JTECS-TPA-TNI Model-Introduction of successful case oftechnical cooperation in Japan-March 1st, 2016
Hiroyuki Yoneda, Executive DirectorJTECS

Outline・Introduction of JTECS, TPA, & TNI

・Background(History)
・JTECS-TPA-TNI Model・Activities
・Netwoking Mechanism
・Keys to Success for JTECS-TPA-TNI Model
・Prospects for the FutureIntroduction of JTECS,TPA,TNI• JTECS
Objective: To contribute to industrial Development ofThailand and the neighboring countries throughsupporting activities of TPA and TNI
Established: July 7th, 1972
Activities:①Support of Technology Promotion Association(TPA)②Support of Thai-Nichi Institute of Technology(TNI)

・TPA(Technology Promotion Association)
Objective :1. Human Resource Development of Thai Industry
2. Techology Transfer from Japan
3. To Promote Thailand-Japan Relationship
Establishad : Jan. 24th, 1973
Activities : Training and Seminar
Japanese Language School
Publishing of Books
Instruments Calibration
Consulting Service• TNI(Thai-Nichi Institute of Technology)
1. Objective : To produce highly qualified graduate in the field ofindustrial technology and business management.
2. Established : June, 2007
3. Faculty :Engineering(Automotive Eng, Production Eng,etc)
IT, Industrial Mgt. , Business Administration, etc.
4. Number of Students(as of 2014) : 5,059

Background (History)• Rise of severe anti Japanese movement in Thailand↓
・ Japanese Economic Cooperation had to be renewd
from promoting export
to adapt to the needs of Thai Recipientsmanaged by a private sector↓
・METI entrusted Goichi Hozumi with this mission

H.E. Sommai Hoontrakool
Chairman of Founder Committeeof TPA
Finance Minister
One of Thai’s best-known economists .

Goichi Hozumi
1st President,JTECS
Asia Students Cultural Association(ASCA)The Association for Overseas TechnicalScholarship(AOTS)

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Through meeting with many ex-students, Hozumi found:
1. Thai people saw Japanese economic cooperation as designed
to benefit Japan, not Thai industry
2. Ex-students had great eagerness to contribute to Thai development
Hozumi proposed METI :• To make TPA’s counterpart in Japan to create and support Thaiorganizations
JTECS• To establish an orgaizaion which contribute to develop Thai industry byThai people themselves.
TPA

JTECS was inaugurated by Hozumi with the renewed principle
Equal-Partnership , Respect of Thai Autonomy
TPA was established by many young returnees from Japanese Univ.
H.E. Sommai volunteerd as the Chairman of Founder Committeeto TPA
TPA kept a neutral (not pro-Japanese) attitude

Japan’s Commitments on supporting TPA
1. TPA has the independence in operating the activities
useful to Thai Society.
2. Japan side will financially support in constructing
TPA building in Thailand.
3. Japan side will support in establishing the technicalcollege in the future.
4. JTECS is the only one contact point of coordination
between TPA and Japan side.
5. In order to independently operate activities by TPA,
Japan will assist TPA only with financial supports or funds.
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JTECS-TPA-TNI Model
Assistance Funds fromthe Japanese Government(METI)

Funds from theprivate sector
in Japan (JTECS members)

JTECS
TPA

Facilitator or Coordinator
TNIProvider

Beneficiaries
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TPA Achievements : Development Stages
Stage 1

Technology Transfer ( 1973-1981)

Stage 2

Technology Promoter (1982-1997)

Stage 3

Technology Disseminator (1998-2006)

Stage 4

Technology Educator (2007 ~)As a result, TPA is currently providing
main activities to Thai industries such as

Technology Training, Culture & Language Training,
Publishing & Technical services.
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Stage 1 Technology Transfer(1973-1981)
Primary Introduction of Japanese technology
・Started with a school of language and culture⇒Japanese language course, Thai language course
・Seminar for introduction of Japanese technology byinviting Japanese experts with TPA members acting
as translators
・ Publication of textbooks in Thai language

TPA Sukhumvit Building 1975

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From 1973 to Present
Many Texts and Journals were published

