Madayn drives industrial innovation through Intaj Sohar

Madayn drives industrial innovation through Intaj Sohar

Muscat: The Public Establishment for Industrial Estates "Madayn", through the Industrial Innovation Academy, is dedicated to fostering industrial innovation and applied research while reinforcing national capabilities in the industrial sector. This involves focusing on downstream production from existing key industries; identifying, developing and incubating industrial investment opportunities; and transforming them into value-added opportunities with quality capabilities, products and services while leveraging automation and Industry 4. 0 technologies. Intaj Sohar for Advanced Manufacturing, overseen by the Industrial Innovation Academy, stands as one of the initiatives supporting the manufacturing sector, fostering innovation, driving advanced industries forward, and promoting economic diversification in line with Oman Vision 2040. "The company, which is based at Sohar University in Al Batinah North Governorate, functions as a factory for moulds and spare parts with the goal of mass production to achieve cost reduction, enhance production output, and target local and international markets," said Majid Al Hinai, Executive Director of Intaj Sohar for Advanced Manufacturing. Al Hinai pointed out that the company currently comprises three centres, namely, Plastic Technology Centre, Manufacturing Tools Centre (Dies and Moulds), and Advanced Manufacturing Centre. "Intaj Sohar's objectives include developing technological skills and capabilities; prototyping, product and tools designing and manufacturing; advanced training