SURABAYA -- PT Timah Industri, a subsidiary of PT TIMAH (Persero) Tbk, participated in the 2026 Indonesian Science, Technology, and Industry Convention (KSTI), organized by the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology (Kemdiktisaintek) at Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS) in Surabaya from November 10–13, 2026.
PT Timah Industri's participation reflects the company's efforts to showcase innovations in downstream tin processing while expanding collaboration with academics, researchers, and industry players.
During the event, PT Timah Industri introduced DMT Solid, marketed under the brand name Bankastab DMT 98. This organotin-based material is being developed to support solar cell technology, particularly perovskite solar cells, which are considered one of the promising renewable energy technologies of the future.
PT Timah Industri's participation in KSTI 2026 also highlights the role of PT TIMAH's subsidiary in advancing downstream tin processing toward higher-value products. Through material innovation, tin is positioned not only as a raw material commodity but also as a key component in developing technologies that support the needs of future industries.
In addition to Bankastab DMT 98, the company showcased several other products, including Bankastannic SnCl4, Bankastab DMT Series, Bankastab MT 620, Bankastab TC Series, Bankastab TOP Series, Bankastab CZ Series, and Tin Solder (Wire & Powder).
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These innovations are part of PT Timah Industri's efforts, as a subsidiary of PT TIMAH (Persero) Tbk, to expand the applications of tin metal into derivative products with higher economic value.
Beyond commodity processing, the company continues to promote the development of tin-based materials to support advanced technologies and the renewable energy sector.
PT Timah Industri's participation in KSTI 2026 was part of an assignment from the Danantara Investment Management Agency. Previously, the company was also entrusted by MIND ID, the Indonesian Mining Industry Holding Company, to represent innovations from the mining sector at the Technology Innovation & Industrial Festival (TIIF). This recognition followed PT Timah Industri's achievement as the winner of BigMind 2024.
Through its participation in KSTI 2026, PT Timah Industri not only showcased its innovative products but also explored opportunities for collaboration with universities, academics, research institutions, government agencies, and industry players. These partnerships are expected to strengthen research and development (R&D) activities and produce increasingly competitive tin-derived products.
The importance of collaboration between research institutions and industry was also a key message during the opening of KSTI 2026. Indonesia's Minister of Higher Education, Science, and Technology, Brian Yuliarto, who officially opened the event, emphasized the need to accelerate collaboration among research institutions, universities, and industry to transform research findings into commercially viable products.
"One of the biggest challenges in downstream research development is turning research outcomes into commercial products that meet industry needs," he said, as quoted by various sources.
According to Brian, research findings and innovations developed by universities and research institutions require industry support to achieve broader applications. Through the innovation exhibition, the government hopes to foster concrete partnerships that lead to contractual agreements between industry players and research developers.
Director General of Research and Development at Kemdiktisaintek, Fauzan Adziman, revealed that 567 curated innovations from universities were presented to potential investors for further development toward commercialization.
These products have undergone a selection process and are considered to have investment potential, both from industry players and local governments.
He explained that universities play a role in conducting research and ensuring that products meet established standards through a series of tests. Meanwhile, industry is responsible for developing production processes and bringing innovations to market.
Meanwhile, ITS Rector Bambang Pramujati viewed KSTI 2026 as an important opportunity to strengthen Indonesia's position amid global technological competition. According to him, Indonesia's abundant natural resources must be supported by technological expertise to ensure their optimal utilization and generate greater economic value.
"These abundant natural resources require the application of technology to optimize their utilization and improve productivity across all sectors," Bambang said.
He also emphasized that research success should not be measured solely by scientific publications but should also be demonstrated through innovations that deliver tangible benefits to industry and society.
"Research should lead to innovations that provide real benefits," he concluded.
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