PE COI 2021 - Chee Chien

PE COI UPDATE Goh Chee Chien Deputy Director A*STAR SIMTech / PE COI Date: September 2021 Organised by In collaboration with: Supported by: Gift Sponsor:

Transformation is Inevitable • Singapore’s economy is maturing, resulting in lower growth rates Period 1990 - 1995 2004 - 2013 2016 - 2019 Avg GDP growth 8.9% 6.3% 3.2% • Shift in strategy to focus on better quality growth driven by deep skills and innovation • The new economy brings opportunities in new growth areas: • Robotics, Sustainability, Medtech and Agritech • The new economy brings challenges: • Shorter product lifecycles, rapid advancement in technologies and customization Copyright & Confidential © Singapore Institute of Manufacturing Technology All Rights Reserved

Enterprise Transformation • From “value addition” to “value creation” • The pre-requisites: 1. Innovation to be pervasive in every firm and industry 2. Companies to develop own products and services 3. Hone deep skills in every vocation 4. Learning at every stage of life 5. Build and nurture globally competitive local companies Copyright & Confidential © Singapore Institute of Manufacturing Technology All Rights Reserved

PE COI Mission: Sustaining & Advancing PE Industry Industry Technology Knowledge Showcase & Development Transfer Transfer Promotion • Initiatives to help • Develop • PE WSQ Diploma • Material, Process companies capabilities & IP and Modular & Product venture into high on PE Programmes Innovation growth industries technologies • Conferences, • Business Model & • Advisory support • Transfer of seminars & Operations & consultancy technologies to workshops Innovation the local PE • Sharing of industry • Overseas mission resources trips, roundtables & networking Copyright & Confidential © Singapore Institute of Manufacturing Technology All Rights Reserved

PE COI Initiatives 3D Additive Manufacturing Structural and Functional Materials Manufacturing Demonstrate design and process capability to provide a platform for Upgrade the processing technologies quicker adoption of 3D AM and capabilities for structural and technology functional applications for various industry sectors Equipment Mechatronics and Design Optics and Image Processing Support industry in upgrading Support industry in design and equipment and components design manufacturing of optical components, capabilities with advanced modules and imaging processing mechatronics and robotics systems through new innovations and technologies technologies Copyright & Confidential © Singapore Institute of Manufacturing Technology All Rights Reserved

PE COI Initiatives Surface Engineering Transport Engineering Upgrade and develop capabilities of Develop technologies and capabilities local companies with innovative for transport industry, strengthen solutions for surface treatment, SMEs’ support to MNCs/LLEs and protection, finishing and functional support the localization of applications manufacturing and MRO in Singapore. Advanced Welding Dental and Medical Device Technology Help companies in the adoption of advanced welding technologies Create new innovations for the through Learn-Practise-Implement development of dental and medical approach devices and strengthen local PE industry by localising suppliers for multinational companies Copyright & Confidential © Singapore Institute of Manufacturing Technology All Rights Reserved

Industry Engagement Strategies Broad Engagement for ‘Broad Based Uplift’ 1 Collaborative Industry Project 2 Platform Technologies 3 Training Courses Deep Joint Labs & Long-Term Research Collaboration 2021 Engagement EQP On-going to grow AM PP AM ‘Industry Leaders or AM EQP OPT AM + SE Champions’ AM OPT ROB Copyright & Confidential © Singapore Institute of Manufacturing Technology All Rights Reserved

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Broad Engagement – 3D Additive Manufacturing 3D Additive Manufacturing & Post Processing CIP Capabilities: • End-to-end AM solutions from design & process optimisation, powder preparation & handling and product printing to secondary operations • Post processing such as heat treatment, surface treatment, machining and welding Benefits: • Leverage on SIMTech’s 3D AM resources to learn the feasibility of 3D product printing and process benchmarking • Tap on SIMTech’s technical expertise to better understand the entire 3D printing process cycle, thus shortening learning curve and speeding up adoption ENHANCED Copyright & Confidential © Singapore Institute of Manufacturing Technology All Rights Reserved

