Protective, Decorative Easy-Clean Coating CIP
New types of protective, decorative easy-clean coatings are required to enhance performance and durability compared to existing organic paints and lacquers in applications ranging from electronics enclosures to construction materials, automotive trim and medical instruments. A collaborative industry project is initiated, which will enable companies to evaluate the benefits of novel sol-gel coatings in selected applications, through materials testing and benchmarking, process studies and establishing guidelines for use. New formulations of sol-gel coatings will be demonstrated for different functional applications and after feasibility assessment, companies may prepare coatings on samples of product parts for validation. The goal of the project is to enable the transfer of new capabilities in speciality coatings to companies, and to provide cost sharing in developments of manufacturing readiness level towards targeted end applications.
New types of protective, decorative easy-clean coatings are required to enhance performance and durability compared to existing organic paints and lacquers in applications ranging from electronics enclosures to construction materials, automotive trim and medical instruments. A collaborative industry project is initiated, which will enable companies to evaluate the benefits of novel sol-gel coatings in selected applications, through materials testing and benchmarking, process studies and establishing guidelines for use. New formulations of sol-gel coatings will be demonstrated for different functional applications and after feasibility assessment, companies may prepare coatings on samples of product parts for validation. The goal of the project is to enable the transfer of new capabilities in speciality coatings to companies, and to provide cost sharing in developments of manufacturing readiness level towards targeted end applications.
For more Information
Peter Collier
Principal Research Engineer
Email : peterc@SIMTech.a-star.edu.sg
Tel : 6793 8531
Peter Collier
Principal Research Engineer
Email : peterc@SIMTech.a-star.edu.sg
Tel : 6793 8531
Chromium Replacements CIP
The surface finishing industry has been addressing alternatives to chromium (Cr) and hexavalent chromium compositions due to restrictions on hazardous materials, and while much progress has been made there remain issues, such as (i) matching replacements for hard chromium plating; (ii) lower lifetime, electrical conductivity and limited self-healing properties of Cr(III) / Cr-free surface conversion coatings as substitutes for Cr(VI) treatments; (iii) selection of Cr-free anti-corrosion pigments for water-based primers; (iv) lesser known performance of Cr-free bond primers for adhesive joints; (v) alternatives to chromium compounds for metal colouring for protective, decorative treatments of steels and for blackening of metals for high optical absorptivity and low emissivity coatings.
This collaborative industry project aims to support adoption of best practices in hexavalent chromiumfree surface finishes in alignment with international standards and approvals, through shared evaluation and manufacturing readiness level developments of improved surface treatments in elected applications.
The surface finishing industry has been addressing alternatives to chromium (Cr) and hexavalent chromium compositions due to restrictions on hazardous materials, and while much progress has been made there remain issues, such as (i) matching replacements for hard chromium plating; (ii) lower lifetime, electrical conductivity and limited self-healing properties of Cr(III) / Cr-free surface conversion coatings as substitutes for Cr(VI) treatments; (iii) selection of Cr-free anti-corrosion pigments for water-based primers; (iv) lesser known performance of Cr-free bond primers for adhesive joints; (v) alternatives to chromium compounds for metal colouring for protective, decorative treatments of steels and for blackening of metals for high optical absorptivity and low emissivity coatings.
This collaborative industry project aims to support adoption of best practices in hexavalent chromiumfree surface finishes in alignment with international standards and approvals, through shared evaluation and manufacturing readiness level developments of improved surface treatments in elected applications.
For more Information
Peter Collier
Principal Research Engineer
Email : peterc@SIMTech.a-star.edu.sg
Tel : 6793 8531
Peter Collier
Principal Research Engineer
Email : peterc@SIMTech.a-star.edu.sg
Tel : 6793 8531
Hydrophilic Coating CIP
Hydrophilic polymers are in medical applications in the form of lubricious coatings for catheters and guidewires, as anti-coagulation coatings for tubing, in filters and membranes for chemical separation and as anti-fouling, low friction surfaces for ophthalmic components and surgical instruments.
Copolymer hydrogels may be applied to combine functional performance with stability and durability, and to enable coatings systems to be applied to articles and cured with consistency and high productivity.
