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A*STAR-SkillsFuture Singapore Graduation Ceremony 2025

2025 KTO Graduation Ceremony

Date: 17th November 2025
Venue: Stephen Riady Auditorium @ NTUC Centre
Guest of Honour: Mr Tan Kok Yam, Chief Executive of SkillsFuture Singapore

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us for the A*STAR-SkillsFuture Singapore Graduation Ceremony 2025! Your presence truly made the event a memorable and joyous celebration. We hope you enjoyed every moment of the celebrations and that it was as special for you as it was for us!

Celebrating Workforce Excellence at the A*STAR-SkillsFuture Singapore Graduation Ceremony 2025

On 17th November 2025, the A*STAR-SkillsFuture Singapore Graduation Ceremony marked a significant milestone in the development of Singapore’s manufacturing workforce. Organised by the A*STAR Singapore Institute of Manufacturing Technology (SIMTech) and A*STAR Advanced Remanufacturing and Technology Centre (ARTC), and supported by SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG), this annual event celebrated the achievements of over 800 individuals who successfully completed various workforce training programmes over the past year.

We were honoured to have Mr Tan Kok Yam, Chief Executive of SkillsFuture Singapore, as the Guest-of-Honour. His presence underscored the importance of lifelong learning and skills development in advancing Singapore’s manufacturing sector.

The ceremony emphasised the need to stay updated in the rapidly evolving manufacturing landscape, where new technologies and processes continuously redefine industry practices. It highlighted how ongoing training empowers professionals to remain competitive, adapt to change, and drive industry growth. Beyond celebrating individual milestones, the event also reflected a shared commitment to building a brighter and more resilient future for Singapore’s manufacturing sector.

The evening was filled with inspiring speeches, heartfelt celebrations, and a profound sense of pride as we recognised the hard work and dedication of the graduands. Their achievements are a testament to the ambition and strength of Singapore’s workforce development initiatives, and we look forward to their continued contributions to the growth and competitiveness of the nation’s manufacturing industry.

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Here Are Some of The Event's Highlights

Our New KTO Corporate Video

Celebrating Excellence in Manufacturing!

We were excited to announce the debut of our brand-new corporate video, unveiled at this year’s ceremony. Watch the video to discover how the Knowledge Transfer Office has evolved over the years, driving meaningful milestones and delivering comprehensive, impactful training initiatives. Our commitment continues to empower the workforce and strengthen the competitiveness of Singapore's manufacturing sector.

Our KTO Corporate Video

Commemorative Electronic Booklet

As we celebrated this new milestone, we are excited to provide our graduands with a beautifully prepared digital graduation ceremony booklet to share and download.

Click on the image or here to access the electronic booklet.

Photos

Relive the moments and explore some of the photos captured during the ceremony — a visual journey through the highlights of the day.

Remark: Only attendees will receive an email containing a link to access the full collection of photos from the ceremony. If you require any assistance, please contact us at KTO-enquiry@a-star.edu.sg.

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Congratulations To Our Award Winners!

This year, three prestigious awards were presented:

  • Distinguished Industry Training Partner Award
    This award recognises companies that have consistently invested in the training and development of their PMETs, effectively applying the acquired skills and technologies within their organisations, and fostering strong, enduring partnerships within A*STAR.
Our award recipients this year are

ams-Osram Asia Pacific Pte Ltd

Driving Smart Factory Excellence Through Upskilling and Partnership


"At ams OSRAM, we are relentlessly pursuing our vision of an AI-driven Smart Factory, transforming innovation and leadership in light and sensor solutions. Central to this transformation is our commitment to empowering our people, the driving force that strengthens efficiency, reliability and our competitive edge.

Our strategic partnership with A*STAR SIMTech through AMTA began in 2023. We started by building a strong foundation in data analytics and visualisation, then advanced to specialised training in Sustainability Transformation, Supply Chain Analytics and Manufacturing Data Mining for Predictive Maintenance.

Through SIMTech’s applied programmes, our teams have embraced data-driven strategies and transitioned operations from time-based to condition-based approaches. This pivotal shift has yielded tangible, measurable outcomes, including cost savings, enhanced equipment efficiency, reduced downtime and improved throughput and yield.

