KUALA LUMPUR, May 7 — The 3D Visualisation and Virtual Augmented Mixed Reality (VAMR) lab targets to equip 1,600 highly skilled technical workers to support the industry within two years, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz.
He said the lab is an important enabler in bridging the gap between solving complex engineering problems and digitalising aerospace design efforts.
“It represents our commitment to staying ahead of the competition by embracing advanced design practices. It is also a valuable bridge between Malaysia’s aerospace policy objectives and their realisation,” he said in his speech at the soft launch of the lab, on the sidelines of the Defence Services Asia (DSA) 2024 exhibition at the Malaysian International Trade and Exhibition Centre in Kuala Lumpur today.
The 3D VAMR Lab is an initiative led by the National Aerospace Industry Corporation Malaysia (Naico Malaysia), under the Malaysia Aerospace Centre of Excellence (MyAero).
Tengku Zafrul said the 3D VAMR Lab will help the country stay ahead of the competition through the embracing of advanced design practices globally.
“As we know, immersive technologies, encompassing augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR), are revolutionising the aviation and aerospace industries.
“AR and VR applications have been deployed to improve a range of workflows, including research and operations, and will benefit the various stakeholders in our aerospace industry in various ways,” he said.
The minister also said AR has become a critical technology within the aerospace industry, which has been applied in engineering teaching, satellite manufacturing, pilot training and remote maintenance assistance.
VR technology has been utilised by many corporations and research institutions for flight deck design, accessibility verification, and assembly planning, he said.
“The 3D VAMR Lab inaugurated today is not merely a facility. It is a beacon of innovation that paves the way towards advancements in aerospace technologies,” he said.
Naico Malaysia chief executive officer Shamsul Kamar said 3D visualisation technologies play a crucial role in ensuring the Malaysian aerospace industry remains competitive on the global value chain.
“As the industry moves towards more automated and smart manufacturing processes, 3D visualisation technologies facilitate seamless integration of these new methods, improving overall efficiency and productivity, simplifying complex designing processes.
“The ability to quickly adapt and implement these technologies will be key to attracting foreign investment and securing Malaysia’s position as a leading player in the global aerospace sector,” he said.
— Bernama
