Launch of "Lean Hackathon 2026": Burapha University Engineering Faculty Partners with TBK Group

# Launch of "Lean Hackathon 2026": Burapha University Engineering Faculty Partners with TBK Group to Empower Future Engineers Through Real-World Industrial Challenges ⚙️💡

On 12 November 2026, the Department of Mechanical Engineering, in collaboration with the Department of Industrial Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Burapha University, officially launched the **"Lean Hackathon 2026"** at EEC Automation Park.

Supported by TBK K.K. (Thailand) Co., Ltd. (TBK Group) under an academic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), the initiative aims to enhance students' skills in productivity improvement and manufacturing innovation through real-world industrial challenges. 🤝

✨ **Distinguished Guests at the Opening Ceremony:**

- Dr. Phanuwat Danklang, Associate Dean, Faculty of Engineering, Burapha University (Presiding Officer)

- Asst. Prof. Dr. Sanchai Iadprab, Associate Dean, Faculty of Engineering, Burapha University

- Dr. Pramote Laipradit, Head of the Department of Mechanical Engineering

- Dr. Adisak Nawnaew, Head of the Department of Industrial Engineering

- Mr. Atsadang Rattanathamrong, Factory Director, together with the management team of TBK K.K. (Thailand) Co., Ltd.

🔥 **10-Day Intensive Program (12–26 November 2026)**

Students will work alongside personnel from the case-study factory and expert faculty members, developing their skills in Lean Manufacturing and Industrial Engineering tools, including Cycle Time, OEE, Method & Motion Study, Line Balancing, and Value Stream Mapping (VSM).

They will also gain hands-on experience with industrial simulation software, including **Tecnomatix Plant Simulation and 3D MELSOFT Gemini**, through six key stages:

📍 **12–13 Nov:** Lean Bootcamp Training – Burapha University

📍 **16–18 Nov:** Simulation Bootcamp Training – Burapha University

📍 **19–20 Nov:** Gemba Walk – On-site data collection at the case-study factory in Chonburi

📍 **21–23 Nov:** Online Bootcamp / Mid-Sprint – Consultation with mentors

📍 **24–25 Nov:** Prototyping & Pre-Pitching – Developing improvement concepts and prototypes

📍 **26 Nov:** Final Pitching – Presentation of 10 projects and award ceremony at the case-study factory

🏭 **The ultimate goal** is to develop 10 manufacturing process improvement prototypes with the potential to be further developed into research projects or implemented in real industrial operations.

This initiative reinforces the Faculty of Engineering, Burapha University's vision of becoming a **"Leading Industry-Oriented Engineering Faculty in the East."** 🌟👏💙