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"Molding the Future of Metal Industries"

The Metals Industry Research and Development Center (MIRDC), an agency of the Department of Science and Technology, is the sole government entity directly supporting the metals and engineering industry with services designed to enhance its competitive advantage.


	ACCREDITED CALIBRATION LABORATORY
	PNS ISO/IEC 17025:2005
	LA-1996-008D

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- Chemical Testing	- Chemical Testing
- Mechanical Testing	- Mechanical Testing

Invitation to Apply for Eligibility and to Bid

Supply of Labor and Materials for THE DEVELOPMENT OF HIGH CAPACITY WATER HYACINTH HARVESTER
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Supply of Labor and Materials for the completion of roofing and other facilites at the ATD Roofdeck, MIRDC Laboratories and Administrative Building (Phase III)

Supply of Labor and Materials for the construction of perimeter fence with a land area of 90,000 sq. m.

Supply of Labor and Materials for the rehabilitation of MWS-2 roofing
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DOST’s MakiBayan Program Further Strengthens Public-Private Partnership

The Department of Science and Technology, under the stewardship of Secretary Mario G. Montejo, has recently launched a program entitled “MakiBayan: Makinarya at Teknolohiya Para Sa Bayan.” In line with this, the DOST forged a Memorandum of Understanding with three major associations in the metals and engineering industries: the Philippine Die and Mold Association, Inc. (PDMA), the Metalworking Industries Association of the Philippines, Inc. (MIAP), and the Electronics Industries Association of the Philippines, Inc. (EIAPI). Also giving support to this understanding is the Engineering Research and Development for Technology (ERDT) of UP Diliman College of Engineering.
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MIRDC: Philippine Quality Award Recipient

The Metals Industry Research and Development Center (MIRDC), an attached agency of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), takes pride in the newest addition to its accomplishments. The MIRDC, represented by the Top Management led by Executive Director Arthur Lucas D. Cruz together with the MIRDC Business Excellence and Service Transformation (BEST) Team headed by PQA Project Leader Engr. Fred P. Liza, was invited to the Malacaňan Palace for the 14th Philippine Quality Award (PQA) Conferment Ceremonies. The event was held at the Rizal Hall, with the presentation of trophies led by no less than His Excellency President Benigno S. Aquino III.
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MIRDC Launches Its Very First Coffee Table Book

The Metals Industry Research and Development Center (MIRDC) started the Technology Business Incubation (TBI) Program in 1987 with the goal of encouraging and nurturing small businesses during their start-up stages. In 1990, the MIRDC TBI program was incorporated in the Department of Science and Technology’s (DOST) Bicutan Technology Business Incubation Program. Launched with the goal of commercializing the matured technologies developed by the DOST system, the TBI program served as a catalyst for the productive use and application of such technologies. Since its birth in 1987, a total of 38 firms have already benefited from the MIRDC TBI program.
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Machine for Coco Coir Biologs Developed

Coir fiber logs are biodegradable logs or biologs (decomposed ground coconut husks pulp) which are tightly packed in tubular netting. They are 100% natural materials, excellent planting medium additives which add fertility to the soil after biodegradation, high tensile strength, high water absorbency, eco-friendly, and wildlife safe.

MIRDC Develops Non-Cyanide Electroplating to Eliminate Risks

The risks to electroplaters posed by the use of cyanide prompted MIRDC to develop a non-cyanide electroplating process. The technology was underscored with the filing and acquiring of registration of “Utility Model: Non-Cyanide Gold Electroplating Solution” under UM Application No. 2-2008-000352 which was granted by the Intellectual Property Philippines of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI).