UTeM TECHNOLOGY BOOKLET 2021

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and offering online courses including MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses).

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TITLE:

FRONTIER IN MACHINING & PROCESS

TEAM LEADER: CLUSTER :

Faculty of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering Frontier in Machining & Processes
Technology (FTKMP)
RESEARCH FOCUS :

Frontier in Machining & Processes

INTRODUCTION TO THE INNOVATION

FTKMP specialises in advanced machining/processing and is equipped with high-end machine and processing
technologies of the highest industrial quality.

2021 - UPNM purchased it as a gift for The Yang di-Pertuan Agong. (Client-UPNM)

2021 - UPNM purchased it as a gift for The Yang di- 2021 - Souvenirs for Panglima ATM (Client-ATM)
Pertuan Agong.

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Special Sport Rim Project (Client-MIMOS)

Mass Production for Face Shield project (Client-CSR)

Mass Production for Face Shield project (Client-CSR)

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CONDITION MONITORING OF POWER TRANSFORMER:

TESTING & DIAGNOSTICS, TRAINING & CONSULTANCY

(HIGH VOLTAGE ENGINEERING RESEARCH

LABORATORY)

TEAM LEADER: TARGET MARKET :

Ir. Dr. Norazhar Abu Bakar Facilities and maintenance industry.
Training provider to engineers and asset managers.
TEAM :

Ir. Dr. Sharin Ab Ghani
Ts. Dr. Mohd Shahril Ahmad Khiar
Ir. Imran Sutan Chairul

INTRODUCTION TO THE INNOVATION

Transformer is one of the most important and expensive equipment used in the electrical power network. The failure
of transformers can cause failure of power supply and cause in loss of revenue both to the electricity company and to
society. Therefore, reliability of transformer is of utmost importance within the operations of electric power utility. This
is in line with Electricity Regulation 1994 (Reg. 110) which requires this power equipment to be checked and tested
at least once in every five years. Thus, this research team is established to support the facilities and maintenance
industry for monitoring the condition of power transformer through testing, diagnostics, training, and consultancy.

VALUE PROPOSITION

Sustainable Asset Management / Talents Development

The team offers expert views focusing on asset management strategies, power transformer oil testing and analysis,
measurement of high voltage equipment, consultancy, and training provider service.

MARKETING CHANNELS • Pejabat Pembangunan Universiti Teknikal Malaysia
Melaka (UTeM)
• Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
(IEEE) Dielectrics and Electrical Insulation (DEIS) • Malaysia Electrical Engineers Association (MEEA)
Malaysia Chapter • Persatuan Jurutera Islam Malaysia (IEAM)

FUNDING INDUSTRY PARTNER

MoHE Fund / IEEE Malaysia Session Fund Terraform Global Operating (M) Sdn. Bhd.

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Figure 1: Transformer Oil Testing Laboratory at FKE UTeM.

DGA INTERPRETATION WORKSHOP

Figure 2: The participants and speakers. Figure 3: Ir. Dr. Norazhar explaining the concept of DGA
as one of the tools for insulating oil analysis.

Figure 4: Ir. Dr. Sharin presenting on the standards Figure 5: Ts. Dr. Mohd Shahril introducing and promoting
related to the insulating oils. the expertise available at High Voltage Engineering
Research Laboratory FKE, UTeM during the opening
speech.

