Singapore launches Sustainable Manufacturing Centre @ A*STAR

The Minister for the Environment and Water Resources, Dr Yaacob Ibrahim launched the Sustainable Manufacturing Centre (SMC) today, spearheaded by the Singapore Institute of Manufacturing Technology (SIMTech), a research institute of the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR).

The SMC aims to showcase and promote the concept of sustainability in manufacturing and create a platform to converge relevant government agencies, industry associations, research community and industry to engage in R&D and implementation of sustainable manufacturing technologies and methodologies. The Centre will work with the manufacturing industry to develop and implement innovative technologies that reduce emissions, wastes and toxicity in manufacturing, promote the recycling and reuse of resources and strengthen the global competitiveness of Singapore’s manufacturing industry in the world where environmental issues have become a major concern.

SMC also showcases exhibits of sustainable manufacturing technologies, best practices, capabilities, success stories and an array of products to inspire innovations in green manufacturing technologies and products.

Solar Research displayed their products at the Centre as well. More photos here.

For press release and GOH speech, please click here.

Coverages: 938 Live | The Straits Times |

Dr Fannon Lim (Standing: 3rd from left), Dr Yaacob Ibrahim, Minister for MEWR (Standing: 8th from left), Ms Yena Lim, MD A*STAR (Standing: 10th from left)