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

The  Sustainable  Manufacturing Centre or 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.

Dr Lim Ser Yong, Executive Director of SIMTech said, “It is timely to set up the Sustainable Manufacturing Centre at SIMTech because we have received strong interest and feedback from the industry in sustainable manufacturing. The institute has been working  with industry since 2007 in life cycle assessment and environmental impact analysis; eco-efficiency analysis and optimisation of manufacturing systems, and sustainable materials and green product developments. These capabilities have been extended and applied in the industry, achieving successful green products for the local and global markets, for example, Alpha Synovate, a local biodiesel producer from waste cooking oil; Nanyang Optical, an environmentally friendly eyewear development and retail chain, and Winrigo, a local producer of recycled and degradable polymers and associated products.”

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