A*STAR Singapore Institute of Manufacturing Technology (A*STAR SIMTech)
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.
Unmasking environmentally friendly pandemic solutions
12 Oct 2021By knowing the environmental impact of reusable and single-use face masks, policymakers can make data-driven decisions on their use in Singapore.
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.
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.