SUMMARY OF THE SECOND JOINT LAB PROGRAM BETWEEN THE SCHOOL OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING - HUST AND NISSEI TECHNOLOGY GROUP - JAPAN

    Attending the closing ceremony, representatives from the School of Mechanical Engineering – HUST included Assoc. Prof. Truong Hoanh Son, Principal of the School, lecturers and faculty members responsible for the Joint Lab program, as well as other staff and lecturers of the School. Representing Nissei Technology Group were Mr. Tsujihana Hitoshi, Chairman of Nissei Group, Japan, and Mr. Nguyen Hong Duong, Production Director of NTV.

Strengthening Practice-Oriented Professional Training

    At the closing ceremony, Assoc. Prof. Truong Duc Phuc presented a report summarizing the second Joint Lab training program after one year of implementation, which officially commenced on October 28, 2025.

    During its operation, the second Joint Lab program focused on professional training aligned with the practical needs of the plastics and mold-making industries. The training curriculum was designed comprehensively, covering both theoretical knowledge and practical skills, including plastics and mold materials; injection molding theory and machine operation; mold design using TopSolid software; 5S training; CNC machine operation; tolerancing and measurement; and the operation of the XYZAX AXCE coordinate measuring machine (CMM).

   Particular emphasis was placed on practical training to help students gradually develop professional skills and gain hands-on experience with industrial equipment. During the second Joint Lab program, 22 practical training sessions were organized for students, focusing on activities such as mold assembly and disassembly, injection molding machine operation, and hands-on practice with CMM equipment.

   Following the implementation period, the program organized a total of 34 training sessions, equivalent to 143 hours, with the participation of lecturers and industry experts. These results demonstrate the effectiveness of the training cooperation model between the School and enterprises, in which professional knowledge is closely integrated with practical skills and the actual requirements of manufacturing.

    In addition to training activities, Joint Lab students were also given opportunities to participate in professional activities, including the Vietnam Mold Competition. These activities encouraged students to apply their acquired knowledge to real-world engineering challenges and further enhance their professional capabilities.

Exchange of Orientations for the Third Joint Lab Program

  As part of the closing ceremony, Mr. Tsujihana Hitoshi, Chairman of Nissei Group, exchanged views with the School’s leadership, lecturers, and staff on areas that should be further supplemented and improved in the third Joint Lab program.

  The discussions focused on further enhancing training quality, strengthening practical components, and better meeting the requirements of enterprises. The recommendations from Nissei provide an important basis for the School and the company to jointly review and adjust the curriculum, thereby improving the effectiveness of training in subsequent cohorts.

   Mr. Tsujihana Hitoshi also shared his observations and assessments of students who are currently undertaking internships and working at the company’s factory. Such direct feedback from the enterprise provides the School with valuable practical insights into students’ professional competencies, skills, and working attitudes after participating in the program.

Continuing to Develop the University–Industry Cooperation Model

   After two cohorts, the Joint Lab partnership between the School of Mechanical Engineering – HUST and Nissei Group has gradually established a highly practice-oriented training cooperation model. Under this model, the enterprise directly participates in the training process and shares practical manufacturing experience, while students gain exposure to technologies, equipment, and professional requirements throughout their studies.

   The achievements of the second Joint Lab program provide a solid foundation for both parties to further expand and enhance the quality of cooperation in the third cohort. The partnership aims to develop a training program that is increasingly aligned with industry needs while contributing to the development of highly qualified technical human resources for the plastics, mold-making, and mechanical manufacturing industries.

   The School of Mechanical Engineering – HUST expects its partnership with Nissei Group to continue developing in a deeper, broader, and more sustainable manner, creating more opportunities for students to learn, practice, undertake internships, and access employment opportunities, while further strengthening the connection between university education and real-world manufacturing.