2013年09月05日
思維創新天 科技闖巔峰 "High Gear for New Technology, a Mindset for Change"
| (香港，九月五日) 香港工程師學會 (下稱「學會」)會長陳健碩工程師於今天舉行的傳媒午餐聚會上介紹學會本年度的方向。 陳會長致歡迎辭時強調︰「本年度學會的主題為『思維創新天 科技闖巔峰』。我們面對一個瞬息萬變的環境，有效充分應用先進科技，對我們的工程專業發展越趨重要。工程業界多年來所本著的創新求變，持續改善的思維，將成為一股主要推動力。本年度學會將以提升先進科技，追求卓越工程為目標。透過互相交流，於不同範疇的工程項目上應用先進的科技，向大眾宣傳工程專業之訊息，從而提升工程師的專業形象。」 陳會長表示為了加強公眾及青年人對工程專業的認識，學會將暫定於明年六月八日(星期日)於九龍灣國際展貿中心，舉辦「The HKIE Hi-Tech Fiesta 2014」。當中包括比賽、表演、展覽及攤位遊戲等，希望藉此讓市民及學生認識到工程師的工作，了解工程專業及學會，並且激發年輕一代的學生對工程學的興趣，鼓勵他們將來投身工程專業。學會亦正計劃舉辦卓越工程講座，以促進知識與科技發展之交流。 此外，陳會長今年亦繼續推行「師傳薈」計劃，以培育年青工程師在工程專業的發展。透過參與此計劃，這群年青工程師將會跟隨陳會長參與不同的大型活動及會議，觀摩業內管理層的運作，讓他們了解資深工程師的日常工作，並汲取工作以外及公共事務方面的經驗。這群剛選拔出來的年青工程師亦有亮相於午餐會與傳媒聚首一堂。陳會長強調︰「我希望藉著這個計劃，為學會培育一群充滿熱誠的年青工程師，並引發他們的潛能。我相信憑藉他們優秀的條件和對工程專業的熱忱，這群年青人將來定能為工程界以及社會作出貢獻。」 為了展示香港工程界在科技創新所取得的卓越成就，學會今日同時安排新聞界參觀香港生產力促進局的3D打印設施。近期全球大熱的3D打印技術，香港多年前已開始應用在工業生產方面，近年更將研發範圍擴展至生物醫學工程，利用這項尖端科技度身訂造醫療用品和儀器。此創新技術可大大節省產品開發的時間及費用，而且可提高精確度，治療效果良好，造福不少病人。  香港工程師學會會長陳健碩工程師 (左) 及香港工程師學會生物醫學工程分部副主席 兼香港生產力促進局 (生產力局) 自動化科技部總經理雷致行工程師 介紹香港生物醫學工程行業應用3D打印技術的最新發展。  香港工程師學會會長陳健碩工程師 (左) 及香港工程師學會生物醫學工程分部副主席 兼香港生產力促進局 (生產力局) 自動化科技部總經理雷致行工程師 展示利用身旁3D打印機生產出來的學會標誌。 有關傳媒查詢，請聯絡：
(5 September 2013, Hong Kong) President Ir Raymond Chan Kin-sek is pleased to announce the new initiatives of the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE) in enhancing the visibility of the engineering profession at the media luncheon today. "High Gear for New Technology, a Mindset for Change" will be the theme for the Institution for the year ahead. "With the fast changing environment around us, the application of new technologies in engineering practice has become more important and urgent than ever before. Our members' well established ‘change' mindset for continuous improvement is one of the important driving forces to enhance innovation in science and technology and their engineering applications. There will be a focus on engineering excellence during the Session 2013/2014. We aim to facilitate knowledge dissemination, to reach out to the community and other stakeholders by showcasing the application of technologies in various aspects of engineering and to enhance our professionalism," Ir Chan emphasised in the welcoming remarks. Ir Chan remarked that a technology fiesta entitled "The HKIE Hi-Tech Fiesta 2014" was tentatively scheduled for 8 June 2014 (Sunday) in the Kowloon Bay International Trade & Exhibition Centre where hi-tech solutions employed by the engineering profession and future development can be shown in a fun setting. It was planned that the programme could promote the engineering profession and the Institution to the secondary/tertiary students and the general public, arouse the interest of the younger generation in engineering profession and encourage them to choose engineering as their careers. In addition, distinguished lectures were planning in the pipeline to enhance the exchange of knowledge on the latest technological development for the benefit of the profession and the community alike. As part of the HKIE's commitment to nourish young engineers, the HKIE President's Protégé Scheme (PPS) is continued this year. These young engineers will shadow the President to attend significant events and observe how a senior figure in the industry operates in the year to come. Ir Chan took the occasion to introduce the newly selected young members to the media during the luncheon. Ir Chan highlighted, "Through the HKIE President's Protégé Scheme, the Institution can nurture these enthusiastic young engineers in the engineering profession, and in return, they will contribute more for the benefit and advancement of the society." In addition, the HKIE today hosted a media tour of the 3D printing facility of the Hong Kong Productivity Council (HKPC) with the aim of showcasing the significant achievements of the engineering profession in technology innovation. 3D printing is the world's hottest new technology. In Hong Kong, 3D printing has long been used by many industries. The application of this advanced technology has been extended to biomedical engineering in recent years. Medical equipment and devices can be customised by adopting 3D printing, greatly reducing the time and cost required in product development while improving accuracy and efficacy to benefit many patients. Ir Raymond Chan Kin-sek, President of the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE) (left); and Ir Derek LOUIE, Deputy Chairman of the Biomedical Division, the HKIE, and General Manager (Automation Service) of Hong Kong Productivity Council (HKPC) introduce the latest developments in 3D printing in biomedical engineering. Ir Raymond Chan Kin-sek, President of the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE) (left); and Ir Derek LOUIE, Deputy Chairman of the Biomedical Division, the HKIE, and General Manager (Automation Service) of Hong Kong Productivity Council (HKPC) are pictured with the HKIE’s logo produced by the 3D printer next to them. For media enquiries, please contact:
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