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Press Release04 July 2025Siemens AGSingapore
A*STAR and Siemens collaborate to advance smart and sustainable manufacturing solutions
Smart and Sustainable Advanced Manufacturing Catalyst: A Testbed for Industry
As part of the collaboration, Siemens will
become the first technology partner for A*STAR’s Smart and Sustainable Advanced Manufacturing
(SSAM) Catalyst, an innovation sandbox hosted within the A*STAR
Advanced Remanufacturing and Technology Centre (A*STAR ARTC).
At this innovation sandbox, Siemens
presents an integrated portfolio of automation, electrification, industrial
software, and AI solutions with comprehensive capabilities across the entire
product lifecycle—from design and engineering to advanced manufacturing and
operations. These solutions bridge the digital and physical worlds, empowering companies
to accelerate innovation, boost efficiency, and build resilient, future-ready
operations that define the next era of industrial production.
A*STAR ARTC looks to
build a dynamic innovation sandbox ecosystem, bringing together technology
partners such as Siemens, solution integrators, and end-users to co-develop
solutions and translate research into real-world impact. A*STAR ARTC draws on
its research expertise and a suite of advanced technologies—from next
generation manufacturing process, smart manufacturing and intelligent
sustainability analytics to precision imaging and autonomous systems, to help
companies transform their operations and adopt next-generation manufacturing
solutions to stay competitive.
The SSAM Catalyst demonstrates
how industrial automation, digitalisation and AI solutions can be integrated
with A*STAR’s advanced manufacturing technologies. Companies can experiment
with these solutions, accelerating the development of use cases that address industry-specific
needs in sectors such as Aerospace, Fast-Moving Consumer Goods and Biomedical,
as well as complex semiconductor equipment manufacturing.
More
information on the SSAM Catalyst can be found in Annex A (in the pdf document).
Paving the Way for More Sustainable Manufacturing
The A*STAR Institute of Sustainability for Chemicals,
Energy and Environment (A*STAR ISCE²) and Siemens are collaborating
on selected research projects to explore how
industrial automation and digital tools can
support decarbonisation in the Chemicals and Energy sector. The collaboration also
includes efforts to demonstrate how Siemens’ Digital Twin capabilities—which
empower chemical engineers to simulate and optimise chemical processes, and
design production facilities—can be applied to integrate engineering and
operations in manufacturing plants. This can help companies manage the
complexity of plant design and accelerate construction timelines.
This collaboration between A*STAR and Siemens exemplifies
strong synergy between the private and public sectors in advancing the regional
advanced manufacturing ecosystem. By aligning innovation, sustainability and
industry needs, the collaboration aims to position Singapore as a launchpad for
scalable solutions that can benefit ASEAN and beyond.
“Our
partnership with A*STAR reflects Siemens’ deep commitment to shaping the future
of manufacturing in ASEAN. By combining Industrial AI, digital twin technology,
and intelligent automation, we are enabling companies to transform at speed and
scale—toward greater resilience, sustainability, and global competitiveness,”
said Thai-Lai Pham, President and CEO of Siemens ASEAN.
“Together with Siemens, we are
developing solutions that will accelerate digital transformation and support
decarbonisation efforts across the region. This represents A*STAR’s continued
commitment to translational research, bridging the gap between frontier
research and real-world applications with industry partners. This multi-faceted
collaboration looks to strengthen Singapore’s position as a regional hub for
smart and sustainable manufacturing in ASEAN,” said Prof Lim Keng Hui,
Assistant Chief Executive, Science and Engineering Research Council, A*STAR.
For this press release
About Siemens
Siemens AG (Berlin and Munich) is a leading technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, mobility, and healthcare. The company’s purpose is to create technology to transform the everyday, for everyone. By combining the real and the digital worlds, Siemens empowers customers to accelerate their digital and sustainability transformations, making factories more efficient, cities more livable, and transportation more sustainable. Siemens also owns a majority stake in the publicly listed company Siemens Healthineers, a leading global medical technology provider pioneering breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably. In fiscal 2024, which ended on September 30, 2024, the Siemens Group generated revenue of €75.9 billion and net income of €9.0 billion. As of September 30, 2024, the company employed around 312,000 people worldwide on the basis of continuing operations. Further information is available on the Internet at www.siemens.com.
Siemens AG (Berlin and Munich) is a leading technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, mobility, and healthcare. The company’s purpose is to create technology to transform the everyday, for everyone. By combining the real and the digital worlds, Siemens empowers customers to accelerate their digital and sustainability transformations, making factories more efficient, cities more livable, and transportation more sustainable. Siemens also owns a majority stake in the publicly listed company Siemens Healthineers, a leading global medical technology provider pioneering breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably. In fiscal 2024, which ended on September 30, 2024, the Siemens Group generated revenue of €75.9 billion and net income of €9.0 billion. As of September 30, 2024, the company employed around 312,000 people worldwide on the basis of continuing operations. Further information is available on the Internet at www.siemens.com.
About the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) is Singapore's lead public sector R&D agency. Through open innovation, we collaborate with our partners in both the public and private sectors to benefit the economy and society. As a Science and Technology Organisation, A*STAR bridges the gap between academia and industry. Our research creates economic growth and jobs for Singapore, and enhances lives by improving societal outcomes in healthcare, urban living, and sustainability. A*STAR plays a key role in nurturing scientific talent and leaders for the wider research community and industry. A*STAR’s R&D activities span biomedical sciences to physical sciences and engineering, with research entities primarily located in Biopolis and Fusionopolis. For ongoing news, visit www.a-star.edu.sg.
Contact
Sharon Teo
Siemens Pte Ltd
60 MacPherson Road
The Siemens Center
Singapore
The Siemens Center
Singapore
+65 9788 0207
Neo Jie Xin
Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
+65 8111 4402