A*STAR Singapore Institute of Manufacturing Technology (A*STAR SIMTech)
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.
Printing better bone implants
7 Apr 2020A composite of porous titanium and magnesium could be the future of orthopedic implants.
The cost of clean water
26 Feb 2020A*STAR researchers have found a metric by which to measure the environmental impacts of NEWater and tap water production in Singapore.
Wild wild wettability
24 Feb 2020A*STAR scientists have developed strategies to manipulate surface tension in fluids and modify the surface properties of materials. Their findings could increase the yield of crude oil from oil wells and lead to super water- or oil-repellent surfaces.
Stronger by design
24 Jan 2020Customizing the size, shape and orientation of 3D-printed lattices can make structures stronger while requiring less material.
Scaling up for success
29 Nov 2019If cell-based therapies are to make it to the clinic, methods to grow stem cells in vast quantities will need to be developed. Here’s how A*STAR scientists are tackling the challenge of manufacturing stem cells at scale.
A brighter approach to molecular genetics
23 May 2019Using an expanded genetic alphabet containing fluorescent artificial DNA bases, scientists can now visually detect and quantify DNA molecules for use in diagnostics.
Future bright for mini synchrotrons
30 Apr 2019Shooting electrons into hybrid light-matter particles on a surface could be the key to a new wave of compact X-ray machines
Extra axis makes for cutting-edge fabrication
16 Apr 2019A 5-axis swinging-rotating machining technique enables fabrication of ultra-precise optical microstructures up to 30 times faster
Strength in numbers for 3D printing
17 Mar 2019Hierarchical microstructure improves the performance of metallic material