Bandung, July 27, 2026 – The Faculty of Industrial Technology (FTI), Universitas Trisakti, in collaboration with the Faculty of Industrial Technology (FTI), Institut Teknologi Nasional (ITENAS) Bandung, successfully hosted The 8th Asia Pacific Conference on Manufacturing Systems (APCOMS) and The 7th International Manufacturing Engineering Conference (IMEC) on July 27–28, 2026, at Pullman Bandung Grand Central, Indonesia.

Under the theme “Circular Manufacturing for Long-term Resilience,” this international conference served as a platform for academics, researchers, students, and industry professionals from various countries to exchange research findings and strengthen the development of innovative and sustainable manufacturing systems.

The conference, chaired by Dr. Ir. Rahmi Maulidya, S.T., M.T., was officially opened by the Rector of Universitas Trisakti, Prof. Dr. Ir. Kadarsah Suryadi, DEA, IPU, ASEAN Eng., together with the Rector of ITENAS, Prof. Ir. Meilinda Nurbanasari, S.T., M.T., Ph.D., IPU, and the Vice Chancellor of Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah (UMPSA), Prof. Ts. Dr. Yatimah Binti Alias.

The event continued with keynote sessions featuring speakers from government, academia, and industry, who discussed strategies for strengthening the manufacturing sector through the implementation of circular economy principles and technological innovation.

APCOMS–IMEC 2026 received strong participation, with 235 papers submitted and 198 papers entering the review process. Following a selection and peer-review process, 141 papers were accepted and presented in parallel sessions, conducted both onsite and online. The conference also attracted researchers from various countries, including Malaysia, Japan, the Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, the Czech Republic, and Indonesia, further strengthening international research networks and collaboration.

On the second day, the program continued with a Workshop and Semester Learning Plan (RPS) Development for the Production Planning & Control Course. The workshop explored various aspects of production planning and control, including forecasting, Material Requirements Planning (MRP), capacity planning, and production scheduling, as part of efforts to support the development of learning that is aligned with current industry needs.

Through the organization of APCOMS–IMEC 2026, Universitas Trisakti and ITENAS reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening international collaboration, enhancing research quality, and fostering innovation that contributes to the advancement of the manufacturing industry and higher education at the global level.