Thyssenkrupp
Thyssenkrupp Singapore
Dr. Kaufmann together with Dr. Koh, Senior Minister of State for Trade and Industry, Mr. Lim, Assistant MD EDB, Mr Bay, Singapore Ambassador in Germany, and EDB team.
German engineering firm, Thyssenkrupp has announced it will launch an ‘Additive Manufacturing TechCenter Hub’ in Singapore later this year.
The company made a similar declaration two years ago, establishing its first 3D printing facility in its home country in September 2019, and is now looking to emulate the TechCenter in the Asia Pacific region.
In Singapore, Thyssenkrupp will focus on polymer and metal additive manufacturing technologies, the location serving as a regional hub for the primary TechCenter in Mülheim an der Ruhr, while serving new customers in a new region and benefitting from the country’s aptitude in manufacturing technology.
“Thyssenkrupp has always been at the forefront when it comes to innovation in engineering,” commented Dr. Donatus Kaufmann, member of Thyssenkrupp’s executive board, holding responsibilities for technology and innovation. “We have made great strides with our Additive Manufacturing TechCenter in Germany. Establishing a hub in Singapore now reflects our commitment to bring our transformative innovations closer to the Asia pacific region to meet our customers’ needs.”
“Thyssenkrupp’s Additive Manufacturing TechCenter Hub is an exciting addition to Singapore’s growing ecosystem of additive manufacturing technology providers,” added Mr Lim Kok Kiang, Assistant Managing Director, Singapore Economic Development Board. “We are delighted that Thyssenkrupp has chosen to anchor the centre in Singapore. Thyssenkrupp will be well-positioned to leverage our diverse manufacturing base and strengths in Industry 4.0 to serve the needs of customers in Asia Pacific. The investment is further testament to Singapore’s growing reputation as a hub for additive manufacturing research and deployment in the region and beyond.”
The facility will provide local companies, working within industries such as automotive, capital goods, chemical, and other heavy industries, with services like part identification diagnostics, project delivery, and training, as well as working closely with them to develop products. Thyssenkrupp has already aligned with Singapore’s Defence Science and Technology Agency, its Marine Systems business signing a Memorandum of Understanding with the organisation earlier this year.