The most compelling outcome is the growth of our people. We are proud that over 90% of participants have applied their new skills on the job, and nearly 30% have taken on larger responsibilities after training. This is a clear testament to the growing digital confidence and capability across our workforce.

We extend our sincere gratitude to A*STAR SIMTech and AMTA for their invaluable partnership in fostering a vibrant learning culture at ams OSRAM. Together, we are not merely adopting new technologies; we are empowering our people to lead our Smart Factory transformation, ensuring we continue to thrive and excel in a dynamic global industry."


Ms Chin Chee Chien
Senior Staff Specialist, Human Resources
Ms Valerie Lee, Senior Director (Human Resources) from ams-OSRAM Asia Pacific Pte Ltd, receiving the award from Prof Reginald Tan, Executive Director, A*STAR’s Science and Engineering Research Council (SERC) during the Graduation Ceremony on 17th November 2025.

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OMS Oilfield Services Pte Ltd

Empowering Sustainable Growth Through Innovation


"The long-term vision of OMS Oilfield is to create sustainable value across generations through innovation, technology, and people—delivering stakeholder-centric outcomes by focusing on Customers, Manufacturing Excellence, and Technology Leadership.

Since 2022, we have partnered with A*STAR SIMTech as our trusted “one-stop shop” partner. They have supported us through manufacturing innovation, technical expertise, and structured training programmes to achieve our growth plans. The Digital Transformation and innovation ™ (DTI ™) training has helped us develop a clear roadmap identifying both short- and long-term initiatives, allowing the organisation to prioritise and allocate resources effectively.

OMS Oilfield is now transferring knowledge across 10 facilities worldwide, with OMS Singapore serving as the main development hub for the rest of the organisation. Post- training, we have applied DTI ™ methodologies such as Value Stream Mapping (VSM) and the Business Model Canvas (BMC) to translate learning into measurable actions—sharing plans, setting effective KPIs, and tracking progress toward to achieve key results.

Although the training phase has concluded, we continue to implement various initiatives in collaboration with A*STAR SIMTech, reinforcing our commitment to continuous improvement and innovation.

My appreciation and gratitude to A*STAR SIMTech for their continued partnership, guidance and support. Their guidance has empowered our teams to lead with innovation and drive sustainable growth across all our operations."

Mr How Meng Hock,
Chief Executive Officer
Mr How Meng Hock, CEO from OMS Oilfield Services Pte Ltd, receiving the award from Prof Reginald Tan, Executive Director, A*STAR’s Science and Engineering Research Council (SERC) during the Graduation Ceremony on 17th November 2025.

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Tai Sin Electric Limited

Tai Sin’s Journey of Operational Transformation and Sustainable Growth

"Tai Sin’s vision is to be the leading regional provider of reliable, sustainable, and innovative cable and electrical solutions. Through AMTA’s facilitation, Tai Sin enrolled in A*STAR’s Operations MaNagement Innovation (OMNI) Programme to equip our people with the right mindset to align productivity with business strategy.

Our production experts needed a structured approach to connect improvement efforts directly to business outcomes. It is by applying OMNI’s structured methodologies and leveraging LEAN manufacturing best practices aligned with our business goals, we identified over 20 operational hotspots and began streamlining processes across our production lines.

With this, Tai Sin has started streamlined cutting operations, reduced buffer waste, and optimised copper usage—initiatives that reduced material consumption and improved production efficiency. These efforts led to a 1% reduction in copper usage, targeting savings of 8 metric tonnes per month. Together, these improvements have translated into over SGD 1.3 million in annual savings, now fully embedded into our daily operations.

Thanks to the continued partnership with A*STAR SIMTech and AMTA, our teams are now more open to taking ownership of continuous improvement. With a future-ready workforce and stronger capabilities, we are now in a better position to fulfil our company's vision of leading the region in sustainable and innovative electrical solutions."

Mr Cha Poo Chun,
General Manager (Operations)
Mr Cha Poo Chun, General Manager from Tai Sin Electric Limited, receiving the award from Prof Reginald Tan, Executive Director, A*STAR’s Science and Engineering Research Council (SERC) during the Graduation Ceremony on 17th November 2025.

