Jakarta, January 29, 2026 — The International Conference on Emerging Trends in Mechanical Engineering (ICETME 2026) is an international conference organized by the Department of Mechanical Engineering, GH Raisoni College of Engineering, India, in collaboration with the Mechanical Engineering Study Program of Universitas Tarumanagara and INTI International University, Malaysia. The conference took place on January 29–30, 2026, at Campus 1 of Universitas Tarumanagara.
This event serves as an academic forum to discuss the latest developments and future directions of mechanical engineering in a global context. Through the implementation of ICETME 2026, it is expected to become a strategic initiative in strengthening international academic networks while encouraging tangible contributions from the field of mechanical engineering toward sustainable development, in line with the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
As part of the conference series, participants received direct insights from a number of international academics through presentation sessions that addressed strategic issues in the field of mechanical engineering. The program continued with an address by Dr. Rupesh Shelke, Head of the Mechanical Engineering Department at GH Raisoni College of Engineering (GHRCE), Nagpur, India, who discussed the strategic role of mechanical engineering research in addressing global challenges. This was followed by an address from Dr. Sachin Untawale, Director of GH Raisoni College of Engineering, Nagpur, and CEO of Raisoni Education, India, who emphasized the importance of international collaboration as well as the integration between academic and industry.
The next session featured a presentation by Prof. Dr. Goh Khang Wen, Pro Vice Chancellor of Global Engagement at INTI International University, Malaysia, who discussed the dynamic engineering environment. In his presentation, he emphasized that although mechanical engineering has its limitations, advancements in modern engineering have enabled the creation of various innovations. Sustainability in mechanical engineering, he noted, is no longer an option but a necessity, in line with the growing integration of machinery, robotics, and 3D printing technologies, which are closely related to design and manufacturing processes.
The session continued with an in-depth presentation entitled “A Physical Simulation: A Sustainable Approach Towards Energy Saving” delivered by Prof. (Dr.) Kuldeep K. Saxena, Director of Research Collaboration at Galgotias University, India. In his presentation, Prof. (Dr.) Kuldeep K. Saxena emphasized the importance of thermomechanical simulation as a sustainable solution for the industrial sector. He also highlighted the advanced capabilities of the Gleeble-3800 technology, a simulator capable of testing materials under extreme temperatures to analyze material deformation behavior down to the microstructural level. The conference presented research findings compiled in 76 scientific papers from various countries, reflecting the high level of enthusiasm and global participation in discussing the latest developments and innovations in the field of mechanical engineering.