Manufacturing Trade and Connectivity (MTC)
Smoothing out kinks in vaccine production
16 Dec 2021A new streamlined method for purifying lab-grown viruses could accelerate vaccine production, allowing manufacturers to respond rapidly to emerging viral threats
Success in the sciences
29 Nov 2021A*STAR’s steady investments in R&D and talent create the ideal conditions for impactful science, says its Chief Executive Officer Frederick Chew.
Safety first when man meets robot
14 Oct 2021A fresh design approach to high-performing variable-stiffness rotating joints could enable humans to work safely alongside robots in industrial manufacturing environments.
Magnesium alloy manufacturing goes green
6 Oct 2021Scientists have developed a faster, more energy-efficient method for 3D printing magnesium alloys, creating new opportunities for biomedical applications.
Bioprinting turns soft for tissue success
16 Sep 2021A novel 3D printing method developed by A*STAR researchers fabricates soft support for tissue growth, with embedded channels that ensure nutrient supply.
A death clock for machines
6 Sep 2021Deep learning algorithms for predicting machine failures in industrial settings can be compressed without compromising their performance, say A*STAR researchers.
Limiting light loss
13 Aug 2021Compact nanochain waveguides that can efficiently transmit infrared light and even slow light down to a fraction of its usual speed could take photonics mainstream.
Teaching machines transferable skills
30 Jul 2021By giving algorithms the ability to generalize, researchers are expanding the range of problems that can be tackled with artificial intelligence.
Finding flaws fast
26 Jul 2021A machine learning method that finds defects or dimensional deviation on 3D-printed surfaces ‘on-the-fly’ is paving the way for smart, fully automated systems.
When two are stronger than one
10 Jun 2021New research shows that titanium alloys joined by 3D-printed curved interlayers are stronger and less likely to crack.
A new angle on 3D-printed metal
18 May 2021Artificial neural networks are now being used to make 3D-printed metal structures more accurately—and stronger—than ever before.
Simulating a water droplet
2 Apr 2021An integrated simulation model provides a clearer picture of what happens when a water droplet comes in contact with a hydrophobic surface.