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Written by <\/span>Ahamad Amirul Afhiq bin Ahamad<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n Edited by Nuratiqah Imani binti Noordin<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), in partnership with SD Guthrie Research Sdn. Bhd. (SDGR), has inaugurated the Advanced Mechanization Satellite Lab (AMSL) \u2014 the country\u2019s first satellite lab focused on research, development, and innovation in palm oil plantation mechanization. The official launch took place on 12 March 2025, with UTM\u2019s Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation), Prof. Dr. Rosli Md Illias, and Ir. Dr. Mohd Shiraz Aris, Head of Upstream Research at SDGR, is officiating the event. Prof. Dr. Rosli described AMSL as more than a research facility. \u201cIt embodies UTM\u2019s commitment to sustainable solutions that meet industry needs and reflects strong university-industry collaboration. Its establishment aligns with our ASCEND2030 strategic plan, emphasizing high-impact research, sustainable industrial partnerships, and globally competitive talent development.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n The lab addresses mechanization challenges on plantations by combining UTM and SDGR\u2019s expertise, particularly in developing efficient and sustainable palm oil harvesting technologies.<\/span><\/p>\n The AMSL is led by Ir. Dr. Amir Putra Md. Saad was established through strategic collaboration with SD Guthrie Research (SDGR). Since 2021, both parties have worked together on the Integrated Harvesting Mechanism (IHM) initiative to advance mechanization technologies for plantations. This collaboration aligns with the vision of Ts. Dr. Mohd Zulfahmi Mohd Yusoff, Head of Advanced Mechanization Technology at SDGR.<\/span><\/p>\n The establishment of AMSL further reinforces UTM\u2019s commitment to advancing mechanical engineering research, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, and strengthening partnerships between academia and industry to support sustainable innovation in Malaysia\u2019s plantation sector.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” type=”1_2″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/mech.utm.my\/mechanica\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/252\/2026\/04\/Launching-Mechanisation-Satellite-Lab.jpg” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” title_text=”Launching-Mechanisation-Satellite-Lab” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” type=”1_2″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/mech.utm.my\/mechanica\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/252\/2026\/04\/DSC_0421-768×509-1.jpg” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” title_text=”DSC_0421-768×509″ hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Written by Ahamad Amirul Afhiq bin Ahamad Edited by Nuratiqah Imani binti Noordin Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), in partnership with SD Guthrie Research Sdn. 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