Energy Efficiency in Manufacturing

Masterclass In In Getting Ready For Industry 5.0: Human-Centric, Sustainable, And Resilient Manufacturing

Introduction

As energy costs for industrial operations continue to rise and regulatory standards tighten, energy efficiency has become a critical factor for the long-term competitiveness of manufacturing companies. In regions like Singapore, which has high energy dependency and limited local energy generation, factories must focus on reducing energy consumption. This is essential not only for cost savings but also for compliance with decarbonisation targets and for maintaining resilience in an increasingly challenging operating environment.

This MasterClass is designed for professionals in production, operations, and industrial engineering, enabling them to systematically identify and implement energy-saving measures across machines, process chains, and factory infrastructure. The training emphasises practical and actionable strategies that can be utilised with existing factory systems and data sources.

A key outcome of this masterclass is to equip participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to develop a tailored energy efficiency strategy for their respective organisations. Through a structured combination of theoretical input and practical training, participants are enabled to identify, evaluate, and implement appropriate energy efficiency measures. To support long-term application, participants will also receive comprehensive course materials that serve as a reference for continued strategic development beyond the duration of the MasterClass.

Why This Masterclass

This Masterclass equips participants with essential knowledge and practical skills to improve energy efficiency in manufacturing environments, enabling them to achieve the following gains:

A comprehensive framework for assessing and improving energy performance at various levels within the factory.
Strategic insights into the latest regulatory developments and key strategies in industrial energy management.
Practical expertise in data acquisition, energy analysis, and the use of digital tools.
Hands-on training at the ModelFactory@SIMTech, focusing on factory load profile assessments, machine-level diagnostics, and advanced data visualisation methods.
A structured approach to developing and refining a personalised roadmap for energy efficiency.

Who Should Attend

This Masterclass is designed for professionals involved in factory operations, energy management, and digital transformation, including:

Production / Manufacturing Engineers and Managers
Supply Chain Managers
Operations Managers
Factory / Plant Managers
Energy / Utilities Managers
Data Analysts and Scientists
Environmental and Sustainability Managers
R&D Engineers
Industrial Consultants and Advisors

Programme Agenda

Learning Units	Trainer(s)
1. Holistic Factory Understanding from Energy Perspective	Prof. Dr.-Ing. Christoph Herrmann, Dr.-Ing. Mark Mennenga
*Activity:* Individual Drivers and Barriers For Energy Efficiency Measures	Prof. Dr.-Ing. Christoph Herrmann
2. Strategic Issues of Energy Management	Prof. Dr.-Ing. Christoph Herrmann
3. Machines and Processes	Prof. Dr.-Ing. Christoph Herrmann
4. Process Chain	Prof. Dr.-Ing. Christoph Herrmann
5. Technical Building Services	Prof. Dr.-Ing. Christoph Herrmann
*Activity:* Load Profile Assessment in the Model Factory	Prof. Dr.-Ing. Christoph Herrmann
6. Data Analytics and Visualization on Machine Level	Prof. Dr.-Ing. Christoph Herrmann
Activity: Machine-Level Energy Efficiency Assessment	Prof. Dr.-Ing. Christoph Herrmann
7. Energy-Oriented Cyber-Physical Systems	Prof. Dr.-Ing. Christoph Herrmann
8. Energy-Oriented Simulation of Factories	Prof. Dr.-Ing. Christoph Herrmann
9. Translating Learning into Implementation	Prof. Dr.-Ing. Christoph Herrmann
Activity: Transferability Discussion and Individual Takeaway Poster	Prof. Dr.-Ing. Christoph Herrmann, Dr.-Ing. Mark Mennenga

Upon Completion of This MasterClass

Upon Completion

Participants will be awarded with a Certificate of Attendance (COA) by SIMTech and/or ARTC if they achieve at least 75% course attendance.

Full and Nett Course Fees

Full Course Fee

The full course fee for this course is $1,600 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
$1,744	$523.20	$203.20	$203.20

All fees are inclusive of GST 9%.

Remarks

Participants may not be eligible for subsidies if they have already attended a MasterClass under the same title.

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)

The ¹Enhanced Training Support for Small & Medium Enterprises (SMEs) scheme (ETSS) is for company-sponsored participants who are subject to the eligibility criteria shown below:

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)

The ²SkillsFuture Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy (MCES) is meant for employer-sponsored and self-sponsored Singapore Citizens aged 40 years old and above.

SkillsFuture Credit

All Singaporeans aged 25 years old and above are eligible for SkillsFuture Credit (Opening SkillsFuture Credit) , which can be used to offset course fees (for self-sponsored registrations only).

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

How Course Fees are Calculated

TYPE	CATEGORY OF INDIVIDUALS
	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	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) ²	SkillsFuture Enhanced Training Support for SMEs (ETSS) ¹
Full Course Fee	$1,600	$1,600	$1,600	$1,600
SkillsFuture Funding	Not Applicable	($1,120)	($1,440)	($1,440)
Nett Course Fee	$1,600	$480	$160	$160
GST 9%	$144	$43.20*	$43.20*	$43.20*
Total Nett Course Fee Payable to Training Provider	$1,744	$523.20	$203.20	$203.20

* Based on 30% of Full Course Fee

About the Trainers

Registration

Please register for this course through our online form: Course Registration Form for Public Classes.
For the first question, please select "MasterClasses".
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.

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Contact Us

For technical enquiries, please contact Mr LEK Liat Boon at Email: lek_liat_boon@a-star.edu.sg
For general enquiries, please contact Ms TAN Yee Shee at Email: tan_yee_shee@a-star.edu.sg

Schedule

MasterClass Programme	Skills Course Reference Number	Next Intake(s)' Training Period (Click on the dates to view their schedules)	Registration Status
Energy Efficiency in Manufacturing (16 hours) (MasterClass in Getting Ready for Industry 5.0 – Human-centric, Sustainable, and Resilient Manufacturing)	TGS-2024045280	The schedule for the next intake is still in the planning stage.

Note: A*STAR SIMTech and A*STAR 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.

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