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The National Metal and Materials Technology Center (MTEC) was established by the Cabinet Resolution on September 16, 1986. MTEC’s primary objective is to support research and development in metals and materials technologies. On December 29, 1991, MTEC became a member of the National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), Ministry of Science, Technology and Energy (then).

MTEC’s research works have covered the development of materials technology, design and manufacturing technology, and infrastructure development that is crucial to the development of the country. MTEC places great emphasis on interdisciplinary research and development and technological capability enhancement to generate new knowledge and serve the needs of the country in response to the rapid changes in technologies.