Singapore Industrial Automation Association is moving.

From 20th Jan 2009, SIAA will be offically located in Unit #03-17 Singapore Polytechnic Graduates' Guild of Dover Road 1010, Singapore 139658 

Singapore Industrial Automation Association

The Singapore Industrial Automation Association has been the vanguard of the automation movement since 1982, actively involved in promoting applications of industrial automation to enhance the competitiveness of Singapore businesses and products. It strives to be an excellent industry association linking vendors with end-users, Government bodies and Applied Research Institutes supported on three pillars of core service in the Area of Business, Information and Technology. Singapore’s Industrial Automation Industry is blessed with a strong entrepreneurial base, a highly skilled and cost-competitive workforce and with world-class capabilities in business management, technology, and innovation. The members of SIAA have a proven track record in technology innovation studies and educational accreditation.

As part of Singapore Economic Development Board’s National Automation Master Plan, SIAA has also been identified as the vanguard of the automation industry, tasked to promote the development and application of automation business locally and overseas. SIAA is the advocator of M2M (machine to machine) initiative, which increases productivity in industries through the application of M2M and Automation technologies.

M2M industry talk series

 SIAA Dialogue with IE Singapore on 4 March 2009

1. M2M (Machine to Machine) industry development
2. The move from Hard Automation/Traditional Automation vs Soft Automation (Present and Future)
3. M2M based applications and opportunities to industry verticals pertaining to Singapore’s demography, infrastructure and micro and macro-environment
4. M2M as a unification technology that runs across several industry verticals
5. Local Enterprise Association Development (LEAD) program  to focus mainly on Branding of M2M, Education and Training (Learning and Training model), Job creation for the local industry
6. Leading the effort to create awareness for M2M and probably to eventually be able to set the standards

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SIAA has obtained IMAP subsidy for the following trade exhibitions from IE Singapore. Under IMAP subsidy, eligiable Singapore incorporated companies will recieve up to 50% government grant for participating in International Trade Exhibitions.

These Trade exhibitions are focus based. The intent is to enable Singapore incorporated companies to sell products and services and gain international exposure.

Trade exhibitions also serve to as a sourcing platform, setting up rep offices, distributers, sales agents internationally, etc etc. 

Please contact SIAA secretariat at 65-6749 1822 or email secretariat@siaa.org for details.

2009 Trade Missions with IMAP subsidy. 

SIAA has obtained IMAP subsidy for the following Trade Missions from IE Singapore. Under IMAP subsidy, eligiable Singapore incorporated companies will recieve up to 50% or government grant for participating in outgoing Trade Missions. All dates are tentative.

Trade Missions are based on exploritory trips intended to assist Singapore Company understand regional business culture, systems and local business demography. We will arrange business meetings and arrange intended business link ups.

Please contact SIAA secretariat at 65-6749 1822 or email secretariat@siaa.org for details.

Singapore Pavilion @ Metal Fabrication & Assembly Technology Expo 2009.
18th – 20th June, 2009. Chennai Trade Centre – Chennai (India)

IMAP funding. Up to 50% for Singapore Incorporated companies.

MF&ATE’09 is an international expo on advanced metal fabrication/assembly technology and allied products. It will serve as an ideal meeting place to showcase the latest machines, equipment, and technologies to the professionals and an important networking platform for the industry.Southern India is home to leading manufacturers from a vast array of industries, including the automotive, engineering, printing and textile sectors.

Southern India is also a key construction market. The region remains the largest market for Metal Fabrication &
Assembly Technology in India. The event encompasses of 3 day exhibition & 2 days of concurrent conference will focus on the challenges & opportunities in the sector.

India's first most focused, dedicated and comprehensive expo on metal fabrication & assembly technology, MF&ATE’09 promises to create a platform to illustrate latest innovations and endeavors to bridge the gap between technology owners and users.

