A group of CACCI delegates visited the Singapore Institute of Manufacturing Technology (SIMTECH) during the afternoon of 29 July 2026 as part of the series of events planned for the CACCI Presidential Visit to Singapore.

SIMTECH is a research institute of the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR). It develops high-value manufacturing technology and human capital to enhance the competitiveness of Singapore’s manufacturing industry. It collaborates with various multinational and local companies in the precision engineering, medtech, aerospace, automotive, marine, oil & gas, electronics, semiconductor, logistics, and other sectors. SIMTECH focuses in leading innovation in Biomedical, Semiconductors, Aerospace, FMCG and Energy, SIMTECH also houses the Model of Innovation Factory.

SIMTECH’s roles include the following:

• Industry Assist - building technology capabilities through individual company-funded projects, Collaborative Industry Projects (CIPs), consortia and sharing of research facilities
• Knowledge Transfer - filling skills or technology gaps via SkillsFuture training courses using Learn-Practise-Implement model, Annual Manufacturing Forum
• SIMTech flagship conference-conference, lecture, seminar, workshop, customised short course and master class
• Technology Transfer - sharing SIMTech-developed technology with industry through Technology Licensing, Open Innovation and Risk Sharing in Commercialisation
• Manpower Sharing and Transfer - providing access to R&D expertise via Technology for Enterprise Capability Upgrading (T-UP), Staff Attachment and Technical Advisors