The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) and Siemens have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to drive innovation and digital transformation in smart and sustainable manufacturing across Singapore and ASEAN. This collaboration aims to enhance access to industrial artificial intelligence (AI) and automation expertise, supporting companies in becoming more agile and globally competitive.
Siemens will serve as the first technology partner for A*STAR’s Smart and Sustainable Advanced Manufacturing (SSAM) Catalyst, an innovation sandbox at the A*STAR Advanced Remanufacturing and Technology Centre. This sandbox will showcase Siemens’ integrated portfolio of automation, electrification, industrial software, and AI solutions, enabling companies to experiment and accelerate the development of industry-specific use cases.
The partnership also involves the A*STAR Institute of Sustainability for Chemicals, Energy and Environment collaborating with Siemens on research projects to explore decarbonisation in the Chemicals and Energy sector. Siemens’ Digital Twin capabilities will be utilised to integrate engineering and operations in manufacturing plants, aiding in managing complex plant designs and speeding up construction timelines.
Thai-Lai Pham, President and CEO of Siemens ASEAN, stated, “Our partnership with A*STAR reflects Siemens’ deep commitment to shaping the future of manufacturing in ASEAN.” Prof Lim Keng Hui from A*STAR added, “Together with Siemens, we are developing solutions that will accelerate digital transformation and support decarbonisation efforts across the region.”
This collaboration underscores the synergy between public and private sectors, aiming to position Singapore as a hub for scalable manufacturing solutions that benefit ASEAN and beyond.
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