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REHABILITATION AND ASSISTIVE
TECHNOLOGY (REAT)
“BIO-INSTRUMENTATION & SMART SYSTEM”

TEAM LEADER: RESEARCH FOCUS :

Ir. Ts. Dr. Anuar Mohamed Kasim Precision Agriculture, Smart System and IoT

TEAM :

Ts. Dr. Wan Mohd Bukhari bin Wan Daud
Nur Latif Azyze bin Mohd Shaari Azyze
Assoc. Prof. Ir. Ts. Dr. Abdul Rahim Bin Abdullah

INTRODUCTION TO THE INNOVATION

Formed in 2013, RaAT research group is active in several scientific research activities. ReAT covers multi-disciplinary
research which involves various faculties that centres at Faculty of Electrical Engineering, UTeM. ReAT conducts
specific research topics that include, but are not limited to assistive technology, rehabilitation/ therapeutic technology,
human-machine interface, diagnostic technology, digital signal processing, image processing, artificial intelligence,
instrumentation, and wireless sensor network, precision agriculture and internet of things (IoT). We collaborate closely
with government agencies, industry, and communities to deliver innovative and relevant research using our cutting-
edge research facilities and the diverse expertise and interests of our academic staff.

TARGET MARKET :

Training and solution provider for engineers, researchers, corporate, and communities through quintuple helix including
government, industry, communities, and environment in rehabilitation and assistive technology, bio-instrumentation/
biomedical engineering, advanced digital signal processing, precision agriculture, smart system and Internet of things
(IoT) in smart cities, healthcare, agriculture, manufacturing, food, tourism, education and many others applications.

MARKETING FUNDING
CHANNELS
• Ministry of Higher Education (MoHE)
• Industry partners • Ministry of Science Technology and Innovation (MOSTI)
• Malaysian Bioeconomy Development • Malaysian Bioeconomy Development Corporation Sdn Bhd
• PERKESO
Corporation Sdn Bhd • CREST
• IEEE Robotics and Automation • Industry partners
• IEEE Engineering in Medicine & Biology • Takeda Foundation, Japan
• Kurita Water and Environment Foundation, Japan
Society (IEEE-EMBS) • Belgium and European research grant (FWO)

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INDUSTRY PARTNER

Bio-Instrumentation/ Biomedical Engineering Rehabilitation/ Assistive Technology
Advanced Digital Signal Processing
Precision Agriculture, IoT Training with Malaysian
Bioeconomy Development Corporation Sdn Bhd and

NQC Technology Sdn bhd

Genius-Robotics with Tourism Malaysia Biomedical instrumentation course

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ROBOTICS AND INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION
RESEARCH GROUP (RIA)

TEAM LEADER: VALUE PROPOSITION :

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ahmad Anas Yusof We provide solutions in three areas of expertise:
a. Robotics and Industrial Automation
TEAM : b. Mechatronics and Motion Control
c. Unmanned System Technology
Dr. Hairol Nizam Bin Mohd Shah
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chong Shin Horng
Dr. Mohd Faid Bin Yahya

INTRODUCTION TO THE INNOVATION

RIA conducts research in a variety of areas related to robotics, mechatronics, industrial automation, precision motion
control and unmanned system technology. We collaborate closely with government and industry to deliver innovative
and relevant research using our cutting-edge research laboratory facilities and the diverse interests and skills of
our academic staff. Our latest innovation includes providing technical advices in precision measurements, precision
agriculture, remote underwater and aerial environment monitoring.

MARKETING CHANNELS FUNDING

• Jabatan Alam Sekitar Malaysia Training and solution provider for students, engineers, researchers
• Jabatan Laut Malaysia and academicians in advanced mechatronics, robotics, and
• IEEE Robotics and Automation industrial automation and unmanned system technology.
• IEEE Oceanic Engineering Society
• UTeM Holdings TARGET MARKET

1.Ministry of Higher Education (MoHE)
2.Industries

INDUSTRY PARTNER

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LABORATORY
A. ROBOTICS AND INDUSTRIAL
AUTOMATION (RIA) RESEARCH

LABORATORY

C. UNMANNED SYSTEM TECHNOLOGY TRAINING PROGRAM
(UST) RESEARCH LABORATORY

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SMART TECHNOLOGY FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF
BUILDING QUALITY ASSESSMENT

TEAM LEADER: CLUSTER :

Prof. Ir. Dr. Ghazali bin Omar This cluster seeks the application of Artificial Intelligence
for building quality assessment (QLASSIC). It comprises
TEAM : of internal as well as external works and utilizes drones
and mobile robots for quality assessment.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Muhammad Herman bin Jamaluddin
Assoc. Prof. Ir. Dr. Ahmad Zaki bin Hj Shukor RESEARCH FOCUS :
Dr. Mohd Zulkifli bin Ramli
Artificial Intelligence, Image processing, Drone
Technology, Robotic, internal and external works building
quality assessment.

