New 3D printing research center to be established in Singapore
As part of a collaboration between Hyundai Motor Group, NTU, and A*STAR
Hyundai Motor Group Innovation Center Singapore (HMGICS) recently held a joint signing ceremony for the establishment of a tripartite research center with Nanyang Technological University (NTU) and the Agency for Science, Technology, and Research (A*STAR). The Corporate Lab Program is set to conduct research in innovative manufacturing domains such as AI, robotics, and 3D printing. This milestone will accelerate innovations in the adoption of innovative technologies, to create a collaborative future mobility ecosystem in Singapore.
“The research partnerships between NTU Singapore and Hyundai Motor Group reflect how close collaboration with industry is vital in developing innovative and relevant solutions to address real-world issues, including the race to carbon neutrality,” said Professor Lam Khin Yong, Vice President of Industry at NTU. “We will continue to build on our long-standing partnership with Hyundai Motor Group, leveraging NTU’s core strengths in areas such as sustainable energy, AI, robotics, 3D printing, and advanced materials, to develop innovative and sustainable solutions for Singapore and the global society.”
In the signing ceremony, Jaehoon Chang, President and CEO of Hyundai Motor; Hyun Sung Park, Vice President and CEO of HMGICS; Professor Lam Khin Yong, Vice President (Industry) of NTU; Professor Warren Chan, Dean of the College of Engineering at NTU; Frederick Chew, CEO of A*STAR; Professor Lim Keng Hui, Assistant Chief Executive of Science and Engineering Research Council at A*STAR; Duk-geun Ahn, Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy of the Republic of Korea; and Dr. Tan See Leng, Minister for Manpower and Second Minister for Trade and Industry of Singapore were present.
The collaboration between Hyundai Motor Group, NTU, and A*STAR highlights HMGICS’s transformative influence on manufacturing and customer experience. Driven by a shared vision, this partnership aims to create world-leading, innovative, and sustainable mobility solutions that benefit all. Hyundai Motor Group aims to advance technology and develop sustainable solutions, contributing to a greener future in Singapore.
