A*STAR Singapore Institute of Manufacturing Technology (A*STAR SIMTech)
Self-cleaning surfaces inspired by insects
27 Aug 2021A*STAR scientists are developing the next generation of self-sanitizing surfaces by mimicking nanostructures on cicada wings.
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.
If floors could talk
27 May 2021Floor mats equipped with deep learning could take us one step closer to truly smart homes.
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.
Shaping 3D-printed bones for better implants
5 Mar 2021Porous metallic bones designed to be 3D-printed in unusual shapes could be the future of permanent orthopedic implants.
The roadmap to RIE2025
4 Mar 2021A*STAR is poised to contribute towards Singapore’s Research, Innovation and Enterprise 2025 plan across all four strategic domains.
Streamlining COVID-19 screening for success
23 Oct 2020By eliminating bottlenecks and automating manual processes, the RESOLUTE test kit and RAVE system co-developed by A*STAR scientists will help give COVID-19 testing a much-needed boost.
Smoothing the way for 3D-printed metal parts
20 Aug 2020A*STAR researchers have discovered that thin-walled metallic parts built via additive manufacturing are weaker than expected, initiating a search for solutions
Expecting the unexpected from AI
17 Jun 2020Researchers are simulating real-world complexity in machine learning models to ensure their safety before they are deployed in the wild.