HKSQ Technical Visit to HKPC laboratories

After the cooperation meeting with HKPC, HKSQ arranged a technical visit to HKPC laboratories on 13^th Jun 2025. Dr. Jane Wong (Chairman, HKSQ) and Ms. Angela Wong (Vice-chairman, HKSQ) led us to visit HKPC and we took a group photo in front of the Future Manufacturing Hall. 

In the beginning, Mr. Jerry Cheung (Consultant, Biomedical, New Industrialisation Division, HKPC) introduced HKPC background.

HKPC has long history and they established since 1967 with 1200 staffs and provided different services to Hong Kong industries.

Mr. Jerry Cheung introduced some schemes to assist SMEs in Hong Kong.

And then he led us to visit the Future Manufacturing Hall.

The introductory video was played here.

Then their representative introduced their projects with local industries.

We also visited the microfactory zoom.

Afterwards, we visited the Cradle Zone that they assisted SMEs in expanding their overseas business.

Some products were demonstrated. It is AI Tactile Sensing Matrix.

We then took a group photo in front of the Cradle banner.

We also visit EMC laboratory that is the first EMC laboratory in Hong Kong. I met Mr. John Wu (EMC expert) who worked with Ms. Angel Wong for long time. We cooperated many times when I serviced in CMATCL.

Then John introduced EMC testing for new product design.

Finally, Jerry led us to visit medical devices exhibition from different companies. This product was designed by PolyU for health assessment without blood extraction.

I found CityU session and took a photo for memory.

And then we visited Green Living Laboratory which accredited by HOKLAS and provided different testing including metals, microbiology, inorganics and trace organics.

They had GCMS for TCM testing and authentication.

Lastly, we visited Smart Wearables, Watch and Clock Technology Centre. 

The representative explained their service for smart device especially smart watch.

The videos demonstrated how to test the smart watch simulated user running and walking. 

At the end, we returned to the meeting room and Mr. Bond Chan (Sr. Biomedical Specialist, HKPC) introduced different government funding schemes which were suitable to HKSQ members.

New Industrialisation Funding Scheme (NIFS) was introduced.

Research and Development Cash Rebate Scheme (CRS) is the most popular funding for SME cooperated with HKPC.

After the funding introduction, he showed some real successful cases to us.

At the end, we took a group photo together.

(Left: Mr. Jerry Cheung, Mr. Bond Chan, I, Ms. Angela Wong, Dr. Arvin Zhang (Head, New Idustrialisation Division), Dr. Jane Wong, Mr. Felix Chiu (Bose), Dr. Carlin Chu (HSUHK) and Ms. Kitty Li (Mattel))

After the visit, we joined HKSQ exco meeting in PolyU.

Reference

HKSQ - https://hksq.org/

HKPC New Industrialisation - https://www.hkpc.org/en/our-services/new-industrialisation

20250516: HKSQ and HKPC Cooperation Meeting - https://qualityalchemist.blogspot.com/2025/05/hksq-and-hkpc-cooperation-meeting.html

Visit to Hong Kong Precious Metals Assay Centre for HKSQ Corporate Member

I was honor to be steering committee member of Hong Kong Precious Metals Assay Centre (HKPMAC) under Hong Kong Gold Exchange (HKGX) (previously under The Chinese Gold & Silver Exchange Society (CGSE)) since 2015. Based on HKPMAC high quality service to gold community in Hong Kong and Macau, HKPMAC was nominated to be HKSQ Corporate member. Our chairman (Dr. Jane Wong) and vice-chairman (Ms. Angela Wong) presented the corporate membership plate to Mr. Brian Fung (CEO, HKGX) and Dr. Kathy Fu (Lab Manager, HKPMAC) on 22^nd May 2025. 

When I arrived the Hong Kong Gold Exchange early, I took a photo for showing the location.

In the office, Dr. Jane Wong (Chairman, HKSQ) introduced HKSQ vision, mission and services especially student project competition and World Summit for Chinese Quality to Mr. Brian Fung (CEO, HKGX).

