29 November 2024, Seoul
The Malaysian Society for Non-Destructive Testing (MSNT) proudly announces Malaysia’s outstanding achievement at the 2024 Seoul International Invention Fair (SIIF) held at COEX, Seoul, Korea from 27th to 30th November 2024. Earlier today, Dr. Mohd Noorul Ikhsan bin Mohamed and his team from the Malaysian Nuclear Agency won the coveted Grand Prize of the SIIF 2024 from the Korea Invention Promotion Association (KIPA) and the Special Prize from the Department of Science and Technology – Technology Application and Promotion Institute (DOST-TAPI), Philippines.
Their invention, the WINDR-53, is the world’s first wireless remote-control winding system for industrial radiography, replacing conventional winders in controlling radioactive source movement in Gamma Projectors. Designed to enhance workplace safety by reducing radiation exposure risks for radiographers, it features a pre-set timer and a portable design that boost productivity and ensure consistent, high-quality radiographic results. This innovation marks a significant advancement in safer and more efficient industrial radiography testing activities.
Competing against 519 entries from 32 countries, this victory underscores Malaysia’s growing leadership in non-destructive testing (NDT) technologies and highlights the nation’s role as a global innovator in the field.
The SIIF, hosted by the Korean Intellectual Property Office (KIPO) and organized by KIPA, is one of the world’s premier innovation platforms. Supported by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) and the International Federation of Inventors’ Associations (IFIA), the fair showcases groundbreaking inventions and attracts top innovators, manufacturers, and investors from around the globe.
MSNT congratulates Dr. Mohd Noorul Ikhsan and his team on this historic achievement, which not only highlights Malaysia’s excellence in technological innovation but also demonstrates the nation’s commitment to advancing safety in industrial practices.
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