Siemens and A*STAR Forge Singapore Partnership

Siemens is collaborating with Singapore’s A*STAR. They aim to boost local manufacturing. The partnership focuses on smart and sustainable practices. It will reduce emissions and raise productivity. Industrial automation and digital twins are key.

Siemens is working with A*STAR’s Institute of Sustainability for Chemicals, Energy and Environment. This partnership drives decarbonization in chemicals and energy. Siemens' digital twin software will be deployed. It simulates and optimizes factory operations. This improves a company's sustainability footprint.

Digital Twins Drive Efficiency

"Digital twins help companies visualize energy loss," states Siemens CEO Roland Busch. "They see material wastage areas." Solutions can be simulated before implementation. The technology also assesses hydrogen energy integration. This helps companies adopt cleaner energy.

Siemens applies this method to its new Singapore factory. It opens in early 2027. Digital twins of production, buildings, and infrastructure combine. This creates a unified 3D model. It guides design and construction. The company expects a 30% reduction in production time and cost. The holistic twin will also drive efficiency. It enables data-informed decisions throughout the plant’s lifecycle.

Pioneering Innovation in SSAM Catalyst

Siemens is the first technology partner for ASTAR’s SSAM Catalyst. This new innovation sandbox supports various sectors. These include aerospace and consumer goods. Biomedical and semiconductor equipment manufacturing also benefit. Companies can trial advanced technologies here. These include industrial automation, AI, and digitalization tools. ASTAR’s proprietary capabilities are also available.

Siemens will showcase an integrated portfolio. It spans automation, electrification, and industrial software. AI solutions are also included. These offer end-to-end solutions. They cover design, engineering, production, and operations. The technologies bridge digital and physical worlds. They help manufacturers become more efficient. They also foster resilience and sustainability.

"We are developing solutions with Siemens," says Prof. Lim Keng Hui. He is Assistant Chief Executive at ASTAR. "These accelerate digital transformation. They also support regional decarbonization efforts." This shows ASTAR's commitment to translational research. It bridges frontier research and real-world applications.

SSAM Catalyst Core Capabilities

The SSAM Catalyst is hosted at A*STAR’s ARTC. It focuses on three core capabilities:

• Advanced Simulation and Validation: This cuts development time. It reduces physical prototyping costs. Design accuracy also improves.

• Industrial AI: This enables data-driven decisions. It optimizes operations. Resilient IT/OT integration is also a focus.

• Lights-out Manufacturing: This enables fully automated lines. Self-optimizing production lines reduce risk. They also increase consistency.