Surface Technology Group

STG Surface Technology Group Superb Coverage Surface modification and coating technologies are widely used to augment product surface functions and improve performance of components and systems. With the advancement in materials and manufacturing process, surface technology plays a crucial role in realising new engineering breakthroughs and performance enhancements in various fields. STG focuses on hybrid tribological composite and multi-functional coatings, surface modification, and nanostructures through materials synthesis, coating design, process innovation, and customisation for a wide range of applications. The group carries out collaborative research with academic institutions and co-develops processes and products with companies, while providing technology transfer and training to the manufacturing industry. Relevant Industries Aerospace Built Electronics Marine & Environment Offshore MedTech Oil & Gas Precision Energy & Healthcare Engineering

Customer Story“ Advanced Surface Technologies Allow Cost-Effective Repairs of Cabin Interiors for SIA To provide cost-effective repair services to SIA, Advanced Surface Technologies have been successfully applied for repair of metal-coated aerospace interior cabin components (copper trims) with different coating structure complexity. In particular, a novel lacquer stripper was successfully developed with fast stripping speed and no damage to the underlying plastic substrate to enable this repair process. Furthermore, a pilot production line for volume repair of copper trims incorporating technologies developed in the SIA*SIAEC*SIMTech Joint Lab was incorporated. The outcomes for SIA were : • Repaired components with desired appearances and surface properties • Shorter lead-time and improved flexibility on cabin maintenance • Improved sustainability by reducing component wastage “ The SIA*SIMTech*SIAEC Joint Lab has brought about great opportunities for Singapore Airlines to integrate, create and differentiate. We are glad to have this opportunity to collaborate with SIMTech and SIAEC to repair our metal-coated plastic cabin parts in a sustainable manner with minimal component wastage. The successful application of Advanced Surface Technologies has enabled us to maintain our aircraft cabin at a high quality standard while embracing sustainability Mr Waiseng Sito, Senior Manager Tech. Services, Eng. Division, SIA MORE STORIES? SCAN HERE Technologies for Transfer Electrochemical Processes • Hard chrome replacement by plasma spray • Rapid deposition of high phosphorous nickel alloy ceramic coatings for hydraulic cylinders coating for diamond turning • Metallisation of PEI polymers and composites • HVOF WC coatings for wear resistance • Metallisation of HDPE polymers • Metallisation of MgO based ceramics Hybrid Surface Treatment and Coatings • Plasma electrolytic oxidation of light metals • Photo electro and chemical etching for surface • Green lacquer stripper for effective removal micro/nano texturing and high precision of organic coatings from high precision metal components components • Air plasma-based surface treatments and ultrathin coatings Physical Deposition Processes • Hard coatings for cutting tools • Decorative coatings with different colours • Anti-stick coating for IC packaging & plastic injection moulding processes • Conductive nanocomposite coatings for electrical contact applications Singapore Institute of Dr Huang Zhaohong +65 6419 7410 Manufacturing Technology Group Manager (STG) 2 Fusionopolis Way, #08-04, Innovis, [email protected] Singapore 138634 www.a-star.edu.sg/SIMTech 09/21