Key Exhibitor Profile
METAL FABRICATION:
 Metal Cutting Machine Tools
 Metal Forming Machines
 Non-traditional machines and special purpose machines
 Laser Alignment Systems
 Welding Machines/Equipments & Accessories
 Numerical control systems, digital readout units, machine tool apparatus
 Machine Tool Components and Auxiliary Equipments 
 Fastening & Joining, Abrasives, Cutting Tools, Tooling, Jigs, fixtures & related products
 Metals, Inspection, measuring equipments

ASSEMBLY TECHNOLOGY:
 Fluid Power & Compressor
 Power transmission
 Quality & Control
 Assembly, Robotics & Materials Handling

Your participation in MF&ATE’09 will put you in front of an influential audience of key buyers, decision makers, production
& manufacturing managers, technical professionals, job shop owners, etc.

For complete information on exhibitor & visitor profile and floor plan, kindly visit our event website http://www.mf-ate.com/

SIAA has been awarded IMAP by international Enterprise Singapore for Automation2008. Eligible Companies will receive up to 50% government grant for booth construction and space rental costs.

Keen to participate in MF&ATE 2008? Drop us a mail at secretariat@siaa.org  or call SIAA secretariat @ 6749 1822

SIAA endorses and supports:

SIAA endorses and supports:

Graphical System Design Summit.  Organizer: National Instruments.

Date: 13 Feb 2009
Time: 9am - 3pm
Venue: Raffles Hotel
Cost: Free For SIAA Members

The Graphical System Design Summit is the prelude to a series of conferences that National Instruments are organizing to bring new and exciting technologies to engineers and scientists. Through these conferences, you will gain additional technical and application knowledge that will change the way you work and provide an edge for success in this competitive world.

Summit Objective: To promote the concept of virtual instrumentation and vision of Graphical System Design through LabVIEW and the varied applications across all industries and application areas, as well as to introduce engineers to the software defined approach of data acquisition using NI DAQ products.

The good people at National Instruments coined the phrase "Graphical System Design" to describe the concept of using a unified platform from development to test to deployment that will enhance efficiency and reduce time to market. This competitive advantage is essential in today’s global economy that requires companies to rapidly enter the market with innovation products that offers increased functionality and operate flawlessly. During the summit, you will learn how to move away from the traditional methods and adopt the NI’s revolutionary Virtual Instrumentation approach. The stellar software – LabVIEW to illustrate this Graphical System Design concept. The powerful capabilities of LabVIEW graphical programming platform are extendable across all NI products.

The summit will entail the following:
- Opening keynote by NI following the direction from NI Week on the LabVIEW launch
- 2 Breakout tracks consisting of: Technical Sessions & Hands-On Sessions
- Presentation on Successful customer solutions.
- Exhibition booth showcasing NI and partners' LabVIEW & DAQ Demos/Applications

This summit is suitable for engineers, innovators and decision makers across all verticals in the engineering industry.
Please RSVP as there are limited seats available. All SIAA members are strongly encouraged to attend. This submit is FREE for SIAA members.

For more info, please visit www.ni.com/asean/summits

For details, please contact Renee Ng @ Singapore+ 65-6226 5886 or email renee.ng@ni.com

Alternatively please contacts SIAA secretariats @ 65-6749 1822 or email secretariat@siaa.org

Singapore Robotic Games 2009 

Singapore Industrial Automation Association supports and endorses

Singapore Robotic Games 2009. 
2009 Singapore Robotic Games 2009 details-

Date: 20 - 22 January 2009,
Venue: Science Centre,

The objectives of the Singapore Robotic Games are:
• to inculcate in the general public an understanding and appreciation of robotics
and automation;
• to educate the general public on the things robots can do that are quite apart from
industrial tasks;
• to help in the technology development by providing benchmarks for practical
robotics research and development; and
• to encourage innovation in design among young engineers and provide them with
a forum to display their works.

Entry is free and all interested may attend. Please visit http://guppy.mpe.nus.edu.sg/srg/ for SRG 2009 website.

The CEO PERSONA SERIES is a business networking/ Business matching series to link local enterprises to Multinational Organizations.

