Balikpapan, December 1, 2025 — The Department of Materials and Metallurgical Engineering (DTMM) at Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS) officially launched a strategic collaboration with PT Komatsu Remanufacturing Asia – Balikpapan through a Kick-Off Meeting held on Monday (1/12). This partnership marks an important step in strengthening synergy between academia and industry, particularly in the fields of materials engineering and remanufacturing technology.
During the meeting, both parties agreed on several collaborative programs to be implemented sustainably. The main agreements include:
Human resource development through a Joint Distance Learning Master’s Program (S2 PJJ) and Thematic Training, aimed at enhancing industrial workforce competencies while expanding ITS’s role in industry-oriented education.
Collaborative research in the field of Remanufacturing, focusing on environmentally friendly and efficient re-engineering processes for heavy equipment components.
Joint Publication, as a shared commitment to contributing to scientific development and reputable academic publications.
The Head of DTMM ITS stated that this collaboration is a significant momentum to strengthen the innovation ecosystem between the university and the industry. “This partnership creates vast opportunities for applied research and human resource development that directly addresses industrial challenges,” he said.
Meanwhile, representatives from PT Komatsu Remanufacturing Asia expressed the company’s commitment to supporting academic activities that directly enhance the quality of remanufacturing processes. “We hope this synergy will produce innovations that can be applied in the field while strengthening the competitiveness of the national industry,” they added.
This collaboration is expected to serve as a starting point for broader research, educational programs, and technological innovations between ITS and Komatsu in the future.
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