INTRODUCTION TO THE INNOVATION

The conventional method for building quality assessment is by using a human inspector equipped with assessment
tools (such as tapping rod, laser leveler) for assessing the quality of either internal or external works of a building. Since
the quality assessment involves seven (7) different areas of assessment for internal works, an Artificial Intelligence-
based method is applied to assess three (3) areas of assessment for internal works, namely ceilings, walls and floors.
A custom-designed mobile robot with cameras and sensors is used for data acquisition and processing of internal
works quality assessment. On the other hand, assessment of external works is implemented using drone technology
to acquire images of the roof and gutter.

POTENTIAL APPLICATION

AI Technology can be applied in building assessment and inspection of residential and commercial buildings available
in the country as it will speed up the data collection of building assessment by performing some of the internal and
external works evaluation. Most of the evaluation is visual for external works and a mixture of visual and sensor-based
evaluation for internal works. Construction-related contractors will benefit from this AI assisted quality assessment
because the data will be readily available as proof of the given assessment.

This technology is also viable to be implemented in the inspection and monitoring of telecommunication towers,
bridges, flyovers, high-rise buildings, residential areas surveillance, etc.

INDUSTRY PARTNER

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Figure 1: AI system for Building Quality Assessment,
(a) Drone and its Landing Platform (external works), (b)

Mobile Robot (internal works) and (c) Central Server
(data processing,

Figure 2: Realtime implementation with CIDB Figure 2: Pilot Project with CREAM, CIDB and PRIMA
officer CREAM, CIDB and PRIMA
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SYSTEM
ENGINEERING

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TITLE: System Engineering

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AT THE EDGE
(EMBEDDED SYSTEM AND LINUX)

TEAM :

Dr. Lim Kim Chuan (Embedded Linux, Deep Neural Network acceleration on Intel OpenVINO)
Dr. Soo Yew Guan (Embedded System and full stack IoT)
Prof. Dr. Zulkalnain bin Mohd Yussof (Deep Neural Network training and optimization)

CLUSTER : RESEARCH FOCUS :

This cluster seeks the advancement in implementing Smart camera embedded system, IoT backend and
an embedded system for artificial intelligence at the frontend development.
edge. This cluster includes diverse expertise in image
processing, convolutional neural network, embedded
system and Linux.

INTRODUCTION TO THE INNOVATION

Implementing artificial intelligence system for edge applications requires several expertise such as embedded system
and Linux, training of deep neural network and subsequently accelerating on low power embedded system, algorithm

prototyping for the specific application and design of application programming interface (API) for integration with a
cloud server backend.

POTENTIAL APPLICATION INDUSTRY PARTNER

AIoT camera for smart city Recogine Technology Sdn Bhd, LED Vision Sdn Bhd.

Recommended night-time lighting condition 20lux to 40lux
Image quality highly depends on surrounding conditions (can improve with fine-tuning of
exposure time, gain and sharpness setting by the UI in the camera)

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Figure 1: AI Camera embedded system prototyping

Figure 2: IoT full stack edge to cloud application development

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TECHNICAL OUTREACH & PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

TEAM : RESEARCH FOCUS :

Faculty of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering Technical Outreach & Professional Training
Technology (FTKMP)

CLUSTER :

Technical Outreach & Professional Training

INTRODUCTION TO THE INNOVATION

FTKMP has technical outreach & professional training experts for consultation to meet local needs and specific industry
solutions. We also have certified trainers for certified competency, and any technical software/hardware training.

