Singapore Institute of Manufacturing Technology

As part of Singapore Week of Innovation and Technology (SWITCH) 2024, A*STAR’s SME Tech Day celebrated the exceptional work of research scientists and engineers at its annual T-Up Awards Ceremony, recognising their achievements in creating innovative, marketable products and advancing R&D for local businesses 🎉   Congratulations to our T-Up Emerging Talent Award Recipient 👏 Dr Du Zhenglin, Senior Scientist, Remanufacturing Process Technology, SIMTech, who was seconded to Univac Precision Engineering for the development of process parameters for the additive manufacturing of tooling inserts, with conformal cooling channels, used in injection moulding. The project has since helped Univac to clinch two commercial projects. Congratulations to our T-Up Eagles Award Recipients 👏 Mr Sunny Tan, who was seconded to JM Vistec, assisted in the programming of the robot in a project to develop 3D vision solutions for a robotic pick-and-place application. He was mentored by Mr Alvin Tan, Senior Research Engineer, Optics and Imaging Systems, SIMTech. Mr Mohamed Asyraf who was seconded to Univac Precision Engineering, assisted in the reduction of simulation processing time in a project for the application of conformal cooling channels to injection moulding tool inserts using additive manufacturing technology. He was mentored by Dr Du Zhenglin, Senior Scientist, SIMTech. Your dedication and contributions continue to shape the future of innovation for local enterprises. Here’s to more achievements in the journey toward a deep tech future! 🙌

Thank you to everyone who joined us at Industrial Transformation ASIA-PACIFIC (ITAP) 2024! 🎉 Over three exciting days, we showcased the theme of “AI-Powered Next-Gen Manufacturing: Smarter, Greener, and More Connected”, with our latest capabilities in AI, sustainability, and advanced manufacturing! From A*STAR Battery Centre (A*BC) innovations by A*STAR and our partners, to the exciting potential of AI for Manufacturing, we hope the insights shared have been valuable and impactful for your organisations 🌟 In the words of Dr Wei WANG, Centre Director for the Sectoral AI Centre of Excellence for Manufacturing (AIMfg), during his sharing on ITAP Day 1: “AI can learn, AI can adopt, and AI can evolve by itself. There are many possibilities for AI in manufacturing and we are looking forward to working closely with all our colleagues here.” Thank you all for being part of our journey toward a smarter, greener, and more connected future of manufacturing! 🚀💚

Day 2 of Industrial Transformation ASIA-PACIFIC (ITAP) has concluded! A*STAR Chairman Professor Chorh Chuan Tan made a special visit to our booth to personally check out the showcases! Come visit our A*STAR booth and explore the three dynamic themes: 🔋 A*STAR Battery Centre (A*BC) and Partners A*BC aims to accelerate next-gen battery innovation in Singapore and the region through expertise, platforms, and strategic partnerships to tackle industry challenges. We present our Smart Remanufacturing: Battery Health Assessment, developed in partnership with Hioki E.E. Corporation. Visit our booth to see it in action! 🚀AI For Manufacturing AI, machine learning, and data analytics help to automate tasks, optimise production, and improve efficiency for smarter manufacturing. We invite you to join us at our booth to try out the interactive Voice-Controlled Game Station developed in collaboration with the National Robotics Programme – enjoyed by our Chairman and many others! 🔬Tech Brew A*STAR’s innovative technologies are designed to meet the growing demand for smart and sustainable manufacturing. We share how A*STAR's innovations are transforming industries through improved efficiency, reduced environmental impact, and sustainable growth. Drop by our booth to learn more about how our Advanced Virtual Sustainability Expert can transform your business! Be sure to catch us at Booth 3B03 today, the last day of ITAP 2024! Read about more innovations by A*STAR and our partners here: www.a-star.edu.sg/itap

We welcomed Mr. Alvin Tan, Minister of State for the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth, and the Ministry of Trade & Industry, as he visited the A*STAR booth at this year's Industrial Transformation ASIA-PACIFIC (ITAP)! Singapore’s manufacturing sector contributes over 20% of our national GDP, and is one of the key areas of our Research, Innovation and Enterprise (RIE) Plan. A*STAR is dedicated to advancing the industry through translational research and manpower upskilling to ensure that Singapore's manufacturing industry remains globally competitive 🌍

This year's Industrial Transformation ASIA-PACIFIC (ITAP) has kicked off! 🚀 A*STAR’s theme for the year is “AI-Powered Next-Gen Manufacturing: Smarter, Greener, and More Connected”, showcasing our latest technology innovations in smart manufacturing at our booth from 14-16 October at the Singapore EXPO Hall 3!  🎉 Yesterday, Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat announced the launch of the Singapore Workforce Institute of Future Transformation (SWIFT), a joint collaboration between A*STAR, SkillsFuture SG and the Advanced Manufacturing Training Academy (AMTA)! SWIFT will leverage A*STAR’s technological expertise to provide project-based training and equip the manufacturing workforce with future-ready skills, especially in AI and sustainability, to drive workforce transformation and enhance Singapore’s global competitiveness.  🔋 DPM Heng also shared exciting advancements for battery usage, as A*STAR advances innovation in key areas of next-gen battery manufacturing and the management of the end-of-life of batteries.  💡 As Singapore continues its commitment to innovation and to accelerate translational research outcomes, DPM Heng highlighted that SIMTech, in partnership with Enterprise Singapore and Nanyang Polytechnic, Ngee Ann Polytechnic, Singapore Polytechnic and Temasek Polytechnic, will launch the Advanced Manufacturing Centre of Innovation. This centre will expand innovation support for local enterprises in emerging areas like AI and autonomous technologies. "The manufacturing sector can play a catalytic role in transforming economies around the world to be future-ready and more resilient." – Deputy Prime Minister Mr Heng Swee Keat Come join us at Booth 3B03 on Day 2 & 3 of ITAP 2024 to learn how we can work with your business to make manufacturing smarter, greener and more connected 🤝 Read about more innovations by A*STAR and our partners here: www.a-star.edu.sg/itap

