As Singapore's lead public sector R&D agency, A*STAR brings together deep technical expertise, industry-ready platforms and talent to help local and global enterprises build stronger manufacturing capabilities.
Discover how A*STAR works with companies to solve manufacturing challenges, build new capabilities, improve productivity and create opportunities for growth.
Tap into the capabilities that turn manufacturing ambition into deployment. A*STAR brings deep capabilities across research institutes, national platforms and testbeds to help companies develop, validate and scale advanced manufacturing solutions.
For companies looking to improve production processes, scale technologies and strengthen factory operations.
For companies looking to develop new products, improve design, prototype solutions and move towards manufacturable outcomes.
For companies looking to adopt AI, automation, robotics, data analytics, computing and intelligent systems in manufacturing.
For companies developing new materials, improving resource efficiency or building more sustainable products and processes.
For companies working on advanced packaging, silicon photonics, flat optics, piezoMEMS, power electronics, RF GaN, and RF and cryogenic integrated circuit designs.
For companies that need measurement, calibration, testing and standards to improve product quality, reliability and compliance.
For companies looking to adopt additive and hybrid manufacturing technologies to strengthen product development, production flexibility and repair capabilities.
For companies looking to upskill their workforce and build capabilities needed for advanced manufacturing adoption.
Advanced manufacturing is powered by people with the expertise to turn deep-tech ideas into industry-ready solutions. At A*STAR, researchers, engineers and scholars work with industry partners to develop technologies that can strengthen manufacturing from Singapore.
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You can collaborate with us through a range of initiatives, such as R&D projects and joint labs, to co-develop, validate and deploy advanced manufacturing solutions. These collaborations help companies innovate, improve productivity, and strengthen competitiveness in areas including manufacturing processes, automation, materials, AI and digitalisation.
A*STAR works with a broad range of companies, from SMEs and local enterprises to multinational corporations. Depending on their needs, companies can tap A*STAR’s research expertise, platforms and testbeds to improve products, strengthen processes, adopt new technologies and scale manufacturing capabilities.
A*STAR works with SkillsFuture Singapore, trade associations and industry partners to deliver targeted upskilling and reskilling programmes such as the Knowledge Transfer Office (KTO) aligned to industry needs. These programmes help companies build a workforce equipped with the skills required to adopt and work with advanced manufacturing technologies, including AI and autonomous systems.
A*STAR’s helps companies address key industry challenges such as scaling new technologies from pilot to factory deployment, improving productivity while meeting sustainability goals, and managing operational complexity and disruptions. Through R&D, A*STAR develops and validates solutions that enable companies to strengthen competitiveness and adapt to evolving market needs.
Yes. A*STAR supports companies in applying AI to areas such as quality inspection, predictive maintenance, process optimisation, workforce augmentation and factory automation. Through platforms such as the Sectoral AI Centre of Excellence for Manufacturing, companies can co-develop and test AI-enabled solutions for manufacturing environments.
A*STAR supports companies through talent and capability-building pathways such as the Technology for Enterprise Capability Upgrading (T-Up) programme, where A*STAR scientists and research engineers can be seconded to local enterprises to support R&D and technology projects. A*STAR also works with partners such as the Singapore Manufacturing Federation (SMF), trade associations and industry networks to strengthen talent pipelines for advanced manufacturing