POTENTIAL APPLICATION

Anything related to special interest, soft skill, a new
solution for local & industry (hardware & software)

technical software/ hardware training.

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Origami Corner Chair for Cerebral Palsy funded MycSt I
MOSTI grant for CSR product

Bio mechanic hand for Khairunnisa Umaira Bt Mohd
Sabri, 8 years old

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Gangway Coupling Project specific industry real solution

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Professional training for Industry Aerospace Composite Sdn. Bhd.

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Professional trainin g for Industry Imp r essive Edge Sdn. Bhd.

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Professional training for Industry MAWEA Ind. & POLIMAS IMAS
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TITLE:

DONATION 3D PRINTED PROSTHETIC
BIONIC HAND FOR ADIK UMAIRAH

TEAM : CLUSTER :

Mohammmad Rafi Bin Omar This project focuses on the improvement design and
Ir. Dr. Mohd Farriz Bin Hj Md Basar optimization of a 3D Printed Prosthetic Bionic Hand. This
Arman Hadi Bin Azahar project fabricates a custom fit of 3D Printed Prosthetic
Ts. Muhammad Nur Bin Othman Bionic Hand which focuses on comfortable testing will
Tc. Mohd Zahirulza’im Bin Samin compare temperature and humidity.
Tc. Mohd Khairil Bin Zulkhaini
Tc. Shahrizan Bin Sultan RESEARCH FOCUS :
Mohamad Azrul Bin Mamat
Additive Manufacturing
Reverse Engineering

INTRODUCTION TO THE INNOVATION

Researchers from the Faculty of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering Technology (FTKMP), Universiti Teknikal
Malaysia Melaka (UTeM) have successfully produced an innovative product called as a 3D Printed Prosthetic Bionic
Hand. This innovative product is to help those with finger disabilities to make it easier for them to live a better life.

This 3D Printed Prosthetic Bionic Hand was donated to Khairunnisa Umairah Mohd Sabri, a year 2 student from 2
Hasan, Sekolah Rendah Islam (SRI) Annuriah Addiniah, Sungai Udang, Melaka who has a finger defect since birth.

INDUSTRY PARTNER

Klinik Kesihatan UTeM

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Umairah is holding a bottle using Umairah is adjusting the 3D Printed
3D Printed Prosthetic Bionic Hand. Prosthetic Bionic Hand

The process of 3D scanning to get the original image of Umairah’s hand.

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NEW MODULAR INTERCHANGEABLE/2 in 1
M2 BROWING HMG & AGL OF GUN MOUNTING
PLATFORM FOR VAMTAC 4X4 VEHICLE

TEAM : RESEARCH FOCUS :

Ts. Mohd Idain Fahmy bin Rosley Forward and reverse engineering
Mejar Fazly bin Hamsan
Muhammad Rafi bin Omar
Saiful Naim bin Sulaiman
Ts. Dr. Norfariza binti Abdul Wahab

INTRODUCTION TO THE INNOVATION

Based on the studies conducted, there are not fewer than 10 variants of the gun mounting platform being used across
Angkatan Tentera Malaysia (ATM – Army, Navy and Air Force), Polis Di Raja Malaysia (PDRM), Agensi Penguatkuasa
Maritim Malaysia (APMM) for M2 Browning Heavy Machine Gun (M2 HMG) and Mark 19 Automatic Grenade Launcher
(Mk 19 AGL) which sourced from different international manufacturers. Our security and defence authorities need to
purchase separate gun mounting platforms for both M2 HMG and Mk 19 AGL guns which cost at least RM12,000 each
from Spain for VAMTAC and around RM23,000 from Australia for GK Mk 1 due to different gun manufacturers.

