Manufacturing Matters Issue 4, October 2019

October 2019 | Issue 4 A publication of the Singapore Institute of Manufacturing Technology FEATURE FUTURE-READY TECKWAH INDUSTRIAL CORPORATION LIMITED PRECISION MATTERS RESEARCH SPOTLIGHT SKILLS MATTERS AUTOMATED INTELLIGENT DATA-DRIVEN MULTIFACTORIAL IMPACT OF TRAINING FOR VEHICLE FOR SHOP FLOOR EVOLUTIONARY METHODOLOGIES INDUSTRY MATERIALS TRANSFER

FEATURE NOTE FROM EDITOR... FUTURE-READY TECKWAH INDUSTRIAL CORPORATION Dear Friends and Industry Partners, LIMITED One year on since the launch of the SIMTech The ongoing digital transformation and innovation journey Digital Transformation & Innovation™ (DTI™) enables the company to thrive in an increasingly competitive Programme in October 2018 yielded environment strong participation from industry. To date, 7 batches of the programme trained In April 2018, Teckwah Industrial Corporation Limited (Teckwah) engaged 86 participants from 10 Multinational SIMTech to accelerate its journey towards Industry 4.0 for its Packaging Corporations, Large Local Enterprises, Printing and Logistics business units, in the pilot batch of the Digital public listed companies and Small and Transformation and Innovation™ (DTI™) Programme. Teckwah has a long Medium Enterprises have embarked on, or history. It evolved from a producer of paper boxes in 1968 to become are in the midst of their DTI™ journeys. the leading provider of customised supply chain management solutions from packaging, printing, global fulfilment to reverse logistics solutions, The A*STAR Singapore Institute of operating in more than 90 locations across 20 countries in Asia-Pacific, Manufacturing Technology (SIMTech), a North America and Europe. In 2019, Teckwah acquired majority stake of research institute of the Agency for Science, Profoto Digital Services Pte Ltd adding value for its customers through Technology and Research (A*STAR), and a new business segment named Lifestyle, and extending its value chain SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) initiated the capabilities into new markets. Digital Transformation & Innovation™ (DTI™) Programme to train and guide The DTI™ programme provides Teckwah with a more key personnel of organisations to be structured way of digitalisation by invoking a step- Digital Transformers in leveraging digital by-step thinking process, which culminates in a set of technologies to reinvent the business value deliverables integral to our future success proposition, organisational processes, and staff, using the SIMTech-developed Digital Mr Ng Chee Mun, InfoComm Technology Director, Teckwah Industrial Corporation Transformation & Innovation™ (DTI™) Limited Methodology. The programme enables companies to embrace fast evolving digital technologies to respond to Industry 4.0 needs and increasing customers’ expectations in order to remain competitive and relevant in future. Read on in the opposite pages on the positive experience and benefits for Teckwah Industrial Corporation Limited, a pioneer of the DTI™ Programme journey. Yours sincerely Swee Heng Editor, Manufacturing Matters Email: [email protected] 2 MANUFACTURING MATTERS | October 2019

FEATURE The Journey SIMTech has the expertise to benchmark the best Nine key staff were trained to be Digital manufacturing practices. With the partnership and Transformers. A total of 20 top and collaboration with SIMTech, we are confident that Teckwah will senior management, and support staff become a Smart Factory, adopting the advanced manufacturing from various departments of Teckwah practices to stay relevant and ahead of the competition in our Group were involved in the DTI™ journey. industry Armed with Digital Leadership skills, Mr Ng Nai Ping, Executive Director, Teckwah Industrial Corporation Limited they identified hotspots, initiated ideas and developed the To-Be Business Model Benefits One of these is the Overall Equipment to create a new set of value propositions As a result, benefits were substantial. By Effectiveness (OEE) programme where offering Digital Solutions in the areas of implementing RPA to automate its end- the OEE solution is being implemented Smart Factory, Smart Warehouse and user operations, Teckwah Logistics has for Packaging Printing. Another is Smart Logistics. Riding on the successful achieved some Quick Wins. An estimated the Data Mining programme where formulation of SIMTech’s Digital Value more than S$40,000 annual cost saving the data mining techniques enable Mapping tool and EDB’s Smart Industry was