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Research & Development

At Thapanin, our in-house R&D program plays a crucial role in transforming customer designs into precise manufacturing instructions. This custom-built system directly communicates with advanced equipment such as Laser Cut, CNC V-Cut, and CNC Punching machines to ensure accuracy and efficiency.

Innovation Through Research & Development

With over 60 years of industry expertise and a dedicated team of around 400 professionals—including metal designers, engineers, specialists, and skilled workers—our factory excels at developing designs and product details that meet the highest standards of quality and precision, all within the required timeframes.

We specialize in the fabrication of sheet metal, pipes, profiles, and various other metal forms, offering both prototype parts and full-scale mass production. By maintaining digital records of technical data, we ensure that duplicate parts match the same high-quality and accuracy standards as the originals.

Thapanin’s commitment to innovation is supported by cutting-edge technology and a clean, open work environment, enabling us to deliver industry-leading results to our clients.
 

Research on Vacuum
Thin Film Coating
Technology for
Stainless Steel Industry

Thapanin Co., Ltd.  has conducted research on vacuum coating technology with the objective of enhancing product value and meeting customer needs. The company has collaborated with
national organizations, including:

  -  National Research Council of. Thailand (NRCT)

  -  National Electronics and Computer Technology Center (NECTEC)

  -  Synchrotron Light Research Institute (Public Organization)

  -  Phranakhon Rajabhat University

The company received research funding under the project:
“Development of a Semi-Industrial Scale Cathodic Arc System for Thin Film Deposition used in the Stainless Steel Industry”

This initiative aims to advance domestic technology and strengthen industrial competitiveness.

Through this collaboration, the company has successfully published research papers at both national and international journals, demonstrating its capability to integrate academic research with industrial applications effectively.
 

1. Influence of rapid annealing temperature on the mechanical properties of TiCN thin film as prepared by cathodic arc

     DOI : https://doi.org/10.55674/cs.v17i2.260691

2. Spectroscopic analysis of color origins in titanium-based thin films deposited by cathodic arc deposition

     DOI : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apsusc.2024.160900

3. Laser applications in arts and culture: An example on the construction of tiered umbrellas

     DOI : https://doi.org/10.2351/7.0001370

4. Soft X-ray Spectroscopy on Titanium-based Decorative Coatings Prepared by Cathodic Arc Deposition

     https://ph02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/SIAM/article/view/246866

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