Singapore Strengthens Aerospace MRO with 3D Printing at Core
Singapore is advancing its position as a global aerospace hub with the launch of Phase Two of the Smart Manufacturing Joint Lab.
The Smart Manufacturing Joint Lab (SMJL) is a partnership between the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Rolls-Royce, and Singapore Aero Engine Services Private Limited (SAESL).
The initiative aims to enhance maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) operations by integrating advanced automation and additive manufacturing technologies.
- Investment: S$68 million
- Goal: modernize Rolls-Royce’s fan blade production and optimize SAESL’s repair processes
The collaboration builds on the lab’s initial phase from 2017.
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Author's summary: Singapore boosts aerospace hub status with 3D printing.