Japan Powder Forum Receives Darmakarya Satya Utama Award at Joint Conferences 2025

Jatinangor, Sumedang – August 5, 2025 – The Business & Collaboration Talk session was one of the key highlights of Joint Conferences 2025, an international academic and business forum organized by FiNder U-CoE in collaboration with the Department of Physics, Universitas Padjadjaran. This conference integrated The 5th International Conference and Exhibition on Powder Technology Indonesia (ICePTi 2025) and The 6th Padjadjaran International Physics Symposium (PIPS 2025), under the theme “Advancing Materials, Powder, and Nanotechnology from Minerals and Bioresources for Sustainable Innovation and Applications.”

More than just an academic meeting, Joint Conferences 2025 served as a strategic platform bridging research, industry, and public policy. The Business & Collaboration Talk carried the theme “Synergizing Innovation: Bioresources and Minerals for Sustainable Economic Growth” and brought together over 60 researchers from Indonesia, India, Japan, Taiwan, and Malaysia, alongside five industry and academic associations, 20 private companies, state-owned enterprises, international firms, and five government institutions.

Japan Powder Forum was Honored with Darmakarya Satya Utama Award

Prof. Dr. Eng. Heru Setyawan (Head of Masyarakat Teknologi Serbuk Teknologi Indonesia  (MTSI)) presents the Darmakarya Satya Utama Award to a representative of Japan Powder Forum

At the conference’s pinnacle, Japan Powder Forum Receives Darmakarya Satya Utama Award in the category Award for Supreme Integrity in Industrial Application of Powder Technology. The award recognizes outstanding contributions in powder technology processing and long-term dedication to advancing powder-based industrial processes and product functionalization.

The award was presented by Prof. Dr. Eng. Heru Setyawan (Head of Masyarakat Teknologi Serbuk Indonesia  (MTSI). This recognition marks an international acknowledgment of Japan Powder Forum’s role in upholding integrity, consistency, and quality in the advancement of powder technology across diverse industrial sectors.

Global Contribution to Powder Technology

Japan Powder Forum has long been a center of excellence in advancing powder technology, fostering collaboration between academia, industry, and government to drive material innovation. Through its research programs, training initiatives, and international forums, the organization has successfully expanded the adoption of powder technology into various industries, including precision manufacturing, energy, automotive, pharmaceuticals, and advanced materials.

The Forum’s approach emphasizes sustainable and efficient applications that deliver high value. Supported by its global network, Japan Powder Forum plays a pivotal role in accelerating technology transfer, enhancing industrial capabilities, and facilitating the development of high-performance powder-based products.

Upholding Integrity and International Standards

This award also recognizes Japan Powder Forum’s commitment to maintaining international quality standards and industry integrity. By implementing best practices and fostering cross-border collaborations, the organization ensures that powder technology development not only meets current market needs but also prepares industries for future challenges.

Strengthening Research–Industry Synergy

FiNder U-CoE emphasized that this award is an appreciation for international partners who contribute significantly to building a global innovation ecosystem. Collaborations such as this are expected to strengthen ties between Indonesia and Japan in powder-based material development while opening opportunities for broader cooperation in the future.

An Inspiration for the Materials Industry

With the Darmakarya Satya Utama Award, Japan Powder Forum reinforces its reputation as a strategic partner in global powder technology development. This recognition is expected to inspire other players in the materials industry to uphold integrity, prioritize collaboration, and commit to sustainability in every innovation they pursue.