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DMRET’s future Ceramic Engineers visit Visayas’ leading electro-ceramic company–TECDIA Cebu, Inc.

Mar 31 2026

The Department of Materials and Resources Engineering and Technology (DMRET) of the College of Engineering (COE) at Mindanao State University–Iligan Institute of Technology (MSU-IIT) continues its commitment to academic excellence, extending beyond classroom learning to equip students not only with theoretical knowledge but also with the skills needed to thrive in the professional engineering world. This commitment was exemplified when DMRET’s Ceramic Engineering students gained firsthand industry exposure through an educational plant tour at TECDIA Cebu, Inc. on February 20, 2026, where they observed the company’s capacitor manufacturing processes and overall plant operations.

The students, accompanied by Dr. Raymond V. Rivera-Virtudazo, the plant tour adviser, and Engr. Harvey D. Melendrez visited TECDIA’s manufacturing facility in Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu. As one of the few electroceramic companies operating in the Philippines, TECDIA Cebu, Inc. has established itself as a leading manufacturer in the Visayas region, serving major global technology companies such as Amazon, Apple, Meta, and Samsung.

The visit began with a company presentation introducing TECDIA’s LOTUS Program, a newly implemented initiative designed to cultivate engineers into future technical leaders. The program reflects the company’s commitment to professional growth and innovation, inspiring the visiting students to envision future career opportunities in the electronics and electroceramics industry.

Following the orientation, the students toured several key production areas within the facility, where they observed the highly specialized processes involved in electroceramic chip manufacturing. The tour covered major stages of production, including Substrate Wafer Production (SWP), Ceramic Wafer Production (CWP), and Ceramic Chip Dicing (CCD). During the visit, an MSU-IIT alumnus working at the facility demonstrated how raw materials are transformed into thin ceramic wafers before being processed, etched, and precisely diced into micro-scale components according to client specifications. Throughout the tour, students witnessed the high level of precision, automation, and strict quality control required in modern electroceramic manufacturing.

The plant visit offered students an invaluable glimpse into the world of professional electroceramic manufacturing, showing firsthand how classroom concepts come to life in cutting-edge production. By observing the transformation of raw materials into precision electronic components, the students gained a deeper appreciation for the critical role of ceramic engineering in modern technologies. The visit also underscored the importance of industry-academia partnerships, with TECDIA Cebu, Inc. serving as a model for how collaboration can inspire and prepare the next generation of ceramic engineers to innovate and excel in their careers.

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