Engineering Articles
Biomedical
Manufacturing
Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology, Medical
Technology
The biomedical industry is Singapore's fastest growing
cluster in the manufacturing sector. The presence of industry leaders is
testimony to our role as a strategic manufacturing location for global
biomedical manufacturing companies. Hosting more than 20 production facilities
from six of the world's 10 largest pharmaceutical companies, we are also home
to an expanding base of medical technology companies manufacturing products
such as hearing aids, contact lenses, infusion pumps, polymerse chain reaction
equipment, surgical microscopes, syringes and drug eluting stents for the
international market.
Singapore is a competitive and trusted site for global
biomedical manufacturing. We have a critical mass in active pharmaceutical
ingredient and formulation manufacturing, with fice of the world's top 10
companies here.
To further strengthen our position, we are enhancing our
cost competitiveness by building up the local base of suppliers and
manufacturing service providers, and through the provision of shared utilities
at Tuas Biomedical Park. We are also working to expand the range of
manufacturing solutions available, with a focus on biologics manufacturing.
These include process R&D capabilities and contract manufacturing
services.
Beyond manufacturing, Singapore has attracted an
increasing number of pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical technology
companies to establish their R&D operations here. Today, we are emerging as
a viable location for drug discovery and development, and a base for medical
technology innovation and product development. We are thus on track to becoming
a leading biomedical manufacturing hub with capabilities across the entire
value chain of activities.
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Electronics
Semiconductors,
Electronics Manufacturing Services, Data Storage, Computers, Communication
Equipment, Consumer Electronics and Smart Cards, Electronics Component and
Display
Electronics is the principal cluster underscoring
Singapore's economic growth, and the largest contributor to the manufacturing
sector. Today, the electronics industry in Singapore comprises the full value
chain of activities, with products spanning components, modules and end-user
systems.
Singapore boasts 14 wafer fabs, insluding the wafer fabs
of the world's top three wafer foundry companies, 20 assembly-and-test
facilities and some 40 integrated circuit (IC) design centres. Also located
here are the top three subcontract assembly-and-test companies and four of the
world's top 10 fabless IC design companies. In addition, the world's top five
electronic manufacturing services have significant presence in Singapore, with
operations ranging from design to high value-added manufacturing, and
management of regional activities.
Singapore has also achieved several leadership positions
within the industry. We account for 10% of the global semiconductor wafer
foundry output, 30% of the world's hard disk drive shipment and 20% of the
world's retail POS impact printers.
With our goal to become a global hub for electronic
products, we will continue to promote the full value chain of activities - from
R&D to design, manufacturing, supply chain management and headquarters
functions to anchor world-class players across the various Electronics
sub-clusters.
Chemicals
Oil & Gas, Petrochemicals, Specialties
After Electronics, the Chemicals cluster is the second
largest contributor to the output of Singapore's manufacturing sector.
Singapore has a well established oil industry. Today, we
are Asia's oil product pricing centre, and rank among the top three in the
world for oil refining and trading. Recognised for our highly-integrated,
world-scale chemical complexes, we are the leading integrated petrochemical hub
and stand among Asia's largest centres. We also host a diverse range of
specialty chemicals manufacturing, with leading positions in such areas as
marine coatings, lube additives, flavours and fragrances.
Jurong Island is the icon of Singapore's
highly-integrated hub where companies can avail the full range of resources to
complete their manufacturing value chain. These include Banyan LogisPark, the
Institute of Chemicals and Engineering Sciences for R&D, and the Chemical
and Process Technology Centre for manpower training.
To grow our leadership positions by 2018, we have
undertaken key projects to strengthen the supply chain of our oil industry,
ensure the availability of competitive feedstocks and nurture growth in new
specialities area.
Environmental &
Process Engineering
Environmental Technology, Process Control
& Instrumentation and Process Engineering
Singapore has the ability to support the full value
chain of activities for Environmental & Process Engineering industry, which
contributes S$3.3 billion in value added in 2003 from both manufacturing and
services activities. Companies in this industry provide engineering solutions
to many infrastructural and industrial projects in Asia.
With capabilities and resources spanning design,
software development, test-bedding, manufacturing, R&D and HQ management,
we are home to more than half of the top 40 global engineering design firms,
and nine of the world's top 10 process control and instrumentation companies.
We aim to build upon our strengths in water treatment and waste management to
become a Global Environmental Technology Hub.