Broad Engagement – 3D Additive Manufacturing Laser Aided Additive Manufacturing & Welding CIP Demand Driver Capabilities: • Fast turnaround for large format structural part suitable for high mix-low volume operation for marine oil and gas, transport, construction and automotive industries • New hybrid robotic and CNC LAAM system with machining capabilities for flexibility and high productivity Certification Benefits: Standard • Tap on SIMTech’s hybrid LAAM system for high Technology Provider mix/low volume and large format part fabrication, Partnership with Certification Body repair and cladding • Upgrade manpower skillsets for high value-added manufacturing ENHANCED Copyright & Confidential © Singapore Institute of Manufacturing Technology All Rights Reserved

Broad Engagement – Structural & Functional Material Die-less Forming Technologies Capabilities: • Die-less and integrated metal forming technology for HMLV of free-form sheet, multi-thickness metal components and conformal honeycomb cores Demand Driver Benefits: • Construction – lightweight façade sandwich panels and On-demand High Flexibility bespoke metal components at lower cost Cost Effective High Mix Production • PE – on-demand die-less metal forming capability leading to Lightweight Construction more business opportunities Transfers technology • Aerospace MRO – skin repairs at competitive costs and Upgrades capabilities shorter lead-time resulting in less time on-ground Technology Manufacturers • Polymer composite – high-performance rapid shell Provider molds with conformal heating/cooling channels to improve product quality and productivity NEW Copyright & Confidential © Singapore Institute of Manufacturing Technology All Rights Reserved

Broad Engagement – Structural & Functional Material Advanced Powder Metallurgy Technologies Demand Driver Capabilities: • Includes PIM, powder extrusion, slurry casting and foam net/near net forming of high-performance products replication techniques for net/near net shaping of metal, ceramic and multi-material composites with tailored Transfers technology composition, microstructure, mechanical and physical Upgrades capabilities properties for structural and functional applications • End-to-end powder metallurgy solutions from design, process to characterization and applications Benefits: • Fabrication of near net shape high performance complex metal and ceramic products for medical, automotive and sustainable applications Technology Manufacturers • New materials, structures and functions for Provider emerging applications such as communication, automation and electrification NEW Copyright & Confidential © Singapore Institute of Manufacturing Technology All Rights Reserved

Broad Engagement – Structural & Functional Material Integrated Liquid Forging Technology Demand Driver Capabilities: Provider • Integrated liquid forging process for pore free and near net near net shape high strength alloys and metal composites shape high strength components and parts with multi functional properties for structural and functional Transfers technology applications Upgrades capabilities • New capabilities in forming of lightweight & hybrid metal- ceramic composite materials Benefits: • Structural applications for automotive and aerospace – fabrication of near net shape using high strength Al 6061 and 7075 with multi thickness and intricate features with good mechanical properties at reduced cost • Functional applications for electronics – Manufacturers fabrication of hybrid metal composites with multi functional properties ENHANCED Copyright & Confidential © Singapore Institute of Manufacturing Technology All Rights Reserved

Broad Engagement – Equipment Mechatronics & Design Autonomous Mobile Robot Manufacturing Logistics Hospitality & F&B Demand Driver Capabilities: • Key technologies for autonomous mobile platforms that are Technology AMR Technologies Provider customizable for wide range of automation applications Transfers technology Upgrades capabilities • Patented mobility actuation modules with omni-directional motion Benefits: • System Integrators – acquire competencies and capabilities to develop AMR systems for the manufacturing, logistics, hospitality and F&B industries • End Users – productivity improvement and reduce reliance on human operators System Integrators Copyright & Confidential © Singapore Institute of Manufacturing Technology All Rights Reserved

