ITAP 2025 – Next–Gen Manufacturing with AI

A*STAR participated in the Industrial Transformation Asia-Pacific (ITAP) 2025, held from 15-17 October at Singapore EXPO.

With a focus on “Next-Gen Manufacturing with AI”, A*STAR showcased how advanced science and technology are powering the future of manufacturing. Our research and partnerships are enabling Singapore’s industries to harness AI for sharper insights, smarter processes, and sustainable growth — strengthening competitiveness in an increasingly digital and dynamic world.

Event Highlights

Driving Singapore's Push Towards Next Generation Manufacturing With Ai

Visitors experienced A*STAR’s innovations through exhibits that showcased technologies developed by A*STAR and our partners. These included real-world applications of AI, automation, and sustainability in manufacturing, such as adaptive systems that optimise production and intelligent platforms supporting human–AI collaboration.

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Acting Minister for Transport and Senior Minister of State for Finance, Mr Jeffrey Siow, toured the A*STAR booth and met industry partners and researchers advancing the future of manufacturing through AI and advanced engineering

astar-image-placeholder Minister of State for Trade & Industry and National Development, Mr Alvin Tan, saw a demonstration of AIMie, an agentic AI from AIMfg that enables adaptive factory operations

The National Additive Manufacturing Innovation Cluster (NAMIC), a national platform hosted by A*STAR, showcased a complete additive manufacturing journey at their booth. Visitors gained practical insights into how additive manufacturing is enabling new production capabilities from generative design and advanced materials to processing, post-processing, and real-world applications.

Dialogues On AI In Manufacturing

‘AI in Action: Real-World Successes and Lessons from the Manufacturing Shopfloor’ Fireside Chat Session

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Centre Director of AIMfg Dr Wang Wei, opened the session with how AIMfg is using Agentic AI to accelerate AI adoption in manufacturing.

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Head (Ecosystem Development) at AIMfg, Mr Royston Phoon [far left], moderated the discussion with experts from Western Digital, Agilent Technologies and AWS on scaling AI on the shopfloor and delivering measurable results.

‘AI-Powered Lights-Out Manufacturing: From Intelligent Design to Energy-Efficient, Autonomous Operations’ Panel Discussion

To find out more about AIMfg, go to https://www.a-star.edu.sg/aimfg

Events Held Alongside ITAP

National Robotics Programme Tech Summit

Bringing together over 250 stakeholders from across Singapore’s robotics ecosystem, the Summit centred on the theme “Crossing the Chasm: From Pilots to Deployment.” Mr Chan U-Gene, Deputy Director of NRP, opened the summit and moderated a panel discussion highlighting the importance of partnerships and ecosystem alignment in accelerating robotics adoption. The session connected technology developers, solution providers, and end users on strategies to scale innovation and build a future-ready robotics ecosystem for Singapore.

NAMIC Global Additive Manufacturing Summit 2025

The Global Additive Manufacturing Summit (GAMS), organised by NAMIC Singapore, showcased the shift from pilot projects to large-scale adoption of additive manufacturing. The event highlighted how the industry is embracing speed, customisation, and agility through new partnerships — from digital parts repositories and agile supply chains to AI-assisted design in production workflows.

If you missed us at ITAP 2025, explore the themes below to see how A*STAR’s innovations in AI and advanced manufacturing are shaping smarter, more agile, and future-ready industries.

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