This collaborative industry project aims to establish protocols for selection, testing and benchmarking of hydrophilic coatings to support the development of new medical products. Application case studies selected by the participants will be used to assess the performance of new hydrogel compositions and the feasibility to tailor porosity and swelling characteristics for end applications.
Hydrophilic polymers are in medical applications in the form of lubricious coatings for catheters and guidewires, as anti-coagulation coatings for tubing, in filters and membranes for chemical separation and as anti-fouling, low friction surfaces for ophthalmic components and surgical instruments.
Copolymer hydrogels may be applied to combine functional performance with stability and durability, and to enable coatings systems to be applied to articles and cured with consistency and high productivity.
This collaborative industry project aims to establish protocols for selection, testing and benchmarking of hydrophilic coatings to support the development of new medical products. Application case studies selected by the participants will be used to assess the performance of new hydrogel compositions and the feasibility to tailor porosity and swelling characteristics for end applications.
For more Information
Peter Collier
Principal Research Engineer
Email : peterc@SIMTech.a-star.edu.sg
Tel : 6793 8531
Peter Collier
Principal Research Engineer
Email : peterc@SIMTech.a-star.edu.sg
Tel : 6793 8531
Thermal/Flow Simulation and Analysis CIP
This CIP will be launched in April 2012 and be completed in Sep 2012. The main objectives are transfer SIMTech’s expertise and know-how in the thermal/flow analysis by using Computational Fluid Dynamics(CFD) and Finite Element Analysis (FEA); transfer SIMTech’s expertise and know-how in heat transfer and flow measurements techniques.
Members are from the precision engineering, and semiconductor equipment sectors.
This CIP will be launched in April 2012 and be completed in Sep 2012. The main objectives are transfer SIMTech’s expertise and know-how in the thermal/flow analysis by using Computational Fluid Dynamics(CFD) and Finite Element Analysis (FEA); transfer SIMTech’s expertise and know-how in heat transfer and flow measurements techniques.
Members are from the precision engineering, and semiconductor equipment sectors.
For more Information
Dr Lin Wen-Jong
Research Scientist
Email : wjlin@SIMTech.a-star.edu.sg
Tel : 6793 8988
Dr Lin Wen-Jong
Research Scientist
Email : wjlin@SIMTech.a-star.edu.sg
Tel : 6793 8988
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) and Electrical Magnetic Interface (EMI) CIP
This CIP will be launched in Jul 2012 and be completed in Dec 2012. The main objectives are understand the International Standards for ESD/EMI Specification; transfer SIMTech’s expertise and know-how in the structural and equipment design for the ESD/EMI shielding Method by using Finite Element Analysis (FEA); transfer SIMTech’s expertise and know-how in ESD/ EMI testing and measurements techniques.
Members are from the precision engineering, and semiconductor equipment sectors.
This CIP will be launched in Jul 2012 and be completed in Dec 2012. The main objectives are understand the International Standards for ESD/EMI Specification; transfer SIMTech’s expertise and know-how in the structural and equipment design for the ESD/EMI shielding Method by using Finite Element Analysis (FEA); transfer SIMTech’s expertise and know-how in ESD/ EMI testing and measurements techniques.
Members are from the precision engineering, and semiconductor equipment sectors.
For more Information
Dr Lin Wen-Jong
Research Scientist
Email : wjlin@SIMTech.a-star.edu.sg
Tel : 6793 8988
Dr Lin Wen-Jong
Research Scientist
Email : wjlin@SIMTech.a-star.edu.sg
Tel : 6793 8988
Structure Vibration CIP
This CIP will be launched in Oct 2012 and be completed in Jan 2013. The main objectives are understand the International Standards for Vibration Specification; transfer SIMTech’s expertise and know-how in the structural and equipment design for the vibration reduction by using Finite Element Analysis (FEA); transfer SIMTech’s expertise and know-how in vibration testing and measurements techniques.
Members are from the precision engineering, and semiconductor equipment sectors.
This CIP will be launched in Oct 2012 and be completed in Jan 2013. The main objectives are understand the International Standards for Vibration Specification; transfer SIMTech’s expertise and know-how in the structural and equipment design for the vibration reduction by using Finite Element Analysis (FEA); transfer SIMTech’s expertise and know-how in vibration testing and measurements techniques.