Broad Engagement – Equipment Mechatronics & Design Automation Assessment & Adoption (A3) Programme Industry Problems Value Propositions • Low productivity (processes • Know how to prepare for automation and operation); increasing adoption older workers; shortage of o Understand method for identifying manpower areas that needs automation to achieve high impact • Complex processes and o Know how to address practical issues operations - no ready-made in automation implementation automation solutions • Practice automation adoption method • No expertise to identify and to identify automation solutions scope appropriate o Identify automation solutions for automation projects suitable areas o Know how to justify automation • Different companies facing solution different challenges o Plan for automation implementation NEW Copyright & Confidential © Singapore Institute of Manufacturing Technology All Rights Reserved

Broad Engagement – Optics & Image Processing Automated Optical Inspection Technologies Semicon Electronics Optics Automotive Capabilities: • Key technologies for automated optical inspection and Demand Driver machine learning technologies for electronics, semiconductor, Technology Automated Optical optics and automotive industries Provider Inspection Technology • Combines optical technology and machine learning to deliver Transfers technology accurate and consistent images using much less sample size Upgrades capabilities Benefits: • Tap on SIMTech’s capabilities to develop internal competencies for building inspection modules and equipment • Move up the value chain from components and equipment traders to be product developers and manufacturers (owners) Equipment Manufacturer ENHANCED Copyright & Confidential © Singapore Institute of Manufacturing Technology All Rights Reserved

Broad Engagement – Optics & Image Processing Copyright & Confidential © Singapore Institute of Manufacturing Technology All Rights Reserved

Broad Engagement – Optics & Image Processing In-line X-ray Inspection Technologies Demand Driver Capabilities: • Key technologies for high resolution x-ray inspection High-res X-Ray Inspection Technology technologies for electronics and semiconductor industries Transfers technology • New super high resolution X-ray CT machine for nano/micro Upgrades capabilities scale features Benefits: • Tap on SIMTech’s capabilities to develop internal competencies for building inspection modules and equipment for large area objects inspection Technology Equipment • Move up the value chain from components and Provider Manufacturer equipment traders to be product developers and manufacturers (owners) ENHANCED Copyright & Confidential © Singapore Institute of Manufacturing Technology All Rights Reserved

Broad Engagement – Optics & Image Processing Save & Effective UV Disinfection Technologies Demand Driver Capabilities: • Safe and effective UV disinfection solutions (UVC light Safe & Effective UV Disinfection Solutions engines, integration, efficacy studies) for different applications Transfers technology • Enhanced scope to include airborne disinfection Upgrades capabilities Benefits: • System Integrators – acquire competencies and capabilities to develop UVC light engines and products for the industry. • End Users – regain confidence of consumers affected by the pandemic • Test Laboratories – gain new testing Technology System Integrator & capabilities to service different industry Provider Test Laboratories sectors ENHANCED Copyright & Confidential © Singapore Institute of Manufacturing Technology All Rights Reserved

Broad Engagement – Surface Engineering Microfabrication & Coating for High Current Contacts Capabilities: • Includes electroforming and photochemical etching process to fabricate metallic structures with precision features and tolerance (< 20 µm) • Coating processes (electrochemical & PVD) for small metallic objects (< 3mm) Benefits: • Capability to produce high precision contact pins at lower cost than conventional wire cut process • Better coating increases the economic life of contact components, resulting in lower operating cost • Potential new revenue stream arising from new capability in high precision components NEW Copyright & Confidential © Singapore Institute of Manufacturing Technology All Rights Reserved

Broad Engagement – Advanced Welding Advanced Welding & Joining Technologies Capabilities: • Advanced welding and joining technologies and capabilities for addressing manufacturing and MRO issues from local Friction Stir TIG Laser MNCs, LLEs and SMEs in transport and oil & gas industries LAAM Benefits: • Tap on SIMTech’s capabilities to develop processes for challenging products which can bring new business to Singapore • LLEs and SMEs forming local ecosystem to support growing Plasma Arc transport and oil & gas industries Copyright & Confidential © Singapore Institute of Manufacturing Technology All Rights Reserved

