Establishing a Corporate Research Lab with NTU and A*STAR
Accelerating the Implementation of Software-Defined Factories
Continued Investment in Singapore's Innovation Ecosystem
Hyundai Motor Group's Singapore Global Innovation Center (HMGICS) is accelerating the implementation of a Software-Defined Factory (SDF) by establishing a corporate research lab in collaboration with local universities and government agencies.
On October 12, Hyundai Motor Group's HMGICS announced the opening of the 'Hyundai Motor Group-NTU-A*STAR Corporate Research Lab' within HMGICS, in partnership with Nanyang Technological University (NTU) and Singapore's Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR).
The opening ceremony, held on October 3, was attended by Park Hyunseong, Head of HMGICS, Lam Kwek Yan, Vice President of NTU, and Lim Keng Hui, Deputy Executive Director of the Science and Engineering Research Council at A*STAR, among other stakeholders.
NTU ranked 12th in this year's QS World University Rankings and boasts a competitive edge with outstanding researchers from around the world and advanced foundational technologies. A*STAR is Singapore's leading public sector research and development (R&D) agency, playing a vital role in bridging the gap between industry and academia and nurturing scientific talent and leaders for a broad research community and the industrial sector.
Hyundai Motor Group's HMGICS held an opening ceremony for the 'Hyundai Motor Group-NTU-A*STAR Corporate Research Lab' on the 3rd together with Nanyang Technological University (NTU) and the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) of Singapore. Key stakeholders are taking a commemorative photo. Provided by Hyundai Motor Group.
The tripartite corporate research lab, jointly operated by Hyundai Motor Group, the university, and the government agency, is the first industry-academia-government research institute in Singapore's mobility manufacturing sector and is located within HMGICS. It serves as a key link between academic research and practical industrial applications.
HMGICS will identify and provide various manufacturing technology projects to realize smart factories, while NTU and A*STAR will participate in research, development, and demonstration, ensuring that academic research outcomes are applied to real industrial settings.
The research areas include next-generation technologies such as AI, robotics, smart manufacturing, and digital transformation. Through this initiative, Hyundai Motor Group aims to drive the realization of SDF, foster the co-growth of Singaporean SMEs, strengthen manufacturing R&D capabilities, and create high-value-added jobs, thus providing new growth momentum to the local manufacturing R&D ecosystem.
Specific projects include: ▲ AI technologies for smart manufacturing ▲ robotic technologies to improve production efficiency, quality, and workers' work environments ▲ 3D printing technologies for automotive parts ▲ development of intelligent robotic systems to enhance defect detection and inspection accuracy, minimize equipment downtime, and increase productivity for engineers and technicians.
Jung Jooncheol, Executive Vice President and Head of Manufacturing at Hyundai Motor and Kia, stated, "Hyundai Motor Group is accelerating its strategy to promote software-defined factories with the mid- to long-term goal of realizing autonomous operation plants. The next-generation manufacturing technologies developed at this newly established tripartite corporate research lab will be expanded to Hyundai Motor and Kia's global plants to further strengthen our future manufacturing competitiveness."
Researchers from Hyundai Motor Group, NTU, and A*STAR corporate research labs. Provided by Hyundai Motor Group
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