ENG CMU and SKF Thailand Sign MOU for Engineering Excellence

The Faculty of Engineering at Chiang Mai University signed an academic cooperation memorandum of understanding (MOU) with SKF (Thailand) Co., Ltd. on August 9, 2024, at 1:00 PM, in the Hall of Fame, 6th Floor, 30th Anniversary Building, Faculty of Engineering.

The signing ceremony was honored by the presence of Associate Professor Dr. Thongchai Fongsamoort, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, and Mr. Tawiwat Reongpunyaroj, Managing Director of SKF (Thailand) Co., Ltd., as the signatories. Witnesses included Assistant Professor Dr.Pinyo Puangmali, Head of the Department of Mechanical Engineering, and Mr.Chaiya Cheybumrung, Head of Corporate Strategy and Marketing, SKF (Thailand) Co., Ltd.

SKF (Thailand) Co., Ltd. is a leading company in the production and distribution of bearings and related products, with manufacturing and operational bases in many countries worldwide. The company focuses on developing technology and innovation to enhance the efficiency and sustainability of its products. Additionally, SKF is an expert in energy management and optimizing machinery systems in industrial plants.

The cooperation agreement aims to manage and support internships and cooperative education, as well as to assist in teaching and learning about technology within factories, quality inspection of manufacturing processes in electronics factories, mechanical systems within factories, engineering, and other areas. This collaboration ensures continuous learning for students, enriches their experience, and prepares them for careers in the engineering field.