A*STAR – Agency for Science, Technology and Research
The A*STAR Advanced Remanufacturing and Technology Centre (A*STAR ARTC) is a contemporary platform built upon a strong public-private partnership consortium to translate research into industry applications. The centre provides a collaborative platform that brings together industry players, public sector research institutes, and academia to bridge the technological gaps in the adoption of advanced manufacturing and remanufacturing processes.
With a purpose-built 9400m² facility, the centre is committed to supporting its member companies in accelerating the development of solutions as well as bringing new technologies to industry.
A*STAR ARTC works with companies through its consortium, which encompasses MNCs and OEMs, equipment providers and SMEs on developing industry ready solutions.
Through a collaborative platform between A*STAR ARTC and members, both development and implementation can be accelerated.
We offer a wide range of technologies and processes under four R&D themes:
1. Next-Gen Manufacturing Processes – additive manufacturing, adaptive machining, surface engineering and multi-materials manufacturing
2. Autonomous Manufacturing – Smart & flexible robotics, hyper automation & interoperability, intelligent product verification, AI in manufacturing and humanoids
3. Net Zero Manufacturing – Circular micro-factories, industrial symbiosis, Eco-techno-economic modelling & analytics and decarbonising manufacturing processes
4. Resilient Value Chain – Collaborative supply chain management, continuous last mile logistics and resilient supply chain development
The consortium framework drives commitment from both industry members and A*STAR ARTC as active strategic R&D partners. A*STAR ARTC offers various opportunities for industrial R&D collaborations, including one-to-one R&D projects, multi-party R&D projects, service projects as well as consultancy services. We create value for companies by leveraging advanced technologies and capabilities in manufacturing and remanufacturing.
A*STAR ARTC works with a wide range of industry partners such as IHI, Rolls-Royce, SAESL, Siemens, DMG MORI, Hyundai, as well as across different market sectors to develop technical solutions and increase technological competencies in remanufacturing and manufacturing.
Selected in-house capabilities include large format 5-axis machining of aerospace alloys, laser cladding for large components, robotised deburring, surface enhancement, advanced NDE and vision inspection techniques for defect detection as well as additive manufacturing for titanium and nickel-based alloys. In addition, we have a dedicated 200m² metrology facility hosting a variety of equipment including a robotised fringe projection system, coordinate measurement machine, X-ray diffraction systems for residual stress measurement as well as a comprehensive suite of surface measurement equipment. Our capabilities also include developing AI solutions for operations optimisation, predictive maintenance, quality assurance, industry automation and process/product design.
With more than 350 research scientists and engineers, state-of-the-art equipment and an extensive facility, A*STAR ARTC is capable of working with companies to explore new concepts, mature technologies across Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs) and support final deployment of validated solutions. In addition, the centre also provides technology training and real-world case study-based instruction through our Knowledge Transfer Office (KTO) to upskill and reskill the workforce for companies.
The A*STAR ARTC is the first centre in Asia to adopt an industry-led public private partnership model. This allows companies to work in a collaborative environment to develop solutions across the supply chain. Projects can either be single company or can include partners such as OEMs, as well as equipment, material and software providers.
Dr David Low
Executive Director, A*STAR SIMTech & CEO, A*STAR ARTC
Dr Jonathan Low
Assistant Chief Executive, A*STAR ARTC Tech-Biz Development
Jonathan_Low_Sze_Choong@artc.a-star.edu.sg