This project is part of a research collaboration effort between Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka (UTeM), 10 Briged
PARA, Kem Terendak, Kor Jurutera Letrik & Jentera Di Raja (KJLJ) and Global Komited Sdn Bhd aims to combine M2
Browning Heavy Machine Gun (HMG) and Mark 19 Automatic Grenade Launcher (Mk 19 AGL) gun mounting platforms
into only one. This project optimises the use of digital manufacturing technologies obtaining a digital copy of the
original gun mounting platforms using non-contact reverse engineering (RE) system, analyse and optimize the design
to reduce unnecessary weight without jeopardizing the strength of the structure before producing it using advanced
manufacturing technology.

POTENTIAL APPLICATION INDUSTRY PARTNER

Military 10 Briged PARA – Angkatan Tentera Malaysia

Kor Jurutera Letrik dan Jentera Di Raja (KJLJ) –
Angkatan Tentera Malaysia

Global Komited Sdn Bhd – Subsidiary of Westar
Defense Industries

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PICTURES

Actual HMG & AGL VAMTAC gun mounting Site visit – Kompeni Bantuan PARA, 10 Briged PARA,

, 10Kem Terendak to study current VAMTAC gun mounting design

Special meeting with 10 Briged PARA commander, Discussion with Global Komited Sdn Bhd technical team

Brig Jen Khairul Azmizal AhmaddNatal regarding of current gun mounting design and developmdennt

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Reverse Engineering process using 3D Scanner for both VAMTAC’s gun mountings
(HMG & AGL) and HMG gun mounting for GK Mkb1o1t-htonVtaActical truck

Actual AGL VAMTAC gun mounting Actual HMG VAMTAC gun mounttiningg
weight: 15.2kg (RM12,000) g weight: 16.0kg (RM12,000)

New 2 in 1 VAMTAC gun mounting weight: 10.2kg7w,0i0th0 cost

70 RM7,000 (weight nearly 30% and cost around 71% reduction)

GREEN
TECHNOLOGY

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SUSTAINABLE ENERGY MANAGEMENT: A SMART AND
DYNAMIC SOLUTION (ENERGY & POWER SYSTEM
RESEARCH LAB)

PRINCIPAL : VALUE PROPOSITION :

Ts. Dr. Mohamad Fani bin Sulaima Sustainable Energy Management / Reduction on GHG
emissions / Talents Development
MEMBERS :
The team offers expert views concerning energy
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Rozaimi bin Ghazali management strategies and training provider service,
Ir. Dr. Aida Fazliana binti Abdul Kadir energy efficiency projects, audits, performance
Ts. Dr. Mohd Hafiz bin Jali contracting, measurement and verification, and the
Dr. Intan Azmira binti Wan Abdul Razak demand response tariff initiative program.
Ir. Alias bin Khamis
Ts. Dr. Mohamad Faizal bin Baharom

INTRODUCTION TO THE INNOVATION

The Malaysian government has introduced Sustainable Energy Management schemes to increase the energy efficiency
program and reduce generation tension. UTeM also has taken proactive steps to support this national energy efficiency
agenda by establishing a sustainable energy management system and joining the energy management gold standard
under the ASEAN Energy Management Scheme (AEMAS).

TARGET MARKET : MARKETING CHANNELS :

a) Training Provider to engineers, certified energy 1) Sustainable Energy Management Success Story in
manager, Registered Electrical Energy Manager UTeM.
under Energy Commission Malaysia
2) Relationship to Energy Service Company (ESCO) in
b) Large electricity consumers affected by EMEER 2008. Malaysia
c) Energy Service Company (ESCO) under ST.
d) Any organizations that are interested in applying 3) Energy Efficiency Awareness Program

sustainable energy management systems. INDUSTRY PARTNER

FUNDING Malaysia Green Technology and Climate Change
Centre
MoHE Fund / ICoE Fund

Malaysia Green Tech

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EMGS Assessment in Hospital

Training on Energy Management and Energy Efficiency Practice Energy Audit Project in Industrial Electricity
Consumer