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Stage2 : Technology Promoter(1982-1997)
Education or training of Thai experts, trainers
and consultants
transfer of Japanese technology byThai people themselves
1.Dissemination of QC activities(TQM, QC
circle etc), Kaizen, TPM etc
2.Starting Industrial & Laboratory Calibration
Center3.TPA Robot Contest Thailand ChampionshipIndustrial & labpratory Instrument Calibration Center18

On the Roles of Technology Promoter

Special Course by foreign experts
Study Mission
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TPA Robot Contest Thailand ChampionshipStage 3: Technology Disseminator(1998-2006)
・Starting Diagnosis and Cosultsncy Services
train about 200 SME mgt. consultants withfund of Japanese Government
・Expansion of calibration services:
on-site calibration service etc.
more than 30% share in Thailand
・Increase of demand of training⇒conduct of many kinds of training programs

The Opening Ceremony of TPIbyHRH Princess
Maha Chakri Sirindhorn
27 January 1998

New Institute Building

at Pattanakarn Branch
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Industrial & Laboratory instrument
Calibration Center at TPI• the first calibration Center in Thailand• more than 30% share in Thailand• conform to TIS17025(ISO/IEC17025)
issued by Thai Industrial Standards
Institute covering every industry•many kind of services;
On-site calibration service, calibration serviceof whole factory etc.

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Shindan Project – Diagnosis and Consultancy Services

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TPA Automation Kaizen Award
Thailand Productivity Award

Kaizen JournalStage 4 : Technology Educator(2007- )• TNI was established in 2007
to realize the dream of TPA members
to produce highly qualified graduates in industrial
technology and business mgt.

Thai-Nichi Institute of Technology (TNI)27

TNI“Monozukuri”

Thai-Nichi Institute of Technology (TNI)• Established in 2006 by Technology Promotion Association(Thailand-Japan) or TPA.
• Cooperated by Thai and Japanese, Government org. andprivate industrial sector.
• Aim to produce highly qualified graduate in industrial
technology and business management• Adopt Japanese Monozukuri style teaching.
• Teach Japanese and Enterprise Corporate Culture• Supported by Thai and Japanese industries in HRD.
• Strong network of Japanese Universities and Institutions.

TNI Monozukuri Teaching• Basic Science and Engineering(Theory and practice).
• Engineering technology and skill.
• Learn by making products or carrying out projects.
• Project based Learning.
• Use of industrial grade equipments and instruction
by industrial professionals• Industry Internship and Industry linkage

Outline of TNI education structure

CorporateCulture

EnglishEmployment after
Graduation

Master’s degree
program

Senior ProjectIndustryInternshipEngineering Technology and SkillJapaneseLanguage

ProjectBasedLearning

Basic Science and EngineeringFundamental Engineering Knowledge(Theory and Practice)• Basic Science
Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry• Fundamental Engineering
Mechanics,

Electrical and Electronics,
Material,
Thermodynamic,
Control system,
Computer programming,
Engineering drawing
Mechanical workshop

Engineering Technology and skill(Laboratory work and Projects)• CAD/CAM/CAE• Mold and Die Technology• 3-D Modeling technique and CAE• Precision machining technology• Machine control system• Automatic devices and Robotictechnology• Industrial product design• Measuring Instruments andProduct testingProject based Learning• Class projects• Students projects• Team projects for contest• Senior Project• Industry Internship project• Co-research project withIndustry.

Hand made motor for EV

Mobile phone robot

Econo carStudent formula

Koma Taisen

Karakuri machine

Bio cokeCooperation from Industry• Assist in Curriculum development• Donation of scholarships and training equipments.
• Provide instructors to teach at TNI.
• Provide equipments in thefactory for students training.
• Industry Internship and training.
• Sponsor of research projects
and student projects.
• Employment of TNI graduates.