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  • Inspiring Trainee Award
    This award recognises individuals who have demonstrated exemplary commitment to learning, strong leadership qualities, and the impactful application of acquired knowledge and skills, resulting in measurable contributions to their organisations.
Our award recipients this year are

Mr Lee Choon Hin, Adrian

Mr Lee Choon Hin, Adrian
Co-founder & Managing Director,
Odyssey Technical Solutions (S) Pte Ltd

Inspiring a Culture of Collaboration, Learning, and Continuous Transformation

"Odyssey Singapore has spent over two decades building a strong reputation for quality, precision, and fast turnaround in RF, DC, and Microwave equipment repair.

As our business expanded regionally, we recognised the need for a structured approach to integrate digital technologies that are coherent across departments and scalable to support growing operational demands and future business expansion.

I am glad that the A*STAR Digital Transformation and Innovation™ (DTI ™) Programme played a pivotal role in this journey, providing guided mentorship and hands-on workshops that helped us co-create a practical and sustainable digital roadmap for our technology initiatives. The DTI experience also engaged every member of our team, cultivating a shared sense of ownership in our transformation journey.

It reinforced the importance of collaboration, learning, and innovation across groups, and encouraged our team to embrace data-driven thinking and explore new transformation opportunities.

Our teams continue to revisit their workshop materials and build upon the insights gained, applying them to real-world challenges.

We look forward to the next phase of training with A*STAR SIMTech and extend our gratitude for their continued support in helping us turn ideas into actionable strategies that drive real value for the organisation.”
Mr Adrian Lee receiving his award from Mr Tan Kok Yam, Chief Executive of SkillsFuture Singapore, during the Graduation Ceremony on 17th November 2025.

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Mr Lim Eng Chye, Roy

Mr Lim Eng Chye, Roy
Senior Manager,
Panasonic Industrial Devices Singapore (PIDSG)

Fostering Team Confidence for Smart Manufacturing

"My name is Roy Lim, and I am the Senior Manager at the Singapore Technology Centre, Panasonic Industrial Devices Singapore (PIDSG), leading the Mechatronics Team. My role focuses on identifying global business opportunities that create tangible value for the organisation.

Through A*STAR SIMTech’s hands-on workshops on industrial robotics, I learnt that building team confidence is key to successfully deploying new technologies in production. Creating an inclusive learning environment—where open discussions, knowledge sharing, and mutual support are encouraged—helps every team member feel empowered to contribute to a shared vision.

I’m glad to have witnessed how this approach led to a more engaged and collaborative team, with workshops becoming increasingly interactive and meaningful.

I’m proud to be part of this journey and deeply grateful to A*STAR SIMTech for their guidance and partnership in driving our collective growth."

Mr Roy Lim receiving his award from Mr Tan Kok Yam, Chief Executive of SkillsFuture Singapore, during the Graduation Ceremony on 17th November 2025.

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Mr Ong Bee Chip

Mr Ong Bee Chip
Managing Director,
Golden Bridge Foods Manufacturing Pte Ltd

Driving Digital Unity at Golden Bridge FOODs

"At Golden Bridge, ensuring food safety and regulatory compliance is at the heart of our operations. As we scaled our production, maintaining clear and consistent communication became increasingly important where accurate policy updates and compliance messages had to be effectively shared across all departments.

Through the Digitalisation of Business Process Workflow course by A*STAR SIMTech, we gained the structure and tools to design our ONE app — a digital platform that unifies business workflows and strengthens internal communication. During the training course, cross-functional teams tested digital tools, exchanged feedback, and built confidence in adopting new systems. The result was stronger collaboration, engagement, and ownership of our digital transformation.

The ONE app is now here, serving as a single communication platform, allowing every department head to access updates from a single source of truth while enabling all staff to share ideas directly.

Thanks to the recognition and continued support of A*STAR SIMTech, Golden Bridge has successfully embedded digitalisation into its daily operations, driving efficiency, transparency, and unity across the organisation. Every voice now contributes to a shared journey toward a smarter and more connected Golden Bridge."
Mr Ong Bee Chip receiving his award from Mr Tan Kok Yam, Chief Executive of SkillsFuture Singapore, during the Graduation Ceremony on 17th November 2025.

