ABOUT THIS EVENT
IME Innovation Day 2027 brings together industry leaders, innovators and engineering professionals to explore the ideas, technologies and collaborations shaping the future of design and manufacturing.
Presented as SWID27 x IME under this year’s theme, SOLIDWORKS SUPERCHARGED, the four-city programme explores how SOLIDWORKS AI and simulation, smarter CAD/CAM, additive manufacturing and smart, connected operations can accelerate the journey from design to manufacturing. Expect strategic industry perspectives, customer success stories, expert-led sessions and live technology demonstrations that turn new possibilities into practical progress.
This is the 20th edition of IME Innovation Day. Backed by 46 years of industry experience, IME continues its #IMEBeyond45 journey — driving innovation, strengthening industry collaboration and enabling business growth.
THE SUPERCHARGED EXPERIENCE
SOLIDWORKS 2027
MASTERCAM CAD/CAM
ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING
SMART MANUFACTURING
What’s New: SOLIDWORKS AI & Simulation
Smarter CNC Programming & Machining Efficiency
Scale Beyond Prototyping
Robotics, Cloud CAM & Connected Operations
SOLIDWORKS 2027
MASTERCAM CAD/CAM
ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING
SMART MANUFACTURING
What’s New: SOLIDWORKS AI & Simulation
Smarter CNC Programming & Machining Efficiency
Scale Beyond Prototyping
Robotics, Cloud CAM & Connected Operations
SOLIDWORKS 2027
What’s New: SOLIDWORKS AI & Simulation
MASTERCAM CAD/CAM
Smarter CNC Programming & Machining Efficiency
ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING
Scale Beyond Prototyping
SMART MANUFACTURING
Robotics, Cloud CAM & Connected Operations
WHAT OUR ATTENDEES SAY
REAL SUCCESS STORIES WITH IME
BE OUR EXHIBITOR
Showcase . Connect . Grow .
MEET OUR SPEAKERS
SELANGOR
MANISH KUMAR
SOLIDWORKS CEO | R&D Vice President at Dassault Systèmes
Manish Kumar, SOLIDWORKS CEO, brings over two decades of engineering leadership. Since joining in 1998, he has advanced 3D CAD development and now guides AI solutions, platform integration, and R&D.
CW LAU
Chief Commercial Officer,
IME Technology Sdn Bhd
With over 22 years at IME Technology, Lau brings extensive leadership experience across CAD/CAM, SOLIDWORKS and commercial strategy. Starting his career as an application engineer, he now leads the commercial strategy of IME Group of Companies as Chief Commercial Officer.
DR. KK YONG
Principal Researcher, MIMOS Berhad
With over 25 years of experience in data-intensive accelerated computing, IoT, and AI-driven digital engineering, he leads key technical bodies and steering committees shaping national and regional computing strategies.
DAVID KHOR
Expert Member, IEC - System Committee for Smart Manufacturing (SyC SM/ahG11) Atomic Level Manufacturing
David Khor specialises in semiconductor manufacturing, digital transformation, and international standards. A MIMOS Senior Fellow, his Intel, Applied Materials, and diplomatic background empowers him to advise on Industry 4WRD.
TS. SHAHRIZAL OMAR
Technical Director,
MKA Group
With over 26 years of experience, he brings expertise in electronics and automotive engineering, leading R&D and product development to deliver innovative, high-performance products.
BENJAMIN LIM
Business Development Manager – Workstation
Lenovo Malaysia
Benjamin Lim has over 14 years of experience in the IT & services industry, where he has managed business relationships with sales, marketing, and partners. He currently works closely with local stakeholders and key partners to drive workstation business strategies.
IR. TS. LUQMAAN AHMAD ZAIDI
Senior Engineer
SIRIM Industrial Research.
With 20 years of experience, Ir. Ts. Luqmaan Ahmad Zaidi specializes in industrial automation, robotics, SCADA, AI, and smart manufacturing, driving Industry 4.0 innovation across Malaysia.
AHMED LASHEEN
Territory Manager (ASEAN, Oceania, GCC),
DriveWorks
Ahmed Lasheen is a Territory Manager at DriveWorks responsible for the Asia-Pacific region. With over 15 years of experience in design automation, he works closely with partners and manufacturers to streamline engineering and sales processes, enabling faster delivery of customised products.
PENANG
SEAN MANZANARES
Founding Head of GTM & Partnerships
Sean Manzanares brings over 25 years of leadership across the engineering, CAD, and manufacturing sectors. Prior to leading commercial growth and strategic partnerships at Cosmon, he held senior strategy and GTM management roles at industry giants including Autodesk, Dassault Systèmes (SOLIDWORKS), and Siemens.
DATO' DR. HARI NARAYANAN
Chief Executive Officer, Penang Skills Development Centre (PSDC)
An Expert of the Industry, Dato' Dr. Hari Narayanan brings over 30 years of corporate and academic leadership. As PSDC CEO, he drives semiconductor talent, TVET, and workforce upskilling initiatives.
DAVID KHOR
Expert Member, IEC - System Committee for Smart Manufacturing (SyC SM/ahG11)
Atomic Level Manufacturing
David Khor specialises in semiconductor manufacturing, digital transformation, and international standards. A MIMOS Senior Fellow, his Intel, Applied Materials, and diplomatic background empowers him to advise on Industry 4WRD.
LOW HOCK CHUAN
Industry Process Consultant Senior Manager, Dassault Systèmes
With over 20 years of experience in engineering software and business process transformation, Hock Chuan leads technical teams supporting SOLIDWORKS customers across ASEAN and ANZ, helping organisations improve engineering processes, technology adoption and operational effectiveness.