Making products ranging from water treatment systems to
control systems and value controllers, Singapore is home to a vibrant
manufacturing landscape for this industry. Singapore is making significant
inroads into emerging areas such as alternative energy which encompasses solar,
biofuels and fuel cells. Our leadership achievements include hosting the
largest membrane R&D centre in Asia outside Japan, and the production of
10% of the global output for distributed control systems.
Going forward, we will bring this industry to its next
phase of growth through technology and innovation. Paving the way is the
Institute of Environmental Science & Engineering - a research centre to
develop and commercialise cutting-edge technologies in the fields of membranes,
clean energy and environmental biotechnology. As Asia continues its rapid
growth, there is an increasing demand for Environmental & Process
Engineering services. We will groom Singapore companies to undertake the
challenges from the region, as well as the world.
Precision
Engineering
Machinery Systems, Precision Modules and
Components
The Precision Engineering (PE) cluster is one of the key
pillars in the manufacturing sector, and a core enabler for many industries
such as electronics, marine, aerospace, oil & gas and medical devices.
The PE manufacturing value chain in Singapore spans the
design and manufacturing of machinery and systems, particularly in
semiconductor and industrial equipment, to precision modules and components
which go into the final products of various industries.
Singapore's unique strengths in PE are key reasons for
our global leadership position in products such as jack-up oil rigs (70% of
global output), semiconductor wire/ball bonders (70% of global output), hard
disk drives (30% of global output). In addition to securing the manufacturing
presence of established PE companies, Singapore also plays host to the
headquarter (HQ) and R&D functions of some of these companies.
To realise our targets for 2018, we will continue to
strengthen our base of machine-building capabilities especially in
semiconductor front-end equipment, refurbishment and assembly, as well as
develop a strong and diverse precision modules and components supporting
industry. These would also serve emerging sectors such as medical devices,
optics/photonics, aerospace and automotive.
Transport
Engineering
Aerospace, Land Transport, Marine, Oilfield
Equipment
Singapore's robust transport engineering cluster is
underscored by our strong mechanical and electronic engineering capabilities,
which have enabled us to rank among the forerunners in several industry
segments.
Today, Singapore is the world leader in ship repair, oil
rig construction and floating production, storage & offloading (FPSO)
platform conversion. In Asia, we are the largest and most comprehensive
aerospace maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) hub and the leading
manufacturing centre for oil & gas equipment. Singapore also plays host to
many automative companies, with 16 of them having their regional headquarters
here - collectively the largest in the region.
Singapore's vibrant oilfield, marine, aerospace and
automotive industries have attracted world-class players which have substantial
investments here, including centres of competence and regional development
centres. Their operations span high value-added manufacturing, engineering
design, research and development, logistics and HQ activities.
In order to enhance our leadership positions and
capitalise on growth areas, we will build on our existing competencies in
transport engineering. We aim to introduce more specialized curricula at
educational institutions, renew and upgrade our physical infrastructure,
strengthen the supporting industry, deepen R&D capabilities and improve our
access to global markets.
Light
Industries
Food & Beverage, Printing, Textile &
Apparel
Food & Beverage
We are home to more
than 600 food companies including Nestle, Cadbury-Schweppes and Asia Pacific
Breweries. The vibrant F&B ecosystem spans a range of upstream companies
producing food ingredients and additives, to downstream companies manufacturing
consumer end-products.
In 2003, the F&B manufacturers accounted for S$4.0
billion in output. Our vision is to develop Singapore into a vital food hub,
leveraging on our existing strengths in trust, innovation, science and
connectivity.
Printing
Printers in Singapore have
embraced technology to enhance quality, optimise efficiency and reduce
turnaround time. Apart from investing in high-end machinery and skilled
manpower, they have also broadened their scope to offer more integrated
services such as supply chain management and design.
Singapore's printing industry generated S$2.5 billion in
output in 2003. We will continue to assist our printing industry to maintain
competitiveness through the use of technology and automation, as well as
explore new business niches.
Textile & Apparel
We are one of the
leading business hubs in Asia Pacific for the T&A industry. International
fashion companies such as GAP, Polo Ralph Lauren, Nike and Macy's have made
Singapore their regional sourcing base. Singapore's T&A manufacturers are
global players and manage production facilities in over 15 countries. They have
maintained a core base of manufacturing and sampling in Singapore, which
generated an output of S$1.1 billion in 2003.
We aim to strengthen Singapore's position as a T&A
business hub by continuing our efforts to attract high value-added activities
from leading fashion companies as well as encourage manufacturers to build
greater capabilities in design, and use of technology.
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