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Joint Press Release
For Immediate Release
Manufacturing Solutions Expo 2016 showcases the future
of manufacturing
Silver Sponsor:
Supporting Organisations:
Singapore, 9 September 2016 – The third
edition of
Manufacturing Solutions Expo (MSE), jointly organised by the
Singapore Manufacturing Federation (SMF) and Sphere
Exhibits, a subsidiary of Singapore Press Holdings Limited
(SPH), will be held from 12 to 14 October 2016 at the Suntec
Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre.
MSE 2016 is supported by government agencies and trade
associations, including SPRING Singapore, A*STAR, e2i,
Enterprise Europe Network, IPI Singapore, Association of
Small & Medium Enterprises (ASME), GS1 Singapore, IPV6
Forum Singapore Chapter, Singapore Business Federation
(SBF), Singapore Environment Council (SEC), Singapore
Industrial Automation Association (SIAA), Singapore Infocomm
Technology Federation (SiTF), Singapore Logistics (SLA),
Sustainable Energy Association of Singapore (SEAS),
Singapore Surface Engineering Association (SSEA) and Waste
Management & Recycling Association of Singapore (WMRAS).
Targeted at manufacturing professionals, policy makers and
business owners, this event aims to showcase the latest
manufacturing methods, innovative solutions, and cost effective
technologies and products to meet the growing needs of
manufacturing companies to raise productivity while staying
competitive in a complex business landscape. MSE 2016
expects to attract 4,000 trade visitors from Singapore and
around the region to establish new business partnerships,
network and engage potential distribution agents with over 100
regional and international brands and business solutions
across the entire manufacturing value chain from more than 20
counties. It will showcase the manufacturing value chain
categorised by Digital Factory, Industrial Automation,
Sustainable Environment and Supply Chain.
Organised by:
Sphere Exhibits Pte Ltd (A Subsidiary of Singapore Press Holdings Limited)
Company Registration No. 199900616C
82 Genting Lane, #03-09 SPH Media Centre, Singapore 349567
Tel: +65 6590 3414 | Fax: +65 6319 6140 | Email: tanariel@sph.com.sg
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MSE 2016 has garnered the support from Singapore Institute of Manufacturing
Technology (SIMTech) to co-locate its fifth edition of Manufacturing Productivity
Technology Centre (MPTC) Annual Conference 2016 alongside with MSE 2016. The
one-day MPTC Annual Conference 2016 is a platform for industry practitioners to view
emerging models and technologies for innovation, exchange ideas and initiate
collaborations and partnerships. Over 300 delegates are expected to attend the
conference that focuses on productivity transformation through innovation and assist
organisations to transform into innovative enterprises with improved productivity.
Agencies and technology providers in automation, design and manufacturing including
metrology, will be showcased at MSE 2016.
The high value manufacturing solutions in the ASEAN region
With technological environment advancing rapidly, smart manufacturing is the solution to
improve productivity, efficiency and profitability and reduction in downtime, waste and
defects.
ASEAN’s demographic advantages and expanding market opportunities will position the
region as an attractive manufacturing centre for manufacturers and investors to
capitalize on its growth. As such, Singapore is preparing to capitalise on a more
automated and connected future.
MSE 2016 will showcase a wide range of industries to leverage like the Aerospace,
Automotive, Biotechnology, Electrical and Electronics, Energy, Food and Beverages,
Manufacturing, Medical Technologies, Healthcare, Oil and Gas, and Telecommunication.
Besides the support from government agencies and industry associations, MSE 2016
has increased more than 30% floor space in the Singapore Pavilion, covering 600 sqm
that comprises more than 50 Singapore companies, making it one of the largest
Singapore Pavilions which MSE has organised so far. The well-received expo has the
support from more than 70 companies that will be presenting over 100 international and
regional exhibiting brands from 20 plus countries such as 3D Matters, ABB, CAM
System, CEI, e2i, Fleximark, Hitronic, Hiwin, Indegy, Janatics Pneumatic, Keyence, LHT
Holdings, Neuphonix Vision, OGP, QualityLine, Sandvik, Siemens ETA, Spectris,
Stratasys, UCT Additive Manufacturing, Unitronic, Werma and many others.
There will also be a series of interactive learning seminars and product demonstrations
presenting the best practices in the manufacturing sectors where visitors can expect to
see artefacts representing from both start-ups and other organisations. Visitors can walk
through the alley of LIVE demonstrations on Additive Manufacturing and Robotics and
experience the new paradigm for industrial manufacturing in 3D printing as well as a
series of industrial and service robots that companies have successfully implemented in
workplace to enhance productivity, profitability and time efficiency.
