Smart and Sustainable Advanced Manufacturing
The Future of Manufacturing - and Beyond
Manufacturing is evolving. Today's high value manufacturing demands flexibility, customisation and resilience. Small batches, fast changeovers and sustainable supply chains are now the norm.
The latest smart and sustainable advanced manufacturing trends meet these demands by integrating digital, data and physical technologies—such as AI, robotics, sensors and advanced materials—into connected, intelligent and resource efficient systems. These capabilities enable real time insight, continuous optimisation, and reduced energy use, waste and material loss.
As complexity increases, the real challenge is no longer in adopting new technologies, but in making them work reliably at scale. As Singapore's lead public sector R&D agency, A*STAR helps companies bridge this gap - de risking innovation, validating solutions in real world environments, and supporting deployment into live operations. The result – a stronger competitive edge for future-ready manufacturing Singapore.
Turning Smart and Sustainable Advanced Manufacturing into Impact
How A*STAR works with industry to deliver results
Powering Singapore's Aerospace Manufacturing and MRO Edge
To meet growing global aviation demand, Rolls Royce and Singapore Aero Engine Services Private Limited (SAESL) partnered A*STAR to transform fan blade production and MRO operations through advanced manufacturing and process optimisation. Phase one delivered tangible operational improvements, with phase two deepening and scaling these gains.
Scaling Manufacturing Excellence in Singapore and Globally
To automate its assembly and packing operations, Coca Cola Singapore worked with A*STAR to deploy collaborative robotics at its Singapore plant. Together with A*STAR and a local SME, the plant lifted productivity, reduced manual work, and accelerated digital transformation. This solution contributed to Coca-Cola Singapore's Global Lighthouse recognition from the World Economic Forum in 2024.
Enabling SMEs to Compete Worldwide
SMEs power Singapore's manufacturing ecosystem, A*STAR helps them develop an edge in advanced manufacturing and compete globally. Through the GET-Up programme, for instance, A*STAR partnered SME Abrasive Engineering to sharpen its technology roadmap and tap research expertise and facilities - enabling the local enterprise to develop smarter, more precise solutions and shine in international markets.
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