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  • Impactful Training Project Award
    This award recognises Proof-of-Concept (POC) projects under the Enterprise Transformation Project (ETP) initiative that showcase meaningful application of learning, innovation, and the potential to create sustainable impact within their organisations.
Our award recipients this year are

Fidel Engineering & Trading Pte Ltd

Project Title: Flexible Production for High-Mix, Low-Volume Manufacturing using a Smart Engineering System

Team Members

A*STAR Team

  • Mr Tnay Guan Leong (Project Leader)
  • Mr Bryan Chia
  • Mr Allen Xue

Company Team

  • Mr Sim Hwa Khong
  • Mr Phang Sian Nen
  • Mr Karuppaiya Bose
  • Mr Sekar Sathiamoorthy
  • Mr Kumaresan Santhosh
  • Mr Soundirarajan Dhinakar

Empowering Precision Through Smart Engineering and Partnership

"At Fidel Engineering, we specialise in high-mix, low-volume manufacturing for the aerospace industry, delivering one-stop solutions for complex, multi-process, high-precision components. Producing intricate parts often takes up to two months, with manual work and multiple audit stages making it difficult to respond quickly to customer demands.

To address these challenges, we partnered with A*STAR SIMTech to pilot a Smart Engineering Systems (SES) Proof of Concept. The goal was to upskill our operators in establishing effective machining routines while discovering new ways to streamline production workflows.

Through this programme, our team learnt to implement smart process tools designed for rapid and repeatable setups in live production. We mapped workflows, identified critical control points, and introduced standardised pallets and fixtures across all operations; enabling scalability and consistency on the production floor. The SES initiative also allowed us to test new machining methods safely before full deployment.

As a result, setup time per machine was reduced by 83%, manpower requirements dropped by 66%, and misalignment rework decreased by 75%. These improvements have significantly freed our operators to focus on higher-value tasks such as process optimisation and quality assurance.

We are deeply grateful for our continued partnership with A*STAR SIMTech. Their guidance has helped Fidel Engineering evolve into a more digitally empowered, efficient, and resilient organisation."


Mr Sim Hwa Khong,
Operation Manager
The award recipients receiving their certificates from Dr David Low, Executive Director, A*STAR SIMTech & CEO, A*STAR ARTC, during the Graduation Ceremony on 17th November 2025.

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Panasonic Industrial Devices Singapore (PIDSG)

Project Title: Mentorship Programme on Lab 4.0 with a Modularized Autonomous Lab System

Team Members

A*STAR Team

  • Mr Kyaw Myo Thu (Project Leader)
  • Mr The Khine Cho
  • Mr Ma Zhaoyu

Company Team

  • Dr Yin Yongning
  • Mr Myo Min Latt
  • Mr Roy Lim Eng Chye
  • Mr Tan Zong Sheng
  • Ms Ariel Beck

Transforming Laboratory Operations through Automation

"At Panasonic Industrial Devices Singapore (PIDSG), we are redefining laboratory operations—transforming error-prone, labour-intensive processes into seamless, sustainable, and automated workflows.

Our Automation Lab 4.0 journey began with A*STAR SIMTech through a mentorship training project. where we integrate diverse devices and data sources while breaking down lab operations into modular units for greater flexibility and scalability. The standardised and modular lab systems have unlocked new opportunities across our laboratory ecosystem. Previously, adding new devices required updating multiple system interfaces. With the new decoupled architecture, devices can now be managed independently— reducing system integration time from one week to just one day.

Our collaboration with A*STAR SIMTech has impacted on our operations, ready to advance along a multi-year roadmap toward a fully autonomous lab. Thank you, A*STAR SIMTech, for your continued partnership in driving innovation and digital transformation at PIDSG."


Dr Yin Yongning,
Chief Principal Engineer
The award recipients receiving their certificates from Dr David Low, Executive Director, A*STAR SIMTech & CEO, A*STAR ARTC, during the Graduation Ceremony on 17th November 2025.

