Advanced Manufacturing | Industry 4.0

The industrial sector is being reshaped by new sustainability goals, the acceleration of digitalisation and deep tech innovation. Singapore’s investment in R&D and talent continue to make its manufacturing sector smarter, greener and more connected, ensuring it is well-placed to tap growing opportunities in Asia and be the leading hub for global companies.

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World-Class Advanced Manufacturing Ecosystem — Singapore EDB

World-class manufacturing ecosystem

Leading firms across industrial sectors such as Micron, Infineon, and HP have set up next-generation manufacturing facilities in Singapore. We are the world’s 5th largest global exporter of high-tech goods – Singapore produces 4 of the world’s top 10 drugs and is among the world’s top 10 exporters of machinery and equipment. Our ecosystem also comprises top Engineering, Procurement, and Construction firms with facility engineering and large-scale construction expertise, and research institutes that can work directly with companies to develop cutting-edge solutions with global impact.

The vibrancy of our manufacturing ecosystem has led companies to site not just production facilities, but the full suite of headquarters, R&D, and supply chain management functions in Singapore to serve the region.

Hotspot for advanced manufacturing and innovation

In the 2021 Bloomberg Innovation Index, Singapore ranked 3rd for manufacturing value-add. Attracted by the growing momentum of Industry 4.0 among Singapore-based industrial firms, many key global suppliers such as ABB and Siemens have established Advanced Manufacturing Centres of Excellence in Singapore.

Learn about the Singapore Smart Industry Readiness Index, a world-first tool developed to help companies harness the potential of Industry 4.0

Skilled and adaptable workforce

Singapore has a highly-skilled and adaptable workforce, ranked 2nd in the 2022 Global Talent Competitiveness Index. Through national initiatives such as the SkillsFuture Series in Advanced Manufacturing, the Singapore Government continues to work alongside industry players and institutes of higher learning to equip our people with the necessary skills for advanced manufacturing.

Our Singapore Skills Frameworks are tailored to each industry’s needs and contain detailed information on career pathways, skills listings, and available courses for skills upgrading.

At a Glance

21.6%

of Singapore's nominal GDP contributed by the manufacturing sector in 2022¹.

5th

largest exporter of high-tech exports globally².

26.5%

year-on-year growth in the manufacturing sector output in 2021, outpacing the overall economy's 7.6% productivity gain over the same period³.

Grow your advanced manufacturing footprint in Southeast Asia

A guide for manufacturers seeking to expand in Southeast Asia by leveraging Singapore's innovation, R&D, talent, connectivity and manufacturing ecosystem.

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Smart Industry Readiness Index

The world-first tool developed to help companies harness the potential of Industry 4.0.

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References

1. EDB Annual Census of Manufacturing Activities
2. World Bank data 2020
3. Ministry of Trade and Industry, Economic Survey of Singapore report 2021

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