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Innovative Product Design and Prototyping* (42 HOURS)

*This is a non-WSQ module.
Product Design, Innovation and Fabrication
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A*STAR Singapore Institute of Manufacturing Technology (SIMTech) has developed a unique and immersive “Innovative Product Design and Prototyping” course that offer participants with a hands-on experience in product design, innovation, and fabrication processes. Through 42 hours of training, participants will gain knowledge and experience in using design software and various fabrication methods, including 3D printing and laser cutting. Understanding the engineering materials and the manufacturing technologies, learn how to apply Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DfMA) guidelines in product design. Participants will also acquire skills in electronics prototyping with development boards. The course develops a broad skill set applicable to a range of careers in industries that require creative thinking as well as digital and technological competencies.

INTRODUCTION

Knowledge and skills about product development are becoming prominent to employees crossing job and industries. This course covers the process of product development and trains the use of state-of-art computer tools with fabrication facilities to generate new models and new prototypes. Participants shall learn how to generate innovative product concepts and further build mechanical and electrical prototypes. With the guidance of the experts in product development, participants will be able to get in-depth knowledge and comprehensive hands-on experience in key methods and tools such as CAD software modelling, plastic laser cutting, Fused deposition modeling (FDM) 3D printing. Practice Design for Manufacturing and Assembly strategies in product design analysis and understand the quality management systems.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

  • All Industries which relate to new product design /development
  • Individuals seeking skills improvement and knowledge enhancement in the fields of product design and innovation
  • Product Engineers / Product Managers
  • Mid-career switchers

What our trainees say

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It was a pleasant experience. The trainers are experts in their fields.

Mr Ng Aik Kuan,
Participant from Apr 2025 intake

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The course content was well-structured. Although more theoretical than practical, the instructors were good.

Ms Christine Huang,
Participant from Apr 2025 intake

Course Outline

Course outline

The programme employs the Learn-Practise-Implement™ (LPI™) pedagogy, where fundamental knowledge and principles taught will be reinforced with hands-on practices.

Key focus areas or applications:

  • Product fabrication guidelines
  • Electronics prototyping
  • Design for manufacturing and assembly (DfMA)
  • Quality management
  • Laser Cutting
  • 3D printing
  • Concept Modelling
  • Product innovation toolkits

Upon Completion of This Course

UPON COMPLETION OF THIS COURSE

Participants will be awarded with a Certificate of Attendance (COA) by SIMTech and/or ARTC if they meet the following criteria:

  • Achieve at least 75% course attendance;
  • Take all assessments; and
  • Pass the course.

Note: Trainees will have to bear the full courses fee upon failure to meet either one of the criteria.

Pre-Requisites, Full and Nett Course Fees

Pre-Requisites

  • Applicants should possess a degree in any discipline or a diploma with a minimum of 3 years of related working experience.
  • Applicants who do not have the required academic qualifications are still welcome to apply, but shortlisted candidates may be required to attend an interview for special approval.
  • Proficiency in written and spoken English.

Full Course Fee

The full course fee for this course is $4,000 before funding and prevailing GST.

Nett Course Fee

International
Participants		Singapore Citizens aged 39 years and below, Singapore Permanent Residents and LTVP+ Holders
Employer-sponsored and self-sponsored Singapore Citizens aged 40 years and above
(MCES) ²		SME-sponsored local employees (i.e Singapore Citizens, Singapore Permanent Residents and LTVP+ Holders) (ETSS) ¹
$4,360$1,308$508
$508
All fees are inclusive of GST 9%.
Please note that fees and funding amount are subject to change.

LONG TERM VISIT PASS PLUS (LTVP+) HOLDERS

  • The LTVP+ scheme applies to lawful foreign spouses of Singapore Citizens with (i) at least one Singapore Citizen child or are expecting one from the marriage, or at least three years of marriage, and (ii) where the Singapore Citizen sponsor is able to support the family.
  •  All LTVP+ holders can be identified with their green visit pass cards, with the word ‘PLUS’ printed on the back of the card.

ENHANCED TRAINING SUPPORT FOR SMALL & MEDIUM ENTERPRISE (SMEs) SCHEME (ETSS)

SMEs that meet all of the following eligibility criteria:

  • Registered or incorporated in Singapore
  • Employment size of not more than 200 or with annual sales turnover of not more than $100 million

SME-sponsored Trainees:

  • Must be Singapore Citizens or Singapore Permanent Residents.
  • Courses have to be fully paid for by the employer.
  • Trainee is not a full-time national serviceman. 

