Motion technology company Schaeffler AG has joined the Advanced Remanufacturing and Technology Centre (ARTC). Particularly, the ARTC is a research institute under the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR).

Schaeffler joined as a Tier 1 member of the industry consortium to accelerate translational research for advanced manufacturing.

The partnership between Schaeffler and A*STAR will accelerate the deployment of advanced manufacturing technologies and new production concepts. Particularly, the additive manufacturing industrialization and robotics at Schaeffler’s production sites globally.

A*STAR ARTC’s headquarters in Singapore served as the venue of the signing ceremony. Andreas Schick, Chief Operating Officer, Schaeffler AG, and Dr. David Low, Chief Executive Officer, ARTC, A*STAR, signed the agreements.

Accelerates Innovations

Schick said the agreement with A*STAR will further enhance their advanced manufacturing capabilities. In addition, he said, “Schaeffler has a high level of competence in industrialization and decades of know-how in production technologies. The partnership provides a unique opportunity to accelerate innovations in our production processes and sites. This takes us a significant step forward in shaping next-level operations.”

On the other hand, Klaus Mueller, Chief Operating Officer Asia/Pacific at Schaeffler AG took note of the importance of the Asia Pacific region as a unique platform for innovation. Particularly, he noted Singapore serves as a key hub for technological excellence.

“Our membership with A*STAR’s ARTC reinforces our commitment to harnessing Singapore’s R&D capabilities and technology excellence to drive positive change in advanced manufacturing. Together, we look forward to collectively shaping the future of advanced manufacturing.”

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Advances Production Technologies

A*STAR’s ARTC is a contemporary platform built upon strong public-private partnerships to translate research into industry applications. A*STAR is leading the consortium in collaboration with the Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore).

Most importantly, ARTC brings together the industry, public sector, and academia to bridge gaps in adopting advanced manufacturing and remanufacturing processes. The consortium has more than 90 industry members.

“A*STAR’s ARTC collaboration with Schaeffler will build capabilities in additive manufacturing, robotics, and visual inspection. (It will) enhance advanced production technologies currently used in Schaeffler’s manufacturing sites,” said Dr David Low, CEO, ARTC, A*STAR.

Moreover, Low said Schaeffler’s expertise in high-precision engineering will strengthen ARTC consortium. Thus, allowing the consortium and the ecosystem to co-innovate and tackle diverse problem statements in the manufacturing domain.

Through the partnership, Schaeffler and ARTC will drive joint innovation projects in additive manufacturing and robotics. At the same time, develop new production concepts and technologies. This includes resolving the challenges within Additive Manufacturing Industrialization, Autonomous Systems and Robotics, and Intelligent Product Verification.