realised. Teckwah to improve yield and reduce Readiness Index, Teckwah’s staff waste paper allowance in packaging were motivated to design new ideas, Teckwah’s Smart Warehouse is a printing process through correlation develop digital solutions and deploy revolutionary change. The warehouse analysis and predictive modelling. Also, digital technologies with the following will be organised into multiple rows. SIMTech continues to support Teckwah’s outcomes: Goods, previously carried manually bi-lingual Mass Communication for which was a time-consuming process, Digital Transformation and Innovation • Robotic Process Automation (RPA) will be retrieved electronically by an & Ideation (I&I) Events to help Teckwah solutions to automate its repetitive automated storage process. It will achieve both Industry 4.0 and Worker end-user operations enhance business values significantly, 4.0. saving manpower, improving supply • Nerve Centre system for control chain efficiency for the customer, For enquiries, please contact tower operations increasing inventory accuracy and Dr Tan Puay Siew, Director, MPTC enabling a smarter Worker 4.0 workforce. Email: [email protected] • Project 2020 for Smart Warehouse to Web: www.a-star.edu.sg/SIMTech-MPTC automate inventory management in Way Forward warehouse Moving forward, after completion Scan for more information on of the DTI™ Programme in 2019, Manufacturing Productivity • Manufacturing Execution System SIMTech continues to support and Technology Centre (MES) to connect shop floor participate actively in Teckwah’s manufacturing machines to its Digital Transformation Journey to Enterprise Resource Planning further the company’s DTI™ initiatives’ (ERP) order processing system for implementation. seamless flow of orders and real- time status updates 3MANUFACTURING MATTERS | October 2019

SUCCESS STORY AIMIDPERDOAVDINDGITCILVAEDMDAINNGUFCAACPTAUBRILINITGIES WITH LASER A possibility achieved through Tech Access Oilfield Services & Supplies Pte Ltd Laser Aided Additive Manufacturing away from the impeller root. Hence, (OSS), which manufactures and services (LAAM) system to achieve a fully the LAAM nozzle is able to access the high quality down-hole tools and drill cladded corrosion resistant impeller intersection root region and deposit stem components used by the oil, gas, blade. materials with the required dimensions and mining exploration and production The LAAM is a high power laser and hardness values. industries, has been facing increasing system for welding and metal additive OSS also managed to determine customer demand to clad corrosion manufacturing which is mounted on cladding process parameters and create resistant material on impeller blade a 6-axis robot with an external rotary the LAAM tool-path for laser cladding surfaces which meets required hardness table. Applications includes large area deposition. values. surface deposition and 3D fabrication, Through making use of the LAAM To fully clad impeller blades, clad as well as multi-material deposition to system via Tech Access, OSS was able to material has to be deposited within achieve enhanced wear and corrosion produce high quality cladding for the 1.5mm fillet radius of the impeller root resistance. entire impeller blade surface, restoring with a 90-degree straight wall. However, The LAAM system uses a powder nozzle the blade to original dimensions with most current cladding systems are with a double tapered design, reducing enhanced surface wear and anti- unable to perform this in such space the tip region to 6mm in diameter. This corrosion properties. constraints. enables the coaxial nozzle to operate Hence, OSS worked with SIMTech with a smaller tilt angle while having the By exploring and through Tech Access to make use of the laser beam centre positioned 0.5mm ipmropcleesmseesnwtiintgh ntheewLAAM tahbrloeutgohsoTlevcehaAncdceismspwreo’vree llaevseerl cladding to the next Mr Moh Idris, Sales Manager Oilfield Services & Supplies Pte Ltd Cladding restores the original dimensions of impellar blades For more enquiries, please contact due to wear and tear after heavy usage over time Ms Charlotte Lim, at [email protected] Note: A*STAR Tech Access helps SMEs explore and exploit advanced equipment to boost manufacturing processes. SMEs can gain access to these equipment to prototype new products, qualify new processes and test out new applications. The hands-on learning and experimenting process is a cost-effective way for SMEs to identify the technologies needed to bring their businesses to the next level. 4 MANUFACTURING MATTERS | October 2019