Members are from the precision engineering, and semiconductor equipment sectors.
For more Information
Dr Lin Wen-Jong
Research Scientist
Email : wjlin@SIMTech.a-star.edu.sg
Tel : 6793 8988
Dr Lin Wen-Jong
Research Scientist
Email : wjlin@SIMTech.a-star.edu.sg
Tel : 6793 8988
X-ray Sterilisation of Medical Devices CIP
In Singapore, the scarcity of sterilisation facilities is a long-existing and increasingly serious problem. The current facilities can barely address the growing demands from both medical devices and food industries. In-line sterilisation can be an alternative solution to the high cost and risk of sending the accumulated products to overseas sterilisation facilities. Using X-ray for in-line sterilisation is attracting more interests from industry since X-ray can provide deep penetration and fast sterilisation capability which is comparable with Gamma-ray. Unlike Gamma-ray, X-ray has no radioactive issue and does not leave toxic residues after sterilisation. The goal of the CIP is to develop an X-ray source which can provide stable high energy and high flux X-ray to meet the needs for fast and efficient in-line sterilisation of products.
In Singapore, the scarcity of sterilisation facilities is a long-existing and increasingly serious problem. The current facilities can barely address the growing demands from both medical devices and food industries. In-line sterilisation can be an alternative solution to the high cost and risk of sending the accumulated products to overseas sterilisation facilities. Using X-ray for in-line sterilisation is attracting more interests from industry since X-ray can provide deep penetration and fast sterilisation capability which is comparable with Gamma-ray. Unlike Gamma-ray, X-ray has no radioactive issue and does not leave toxic residues after sterilisation. The goal of the CIP is to develop an X-ray source which can provide stable high energy and high flux X-ray to meet the needs for fast and efficient in-line sterilisation of products.
For more Information
Robert Lee
Senior Industry Development Manager
Email : cmlee@SIMTech.a-star.edu.sg
Tel : 6793 8436
Robert Lee
Senior Industry Development Manager
Email : cmlee@SIMTech.a-star.edu.sg
Tel : 6793 8436
Clean Room Polymeric Biomedical Product Design for Precision Moulding Technology
The capability development consortium consists of 2 phases. Phase 1 involves knowledge transfer relating to design of polymeric biomedical product and clean room injection moulding process development for medical parts. In Phase 2, capability development of moulding a biomedical part in a case study will be conducted on moulding of safety needle, microfluidic chip and moulding of Polylactide (PLA).
The capability development consortium consists of 2 phases. Phase 1 involves knowledge transfer relating to design of polymeric biomedical product and clean room injection moulding process development for medical parts. In Phase 2, capability development of moulding a biomedical part in a case study will be conducted on moulding of safety needle, microfluidic chip and moulding of Polylactide (PLA).
For more Information
Mr Chen Ge
Senior Research Engineer
Email : gchen@SIMTech.a-star.edu.sg
Tel : 6793 8578
Mr Chen Ge
Senior Research Engineer
Email : gchen@SIMTech.a-star.edu.sg
Tel : 6793 8578
High-Mix Low-Volume Manufacturing
This consortium will address the needs of Precision Engineering companies in production planning, scheduling and shopfloor tracking to manage the dynamism of customer orders in this complex high-mix low-volume manufacturing environment. In this environment, increased product variety increases costs (inventory, material handling, production set-up and other overhead costs), and companies are challenged to keep costs down and yet meet customers’ production due dates which are increasingly shorter as many of its customers shortened the order lead time.
This consortium will address the needs of Precision Engineering companies in production planning, scheduling and shopfloor tracking to manage the dynamism of customer orders in this complex high-mix low-volume manufacturing environment. In this environment, increased product variety increases costs (inventory, material handling, production set-up and other overhead costs), and companies are challenged to keep costs down and yet meet customers’ production due dates which are increasingly shorter as many of its customers shortened the order lead time.
For more Information
Mr Seow Yit Yuee
Senior Industry Development Manager
Email yyseow@SIMTech.a-star.edu.sg
Tel : 6793 3712
Mr Seow Yit Yuee
Senior Industry Development Manager
Email yyseow@SIMTech.a-star.edu.sg
Tel : 6793 3712