TS. SHAHRIZAL OMAR
Technical Director,
MKA Group
With over 26 years of experience, he brings expertise in electronics and automotive engineering, leading R&D and product development to deliver innovative, high-performance products.
JOHOR
PROFESSOR EHSAN MESBAHI
Chief Executive Officer & Provost, University of Southampton Malaysia
Professor Ehsan Mesbahi, CEO and Provost of the University of Southampton Malaysia, brings over 30 years of global academic leadership, advancing British education, research innovation, sustainable development, and academia–industry–government collaboration.
WAYNE POH
AP South Customer Role Experience Industry Process Consultant, Dassault Systèmes
Wayne Poh, Industry Process Consultant at Dassault Systèmes, brings 19 years’ SOLIDWORKS expertise, recognized as Elite Application Engineer and Best Technical Manager, driving 3DEXPERIENCE Works adoption and supporting diverse customer design requirements.
TS. DR. JEFF LIM
Vice President of Enterprise Solution
IME Group of Companies
Brings over 28 years of experience leading industrial automation and Industry 4.0 digital transformation projects for SMEs, while advising key national initiatives, delivering certified training, and serving as a TRIZ instructor and ISO lead auditor.
TS. SHAHRIZAL OMAR
Technical Director,
MKA Group
With over 26 years of experience, he brings expertise in electronics and automotive engineering, leading R&D and product development to deliver innovative, high-performance products.
SARAWAK
SIMON NG
Partner Sales Director for Strategic Engagements, Asia Pacific South, Dassault Systèmes
Simon Ng, Dassault Systèmes’ Partner Sales Director for Strategic Engagements in Asia Pacific South, brings over 20 years of engineering software experience, advancing 3DEXPERIENCE Works through regional partnerships across industries
DATO' IR. TS. SUDARNOTO OSMAN
Chief Executive Officer, Sarawak Digital Economy Corporation (SDEC)
Dato’ Ir. Ts. Sudarnoto Osman leads SDEC’s strategic digital economy initiatives in Sarawak, supporting local innovators through TechFrontier and advancing sustainable transformation, including Kuching’s Net Zero Centre of Excellence.
DR. ALMON CHAI WEI-YEN
BEng (Hons), MSc, PhD
Senior Lecturer & Program Coordinator (Robotics & Mechatronics), Swinburne University
Dr. Almon Chai Wei-Yen bridges industrial engineering and academic research in mechatronics, computational simulations, and sustainable drying technologies, specializing in solar drying systems, robotics, and simulation-driven optimization.
POWERED BY
Dassault Systèmes, the 3DEXPERIENCE Company, provides business and people with virtual universes to imagine sustainable innovations. Its world-leading solutions transform the way products are designed, produced, and supported. Dassault Systèmes’ collaborative solutions foster social innovation, expanding possibilities for the virtual world to improve the real world. The group brings value to over 250,000 customers of all sizes, in all industries, in more than 140 countries.
GOLD SPONSOR
Mastercam offers CAD/CAM software tools for a variety of CNC programming needs, from basic to complex. Due to our innovative, flexible solutions and top notch network of support, our software is a complete solution for the start of design through to manufacturing. Choose Mastercam to streamline your production process from job setup to job completion.
SILVER SPONSOR
Stratasys is trusted to help some of the world’s top companies stay ahead of the competition. From global leaders in aerospace and automotive to pioneering medical startups and giants of the tech world – our proven technologies let them work faster, more creatively and with reduced costs across their operations. On top of our industry-leading printers and materials, we also provide decades of knowledge, consulting, training, workflow management and end to end support.
SILVER SPONSOR
As the world’s #1 PC company, our vision of delivering Smarter Technology for All is driven by data, computing power and algorithm, all of which enables us to better understand our customers’ needs and help them navigate intelligent transformation to adapt to global changes.
TECHNOLOGY PARTNER
DriveWorks is the preferred solution for Design Automation, CPQ enhancement, and 3D Product Configuration, tailored for manufacturing companies working with SOLIDWORKS. It streamlines design-to-manufacture process and enables digital sales.
SUPPORTING PARTNER
3Dconnexion offers ergonomic, high-performance hardware and software designed to elevate 3D design and engineering workflows. Through its intuitive SpaceMouse, CadMouse, Keyboard Pro and powerful 3DxWare drivers, 3Dconnexion provides an integrated setup that delivers seamless two-handed navigation and precision control. Choose 3Dconnexion to boost CAD productivity, reduce strain and streamline your design process from concept to completion.
SUPPORTING PARTNER
COSMON AI Agents for Mechanical Engineering is an advanced AI-driven solution designed to revolutionize mechanical design, simulation, and product lifecycle workflows. Integrated into the engineering ecosystem, we provide intelligent automation tailored for CAD, CAE, and PLM optimization, multi-physics coupling, and Design for Manufacturing (DfM) checks. Our mission is to empower engineers, design teams, and manufacturers by providing smart, automated tools that eliminate technical bottlenecks and drive high-impact innovation
SUPPORTING PARTNER
The University of Southampton Malaysia proudly stands as the premier UK campus in Malaysia, achieving the remarkable distinction of being the No. 1 UK branch campus in Malaysia. The University of Southampton’s global standing, securing the 80th position among global universities according to the prestigious QS World University Rankings 2025, reaffirms its commitment to excellence and places its Malaysia campus at the forefront among its UK counterparts in the region.
SUPPORTING PARTNER
Makeramai Makerspace is a dynamic and innovative venue designed to foster creativity, collaboration, and professional growth. Located in a culturally rich setting, we provide versatile event spaces tailored for workshops, corporate training, creative productions, and community-driven initiatives. Our mission is to empower individuals, startups, educators, and artists by offering affordable, well-equipped spaces that inspire innovation and productivity.
OFFICIAL BEVERAGE SPONSOR
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