PRECISION MATTERS AUTOMATED INTELLIGENT VEHICLE FOR SHOP FLOOR MATERIALS TRANSFER SIMTech Scalable Mobile Platform (SMP) Technologies for Automated Intelligent Vehicle Material transfer, a common shop Pisces Technologies Pte Ltd, a system beauty of the modular building blocks floor activity, can be automated integrator and a subsidiary of PBA of SIMTech SMP Technologies allows AIV through the implementation of mobile Group, has embarked to develop their customisation and re-configurability to robotics solutions. The productivity own AIV in collaboration with SIMTech suit various operational needs. improvement by freeing manpower for commercialisation. Their AIV sets Committed to innovation, Pisces has from mundane material transfer tasks itself apart in three ways. It is more invested in R&D since it partnered with to more value-added activities can be precise, easier to navigate, and can be SIMTech to build the AIV technological significant. The liberated workforce can customised to meet different needs. capabilities. Armed with the new be retrained to address areas where The company gains quick capabilities product, Pisces and its AIV products will automation is difficult or costly to of building AIV by adopting the position the company as a one-stop implement. SIMTech path planning and localisation shop for AIVs, now that it has capabilities SIMTech has developed the Scalable solutions, as well as the SIMTech in design, system integration and Mobile Platform (SMP) Technologies powered caster wheel technology that manufacturing capabilities. Pisces is which are critical for developing an enables all directional movement. commercialising the AIV products in Automated Intelligent Vehicle (AIV). It is an advantage over commonly used the near term. These include the ‘Decoupled Powered differential wheels which are limited in Caster Wheel Module’, ‘Low Level movement as robots using differential For enquiries, please contact Software for Mobile Robot’, ‘Modular wheels cannot move sideways. The Mr Tan Chee Tat, Director, PE COI Autonomous Navigation Software’, dexterity and fluidity of its movement Email: [email protected] ‘Distributed Computing Engine enables the AIV to perform in physically Web: www.a-star.edu.sg/SIMTech-PECOI and Console’, as well as ‘Compliant constrained environments. Finally, the Vehicle Auto-Charging Mechanism’. Scan for more information on Precision Engineering It’s a wonderful experience in collaborating with Centre of Innovation SIMTech and within no time we attained up-to-date design knowledge and technology in Autonomous Intelligent Vehicles Mr A S Sundaram, Director, Pisces Technologies Pte Ltd 5MANUFACTURING MATTERS | October 2019

SUSTAINABILITY MATTERS MEASURING SINGAPORE’S ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT OF KEY CONSUMED FOOD ITEMS The study aims to optimise strategies to reduce environmental burden Together with Deloitte Singapore, how Singapore’s food consumption Coupled with the current food supply SIMTech was commissioned by Temasek contributed to these environmental and demand trends in Singapore, International’s Sustainability and impacts and provided answers on how different future scenario analyses Stewardship Group (SSG) for the study. food contributes to climate change. highlight how the opportunities This study was initiated as global food With this, SIMTech presented recommended above may reduce the production contributes to about 19–29 opportunities as to how sourcing environmental impact in Singapore by per cent of the total greenhouse gas fresh food from nearer countries with 2030. (GHG) emissions, due to agricultural lesser air transportation and sourcing These insights to lower environmental production activities and food processing from countries with cleaner electricity burden by optimising different import (Consortium of International Agricultural generation can potentially reduce strategies, investing in local production Research 2019, CGIAR). Although the the environmental impact of food in and influencing food consumption global food production industry is a Singapore. Findings also show how behaviour for different food items will major source of environmental impact shifting to a lower meat consumption help policy makers and businesses in contribution, these studies are not diet by substituting with alternative the F&B space make better decisions. representative of Singapore’s actual meat or plant-based diet also helps in