2022年10月13日星期四

HKIE MIS Annual Conference and Gala Dinner

Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE) Manufacturing, Industrial & Systems (MIS) Division organized Annual Conference and Gala Dinner on 13th Oct 2022. I was honor to be invited by Dr. Sammy Wan to attend both events. Before the conference start, I took a photo with many friends for memory.

(Left: I, Ir Norman SW Chan (Chairman – MIS Division), Ir Peter CK Chak, Ir SC Ho and Ir Dr. SL Mak)

Then I met Ir Dr. HL Yiu who is the first speaker in the conference.


(Left: Ir Ritz Lau, I and Ir Dr. SL Mak)

And then I met InnoTec team and Adam graduated from CityU. I introduced CityU HK Tech 300 scheme and it is suitable for their innovation project application.

(Left: I, Mr. Peter OK Lam (Managing Director), Mr. Edmund YK Law (GM) and Mr. Adam CY Lam (Application Engineer))

In the beginning, Ir Aaron K M BOK (President, HKIE) gave welcoming speech and introduced HKIE development direction especially on reindustrialization and Innopreneur Hub. Lastly, he mentioned the theme “PROUD TO BE ENGINEERS” in the year.


Then Ms. Lillian Cheong, JP (Under Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, HKSAR) gave guest keynote speech. She introduced different government I&T policy and funding support.


After that Ir Aaron Bok and Ir Norman Chan presented HKIE souvenir to Ms. Lillian Cheong.


Group photo by organizer with all guests and speakers


Ir Dr. H.L. Yiu (Head of Re-Industrialisation, HKSTP) was the first speaker and his topic entitled “Innofacturing Tomorrow”. Firstly, he said we need to use brain power in the intelligent era and reviewed the achievement of HKSTP in the past 20 years.


And the Dr. Yiu mentioned the transformation from IE1.0 to Innopark. It aims to powering industries with innovation and technology for a digital future.  He briefed the change of industry nature in the IE2.0 since 2015 and then further transferred to Innopark in 2021.  Advanced Manufacturing Centre (AMC) at TKO Innopark was also introduced.


Dr. Yiu discussed the proshop in AMC that aimed to full the gap 2 for manufacturing innovation from concept validation to full production based on manufacturing readiness levels.


Finally, he introduced Microelectronics Centre (MEC) that separated into three areas and they were Chips Design, Chips Application and Chips Market.  MEC focused on manufacturing and process to overcome the manufacturing challenges based on reliability, quality and cost. Lastly, he briefed the Innopark ecosystem to innovate, design and make in Hong Kong.


The second speaker was Ir Dr. Eric Liu (Deputy Executive Director, VTC) and his topic named “Skilling for the Future – Nurturing Tech-savvy Talents for Reindustrialisation”.  Firstly, Dr. Eric Liu briefed the history of the development on Vocational and Professional Education and Training (VPET) in Hong Kong since 2014. 


After that he stated different countries VPET policy especially in mainland China. The national implementation programme of VPET in 2019 was mentioned.


Finally, Dr. Liu introduced the articulation pathway under VTC and Hong Kong Qualification Framework, as well as, new infrastructures such as International Culinary Institute, Aviation and Maritime Education Centre, etc.


Mr. Raymond Shan (General Manager, HKPC) was the third speaker and his presentation title was “Reindustrialisation enabled by Industry 4.0”.  In the beginning, Mr. Shan briefed global initiation in Industry 4.0 and three major trends including ICT, Technology and Market.


Then he briefed HKPC cooperation with Fraunhofer IPT for promoting i4.0 and he said the key words is “real time data optimalization”. And then he mentioned the future qualification and skill to fit industry 4.0.  


Lastly, he introduced principles of industry 4.0 including sensors, data, model and digital shadow.


