Development of crack detection for long housing aluminum casting
Aluminium casting is widely used in the manufacturing of cars, but products are susceptible to defects, which necessitates human visual inspection to detect defects in cast aluminium steering housings. This prompted the development of a vibration method to detect surface cracks. This study presents a system designed for the purpose of impacting the samples to induce vibrations, measured using a Laser Doppler Vibrometer. Based on the analysis of the frequency response of the cracked and intact samples, it is possible to distinguish the two states. An automated crack detection system was developed using vibration analysis and Artificial Intelligence pattern classifier, the Artificial Neural Network.
Researcher
Dr Wang Xin
Funding Agency Zincalu Casting Sdn Bhd
Affordable Housing Development – A comparative study
Governments across the globe increasingly recognise that affordable housing is critical to the socioeconomic well-being of its citizens. This study examines the performance of affordable housing schemes in Australia, Hong Kong, Singapore and the UK, alongside current policy mechanisms that determine how they are implemented and their impact on the socioeconomic status of the populations. The principal intent of the study is to identify best practices in policy design and implementation that can be replicated in Malaysia.
Researchers
• Associate Professor Santha Vaithilingam
• Professor Pervaiz Ahmed
• Professor Mahendhiran Nair
Funding Agency
Association Malaysia
A study of the Malaysian plastics industry skills needs
The plastics industry is well-established with a strong performance record, and is an important contributor to high-skill, high-income employment. However, firms in the Malaysian plastics industry face challenges in navigating the transition from low- to high-value positions to compete globally. This study undertook a thorough assessment of the current and future skills needs in the Malaysian plastics injection moulding industry and explored options for improving the current process of skill training programs, providing valuable insights on the challenges and gaps in the workforce.
Researchers
• Professor Mahendhiran Nair
• Professor Pervaiz Ahmed
• Associate Professor Santha Vaithilingam
• Dr Au Wee Chan
• Yeng Hong Qing
• Daniel Lee Lih Wei
Industry Partner Malaysian Plastics Association
Monash-Industry Palm Oil Education and Research
This new platform supports and promotes university-industry linkages and cross-disciplinary collaboration to develop innovative solutions for the palm oil industry through research, education and training. The aim of this platform is to improve the competitiveness and sustainability of the upstream and downstream palm oil industry in the country. The expertise in the platform is channeled through four clusters: Food Innovation and Security, Social and Environmental Sustainability, Waste to Wealth, and Palm Oil Production and Derivatives.
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