emissions. To reduce the environmental reducing greenhouse gas emissions. For enquiries, please contact impact of food consumed locally, a Dr Sun Zheng, Director, SMC Singapore-specific study was initiated By having a better [email protected] by Temasek International-an investment understanding on the Web: www.a-star.edu.sg/SIMTech-SMC firm committed to generating long-term environmental landscape of sustainable returns. the food items in Singapore, Scan for more information The Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) businesses are able to focus on Sustainable methodology based on ISO 14040/44, their sustainability efforts Manufacturing Centre which is a systematic transparent way while aligning with national to provide visibility and insights on the climate change reduction environmental impact of any product, targets was used. By quantifying GHG emissions, energy and water consumption, the study presented existing challenges on 6 MANUFACTURING MATTERS | October 2019

EMERGING MATTERS Printed electrodes Sportswear with printed electrodes Printing of micro heaters (left), Printed heater (right) GROWING THE FUNCTIONAL PRINTING ECO-SYSTEM Collaborative Industry Project opens up innovative business opportunities Exciting possibilities emerge with the Small and Medium Enterprise was The participating companies are diverse, launch of the Collaborative Industry transformed from graphical printing ranging from electronics, electronic Project (CIP) on Capability Development of packaging boxes and collaterals to manufacturing services, garment, of Functional Printing of Printed functional printing of printed heater apparel, textile, sensors, materials to Electronics, Heater and Other Printed and electrodes for smart wearable with application development sectors. Sensor & Electronics for Smart Wearable higher value-add. & IOT Eco-system Development by This CIP comprises two phases. In SIMTech in September 2019. the Learning phase, 11 workshops and hands-on training will enable We are excited to be part of the CIP 2019. I am sure my team will benefit from participating companies to learn all the sharing on the different topics. This programme will equip us with about various printed electronics adequate knowledge and opportunity for us to work with other industry technologies. partners. With the networking opportunities, we are confident that it will help SME like us to grow On completion, SIMTech staff will engage participating companies in Mr Kelvin Lim, CEO, Honsen Printing Industries Pte Ltd 1-1 sessions to innovate and create prototypes of smart products based on To equip the local industry and expand Eight technologies are covered: technologies learnt in phase 1. the eco-system to be ready for the • Printed Lighting - Electro explosive growth in printed electronics, On completion of the CIP programme, SIMTech launched the CIP which is luminescent Lighting, light strip and CIP member companies participate also aligned to positioning Singapore segmentation for animation in various exhibitions to promote CIP for the future via innovation. This 2nd • Printed electronics for ECG, EEG and members’ newly acquired capabilities CIP follows from the success of its 1st EMG monitoring to find business opportunities in CIP launched in February 2018. From • Printed pressure sensor for pressure functional printing. Partnerships are this CIP emerged commercialisation distribution monitoring formed to create a vibrant eco-system successes. One of these is the Coldwear • Printed circuit and component for smart IoT and products in Singapore. Heated vest which is selling fast in retail attachments such as Flexible Hybrid outlets since May 2019. A second Electronics and Interconnection For enquiries, please contact round of production for heated vest is • Printed heater and its warming Mr Rick Yeo, Director, EAC now underway. Texline and Kaha are application Email: [email protected] working with the Singapore Health • Wireless connectivity, tracking and Web: www.a-star.edu.sg/SIMTech-EAC Promotion Board on the smart wearable transaction using Bluetooth, RFID t-shirt which monitors heart rate and and Near Field Communication Scan for more ECG. More importantly, KPP Packaging • Printed circuitry and other printed information on Emerging successfully developed capability to sensor including stretch sensor and Applications Centre produce Printed Electronics, Printed temperature sensor Electrodes and Printed heated module • Manufacturing process of printed for Smart Packaging and Smart electronics, printed heater, Wearable. The traditional printing printed lighting and other printed electronics 7MANUFACTURING MATTERS | October 2019

