PENANG, 29 October 2026 – The School of Mechanical Engineering, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), successfully organised the International Conference on Recent Advances in Industrial Engineering and Manufacturing (ICRAIEM 2026) on 28–29 October 2026 at the Setia SPICE Convention Centre, Penang, in conjunction with USM ICE 2026.

The two-day conference brought together researchers, academicians, and industry professionals from various countries, including Kazakhstan, the United Kingdom, Iran, and India, as well as participants from local and international universities and industries.

Held alongside USM ICE 2026, the conference contributed to a wider platform for academic engagement, knowledge exchange, and networking among researchers and industry professionals from diverse backgrounds.

The conference featured insightful keynote sessions delivered by three distinguished speakers: Prof. Dr. Paul Wood from the University of Derby, United Kingdom; Mr. Lim Yew Kee, Chartered Engineer and Engineering Consultant; and Dr. Boey Kok Hoong from SOLID Precision Engineering Sdn. Bhd. The programme also included an industrial talk by Ms. Tan Xiao Wen from Creative Bliss Sdn. Bhd., offering valuable industry perspectives on sustainable manufacturing.

In addition to the keynote and industrial talk sessions, the conference featured technical paper presentations covering recent advancements and innovations in industrial engineering and manufacturing. These sessions encouraged meaningful discussions, knowledge sharing, and potential research collaborations between academia and industry.

The success of ICRAIEM 2026 was further supported by its sponsors and industry partners, including Cortex Robotic, MI Equipment, QIQO House, Iotegrity Engineering, Math Proofread, and Creative Bliss Sdn. Bhd., whose contributions played a valuable role in supporting the event.

School of Mechanical Engineering, Universiti Sains Malaysia, congratulates the ICRAIEM 2026 organising committee on the successful organisation of the conference. The School also extends its appreciation to all keynote speakers, presenters, participants, sponsors, and everyone involved in making the two-day event a success.