Quality and Standards Conference 2014

• Moderator: Mr Edwin Khew, Chairman, Singapore Standards Council
• Panellists: all speakers

• Moderator: Mr Tay Jih-Hsin, Chairman, Manufacturing Standards Committee
• Panellists: all speakers 

Mr. Peter Tan
Keynote Speaker

R&D for the Future of Manufacturing Sector in Singapore

Mr Peter Tan is the founder and Managing Partner of JP Asia Capital Partners, and former President and Managing Director of Flextronics Asia. He has more than 35 years of operating experience in Asia and Silicon Valley, and has built up expertise and business relations in world-class manufacturing and technology companies. He is a member of the International Evaluation Panel for the Singapore National Research Foundation's (NRF) Competitive Research Programme. He is also the Co-Chairman of the NRF Advanced Manufacturing R&D Taskforce and the Advanced Remanufacturing and Technology Centre, a research consortium between A*Star and NTU and the private sector.

Mr Tan was the Executive Director of JIT Electronics, a Singapore-based contract manufacturer when it was acquired by Flextronics in 2000. He successfully led the integration of the two companies, and subsequently presided over the management of Flextronics Asia as President and Managing Director. Besides his investment activities at JP Asia Capital Partners, Mr Tan sits on the board of Innotek Limited, SMRT Corporation and Exploit Technologies in Singapore. He was also a non-executive director of Vacuumschmelze Luxembourg SA and VariOptic in Lyon, France. Both companies were divested in 2011. Mr. Tan is also an advisor for SolarEdge Technologies (Israel) and the BTech Programme at the National University of Singapore.

Mr Tan received his Graduate Diploma in Management Studies from the University of Chicago Graduate School of Business and his MBA from Golden Gate University, San Francisco.

Dr Tamao Okamoto

Hidden Competitiveness of the Japanese Manufacturing Industry - Japan's Challenge for the Creation of New Robot Industry

Robotics in SMEs: Standards as a Means to Overcome Challenges and Reap Opportunities

Dr Tamao Okamoto is the General Manager, Robots Standards Strategy Office, Global Manufacturing Division, Panasonic Corporation, Japan. His experiences are in the development of factory equipment, design of software and system, and development of service robots and robots covering for examples, manipulator type robots for kitchen use, mobile type robots and intelligent environment for robots. He is also actively involved in the standardisation of the safety of robotics, in his capacity as the Chairman of Panasonic standard committee for personal-care robot and a member of the ISO Standardisation for Personal care robot safety- ISO/TC 184/SC2/WG7. He has contributed significantly to the development of ISO 13482:2014 - Safety Requirements for Personal Care Robots. He has also been appointed as Chairman of WG for Standardisation of mobile servant type robots, Japan Robot Business Promotion Council, and is a member of the Robot Society of Japan.

Dr Okamoto received his Bachelor and Master of Engineering from Kyoto University and Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering from Nagoya University.

Mr Tay Jih-Hsin

Overview of the Manufacturing Standards Committee

Mr Tay is the Managing Director of Swee Hin Power Systems Pte Ltd and Swee Hin Elevator Pte Ltd. Swee Hin Power Systems is a DC and backup power product manufacturer and solutions provider and Swee Hin Elevator specialises in home lifts. He is presently a Council Member and EXCO Member of Singapore Manufacturing Federation. He chairs the SME Centre@SMF and SMF-Standards Development Organization Steering Committee. He holds additional chairmanship in SMF Electrical, Electronics and Allied Industries Industry Group and and plays an active role as Director of Singapore Innovation and Productivity Institute (SiPi).

Mr Tay received his BEng in Information Systems Engineering with First Class Honours from the Imperial College, London and his MSc in Accounting & Finance from the London School of Economics and Political Science.

