Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB) officially received reference design components for the Laptop Merah Putih from PT Tera Data Indonusa, Tbk. (Axioo), with support from Intel (6/5). This marks a significant step in turning campus research into practical, high-impact technology aligned with Indonesia’s goals for self-reliance.

The ceremonial handover event was attended by ITB Rector Prof. Dr. Tatacipta Dirgantara, Vice Rector for Research and Innovation Prof. Ir. Lavi Rizki Zuhal, Ph.D., and Vice Rector for Academic and Student Affairs Prof. Dr. Irwan Meilano, S.T., M.Sc.

“This project is a leading example of how universities can play a strategic role in technology development and industrial application,” said Prof. Tatacipta in Jakarta.

University-Industry Synergy Supports Tridarma Perguruan Tinggi

The Laptop Merah Putih project is a collaborative effort involving five state-owned universities with legal entity (PTN-BH) status: ITB, Universitas Indonesia (UI), Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS), and Telkom University (Tel-U). The consortium worked with domestic industry players to design laptops tailored to the country’s educational needs.

The initiative reflects the principles of Tridarma Perguruan Tinggi, emphasizing the integration of education, research, and community service into technological development.

Local Components Strengthen Domestic Technology Industry

The Laptop Merah Putih incorporates components made in Indonesia, a move that raises its Domestic Component Level (Tingkat Komponen Dalam Negeri or TKDN). This approach enhances the contribution of local industries to the national IT device sector.

According to Ir. Adi Indrayanto, M.Sc., Ph.D., Head of ITB’s Microelectronics Center, the integration of these components plays a key role in supporting the domestic technology ecosystem.

Educational Needs Drive Laptop Merah Putih Design

Developed to support Indonesia’s education sector, the Laptop Merah Putih combines local innovation with advanced technology. The devices are customized to fit the learning environments and digital demands of the country’s students and institutions.

The project demonstrates how academic expertise can be applied to real-world challenges through collaboration with industry and global technology partners.

PHOTO: ITB

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