SIMTech is proud to have contributed to the development of SEFR - our nation’s first industry-led Singapore Emission Factors Registry! 🌟 To achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, Singapore’s SMEs play a crucial role in this national effort. Announced on the 4th of October by Ms Grace Fu, Minister for Sustainability and the Environment and Minister-in-charge of Trade Relations, SMEs will now be able to generate more accurate emissions inventory reflective of local conditions. SIMTech and our sister research institutes under A*STAR, in partnership with the Singapore Business Federation (SBF) and other industry leaders, collaboratively played a pivotal role in the creation and development of SEFR, which can be accessed via a newly launched industry-led resource and community portal, NetZeroHub.sg. How can SEFR benefit your organisation? 📊 Enhances Emissions Reporting Accuracy ✅ Streamlines Regulatory Compliance 🌍 Accelerates Decarbonisation Efforts Let’s take the step towards sustainable business practices and a greener future for Singapore! 🌱 Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/gqkwC6GR

Exciting news! 🎉 SIMTech, the Advanced Remanufacturing and Technology Centre (ARTC), the Singapore Manufacturing Federation (SMF) and the Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) have formalised a partnership with Singtel for the creation of an AI Centre of Excellence for Advanced Manufacturing! 🙌 Through this collaboration, SIMTech will engage manufacturing companies to provide support in use case development, AI trials, experimentation and building industry knowledge, towards the objective of supporting and enabling AI-related research and innovation, driving meaningful outcomes for companies island-wide 💡 "This collaboration will provide businesses with the resources and knowledge needed to experiment with AI solutions, ensuring they are well-equipped for the future of manufacturing," said Dr David Low, Executive Director, SIMTech & CEO, ARTC, A*STAR. Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/g69e46iu

We are proud to share that SIMTech is home to 7 of the World's Top 2% Scientists, recognised by Stanford University. This achievement highlights our commitment to research excellence and innovation. Congratulations! #Top2Scientists #Research #ASTAR #Manufacturing

🌟We are pleased to announce the official launch of the A*STAR Sectoral AI Centre of Excellence for Manufacturing (AIMfg)!🌟 This joint initiative by Ministry of Trade and Industry (Singapore) and A*STAR - Agency for Science, Technology and Research makes AIMfg the first such sectoral-based centre of excellence, to build AI capabilities within our manufacturing sector. By bringing together AI, engineering and manufacturing expertise from research, industry and government, AIMfg will co-develop robust and scalable AI solutions tailored for manufacturing sectors through five key areas:  1. Quality Assurance 2. Operations Optimisation 3. Predictive Maintenance 4. Product and Component Design 5. Industrial Automation During the launch, AIMfg’s first group of 13 industry partners were introduced, representing a diverse range of sub-sectors within manufacturing such as aerospace, energy, FMCG, electronics, and semiconductors. Thank you for your commitment as we embark on this exciting journey together! 👏 AMD, The Coca-Cola Company, Country Foods, Grand Venture Technology Limited, Halliburton, Omni-Plus System, Philips Consumer Electronics, Procter & Gamble, Rolls-Royce, Singapore Aero Engine Services Private Limited (SAESL), Sunningdale Tech Ltd, Rockwell Automation, ST Engineering “I am confident that the AIMfg will give them a strong start in their journey of AI transformation, so that they may be more productive, competitive and resilient and I hope that more manufacturing companies will participate in the AIMfg. This way, we can build a strong, innovative and vibrant manufacturing sector, that will enable us to achieve our Manufacturing 2030 vision and continue to provide good jobs for Singaporeans.” – Mr Gan Kim Yong, Deputy Prime Minister. Thank you to all our valuable partners and esteemed delegates from IHLs and TACs - Nanyang Technological University Singapore, Singapore Institute of Technology, AutomationSG, Singapore Manufacturing Federation, Singapore Precision Engineering And Technology Association, and technology partners - AIQURIS - A TUV SUD Venture, Amazon Web Services (AWS), DataRobot, Fujitsu, McKinsey & Company, Microsoft, Siemens, NI (National Instruments), for joining us at the launch of Sectoral AI Centre of Excellence for Manufacturing! 🙌 Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gxpiJ8uv

"Decarbonization for a Resilient Future" hosted by IES and ASHRAE featured insights from SIMTech's Sustainability division on carbon footprint reduction, alongside discussions on #circulareconomy, #builtenvironment innovations, and decarbonization strategies for companies.