Assistant Professor Wong Chee How

Additive Manufacturing - Emerging Trends

Dr Wong Chee How is currently an Assistant Professor at School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering of Nanyang Technological University. Prior to that, he worked at Data Storage Institute, A*STAR. He is also currently the Chair of American Society of Mechanical Engineers - Singapore Section. His research interests include atomistic simulations and modeling of additive manufacturing processes. He has authored and coauthored more than 50 articles in international refereed journals. Assistant Professor Wong received his Bachelor of Engineering in Manufacturing Engineering at University of Birmingham, UK in 1999, a Masters of Engineering and PhD in Mechanical Engineering at Nanyang Technological University in 2002 and 2005 respectively.

Mr Lee Koh Wah

Case study: Implementation of New Manufacturing Technology - role of standards and lessons learnt

Mr Lee Kok Wah is the Regional Senior Manager, Asia Pacific Engineering Services for Rockwell Automation. He is responsible for regional strategy and leadership for Engineering Services in India, China and Singapore. Before joining Rockwell Automation, Mr Lee had extensive people & project management and integrated circuit & electronics development experiences in printing & imaging product design. He had worked for multinational companies such as Hewlett-Packard & Flextronics.

Mr Lee holds a Master's degree in Engineering (Electrical) and a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from the National University of Singapore

SPRING Singapore

As the national standards and accreditation body, SPRING develops and promotes an internationally - recognised standards and quality assurance infrastructure. SPRING also oversees the safety of general consumer goods in Singapore. As the enterprise development agency, SPRING works with partners to help enterprises in financing, capability and management development, technology and innovation, and access to markets. Information of SME Centres, standards and accreditation services will be available at the booth.

Kevvox

Kevvox is fully dedicated to producing superior quality, fully integrated, stand-alone 3D printing systems that fit comfortably into any design, engineering or prototyping environment. We provide an unrivalled 3D printer range that is of industry-leading quality, accessible simplicity and excellent value.

Professional grade 3D print solutions are being taken one step further, thanks to Kevvox. We combine an efficient and easy work flow with high accuracy and reliability to create products that are proving to be revolutionary for professionals such as jewellers, product prototype designers, dentists, architects, toy makers, medical equipment manufacturers and many others. Indeed, anyone that requires economically viable, high quality 3D printed parts can now bring 3D printing into their labs and offices.

Panasonic Personal Care Robots

Panasonic Systems Asia Pacific (PSY) today is the regional sales office for integrated systems solutions. Its products include Professional AV, Digital Signage, Broadcast equipment, Office Document & Communication Equipment, Security Systems, Toughbook, Healthcare Robotics and Education Solutions. As a complete solutions provider, the Company offers customers with B2B services in consulting, systems integration application development & installation. PSY is fully responsible for systems business sales performance and after- sales services for all the product categories under its purview.

The HOSPI Autonomous Delivery Robot delivers medication, blood specimens, documents autonomously throughout the hospital. Equipped with highly sensitive sensors and the hospital's map data, the robots are enabled to avoid obstacles and to complete deliveries with minimum supervision. HOSPI communcates and relays its location information and images to the control centre, allowing for its location to be monitored and recorded at all times.

Singapore Manufacturing Federation

The Singapore Manufacturing Federation (SMF) mission is to champion the Singapore manufacturing sector - representing the business interests of Singapore's manufacturing community and to facilitate its competitiveness and sustainable growth through serving industry-specific needs. SMF is supported by 10 industry groups as well as 6 Centres of Excellence for a holistic approach towards improving competitiveness, skills upgrading and capitalizing on new technologies. Some key highlights at our exhibition are:

• BEP Online Portal
  BEP Online is a unique online self-assessment tool which helps companies expand their business operations beyond Singapore.
• Singapore Innovation and Productivity Institute (SiPi)
  One of 3 national productivity centres, SiPi offers consultancy services that help empower SMEs and large corporations with better understanding of how to improve productivity and enhance capabilities.
• SMF Centre for Corporate Learning (CCL)
  CCL assists companies to comprehensively review their company requirements and provide recommendations of appropriate and effective training solutions.

