plastic injection moulding machines, automation processes, painting, and measuring technologies. The visit offered students a deeper understanding of R&D designer roles and the technological advancements at V.S. Industry Berhad.
Another group of Mechanical Engineering students from the same faculty also explored the engineering world of aluminium and its manufacturing processes at PMB Aluminium Sdn. Bhd. in Klang, Selangor. The group was accompanied by Dr. Liew Kia Wai, the Deputy Dean of Student Experience and Alumni and Dr. Lim Boon Kian, the Programme Coordinator of Mechanical Engineering. PMB Aluminium Sdn. Bhd. is one of the Industry Cadet or iCadet partners.
The visit session began with a warm welcome from the Plant Manager, Mr. Lim Siow Hooi (Richard Lim), and the Learning & Development Manager, Ir. Dr. Lim Ying Pio. This was followed by an insightful knowledge-sharing session conducted by PMB’s technical team, which covered the engineering and manufacturing processes of aluminium—from casting raw billets and ingots to extrusion, heat treatment, surface finishes, and the fabrication of finished products.
After gaining an understanding of aluminium materials and their manufacturing processes, the students had the opportunity to experience an on-site visit to various in-house manufacturing operations, including casting, extrusion, powder coating, anodizing, and the water treatment plant. During the closing session, the company shared valuable information about job prospects and the skills required to enter this field. They also collected CVs from interested students. The students shared their thoughts and reflections on what they learned and how the visit inspired them.
Overall, the industrial visits were an enriching experience, exposing students to real-world applications and industry practices in engineering and technology.
