Manufacturing
Manufacturing nature’s sweet smells
25 Jan 2024In a breakthrough study, researchers identify how an enzyme found in fungi produces a natural chemical commonly used in cosmetics, fragrances and medicines.
Clean chemical plants create a buzz
17 Oct 2023Researchers identify a high-efficiency approach that can cut greenhouse gas emissions from plastics and fertiliser manufacturing.
Hitting the antibody manufacturing sweet spot
31 Oct 2022Scientists create a platform for reliably customising antibody molecular structures, opening the door to more potent and effective antibody medicines.
Magnetic ‘abacus beads’ give devices an edge
12 Sep 2022A*STAR scientists pave the way for mobile supercomputing using magnetic nanostructures.
Machine learning helps ultra-strong alloys take off
25 Aug 2022Materials science and computational techniques come together to advance new design schemes for aerospace alloys.
Cold spray’s hot potential in repairing aircraft
22 Dec 2021A new method of spraying metallic powders on the surface of worn-out aircraft components at relatively low temperatures holds promise for the aerospace industry.
For eco-friendly foods and fragrances, industry is turning to microbe factories
2 Apr 2019Tiny metabolically engineered organisms could cheaply and sustainably produce ingredients for our natural foods, flavors and fragrances.
Shop-floor monitoring goes high tech
28 Jul 2015An advanced system based on discrete events paves the way for automated industrial monitoring
Closing the loop for greener production
16 Dec 2014A technique to analyze production processes highlights the financial benefits of recycling
New partnership for greater manufacturing precision and productivity
10 Sep 2013Joint laboratories created by A*STAR and the National University of Singapore are set to advance Singapore’s manufacturing industry through robotics and automation
Plasma treatments on a roll
26 Mar 2013A revolutionary atmospheric-pressure plasma boosts adhesion of polymer films for roll-to-roll solar-cell production
Chip-free ceramics
12 Feb 2013Rethinking the process used to machine industrially important ceramics could reduce damaging cracks and chips