The first edition of the CEO PERSONA SERIES has been proudly presented by Mr. Azmoon Ahmad- Managing Director of Continental Automotive Singapore. This event is held on Continental premises.

Participants gained a good understanding of working/special insights from Continental. SIAA secretariat team and council would like to thank Mr Azmoon Admad for his kind involvement.

Special thanks to our sponsors for edition 1: Wind River System Inc and Epicor Software (Asia) Pte Ltd.

SIAA and Singapore Polytechnic 

SIAA and Singapore Polytechnic School of Electrical and  Electronics Engineering are in collaboration to foster creativity, innovation, productivity and the spirit of invention in the local engineering scene. We plan to utilize student concepts to design ‘functional systems’ for local enterprises.

The objective is to utilize the latest wireless technologies to integrate systems that fulfill local SME’s needs/future requirements and improve process.  Alternatively, students may be tasked to build and configure prototypes that are requested by SMEs. Design, Building and prototyping services will be provided to local enterprises free of charge. Local enterprises may also use this opportunity as recruitment ground for outstanding students.

SIAA is gathering a consort of interested local enterprises to assign projects to students based on individual company’s needs and requirements. This information will be strictly confidential and will not be revealed to external parties. Concepts, ideas and requirements from local enterprises will be greatly appreciated.
SIAA cordially invites local SMEs to participate in the initial public presentation.

The presentation of the Project is scheduled on 9 Dec 2008. 3 - 5pm, Singapore Polytechnic. It will be held at LT12A (next to the MRT Station).

The Program As follows:3:00 pm Welcome (by SP and SIAA)
3:15 pm CDIO Project 2 presentation
3:40 pm Project Funding available - Tote Board, Proof of Concept, SPRING Innovation Vouchers
4:00 pm ITP services (local and overseas)
4:10 pm IP issues and commercialisation interests
Starting a business
4:30 pm Invitation to SPINNOVEX and collboration procedure

Please contact Mr. Vincent Yong at 6749 1822 or vincent.yong@siaa.org for enquires or details.

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Singapore Industrial Automation Association presents Guest Lecturers for

Master of Science in Engineering Business Management (EBM) conducted by

the Warwick Manufacturing Group (WMG), University of Warwick.  (For the module of: Automation & Robotics) held on 21^st June at SIM university.

Module Content is as follows.

INTRODUCTION:

The importance of Automation & Robotics has increased rapidly as companies respond to competitive pressures by seeking the increased productivity and quality it offers.  This course module explains the techniques and applications of Automation and Robotics technologies, with particular reference to low cost Automation.

OBJECTIVES:

On completion, participants will be capable of:

1.       Understanding the operational efficiency benefits of automation and the techniques used to plan for and implement automation projects.

2.       Reviewing the current industrial practices and the latest technology available to automate the major manufacturing functions.

3.        Understanding the communications capabilities required for integration in manufacture.

4.        Appreciating the capabilities, limitations and future trends in robot systems in order to specify and plan robot installations.

5.        Knowing how products can be designed to facilitate Automatic Manufacture and Assembly.

CONTENTS:

1.        Fundamentals of automation technology

2.        Automation in Local industries

3.        Low-cost automation hardware

4.        Programmable Logic Controllers

5.        Automation in the electronic industry

6.        Design for automation

7.        Machine vision engineering

8.        Robotic technology and applications

9.        Hands-on laboratory

10.     Automated material handling & storage

11.     Integration of hardware and software

Special Thanks to SIAA Guest lecturers

            : Dr Tan (SIAA President)

And      : Mr Colin Koh. (Past SIAA President)

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SIAA 26th AGM - 22nd May 2008

Singapore Industrial Automation held our 26th AGM- Annual General Meeting in SIAA Office.

The SIAA secretariats welcome the newly elected council members in office for 2008.

SIAA COUNCIL AND SECRETARIATS WISHES TO THANK ALL WHO ATTENDED SIAA'S 26th AGM.