3D Gens has launched a strategic collaboration with CENTEX and Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus, bringing together industry expertise and academic rigour to advance manufacturing education and applied learning in the region. The collaboration was formalised through a joint Industry Talk and Advanced Manufacturing Training initiative.
Industry Talk and Training Launch
The initiative kicked off with an Industry Talk that gave participants a grounded view of the current additive manufacturing landscape — covering real-world applications, emerging technologies, and the skills industry is actively looking for. This was followed by hands-on Advanced Manufacturing Training sessions, giving participants direct exposure to tools and workflows relevant to modern production environments.
Swinburne University of Technology has long maintained strong ties with industry in Sarawak, and CENTEX serves as a key hub for technology development and skills training. The involvement of 3D Gens brings a focused additive manufacturing dimension to this already capable ecosystem.
Why This Collaboration Matters
Collaborations like this are essential for closing the gap between what universities teach and what industry requires. By embedding 3D Gens' industrial experience directly into the training environment, students and participants gain exposure to practices that go well beyond textbook knowledge — from machine operation and process selection to design for additive manufacturing and quality assurance.
For 3D Gens, this partnership extends its mission to democratise additive manufacturing knowledge and grow a skilled talent pool in Malaysia. Combining the reach of Swinburne and the infrastructure of CENTEX creates a powerful platform for that mission in East Malaysia.