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Progress Galvanizing

Project Title: Energy Efficiency Improvement Plan with a focus on Energy Recovery

Team Members

A*STAR & AMTA Team

  • Mr Lek Liat Boon (Project Leader)
  • Mr Sivagamasundari Rejendran
  • Mr Chua Yong Quan
  • Dr Yew Ming Hock

Company Team

  • Ms Joyce Lee
  • Mr Zhang Kun
  • Mr Herwin L. Sale
  • Mr Kway Thu Tun
  • Mr Chua Hua Sheng

Driving Sustainability through Data-Driven Energy Management

"Progress Galvanizing provides corrosion-resistant steel protection for industries ranging from Construction to Marine & Offshore. Guided by our vision to embed sustainability at the heart of our culture, we are committed to improving efficiency and reducing our environmental footprint across all operations.

Working with AMTA, we partnered with A*STAR SIMTech through the Entreprise Tranformation Project (ETP) with Mentorship Support Grant (MSG) to strengthen our capabilities in energy data collection, analysis, and structured energy improvement planning—applied directly to our furnace operations.

Through this programme, we identified opportunities to implement waste-heat recovery on our furnaces. As a result, Progress Galvanizing achieved annual energy savings of 0.87 TJ, translating into over SGD 13,067.95 in avoided energy costs and a reduction of 98.87 tCO₂e— tangible proof of how data-driven initiatives can deliver real sustainability outcomes.

Since then, data analysis has become central to our decision-making. Our engineers are now able to establish baselines, forecast energy consumption, and make proactive operational decisions in an increasingly complex production environment.

We are deeply grateful for the continued partnership with A*STAR SIMTech and AMTA, whose mentorship and expertise have been instrumental in our transformation. Moving forward, Progress Galvanizing will continue to build on data-driven insights to strengthen our sustainability journey and create lasting value for both our company and our people."


Ms Joyce Lee,
Operation/Energy Manager
The award recipients receiving their certificates from Dr David Low, Executive Director, A*STAR SIMTech & CEO, A*STAR ARTC, during the Graduation Ceremony on 17th November 2025.

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Taiyo Technology Singapore Pte Ltd

Project Title: Smart Mold Management and Tracking System

Team Members

A*STAR Team

  • Mr He Wei (Project Leader)
  • Mr Guo Yang

Company Team

  • Mr Lim Beng Cheong
  • Mr Liong Phooi Sun
  • Mr Tharm Seow Yang
  • Mr Boo Zhiying
  • Mr Wu Jian
  • Ms Bong Chiew Yien
  • Mr Wee Seng Ling
  • Mr Woo Kok Wah
  • Mr Lee Hak Yak
  • Mr Tetsuya Kodama
  • Mr Tan Boon Teck
  • Mr Tan Kwang Meng
  • Mr Lim Boon Yan

Driving Smart Growth Through Partnership and Innovation

"At TAIYO Technology, we achieved 25% business growth between 2023 and 2025. As production expanded, our processes became more complex, creating bottlenecks across operations. To scale efficiently, we partnered with A*STAR through the Enterprise Transformation Project (with Mentorship Support Grant) programme to upskill our workforce in real-time track-and-trace systems.

With A*STAR’s guidance, our team had the opportunity to study the technology directly within our plant. The programme was carefully customised to our needs, involving detailed requirement gathering and multiple Proof of Concept evaluations. The final system design was simplified for easy adoption, even for staff less familiar with digital tools. Our employees quickly saw how automated tracking and digital inventory systems improved their daily work.

Our engineers piloted an advanced injection mold management system, introducing automated tracking and digital inventory management. This built internal capabilities to improve mold utilisation and ensure seamless tool and process traceability. As a result, we progressed from zero visibility to real-time end-to-end tracking, improved inventory accuracy from 80% to nearly 100%, and reduced reporting time from half a day to just 10 minutes.

We deeply value A*STAR’s partnership and their understanding of our business needs. The combination of tailored training and mentorship has transformed how we approach digitalisation and prepared TAIYO Technology for the next phase of smart, sustainable growth."


Mr Nigel Lim Beng Cheong,
General Manager
The award recipients receiving their certificates from Dr David Low, Executive Director, A*STAR SIMTech & CEO, A*STAR ARTC, during the Graduation Ceremony on 17th November 2025.

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On behalf of the Organising Committee, we wish all our graduands the very best in their future endeavours.

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