Then Dr. Jane Wong presented the plate to Mr. Brian Fung.

After that Mr. Brian Fung led us to visit the Hong Kong Gold Exchange. A large area with lots of old-fashioned telephones. Brian said that in the past (supposedly the 70s) it was so crowded that every business had two phones for pricing and ordering. 

And then I selfie a group photo.

Another group photo was taken by HKGX staff.

Finally, we visited the laboratory. The security level is very high.

Dr. Kathy Fu explained their services and testing methods.

Finally, we took a group photo in the laboratory to finish this visit.

Reference

Hong Kong Gold Exchange (HKGX) - https://hkgx.com.hk/en

Hong Kong Precious Metals Assay Centre Limited (HOKLAS 234) - http://www.itc.gov.hk/en/quality/hkas/doc/scopes/234.pdf

HKPMAC - http://www.hkpmac.com.hk/en/

CGSE committee member list - http://www.cgse.com.hk/chines/en/corporate-structure

HKSQ Corporate Member List - https://hksq.org/list-of-hksq-corporate-members/

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HKSQ Technical Visit to Gold Peak (GP)

Gold Peak (GP) is HKSQ corporate member and they started manufacturing 9-volt dry batteries in a small factory on the outskirts of Hong Kong over 60 years ago. Since those humble beginnings, they have grown to become one of the world’s biggest suppliers of portable power. HKSQ arranged technical visit to GP in Hong Kong Science Park on 25^th Apr 2025. We took a group photo for memory.

Before visit GP, Minda and I had lunch in science park.

After that all participants arrived and we had a rest in the building 19W.

Then we all waited in the lobby of the building 16W. Ms. Mandy Ngai led us to go to GP office.

(Left 2^nd row: Mr. Thomas Tsang, Mr. Keith Kwok, Mr. Roger Choi; Left 1^st row: Ms. Angela Wong, Ms. Kelly Liu, Dr. Jane Wong, Ms. Minda Chiang and I)

In the beginning, we introduced ourselves one by one. 

Then Dr. Percy Chan introduced their quality management strategy in GPBI to support business especially on ESG such as sustainability, social responsibility and future development. 

Firstly, he mentioned GP’s quality mission statement and GQA’s Roles & Responsibilities including VOC Focus, Data Transparency Leadership, Engagement of People, Process Capability Study, Evidence-based Decision Making and Sustainable Values.

One of their significant milestones is earning the UL Zero Waste to Landfill (ZWTL) platinum validation.

For quality, regulatory and product compliance challenges, Percy shared their Quality 4.0 approach to employ AI for different processes.

After that he shared their advanced quality management system development strategy and would focus on EFQM model. 

Some case studies involved automation and AI detection applications.

Finally, Percy introduced their laboratory and we would visit after the discussion. 

Dr. Kuok Mak (Assistant Director, Manufacturing Automation Technology (MAT)) shared the topic “The future of GP Factories: Powered by Automation & AI”. Firstly, he briefed the GP product evolution. Then he mentioned MAT mission included reduction of product cost, to eliminate manual operation and yield loss, as well as, to increase throughput and improve product quality.

He also quoted Murphy’s law “Anything that can go wrong, will go wrong” to explaining why GP need automation and AI.

Finally, we saw different products in show room.

Lastly, we went to their reliability laboratory. Because it was a clean area, we all wore protective shoe covers before entering.

Mr. Johnny Sung (Senior Quality Manager, Group Quality Assurance) introduced the laboratory structure and achievements.

Then Percy led us to visit the laboratory and explained different tests and equipment to us.

After the visit, Dr. Jane Wong (Chairman, HKSQ) presented HKSQ flag to Dr. Percy Chan.

At the end, we all had GP gifts (GP wireless charging pad) and took a photo for memory.

HKSQ exco members had dinner at Science Park after a fruitful visit.

Reference

HKSQ - https://hksq.org/

GP - https://hk.gpbatteries.com/

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