Broad Engagement – CIPs & Platform Technologies 35 Projects (24 SMEs & 11 MNCs) 2020 $ Total project value $2.9 M 13 expected improved/new product, process or service Copyright & Confidential © Singapore Institute of Manufacturing Technology All Rights Reserved

Broad Engagement – WSQ Graduate Dip in PE Technologies Graduate Diploma in • More than 1100 Advanced Welding Technologies graduates since inception • 180 graduates over the past 2 years • Industry case studies • Funded by SSG (from 70% to 95%) Copyright & Confidential © Singapore Institute of Manufacturing Technology All Rights Reserved

Broad Engagement – WSQ Programmes in PE Technologies SURFACE ENHANCEMENT AND FINISHING COATING FAILURE PREVENTION AND • 480 trainees since inception TECHNOLOGIES COATING IMPROVEMENT • Plan for Specialist Diploma ADVANCED COATING TECHNOLOGIES FOR IMPLEMENT FUNDAMENTALS OF CORROSION CORROSION PREVENTION AND CORROSION PREVENTION ➢ Advanced Surface Engineering ➢ Precision Measurement & Characterization IMPROVE MACHINING PRODUCTIVITY THROUGH DYNAMICS ANALYSIS AND SIMULATION ENGINEERING OPTICS & OPTICAL MEASUREMENTS DIMENSIONAL MEASUREMENTS & METROLOGY MATERIALS CHARACTERISATION Copyright & Confidential © Singapore Institute of Manufacturing Technology All Rights Reserved

Deep Engagement – Joint Lab & Long Term Collaboration • Multi-year collaboration (3 to 5 years) • New capabilities development • Supply chain ecosystem development • On-going – 7 Joint Labs • 2021 – 6 Joint Labs Demand Driver • Total project value: $55.8M • Total project value: $37.7M No of Joint Lab & MRCA established by year 10 SMEs in 2 supply chain 4 ecosystem 2021 Technology Transfers technology Local 1 222 Provider Upgrades capabilities Manufacturers 2016 Precision injection molding 2018 2019 2020 Compresion molding Thermoforming Confirmed Pending Copyright & Confidential © Singapore Institute of Manufacturing Technology All Rights Reserved

Deep Engagement – Typical Process Exploration to Build Proposal & Funding Project Execution New Capabilities Application • Research Agreement • Identify technology areas - • RI to lead • Project team, Steering • Determine project theme and deep dive or joint technology Committee and project review work packages • Tech transfer to industry road map • Establish project scope, • Can involve multiple industry partners and/or SMEs for deliverables and schedule local ecosystem partners, multiple RIs and IHLs • Co-funding of project budget Outcome Based Collaboration: • Impact for company – competitive advantage, new revenue, new job creation • Impact for local economy – strengthen local supply chain & uplift SMEs RI – Research Institute Copyright & Confidential © Singapore Institute of Manufacturing Technology IHL – Institute of Higher Learning All Rights Reserved

New Equipment Enables New Capabilities Essentium HSE™️ 3D 1st in ALD Gas Atomizer Printer Singapore (EIGA / VIGA 2B) For large build Production-level AM volume, print speed Innovent+ powder atomization up to 500mm/s & 3D printing for both reactive and heating from 20 to system non-reactive metallic 500C in 3s for fine metal materials powder printing TruDisk 1021 Picosecond Laser System A novel Diode-pumped green laser With 5 axis control for high- system for welding and AM processes speed glass/metal/ceramic of high-reflectivity materials such as substrates cutting/drilling for Copper and Aluminum a wide range of applications Robotic Incremental Forming System Pilot Electroplating Die-less forming for large Line format free-form sheet To close the capability metal components with gap for scaling up from real-time process & part lab to industry Cocpyornigdhitti&onComnfoidneintotiarlin©gSingapore Institute of Manufacturing Technology All Rights Reserved

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Accelerating Transformation • Build new capabilities • Invest in state-of-the-art equipment • Partnering SPETA & PE COI Copyright & Confidential © Singapore Institute of Manufacturing Technology All Rights Reserved

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