The AOTS Alumni Society of Egypt organized the Lecture for Tooling Industry Development on 19–21 October 2026 under the umbrella of the World Network of Friendship (WNF), in cooperation with SENAI São Paulo (Brazil), ISTMA (International Special Tooling & Machining Association), the Federation of Egyptian Industries (FEI), and the Egyptian Molds & Dies Association (EMDA). The initiative brought together Egyptian industry representatives and international expertise to explore the development of the tooling, die and mold sectors.
Valuable participation of Prof. Dr. Yokota from Japan
A particular highlight was the valuable presence and contribution of Prof. Dr. Yokota from Japan. His participation brought an important Japanese perspective to the discussions on developing the tooling industry, strengthening technical expertise and building effective links between industrial practice and professional learning. AOTS Alumni Society Egypt deeply appreciates his engagement and the opportunity for participants to benefit from this international exchange of knowledge.
Cooperation between Egypt, Japan and Brazil
Held under the WNF umbrella, the event reflected the importance of international partnerships in advancing industrial capabilities. Cooperation with SENAI São Paulo, ISTMA, the Federation of Egyptian Industries and EMDA helped connect industrial stakeholders and perspectives from Egypt, Japan and Brazil.
A presentation at the event introduced the Brazil–Egypt Joint Mission for the Tooling Industry, featuring AOTS Brasil, ABINFER and SENAI. The mission illustrated the potential of cross-border professional networks to support technical development and industry dialogue.
Strengthening Egypt’s tooling industry
The discussions considered the role of industry associations, specialized technical capabilities and practical knowledge exchange. Developing stronger die and mold capabilities can support manufacturing quality, productivity, local supply chains and the competitiveness of Egyptian industry.
Continuing international cooperation
AOTS Alumni Society Egypt thanks WNF, Prof. Dr. Yokota and the cooperating organizations—SENAI Brazil, ISTMA, the Federation of Egyptian Industries and EMDA—for their valuable contributions. The society remains committed to facilitating technical learning and long-term industrial cooperation.