The Singapore Institute of Manufacturing Technology (SIMTech) develops high value manufacturing technology and human capital to enhance the competitiveness of Singapore’s manufacturing industry. It collaborates with various multinational and local companies in the precision engineering, medtech, aerospace, automotive, marine, oil & gas, electronics, semiconductor, logistics and other sectors.
SIMTech is a research institute of the Agency of Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR). With a pool of more than 450 researchers, SimTech is committed to serve the manufacturing industry with a three-pronged approach to develop the human, intellectual, and industrial capital in Singapore.
This is achieved by:
Industry Assist – Building technology capabilities through individual company-funded projects, Collaborative Industry Projects (CIPs), consortia and sharing of research facilities
Knowledge Transfer – Filling skills or technology gaps via SkillsFuture training courses using the Learn-Practise-Implement model, conferences, lectures, seminars, workshops, customised short courses and master classes
Technology Transfer – Sharing SIMTech-developed technology with industry through Technology Licensing, Open Innovation and Risk Sharing in Commercialisation
Manpower Sharing and Transfer – Providing access to R&D expertise via Technology for Enterprise Capability Upgrading (T-UP), Staff Attachment and Technical Advisors