SKILLS MATTERS IMPACT OF TRAINING FOR INDUSTRY More than 5,000 Professionals, Managers, Engineers and Technicians have been trained and about 7,000 Statements of Attainment have been achieved, benefiting over 1,600 companies Digitisation, technology developments and disruptions, changing global economic trends including the ongoing journey towards high-value and more complex advanced manufacturing activities are changing today’s manufacturing landscape and job functions. To cope, companies and professionals, managers, engineers and technicians (PMETs) are acquiring new skill sets or capabilities continuously. Upskilling and organisations’ upgrading is a way of life. To date, SIMTech-SSG launched 24 WSQ training programmes. Of the companies which have benefited from the programmes, 70 per cent are Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). Highlighted are some graduates who are recipients of the Best Trainee Award for the joint SIMTech- SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) Precision Engineering (PE) Workforce Skills Qualifications (WSQ) Programme at the SIMTech-SSG Graduation Ceremony 2019. ttWiEwptnoahxeoeikecrrtreeeihckhaldeaM.lateunvWirivnecdtceeechwewesefmn.heoalIjmeiyrosciklmyhlwaeheanpieaidnsgldtcedchtoeohmhlcrntyaeashetnhemLiennnimEtpenueAepetleuNdleoxepooawtPduwmnrleetroeirovlgtmeeoehordafelat5rotaemhn0hnfteimieiOdnrnmipgpegenpernjditorortieeoadimuarsvtugrptieencoiiimvstbetneeieyyvaedseln3t3to Industry partners who are recipients of the Best Industry Partners’ Award also shared their positive Mr Phillip Choo, Vice President & Managing Director, Michelman Asia-Pacific responses. Pte Ltd acWSpoIrSMiamtmchTpteaiteccrhtheteis,tFipwatooacnetrsotaitnnraryeeyo,rcurasoerhdnliioenpfpviddaatueinnnsndttgtracyatonhdldlavaatabhTnoeecrceaakddtwimooafnahtwnhwueitiflhal cbteucroinmge wntItiSnmootaooeewmwwipnmhaocaeavrrCrdveqlteoiaersugaryndniassptiheetnclpayedooce,pameuwdIpmrasmiywstepiahtoenipotlntlehttihhehsegOeaadevoMvmocaOieonlNlwMumlIoemoMNppdreIeeka1Ptrnbi2ahrnyyotom’mis1gdo0esronyatmplsrtmoaeebigmtrmaeeycmrp™geesr.y.noowTWttfvho.hemeMeimmcyyahooerasevntreet Mr Ng Nai Ping, Executive Director, Teckwah Industrial Corporation Limited Ms Valerie Wong, Chief Executive Officer, StemCord Pte Ltd a&ucAonsfItndtnetonrIinnbocduovuueamiltdsdpitowralenyict™t4lihen.(0agSDrjITLoMrIEuo™TAare)nNdcce,mhoy1’usa6rDpsoiefgf.oioTrtuhaorliusTarhrsaDsanoisgsceifitanoatralemibsslaaettdiioonn 3crtMWehoDyevmepicheoporawpiolnvlp.neetoWeiansrngeutgtuubhsienmnoasiptnoiaiteduentesrtdloadcoItofiaehmm3sapDtppvrr3oaepoDnprfvioyopensrurttmaiishnlnieentfgdoigdniranegtohvtouteeeeurlacaormmhvpcnaoamtonmiolelaaopengbgaxtelypenomlyfo.ernet Mr Phillip Choo, Vice President & Managing Director, Michelman Asia-Pacific Ms Chen Yet Shin, Senior Product Development Engineer, TechnipFMC Pte Ltd 8 MANUFACTURING MATTERS | October 2019 acSfapmhooIncraMaroutvduntjreTehMsaaecebelgcatephhesccer’omahsaonudirMdenertrnuseraebaectnLce.tipueeni1ionirfae5voangrdecjns,eldpthiiwcunnrogtoregipsritp.nethTfoAoagleos5ftcreDtohesaedarunacrtepttloatiounplshoaMegoaegliprtintcitnhperaeifealsnsery”ieorgrn“iei-mniDnsTanttegaloguoctbsu,dhatteprihnaMenieiflseqofinfuutiistenesgd Mr Kelvin Looi, IT Department Manager, AFPD Pte Ltd For more information, please contact: Dr Goh Kiah Mok at [email protected]

RESEARCH SPOTLIGHT DATA-DRIVEN MULTIFACTORIAL EVOLUTIONARY METHODOLOGIES Approach overcomes current challenges in complex systems optimisation via multitasking Optimisation methodologies support With this in mind, a new class of time needed to re-compute what has decision-making by searching through data-driven optimisation techniques already been computed for another task. large spaces of possible solutions, have been developed by SIMTech identifying the ones that satisfy the and its collaborators at the Nanyang The efficacy of the method constraints of an application while Technological University. The salient has been showcased for simultaneously maximising desired feature of the invention is to instill logistics route optimisation, payoffs. However, even in today’s era human-like cross-problem learning path planning of of artificial intelligence proliferation, a into optimisation solvers, boosting autonomous aerial vehicles, regular feature of existing optimisation the efficiency of decision-making and the design of advanced techniques is that they