On March 17, 2025. The Faculty of Engineering, Mahidol University, led by Associate Professor Dr. Thanapat Wanichanon, Dean, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Igus Motion Plastics (Thailand) Co., Ltd. at Innogineer Studio, Faculty of Engineering, Mahidol University. The signing was officiated by Mr. Carsten Haecker, Head of Asia-Pacific, of Igus Motion Plastics, marking a significant step towards fostering research and innovation in engineering and robotics.

This collaboration aims to create opportunities for developing new technologies. Associate Prof. Dr. Jackrit Suthakorn, Founding Director of the Center for Biomedical and Robotics Technology (BART LAB), shared his insights on the importance of working with Igus Motion Plastics (Thailand) Co., Ltd. and expressed optimism for the development of real-world applications for medical robotics. Meanwhile, Mr. Narakorn Narangsiya, Sales Director of igus Motion Plastics (Thailand), highlighted the collaboration’s potential impact on industry and education.

The event was attended by representatives from the Center for Biomedical and Robotics Technology (BART LAB), faculty members, and students, who expressed their enthusiasm for the partnership. The exhibition showcased Igus’s cutting-edge motion plastics technology and research projects from the Center for Biomedical and Robotics Technology (BART LAB), emphasizing the real-world applications of their innovations. Miss Choladawan Moonjaita, Acting Director of the Center for Biomedical and Robotics Technology (BART LAB), elaborated on the future direction of research collaboration and technology integration.

Associate Professor Dr. Thanapat Wanichanon remarked, “The partnership between Mahidol Engineering and igus Motion Plastics will be a significant step toward advancing engineering and robotics innovations that will benefit both industry and society.” He encouraged faculty members and students to leverage this collaboration for groundbreaking technological advancements.

The signing ceremony signifies the beginning of a promising collaboration, with both institutions committed to driving technological progress and fostering international competitiveness in engineering and robotics.