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SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEMS: TRAINING,
FEASIBILITY STUDY, DESIGN AND PERFORMANCE
EVALUATION

PRINCIPAL : VALUE PROPOSITION :

Assoc. Prof. Ir. Dr. Gan Chin Kim Energy Sustainable Campus / Reduction on GHG
emissions / Talents Development
MEMBERS:
As an Approved Training Provider for “SEDA GCPV for
Dr. Kyairul Azmi bin Baharin Wireman and Chargeman” competency training course
Assoc. Prof. Ir. Dr. Md Nazri Bin Othman since 2015, UTeM provides qualified talent development
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hidayat bin Zainuddin to the solar industry players.
Dr. Aimie Nazmin bin Azmi
Dr. Norhafiz bin Salim The team offers expert views in relation to solar PV system
feasibility study, design and performance evaluation of
various system capacities.

INTRODUCTION TO THE INNOVATION

The large scale solar (LSS) and net energy metering (NEM) programs are among the schemes that the Malaysian
government has introduced to increase the contribution of solar energy in the overall power generation mix. UTeM has
taken proactive steps to support this national green agenda by introducing a number of initiatives such as installing
a 1MWac rooftop solar system under the NEM 3.0 scheme and an efficient energy management program for a
sustainable campus.

TARGET MARKET : MARKETING CHANNELS :

Wireman and Chargeman registered with the Energy Sustainable Energy Development Authority (SEDA)
Commission Malaysia Malaysia for the “SEDA Malaysia on Grid-Connected
Photovoltaic Systems Course for Wireman and
Solar industry players and the general public. Chargeman” held in UTeM.

FUNDING INDUSTRY PARTNER

MoHE Developmental Fund / ICoE Fund / Industrial in
kind by Sharp and SunPower

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DEVELOPMENT OF SOLAR-ASSISTED
DEHUMIDIFICATION FOR DRYING FOOD
PRODUCTS

TEAM LEADER : CLUSTER :

Ir. Dr. Suhaimi bin Misha This cluster seeks the advancement in Green Energy
and optimization of solar energy for drying application
TEAM MEMBERS : and regeneration of solid desiccant material. This cluster
includes diverse expertise in solar thermal, energy waste,
Nor Faizah binti Haminudin drying technology and other related areas.
Dr. Mohd Afzanizam bin Mohd Rosli
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ahmad Anas bin Yusof RESEARCH FOCUS :
Ir. Dr. Mohd Farriz bin Md Basar
Green Energy, Solar Energy

INTRODUCTION TO THE INNOVATION

This type of dryer produces hot air at low relative humidity and medium temperature. Drying is achieved through a
solar collector and dehumidification process. The solar-assisted dehumidification system consists of flat plate solar
collectors, a desiccant dryer system, a heat pump, and a drying chamber. A heat pump was installed for continuous
operation during cloudy day or low irradiation. Some of the exhaust air, which is humid and hot, will be recycled back
to the drying chamber. The high exit temperature of the air is helpful in drying; however, the humid air is not suitable
for drying. Therefore, the recycled air needs to be dehumidified through desiccant material. The saturated desiccant
material will be replaced with another set that was regenerated by low-cost energy such as solar energy or heat waste
from the air conditioning system.

The drying chamber consists of a tray system designed with direct drying through the glass from the sidewall. The
combination of direct drying, indirect drying through a solar collector, and dehumidification process through desiccant
material will improve the performance of the dryer since the air is not only hot but also dry. Hence, the system will be
more cost-effective, reduce time and working space, and increase the quality of the drying product.

INDUSTRY PARTNER

Figure 2: Iffah Cemerlang Enterprise (Mee Wantan)

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POTENTIAL APPLICATION

The dryer system is suitable for any food and agricultural product. Most of the food products only require medium
temperature because at high temperature, it may destroy the nutrient, taste, and colour of the product. However, the
dry air through the dehumidification process is more beneficial for the food product since it will not spoil the quality
of the product but reduce the drying time. The dry air will carry more moisture. The dryer system also required low
operating costs and was easy to be operated. It will help the small and medium industries to improve their drying
process at a low cost.