The fourth speaker was Mr. Edmond Yau (Founder, Koln 3D Technology (Medical) Ltd)  and his topic named “Custom-made Medical Device for Precision Surgery Applications”. Mr. Yau firstly stated their vision “To heal with technology, for the benefit of the body, spirit and society” and briefed Koln 3D development history. 


The overall concept between doctor and engineer collaboration to provide one-stop medical solutions was described from imaging, surgical planning, design, production, pre-operation trial and then to surgery.


After that Mr. Yau introduced their solutions and products should meet the requirements such as FDA 510K & 520B, local regulations, ISO 10993, ISO 13485, etc. And some application cases were demonstrated.


Lastly, he planned auto post-processing under reindustsrialisation for 3D printing medical application tools so as to enhance the efficiency. 


Mr. Adrian Wong (R&D Director of Nanoshields) was the fifth speaker and his topic entitled “Hong Kong Position in the logistic supply chain and RND aspect”.  Firstly, he introduced King’s Flair business coverage from Idea Generation to Industrial Design, Material Sourcing, QC/PMCC, Logistics and Marketing, as well as, Mainland China Retail.


And then Mr. Wong briefed the IP in his company’s product using nano material that had functions for bacteria killing and filtering of bacteria, virus and particle. The nano material was manufactured in Hong Kong and other parts manufactured in mainland China. 


The last speaker was Mr. Albert Lok (Managing director of Glory-I Prime Development Ltd) and his presentation named “Intelligent Manufacturing enhance the value-added industry”. Firstly, he introduced his company brand named “Transform – Healthy Drinking Water”. 


Finally, Mr. Lok introduced his factory employed GMP, ISO 2200 and HACCP as well as achieving UN 4 of SDGs certificates. He also mentioned his three key products named pH 9 alkaline water, NMN water (joking as No Money No Water) and Disney OEM bottom water.


After the conference, I joined the Gala Dinner and also meet many old friends. We took some photos for memory.

(Left: I, Ir Dr. WK Lo, Ir. Dr. Eric Liu)

(Left: Ir Dr. Sammy Wan, Ir Davis TC Liu, Ir Harry Li, Ir Coleman Tse and I)

Then I went to TQM table and took a photo with Dr. Aaron Tong and Dr. Pat Cheung and Dr. Jane Wong.


HKSQ exco team took a photo for memory.

(Left: Dr. Aaron Tong, Dr. Jane Wong, Dr. SL Mak and I)

We met Ir Prof. Daniel M. Cheng and took photo together.


All IISE (previous IIE) chairman and past chairman took a group photo.

(Left top: Ir SC Ho, Ir Prof. Daniel M. Cheng, Ir Harry Li, Ir Coleman Tse and Ir Dr. Victor Lo; Left down: Dr. Alan Chan, Ir Dr. Sammy Wan and I)

And then ATAL table took a group photo and we all appreciated Ir Dr. Sammy Wan invitation for gala dinner.

(Left top: Ir Coleman Tse, Ir Dr. Victor Lo, Mr. PL Ho, Dr. Alan Chan, Ir Harry Li and I; Left down: Ms. , Mr. , Ir Dr. Sammy Wan, Ir Richard Tse and Rr Lau Lai Ching Ellijah (HK Institute of Real Estate Administrators))

During Gala Dinner, Dr. Lo announced the MIS Industry Award 2022 and there are three categories including Innovation Award, Reindustrialisation Award and Smart Manufacturing Award.


Lastly, all MIS committee members and past chairmen gave a toast to all participants.

Reference:

HKSQ - http://www.hksq.org

HKIE(MIS) - http://mi.hkie.org.hk/

20201028: HKIE – Manufacturing, Industrial & Systems Annual Conference 2020 - https://qualityalchemist.blogspot.com/2020/10/hkie-manufacturing-industrial-systems.html

20160415: HKIE MI Division Gala Dinner 2016 - https://qualityalchemist.blogspot.com/2016/04/hkie-mi-division-gala-dinner-2016.html

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