ULAANBAATAR – In an effort to expand international collaboration and make a tangible contribution to solving the global environmental crisis, Dr. Eng. Ir. Yosephus Ardean Kurnianto Prayitno, S.T., M.Eng. (familiarly known as Dr. Ade), a lecturer at the Vocational College of Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), served as the Global Lead Instructor in the “Nomatech Challenge: Problem to Prototyping” event. This first-ever product development bootcamp in Mongolia was officially organized by the Gerlab Engineering Workshop, Ulaanbaatar Science and Technology Park, National University of Mongolia (NUM) from August 10 to 18, 2026, and is part of the international COP17 activities. read more

YOGYAKARTA – The Department of Mechanical Engineering, Vocational College, Universitas Gadjah Mada (DTM SV UGM) held the Graduation Release Ceremony for Period IV of the 2025/2026 Academic Year on Wednesday, August 19, 2026. A total of 78 graduates were officially released during a solemn event held in Room 218, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Sekip Unit IV, from 01:30 PM to 04:00 PM WIB.

The graduating cohort consisted of students from two study programs: 48 graduates from the Applied Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering Technology (TRM) program and 30 graduates from the Applied Bachelor in Heavy Equipment Maintenance and Management Technology (TPPAB) program. This event officially marks the successful completion of the students’ academic and applied training at DTM SV UGM. read more

YOGYAKARTA — The Department of Mechanical Engineering (DTM), Vocational College, Universitas Gadjah Mada organized a two-day technical training on automation control from Monday to Tuesday, August 11–12. The event took place at the Automation Control Laboratory, 2nd Floor, Grafika Building, DTM SV UGM, featuring expert instructor Anggara Riyadi from PT Mitsubishi Electric Indonesia (MEIN).

The training was attended by 13 participants, including faculty members, educational staff, and laboratory personnel from DTM SV UGM. Among the attendees were Ir. Andhi Akhmad Ismail, S.T., M.Eng.; Ir. Irfan Bahiuddin, S.T., M.Phil., Ph.D., IPM., ASEAN.Eng.; Dr. Ir. Widia Setiawan, S.T., M.T., IPM.; Ir. Budi Basuki, S.T., M.Eng.; Ir. Felixtianus Eko Wismo Winarto, M.Sc., Ph.D.; alongside technical staff and laboratory engineers. This initiative was aimed at strengthening the human resource capacity in mastering state-of-the-art industrial automation technologies to support modern, industry-aligned laboratory education. read more

YOGYAKARTA — The Department of Mechanical Engineering, Vocational College, Universitas Gadjah Mada (DTM SV UGM), held a strategic discussion with representatives from the National University of Singapore (NUS) on Tuesday, August 4, 2026. The meeting, held in the DTM SV UGM Meeting Room from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m., discussed potential collaboration on processing plastic bottle waste into filament for 3D printing, which could be utilized in community service activities in Yogyakarta.

The visit was attended by Derick Tay, Chok-Oon-Kit Khanatip, and their team from NUS, who visited DTM SV UGM in person. Representatives from DTM SV UGM included Dr.Eng. Yosephus Ardean Kurnianto Prayitno, S.T., M.Eng.; Dr. Ir. Sugiyanto, S.T., M.Eng., IPM.; Ir. Irfan Bahiuddin, S.T., M.Phil., Ph.D., IPM., ASEAN Eng.; Dr. Ir. Bambang Hari Priyambodo, S.T., M.Eng.; and staff members of the Industrial Equipment Laboratory. The meeting marked an initial step toward establishing an international partnership focusing on recycling technology and community service. read more

The Department of Mechanical Engineering, Vocational College of Universitas Gadjah Mada (DTM SV UGM), held an initial discussion and coordination meeting with the Youth Pioneer Group of Kaliagung Village, Sentolo Subdistrict, Kulon Progo Regency. This meeting represents the initial stage of collaboration for the 2025 Community Service Program, which focuses on welding training and the fabrication of portable event tents. This activity involved a team of lecturers from DTM SV UGM led by Dr. Bambang Hari Priyambodo, S.T., M.Eng., along with other faculty members and students from the Department of Mechanical Engineering, as well as village authorities and youth representatives at the partner location. read more

Yogyakarta, November 5, 2025 — A team of lecturers from the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Vocational School, Universitas Gadjah Mada (DTM SV UGM) has carried out the Community Service Program 2025 under the title “Drive System for Corn Sheller Machine for the Ngudi Rahayu Women Farmers Group, Karangmojo, Gunungkidul.”
This initiative is part of the Tri Dharma of Higher Education, emphasizing community service as a means of applying academic research and technological innovation to empower local communities. read more

Yogyakarta, 18 September 2025 — The Department of Mechanical Engineering, Vocational College Universitas Gadjah Mada, has completed a one-month community service program titled “Enhancing Competency of Vocational School Teachers in Heavy Equipment”. This program officially began with an opening ceremony on 18 August 2025 and concluded on 18 September 2025. The initiative aimed to strengthen the technical skills of vocational school teachers in line with technological advancements in the heavy equipment sector. read more

Yogyakarta, 16 September 2025 – The Department of Mechanical Engineering, Vocational College of Universitas Gadjah Mada (DTM SV UGM), in collaboration with PT United Tractors, successfully conducted a Training on IoT Applications in Heavy Equipment as part of its community service initiatives. The program was held online on 15 September 2025 and continued with an in-person session on 16 September 2025 at the Sekip Campus, DTM SV UGM.

Participants from three vocational high schools—SMKN 1 Ngawen, SMK Veteran 1 Sukoharjo, and SMK Muhammadiyah 2 Playen—joined the training. The program was led by Ir. Irfan Bahiuddin, S.T., M.Phil., Ph.D., IPM, supported by academic staff such as M. Hilmi Wicaksono, S.T., alongside student and alumni assistants including Rian Miftahul Huda and Yogi Ilham Ruswara. PT United Tractors played a key role as the industrial partner in this initiative. read more

Yogyakarta, April 22, 2025 — A team of lecturers from the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Vocational College, Universitas Gadjah Mada (DTM SV UGM) is conducting a research project to design a simple, affordable, and easy-to-manufacture ankle prosthesis. The research takes place at the Design Laboratory of DTM SV UGM from April 22 to October 31, 2025.

The research team consists of Dr. Ir. Handoko, S.T., M.T., Dr. Ir. Lilik Dwi Setyana, S.T., M.T., Ir. Budi Basuki, S.T., M.Eng., Dr. Ir. Setyawan Bekti Wibowo, S.T., M.Eng., and Dr. Ir. Bambang Hari Priambodo, S.T., M.Eng., all from DTM SV UGM. The project also involves Dr. Yani Kurniawan, S.T., M.T. from Universitas Pancasila, Jakarta, and Rizky Kurniawan, an undergraduate student of the Mechanical Design Technology Program at DTM SV UGM. read more

Dr. Eng. Yosephus Ardean Kurnianto Prayitno, S.T., M.Eng., a lecturer from the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Vocational College of Universitas Gadjah Mada, participated in the 12th World Congress on Industrial Process Tomography (WCIPT12) held on September 15–18, 2025, at Tianjin University, Tianjin, China.
The congress serves as a leading international platform that brings together researchers, academics, and industrial experts to disseminate research findings and discuss the latest developments in Industrial Process Tomography (IPT). read more