On October 17, the Rector of the International Engineering and Technological University, D.B. Akpanbetov, attended a demonstration of the prototype vacuum freeze-drying complex FD-4.1, developed within the framework of the scientific project BR21881957 «Development of deep processing technology and vacuum freeze-drying equipment for mare’s and camel’s milk».

The program was implemented jointly by scientists from the International Engineering and Technological University (METU), Joldasbekov Institute of Mechanics and Engineering, and «Qymyz» Kazakh-German Research Institute LLP. As a result, it is planned to establish a Scientific and Educational Center for Vacuum Freeze-Drying Technologies in Food Engineering at METU, where students and researchers will be able to use the developed equipment for educational and research purposes.

A special role in the implementation of the project is played by «Qymyz» Kazakh-German Research Institute LLP, which ensures the industrial integration and technical support of the technology, as well as facilitates the testing of the equipment at production sites. The uniqueness of the new center lies in the fact that the «Qymyz» Institute will provide industrial support and assist in technology implementation, enabling prompt execution of applied tasks received directly from customers and ensuring greater economic efficiency of scientific developments.

The event was opened by the Vice-President of the National Engineering Academy of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Academician A.K.Tuleshov, who emphasized the high scientific and technical level of the work and its significant contribution to the development of domestic engineering science:

«This work has been carried out at a high scientific and technical level and has both scientific and social impact. The researchers have proposed new technological solutions — this is a vivid example of successful interdisciplinary collaboration, where specialists from different fields unite for the sake of achieving tangible economic results for our country,» he noted.

Academician Tuleshov also stressed that the project demonstrates effective synergy between science, education, and industry, serving as a model for implementing similar initiatives in the engineering and agri-food sectors.

The event was attended by representatives of Joldasbekov Institute of Mechanics and Engineering, «PROSNAB Service» LLP - one of the largest equipment manufacturers for the food industry in Kazakhstan, and the Scientific and Production Center of Agroengineering LLP, who contributed to the exchange of experience in the practical testing of the technology.