Team Members with Industrial Partners

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TITLE:

CREATING WEALTH FROM WASTE COOKING OIL

TEAM : RESEARCH FOCUS :

Nurul Hanim Binti Razak Oil Filtration Technology,
Dr. Mohd Hafidzal Bin Mohd Hanafi Cleaner Production,
Dr. Asriana Binti Ibrahim Waste to Wealt

CLUSTER :

This cluster seeks the advancement in the environmental
friendly method specially to upcycle the waste cooking oil
into value-added products

INTRODUCTION TO THE INNOVATION

Disposal of waste cooking oil (WCO) and plastic waste creates an environmental impact on the ecological systems
such as water pollution and air pollution. Due to lack of awareness among society, for instance, WCO was dumped into
the drains that lead to the pipes and have caused problems at the wastewater areas. Hence, to solve these issues, a
development of WCO-based materials products was produced, which are Organic Plastic Alternatives (OPA), Waste
Cooking Oil-based Plasticizer (WCOP), and Soap Waste Cooking Oil Based (SWOB). However, it is necessary to
purify UCO before being used as a raw material for biomaterial products. Waste Cooking Oil Smart Filtration Box
(WCO-FB) and Activated Carbon from Fruit Peel are innovated for the WCO purification process.

The raw materials in producing all of these products are WCO, beeswax and palm wax. Four main steps were involved
in the OPA making process where; firstly, the filtration process of WCO continued with cleaning and odour treatment
of WCO using ginger, colouring process, and the last one is crystallization process. During the crystallization process,
two different organic hardeners were used, which are beeswax and palm wax. These two hardeners allow the mixture
to be solidified into the desired mould. WCO, beeswax, and palm wax are all ideal choices for OPA production since
they are environmentally safe and organic.

POTENTIAL APPLICATION INDUSTRY PARTNER

These products have the potential to
be commercialised and benefit the
community.

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DIGITAL REPRODUCTION OF MELAKA HISTORICAL
ARTIFACT FROM 3D SCANNING TO 3D PRINTING:
THE CASE STUDY OF SUNDANG RAJA MUHAMAD

PRINCIPAL : CLUSTER :

Ts. Dr. Syahibudil Ikhwan bin Abdul Kudus This cluster seeks the advancement of reverse engineering
(RE) and additive manufacturing (AM) in preserving
MEMBERS : and reproducing Melaka historical artefacts and digital
reproduction techniques.
Dr. Hambali bin Boejang
Ts. Mohd Idain Fahmy bin Rosley RESEARCH FOCUS :
Mohammad Rafi bin Omar
Assoc. Prof. Ir. Ts. Dr. Mohd Rizal bin Alkahari. Additive manufacturing (AM) and reverse engineering (RE).

INTRODUCTION TO THE INNOVATION

Historical cities like Melaka Bandaraya Bersejarah are facing intensified urbanisation because of rapid population
growth and economic development. Its historical artefacts are evidence of the city past records, which are precious
leftovers from the old times. With time elapsing, many of Melaka’s historical artefacts, such as Malay weapons, are
being damaged every day due to significant causes that lead to their destruction, such as biodeterioration and burglary.

This project is part of a research collaboration effort between Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka (UTeM) and
Perbadanan Muzium Melaka (PERZIM) to digitally preserve and reproduce the iconic Melaka historical artefacts –
Sundang Raja Muhamad. This project optimises digital manufacturing technologies in preserving the history and
heritage of Malaysia by obtaining a digital copy of the original artefact using non-contact reverse engineering (RE)
system and reproducing it using additive manufacturing (AM) technology.

