Launch of the Smart and Sustainable Advanced Manufacturing (SSAM) Catalyst
Dr Roland Busch, CEO, Siemens and Mr Beh Kian Teik, CEO, A*STAR with industry partners at the SSAM Catalyst
Dr Roland Busch and Mr Beh Kian Teik officially launching the SSAM Catalyst together
Attendees on the guided tour of the SSAM Catalyst Showcase
Prof Jay Lee and Dr Roland Busch engaging in the Executive Dialogue alongside Mr Ang Wee Seng, Executive Director, Singapore Semiconductor Industry Association (SSIA) and Mr Yeo Yee Chia, Deputy Chief Executive (Innovation & Enterprise), A*STAR
On 2 July, ARTC was honoured to host Dr Roland Busch, President and CEO of Siemens, together with his leadership team, industry partners, and A*STAR colleagues.
During the visit, Dr Busch and Mr Beh Kian Teik, CEO of A*STAR, officially unveiled the Smart and Sustainable Advanced Manufacturing (SSAM) Catalyst within ARTC’s facility. Developed in collaboration with Siemens, the SSAM Catalyst is an innovation sandbox where automation, digitalisation, and industrial AI converge to address critical industry challenges. The platform provides companies with a low-barrier environment to co-innovate, pilot, and scale smart manufacturing technologies across key sectors such as Aerospace, Semiconductors, and Biomedical.
Following the launch, guests were given a guided tour of the SSAM Catalyst Showcase, featuring advanced solutions in action.
A highlight of the visit was the executive dialogue, ”Shaping Tomorrow: The Future of Semiconductor Manufacturing in ASEAN,” moderated by Prof Jay Lee. The session, attended by Siemens and ecosystem partners, generated valuable insights into ASEAN’s strategic position as an innovation hub and a trusted anchor for resilient, future-ready supply chains.