do not learn processes they support. In particular, the composites manufacturing with experience. Unlike humans, inventors demonstrated that through processes who generally become smarter specific enhancements to a well-known with experience, known methods of family of methodolgies, they could be Their method was applied for optimisation lack the cognitive ability transformed into effective multitasking simultaneous training of multiple neural to learn from the data generated by engines. The resultant Multifactorial network models, achieving better different problems. When faced with Evolutionary Algorithms are able to performance by leveraging similarities complex real-world situations, their solve multiple optimisation tasks in between related machine learning inability to automatically draw upon unison, integrating data generated by problems. It has also been shown that relevant knowledge can cause these related tasks to significantly speedup by jointly solving hard simulation- methodologies to take too long in search. As illustrated in the schematic, based optimisation problems together finding and returning good solutions; the data integration idea allows for with related but simpler tasks via often slowing down the speed of solution building-blocks from different multitasking, high quality solutions decision-making. tasks to be combined, eliminating the could be achieved at a significantly lower cost – as compared to solving the hard Problem 3 Problem K problem alone. Problem 2 In recognition of its scientific novelty, Problem 1 as well as the potential for real-world application, the inventors’ first published Multitasking Engine work on Multifactorial Evolutionary Algorithms has recently been bestowed Return optimised solutions the prestigious 2019 IEEETransactions on Input tasks to the algorithm Evolutionary Computation Outstanding Paper Award by the IEEE Computational Schematic: Multitasking optimisation engine: combining solution building-blocks drawn Intelligence Society. from different tasks to speedup search For more information, please contact Dr Abhishek Gupta, Planning and Operations Management Group at abhishek_gupta@ SIMTech.a-star.edu.sg 9MANUFACTURING MATTERS | October 2019

PAST EVENTS Major corporate event was organised to engage industry and forge partnerships SIMTech-SSG Graduation Ceremony 2019, 5 September SIMTech celebrated its 8th SkillsFuture Singapore Graduation Ceremony at Stephen Riady Auditorium@NTUC with a turnout of 300 graduands and 80 industry guests. The joint-effort witnessed 652 graduands from 17 Workforce Skills Qualifications (WSQ) Training Programmes, consisting of 16 full qualification participants and the rest of the modular course participants from 163 companies. Graced by its Deputy CE, Mr Tan Wee Beng, the event was held in partnership with SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG). SIMTech Executive Director, Dr David Low welcomed the graduands and guests, followed by a welcome message from Prof Tan Sze Wee, Executive Director, Science and Engineering Research Council, A*STAR. Three industry partners and industry trainees were bestowed the SIMTech Best Industry Training Partners and Most Inspiring Trainees Awards respectively (refer to Skill Matters in Page 8 for details). 10 MANUFACTURING MATTERS | October 2019

UPCOMING CIPs Collaborative Industry Projects (CIPs), initiatives, programmes and ready-to-go technologies are available to assist industry Last Mile Logistics A planning and tracking solution to improve the management of drivers/vehicles to effectively meet customer-imposed pickup and delivery requirements amidst resource contraints. For enquiries, please contact Mr Gary Kwok at [email protected] Functional Coatings for Glass and Ceramics 3D Additive Manufacturing (AM) SIMTech’s portfolio of functional coatings for glass and Capabilities of Metal and Polymer Parts ceramics with easy-clean, IR-shielding, anti-microbial and anti-mould properties help asset owners, glass suppliers or This programme aims to demonstrate 3D AM process capability maintenance providers to better manage maintenance cost, from design and process optimisation, material preparation and supply chain and quality. The collaboration will also involve handling, product processing to secondary operations, and to customisation of solutions to meet specific requirements, provide a platform for quicker adoption of 3D AM technology. training in coating preparation and application as well as technology transfer. For enquiries, please