POTENTIAL APPLICATION INDUSTRY PARTNER

The project explores the application of digital manufacturing Perbadanan Muzium Melaka (PERZIM)
technologies in a new field related to Melaka’s arts and heritage, where
the results benefit both academic and archaeology. Expertise is needed
to optimise RE and AM technology and its process chain to provide
solutions to the historical artefact’s preservation for PERZIM.

The reproduction of Sundang Sultan Muhamad indicates that the
developed process provides the foundation and impetus for future
work in the digital reproduction of highly valuable Melaka’s historical
components using 3D scanning and 3D printing. This will also simplify
complicated preservation and reproduction processes and reduce
reliance upon lengthy, repetitive, and tedious manual work, particularly
on fine and intricate artefacts such as Sundang Raja Muhamad.

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The 3D printed physical prototype of Sundang Raja Muhamad

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to the PERZIM team. to the PERZIM team.

The physical prototypes of Sundang Raja Muhamad were handed over to PERZIM’s General Manager,
Dr. Mohd Nasruddin bin Rahman

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DIGITAL REPRODUCTION OF MELAKA HISTORICAL
ARTIFACT FROM 3D SCANNING TO 3D PRINTING:
THE CASE STUDY OF MELAKA FLINTLOCK DUTCH GUN

TEAM LEADER : CLUSTER :

Ts. Dr. Syahibudil Ikhwan bin Abdul Kudus This cluster seeks the advancement of reverse engineering
(RE) and additive manufacturing (AM) in preserving and
MEMBERS : reproduction of Melaka historical artifacts and digital
reproduction technique.
Dr. Hambali bin Boejang
Ts. Mohd Idain Fahmy bin Rosley RESEARCH FOCUS :
Mohammad Rafi bin Omar
Assoc. Prof. Ir. Ts. Dr. Mohd Rizal bin Alkahari Additive manufacturing (AM) and reverse engineering (RE).

INTRODUCTION TO THE INNOVATION

Historical cities like Melaka Bandaraya Bersejarah are facing intensified urbanisation because of rapid population
growth and economic development. Its historical artefacts evidence the city past records, which are precious leftovers
from the old times. With time elapsing, many of Melaka’s historical artefacts, such as Malay weapons, are being
damaged every day due to significant causes that lead to their destruction, such as biodeterioration and burglary.

This project is part of a research collaboration effort between Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka (UTeM) and
Perbadanan Muzium Melaka (PERZIM) that aims to provide digital preservation and reproduction to one of the iconic
Melaka historical artefacts – Melaka Flintlock Dutch Gun. This project optimises digital manufacturing technologies in
preserving the history and heritage of Malaysia by obtaining a digital copy of the original artefact using non-contact
reverse engineering (RE) system and reproducing it using additive manufacturing (AM) technology.

POTENTIAL APPLICATION

The project explores the application of digital manufacturing technologies in a new field related to Melaka’s arts and
heritage, where the results benefit both academic and archaeology. Expertise is needed to optimise RE and AM
technology and its process chain to provide solutions to the historical artefact preservation for PERZIM.

The reproduction of Melaka Flintlock Dutch Gun indicates that the developed process provides the foundation and
impetus for future work in the area of the digital reproduction of highly valuable Melaka’s historical components using
3D scanning and 3D printing.

This will also simplify complicated preservation and reproduction INDUSTRY PARTNER
processes and reduce reliance upon lengthy, repetitive, and tedious
manual work, particularly on fine and intricate artefacts such as Perbadanan Muzium Melaka (PERZIM)
Melaka Flintlock Dutch Gun.

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Green Technology

The 3D printed physical prototype of Sundang Raja Muhamad

Researcher presenting the process of making the Melaka The physical prototype of Melaka Flintlock Dutch Gun was
Flintlock Dutch Gun to PERZIM’s General Manager, handed over to PERZIM’s General Manager, Drs. Mohd
Dr. Mohd Nasruddin bin Rahman Nasruddin bin Rahman

The 3D scanning process of Melaka Flintlock Dutch Gun

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