Evonik opens new research hub in Singapore for functional surfaces & additive manufacturing

17 Apr 2018 2 min read

Caption: Evonik opens new research hub in Singapore for functional surfaces & additive manufacturing - Photo Credit:Evonik

On 17 April 2018, German specialty chemicals firm Evonik opened a research hub in Singapore as part of its efforts to expand the company’s research and development footprint. Located at Biopolis, the centre will undertake research in functional surfaces and additive manufacturing, and will be a base for tissue engineering project. The lab will house 50 people.

Evonik Deputy Chairman Mr Harald Schwagger said innovation is an integral part of the group’s growth strategy. “We are actively pursuing new opportunities to boost our international R&D activities and the opening of this research hub is a significant contribution to these efforts.”

With the research hub, Evonik will be expanding its collaboration with public and private research institutions and organisations in Singapore. For instance, Evonik has formed a partnership with Nanyang Technological University to develop new technologies in additive manufacturing for industrial applications. Evonik said that Singapore was chosen for the site of its Asia Research Hub due to the availability of skilled talent.

Dr Beh Swan Gin, Chairman EDB said that the research hub is an example of how companies can leverage Singapore’s skilled workforce and research ecosystem to establish R&D partnerships in emerging areas such as additive manufacturing and functional surfaces. “We look forward to the team at Evonik Asia Research Hub generating innovative and high-impact solutions for their customers in the region and beyond,” he said.