Cooperative Education

Industry Internship and Training

400 Students intern in 200 cooperative companies every year
4 month internship and 2 month training program
Pre-Internship course work prior to internship and training36

Industry Internship Projects• Application of TPS for improvement ofstandard work

Level up Efficiency Washing Tray UC Lineby Kara Kuri and Standardized work

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0.6
วินาที

เวลา
1.92วินาที

BeforeAfterใช้ ลูก Roller กั้นเพือ่ เป็ น Stopperต้ องเอือ้ มไปดึงล้อผ่าน Stopperทาตัวกั้นล้ อโดยใช้ เท้ าเหยียบ ลดเวลาในการหยิบจับล้ อได้ 1.32 วินาที

Installing of Kara Kuri Chutter

Area saving

18.36 m2 = 367,200 Baht

Stock Lead time reduce 11.2 to 5.4 Hrs

INDUSTRY INTERNSHIP PROGRAM IN JAPANHAMANO-PRODUCTS.CO.,LTD(株式会社 浜野製作所)
Design of bicycle saddle

Shizuoka KenMold designMuroran IT

Nagaoka University of Technology
Nagaoka Kosen
NSG group
Osaka Institute of Technology
Setsunan University
Osaka Prefecture University
Kinki University
Osaka University
Universityof Hyogo

Yamagata University
Shinshu U.
Nagano Kosen

Tohoku Institute of Technology
Tohoku Gakuin University
Tohoku University
NICT
Gunma University

Kanazawa IT
Ritsumeikan U.

Aso Juku
Kyushu University

Aomori Chuo Gakuin University

Institute of Technologists

Kake
Educational
Institution

Chiba University
Chiba Institute of Technology

Yokohama National
University
Shiga
University
Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific
University

Kochi
Universityof Technology

Daido University
Toyota Technological institute
Nagoya Institute of Technology
Toyohashi Univ. of Technology

Asia Bunka Kaikan
National College of Technology
Shibaura Institute of Technology
Tokai University
Tokyo Univ. of Agriculture and Technology
Tokyo University of Foreign Studies
Kaetsu University
Meiji University
Josai University
HIDA

TNI Graduate employment 2014
Tourism,Tourism, Medical Care
5.30%

Other
8.90%
Manufacturing
43.50%

Information &Communications
22.50%Media, Education,
Public Service
2.60%

Energy0.70%
Construction, Real
Estate,1.20%

Finance andInsurance
4.20%

Commerce
6.66%

TNI Job Fair

Transport,
Logistics
4.40%

PM Shinzo Abe gave advice on TNI Monozukuri

TPA Collaborative Network
JTECS

OTHER JAPANESEORGANIZATIONS
Ex. JIPM, JFC, Sakai etc.

HIDA
ABK

Japanese
Government

JETRO

TPA
Thai Government
JAPANFOUNDATION

Thai Industry

LOCAL
UNIVERSITIES/INSTITUTES
LOCALCONSULTANTSCUSTOMERSOTHER LOCALASSOCIATIONS42TNI Networks

Japanese companies
In Thailand,

JCC, JETRO

Exchange of students
and staffs
Co-researches
Information

Scholarship
Experts
Equipments
Internship

Scholarship
Experts
Equipments
InternshipThai companies

FTI, TCC

Experts
Scholarship
Equipments

Japanese Universities
ABK

Japanese Gov./Org.
METI, MEXT, JICAJTECS, HIDA

Lecturers
Equipments
Textbooks

Thai Institutions
and Organizations

TPA
Technology Promotion Association(Thailand-Japan)

Public/PrivateOrganizationsin Japan

Keys to Success of JTECS-TPA-TNI Model• Keeping basic principles of the founder• Ideal and action of executive committee and staff
Voluntary activities• TPA-TNI widely recognized in the Thai society• Flexible to change in needs of time
• Technical input from Japanthrough JTECS• Strong Network Mechanism
44Prospects for the Future
1. To provide support to educate highly qualified Thai personnel
TNI aims to be an educational center of Monozukuri to produce high-valuedengineers.
and strengthen the function of R & D utilizing the network of industry- academic
collaboration between Thailand and Japan.
TPA & TNI should develop industrial design and development program forengineers and entrepreneurs

2. To help Thailand participate in the HRD for the developmentof industry in neighboring countries
To transfer the existing hands-on know-how/experiences to engineers andsupervisors of countries nearby
To disseminate TNI Monozukuri Teaching to neighboring countries

Thank you very much