Universal Robots A/S (represented by Skymech Automation & Engineering Pte Ltd)

Universal Robots (UR) is a global developer and manufacturer of flexible and user-friendly industrial robots. Headquartered in Odense, Denmark, the company has a global network of about 200 sales partners in 50 countries serving an ever growing list of customers across multiple sectors including automotive, electronics, pharmaceutical, metal, plastics, rubber, manufacturing, consumer goods, food & beverage and processing.

UR's robots are modularly-designed, hand-assembled and can function without the cumbersome safety-fencing that most robots require. They are equipped with a state-of-the-art "stop-force" safety feature. The built-in software generates a protective stop if the robot hits something - hugely minimising the occurrence of serious workplace accidents.

Precision Engineering Centre of Innovation

The key objective of the COI is to provide a holistic way in transforming the whole precision engineering industry through leveraging of technologies for innovation, which serves the significant purposes of sustenance, as well as advancement of their businesses. The center envisions being the preferred R&D partner and one stop solution center for Singapore precision engineering companies.

Laser Aided Additive Manufacturing used precision targeting to repair turbocharger components (or any similar components). With the use of laser, quality of welding repair is improved, capable of repairing 3D parts, crack free repairs are now achievable for crack-sensitive materials, desired hardness and corrosion resistance repair can also be achieved. In addition, COI would be displaying technologies in Advanced Machining that target to achieve increased machining productivity and materials quality. Liquid Forging, an advanced method used to create high aspect ratio parts, reduced material wastage, and zero porosity as compared to casting and technology in spin forming of high strength metal components will also be displayed.

SPRING Singapore

SPRING Singapore is an agency under the Ministry of Trade and Industry responsible for helping Singapore enterprises grow and building trust in Singapore products and services. As the national standards and accreditation body, SPRING develops and promotes an internationally-recognised standards and quality assurance infrastructure. SPRING also oversees the safety of general consumer goods in Singapore. As the enterprise development agency, SPRING works with partners to help enterprises in financing, capability and management development, technology and innovation, and access to markets. Please visit www.spring.gov.sg for more information about SPRING Singapore.

Singapore Standard Council

The industry-led Singapore Standards Council (SSC) advises SPRING Singapore, the national standards body, on the directions, policies, strategies and priorities for the Singapore Standardisation Programme.

The Council has appointed 12 Standards Committees to lead standards development and implementation in various functional areas. Under these Standards Committees, various Technical Committees and Working Groups, which comprise representatives from the industry, professional bodies, associations, academia and government agencies, are formed to undertake the preparation of standards. Please visit www.spring.gov.sg/standards for more information on SSC.

Singapore Accreditation Council

The Singapore Accreditation Council (SAC) is the national authority for the independent accreditation of conformity assessment services, such as testing, calibration, certification and inspection. The industry-led SAC is managed under the aegis of SPRING Singapore. Through the strengthening of Singapore's accreditation and conformance infrastructure, as well as maintaining the impartiality, integrity and credibility of conformity assessment bodies in Singapore, SAC aims to enhance the competitiveness of Singapore enterprises and build trust in Singapore products and services. Please visit www.sac-accreditation.gov.sg for more information on SAC.

Singapore Manufacturing Federation

The Singapore Manufacturing Federation (SMF), formerly known as the Singapore Manufacturers' Association, was first established in 1932. Its mission is to champion the Singapore manufacturing sector - representing the business interests of Singapore's manufacturing community and to facilitate its competitiveness and sustainable growth through serving industry-specific needs. SMF is supported by 10 industry groups as well as 6 Centres of Excellence for a holistic approach towards improving competitiveness, skills upgrading and capitalising on new technologies. With a membership of over 3,000 corporate members ranging from MNCs to SMEs, SMF carries out a myriad of activities to enhance the competitive edge of our members. Please visit www.smfederation.org.sg for more information about SMF.