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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