One of the key elements of Model Factory@SIMTech is a full-fledged any-mix-any-volume production line that encapsulates and mimic real-world problems while making actual products. This production line is also enriched by sensors to create an IOT-enabled environment to sense all conditions within the shopfloor and connected seamlessly to capture the data generated.

Another key element of Model Factory@SIMTech is a CPPS environment to enable seamless control of the physical production line to demonstrate the benefits from full connectivity and visibility of all operations, and ability to respond effectively.

On-the-go decision support tools demonstrate the ability to be more productive and create higher value-adds by leveraging the latest in digitalisation to perform in a High-Mix-Low-Volume (HMLV) environment pushing towards Any-Mix-Any-Volume (AMAV), including the ability to customise to a batch size of 1. For example, through better asset utilisation by improving equipment effectiveness using MCT^TM technologies, local companies have improved their productivity by 30% or more.

Other key element of Model Factory@SIMTech includes an enhanced learning environment for in-factory training, with immersive hands-on capabilities. Participants would be able to experience, experiment and understand the usage and benefits of technologies before bringing them back to their respective companies.

Digital Transformation doesn't just happen; it is a journey that companies are embarking at varying speed and scale. Many companies, especially the SMEs quickly realised they could not undertake true digital transformation on their own.  Behind it are technology partners that worked across industry sectors for industrial outcomes.  SIMTech MPTC and its partner ecosystem work relentlessly to configure intelligence into “industrial IOT 4.0”-Ready.

To help the industry explore the relevance, discover and learn new possibilities/technologies, the Model Factory@SIMTech:
• Showcases digital transformation technologies for Digital Transformation in an immersive environment. 
• Collaboration with partners such as Boston Consulting Group to deliver immersive training for i4.0 era.

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Digital Transformation is not just about digital. It is about the transformation of the business value proposition, organisational processes, and people, by leveraging on the potentials of digital technologies.

SIMTech MPTC can help the industry formulate the business plan by:
• prioritising their business challenges
• selecting Methodology and Framework 
• developing roadmap and plan
• justifying business case

The aim is to help guides companies to plan and develop an actionable digital transformation roadmap for i4.0 with clear milestones and timeline to implement digital solutions at the supply chain, enterprise and shop floor levels.

With the roadmaps and business proposal on hand, companies can start to look for technologies and partners to implement the solutions. 

SIMTech MPTC offers an array of tested and Ready-To-Go solutions for companies to adopt easily in a cost-effective manner. The numerous years of experience in developing Ready-to-Go technology solutions have also led to the formation of technology extension partners to increase the scalability of technology development.

The role of the public sector is also vital in helping a small nation like Singapore maintain our competitiveness, and SIMTech MPTC aims to help the industry to kick-start i4.0 implementation with Public-Private Partnership and Whole of Government approach.

Companies can choose to walk the journey alone or in partnerships - together with customers, suppliers, private and public technology providers, and even fellow businesses, to co-create new capabilities and growth.

SIMTech MPTC helps:
• Partnering technology companies to co-develop leading-edge digital technologies for marketing beyond Singapore.
• Work with homegrown solution providers to commercialise digital manufacturing technologies (from research) that can compete globally.

Learning how to collaborate in a deep and fruitful manner is often difficult due to established practises, entrenched mindsets, differing cultures and also compete for business. However, building such collaborations can be vital to companies' sustainability. 

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