Perodua Manufacturing Sdn. Bhd., Rawang, 29 September 2026 — The Centre for Unmanned Technologies (CUTe), International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), conducted a high-level technical engagement visit to Perodua Manufacturing Sdn. Bhd. on 28 September 2026.
The delegation aimed to establish strategic research-to-industry pathways, focusing on actionable Proof-of-Concept (POC) projects designed to address emerging challenges in next-generation automotive production.
Key focus areas discussed during the session included:
- Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE): Leveraging advanced simulation and predictive modeling for engineering analysis.
- Collaborative Robotics (Cobots): Deploying human-robot collaborative workstations to enhance assembly precision and worker ergonomic safety.
- Advanced Automation: Developing intelligent motion and control algorithms for automated plant operations.
- Digital Manufacturing: Integrating smart data systems and sensor pipelines to accelerate smart factory readiness.
Discussions reinforced both organizations’ shared vision of driving technological self-reliance, local automotive value creation, and knowledge exchange between university researchers and industry practitioners.
CUTe extends its gratitude to Perodua Manufacturing Sdn. Bhd. for the productive session and looks forward to formalizing strategic collaborative frameworks in the near future.
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