contact Mr Tan Lye King at [email protected] For enquiries, please contact Mr Goh Chee Chien at [email protected] Advanced Machining Dynamics Analysis Technology for Productivity and Quality Improvement This programme aims to improve the machining productivity and quality of local manufacturing industry in precision machining of steel and non-ferrous metals through technology transfer and customisation. For enquiries, please contact Ms Charlotte Lim at [email protected] SIMTech Scalable Mobile Platform (SMP) Programme This programme aims to enable the development of customised Real-time Dashboard mobile platform to suit different needs, and to realise high mobility critical for easy maneuvering in cramped spaces and A real-time dashboard that is customised to suit the company for effective docking. needs and to connect to multiple sources for congregation and analysis of real-time data. For enquiries, please contact Mr Tan Chee Tat at For enquiries, please contact Mr Gary Kwok at [email protected] [email protected] eDataLogger+ for Electronic Form 11MANUFACTURING MATTERS | October 2019 Creation, Tracking and Report Generation This programme aims to equip companies with electronic data logging and reporting capability with eDataLogger+ Android APP and Windows-based Data Analysis Software to create high- quality reports on their mobile devices. For enquiries, please contact Mr Chai Lai Sing at [email protected]

UPCOMING ACTIVITIES EVENTS MPTC Annual Conference 2019 9 October 2019 | 8.30am-5.00pm | Four Seasons Hotel Singapore, Level 2, Ballroom Packed with high-profile speakers and impactful agenda, this event is expecting a whopping 480 attendees from industry and agencies. With the theme, Digital Eco-systems: Accelerating Growth through Deep Partnerships, speakers will shed light on customers’ journeys, best practices and sharings from enterprises, confronted with digital challenges, and their collaborations with SIMTech to achieve digital advantage. For enquiries, please contact Ms Connie Ng at [email protected] For SIMTech upcoming events, look out for our next issue in January 2020! Scan for more events COURSES PE WSQ Graduate Diploma in Industrial Automation PE WSQ Graduate Diploma in Advanced Welding Technologies Module 3: Control in Automation System 16 October 2019 | 6.30pm - 9.30pm | Fusionopolis 2 Module 2: Design Arc Welding 2 January 2020 | 6.30pm - 9.30pm | Fusionopolis 2 PE WSQ Graduate Diploma in Advanced Welding Technologies PE WSQ Graduate Diploma in Additive Manufacturing Module 1: Evaluate Advanced Metal Welding Processes Module 2: Review Powder-bed Additive Manufacturing 22 October 2019 | 6.30pm – 9.30pm | Fusionopolis 2 Processes for Complex Functional Metallic Components 7 January 2020 | 6.30pm - 9.30pm | Fusionopolis 2 PE WSQ OMNI Programme PE WSQ Graduate Diploma in Mechatronics 23 October 2019 | 8.30am - 1.00pm | Company Premise, Wah Son Module 1: Design Precision Machines 14 January 2020 | 6.30pm - 9.30pm | Fusionopolis 2 Master Class in Supply Chain Analytics – Descriptive, Predictive & Prescriptive Analytics 11 - 12 November 2019 | 8.30am - 5.30pm | Fusionopolis 2 For course details and registration, please Scan for visit http://KTO.SIMTech.a-star.edu.sg more courses For general enquiries, please contact Tel: 6590 3193 or email: [email protected] Editorial Committee About SIMTech Dr John Yong Advisor The Singapore Institute of Manufacturing Technology (SIMTech) develops high-value manufacturing technology Ms Lee Swee Heng Editor and human capital to enhance the competitiveness of Singapore’s manufacturing industry. It collaborates with Dr Goh Kiah Mok Member multinational and local companies in the precision engineering, medtech, aerospace, automotive, marine, oil & gas, Mr Cedric Yon Member electronics, semiconductor, logistics, and other sectors. Ms Charlotte Lim Member Ms Connie Ng Member SIMTech is a research institute of the Agency Ms Kate Lee Member for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR). Mr Kelvin Goh Designer With a pool of more than 450 researchers, we are Ms Nurul Ain Designer committed to serving the manufacturing industry to develop the human, intellectual, and industrial capital in Singapore. 12All rights reMsAeNrvUeFdA.CCToUpRyINriGghMtA©TTSEIRMSTe| cOhct|obSeirn2g0a1p9ore Institute of Manufacturing Technology, 2 Fusionopolis Way, #08-04, Innovis, Singapore 138634 10/2019 For enquiries, please contact us at Tel: 6501 1800 | Fax: 6250 3659 | Email: [email protected] | Web: www.SIMTech.a-star.edu.sg