Further Info: This scheme is intended for all organisations, including non-business entities not registered with ACRA e.g. VWOs, societies, etc. Only ministries, statutory boards, and other government agencies are NOT eligible under Enhanced Training Support for SMEs Scheme. Sole proprietorships which meet all of the above criteria are also eligible.

SKILLSFUTURE MID-CAREER ENHANCED SUBSIDY (MCES)

SkillsFuture Credit

For more information on the SkillsFuture funding schemes you are eligible for, please visit www.skillsfuture.gov.sg

How course fees are calculated

TYPECATEGORY OF INDIVIDUALS
International Participants Singapore Citizens aged 39 years and below, Singapore Permanent Residents and LTVP+ HoldersEmployer-sponsored and self-sponsored Singapore Citizens aged 40 years and above SME-sponsored local employees (i.e Singapore Citizens, Singapore Permanent Residents and LTVP+ Holders)
FUNDING SOURCE
Not applicable for SkillsFuture Funding SkillsFuture Funding (Baseline)  SkillsFuture Mid-career Enhanced Subsidy (MCES) ²SkillsFuture Enhanced Training Support for SMEs (ETSS) ¹
Full Course Fee $4,000$4,000$4,000 $4,000 
SkillsFuture FundingNot Applicable  ($2,800)($3,600)($3,600)
Nett Course Fee$4,000$1,200$400$400
GST 9%
$360$108*$108*$108*
Total Nett Course Fee Payable to Training Provider$4,360$1,308$508$508
* Based on 30% of Full Course Fee

About the trainers

Ms Jasmine Zeng

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Ms Jasmine Zeng is a Lead Research Engineer with SIMTech. She obtained her B.Eng. in Mechanical Engineering, specialising in design, from the Nanyang Technological University, Singapore and an M.Sc. in Materials Science and Engineering from the National University of Singapore. Her research work involves the design and development of medical diagnostic products based on microfluidic technologies, and she maintains the ISO13485 certification for the research group.

Mr Chen Ge

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Mr Chen Ge is a Principal Research Engineer with SIMTech. He received his MSc degree in Smart Product Design from the Nanyang Technological University, Singapore. He has been involved in various types of industrial consultancy projects on CAE simulation for new moulding product development, mould design and moulding process optimisation. Mr Chen has over 20 years of experience in FEM simulation, plastic injection mould design and moulding process development.

Mr Jasper Chua

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Mr Jasper Chua is an experienced Senior Research Engineer with SIMTech’s Additive Manufacturing Group and also a Build Lab Manager with SIMTech’s Inovation Factory. He has more than 5 years of experience in the additive manufacturing industry with strong expertise in Selective Laser Melting (SLM) Process. He is also an expert trainer for Engineering Design and Computer-Aided Design (CAD).

Mr Lee Yong Hean

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Mr Lee Yong Hean is a Senior Research Engineer with SIMTech. He obtained his B.Eng from the Nanyang Technological University, Singapore and has experience in several semiconductor companies before working in SIMTech. His research works include direct laser welding, surface treatment of polymer substrates and micro-fabrication processes.

Mr Terrence Lim

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Mr Terrence Lim is a Senior Research Engineer with SIMTech. He obtained his B.Tech in Electronics Engineering from the National University of Singapore. He previously worked in a hard disk manufacturing plant before joining SIMTech. His research works include design and development of software GUI and firmware for diagnostics devices.

Contact Us

  • For technical enquiries, please contact:

Ms Jasmine ZENG,
Email: jmzeng@SIMTech.a-star.edu.sg

  • For general enquiries, please contact:

Registration

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  • Please register for this course through our online form: Course Registration Form for Public Classes.
  • For the first question, please select "Modular Programmes (Standalone Modules)".
  • Applicants will be placed on our waiting list if the course does not have an upcoming scheduled intake.
  • When the next intake is confirmed, a confirmation email with payment information will be sent to applicants to finalise their participation.

Schedule

Module
Skills Course Reference Number Next Intake(s)'s Training Period
(Click on the dates to view its schedules)		Registration Status
  • Innovative Product Design and Prototyping (42 hours)
TGS-2020513189The next intake's schedule is still in the planning stage. 

Note: SIMTech and ARTC reserve the right to change the class/schedule/course fee or any details about the course without prior notice to the participants.

Announcement:

  • From 1 Oct 2023, attendance-taking for SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG)'s funded courses must be done digitally via the Singpass App. More information may be viewed here.
  • Participants will be provided with digital course materials when attending our courses. Please note that printed copies will not be available.
Sessions
FD: Full day
AM: Morning
PM: Afternoon
EVE: Evening

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