Sphere Exhibits Pte Ltd (A Subsidiary of Singapore Press Holdings Limited)
Company Registration No. 199900616C
82 Genting Lane, #03-09 SPH Media Centre, Singapore 349567
Tel: +65 6590 3414 | Fax: +65 6319 6140 | Email: tanariel@sph.com.sg
12 – 14 October 2016
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In addition, visitors who are seeking for business advice can visit or schedule
appointments with the Business Advisory Clinic presented by SME Centre@SMF for free
consultations onsite. Visitors will get the latest information on incentive schemes and
grants from various governmental agencies at a Government Pavilion too.
More than 20 industry leaders will be sharing on the latest industry trends, best practices
and various manufacturing technological solutions at ManuTech Xchange across the
three-day programme tailored specially for MSE visitors.
The exhibition is a platform for networking, thought leadership, industry collaboration and
sharing of ideas. Visitors will gain new perspectives that will enable them to adapt to the
fast-changing industrial environment, as well as discover new technology trends and
markets, given the rising demand for fully integrated capabilities.
Identifying business opportunities and increase company performance
Co-located with MSE 2016 is a one-day seminar on The Future of Manufacturing
Industry presented by Nomura Research Institute Pte Ltd (NRI) - Asia’s leading
consultancy firm for Manufacturing Industry with 10,000 professionals in 38 offices in13
countries. The seminar will focus on the dynamic change in the manufacturing industry
in the ASEAN landscape due to the emergence of new age technologies such as AI, Big
Data and IoT.
Delegates will learn from industry experts to develop strategies based on experience,
support on decision-making with understanding on their inherent issues to form and
execute effective measures in a harmonised manner.
Also co-located with MSE 2016 is an insightful seminar on Green Productivity and Green
Factory Seminar, presented by Foundation of Taiwan Industry Service (FTIS) with
support from Asian Productivity Organization (APO) and Industrial Development Bureau
of Ministry of Economic Affairs of Taiwan Government. The purpose of the seminar is to
share the experience of Green Factory Labeling System and green technologies from
Taiwan.
For more information and registration, visit www.ms-expo.com.
Issued by Singapore Press Holdings Limited
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Sphere Exhibits Pte Ltd (A Subsidiary of Singapore Press Holdings Limited)
Company Registration No. 199900616C
82 Genting Lane, #03-09 SPH Media Centre, Singapore 349567
Tel: +65 6590 3414 | Fax: +65 6319 6140 | Email: tanariel@sph.com.sg
12 – 14 October 2016
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For media enquiries, please contact:
Sphere Exhibits:
Singapore Manufacturing Federation:
Ariel Tan
Senior Manager, Trade Marketing
Sphere Exhibits
DID: (65) 6590 3414
HP: (65) 9683 1880
Email: tanariel@sph.com.sg
Andrew Ong
Manager, Corporate Communications
Singapore Manufacturing Federation
DID: (65) 6826 3013
HP: (65) 9695 5755
Email: andrew.ong@smfederation.org.sg
Vanni Cheong
Assistant Manager
Corporate Communications & CSR
Singapore Press Holdings Limited
Tel: (65) 6319 1553
HP: (65) 9617 4713
Email: cvanni@sph.com.sg
Debra Toh
Executive, Corporate Communications
Singapore Manufacturing Federation
DID: (65) 6826 3034
HP: (65) 9856 3453
Email: debra.toh@smfederation.org.sg
About Sphere Exhibits Pte Ltd
A wholly owned subsidiary of Singapore Press Holdings (SPH), Sphere Exhibits, which
stands for "SPH Events, Roadshows and Exhibitions", aims to be the leading events
company catering to a diverse mix of trade and consumer clientele. Backed by a
committed and experienced team of professionals and SPH's comprehensive range of
media platforms, Sphere Exhibits’ shows, events and exhibitions centre on unique
concepts that attract local audiences and regional participants. Among the 20 Sphere
Exhibits' events are The IT Show, COMEX, Licence2Play, Asian Masters and Kidz
Academy. Leveraging on its expertise in event conceptualisation, planning and
execution, Sphere Exhibits delivers memorable and quality events that meet the
objectives of its clientele and partners. For more information, please visit
www.sphereexhibits.com.sg.
About Singapore Press Holdings Ltd
Incorporated in 1984, main board-listed Singapore Press Holdings Ltd (SPH) is Asia’s
leading media organisation, engaging minds and enriching lives across multiple
languages and platforms, ranging from print, digital, radio and out-of-home media.
SPH owns award-winning newspapers, magazines and best-selling books in both print
and digital editions, as well as online classified businesses in the region. In addition,
SPH has two English radio stations and one Chinese radio station, an out-of-home
Sphere Exhibits Pte Ltd (A Subsidiary of Singapore Press Holdings Limited)
Company Registration No. 199900616C
82 Genting Lane, #03-09 SPH Media Centre, Singapore 349567
Tel: +65 6590 3414 | Fax: +65 6319 6140 | Email: tanariel@sph.com.sg
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digital advertising unit, a regional events and conferences arm, and runs a chain of
modern retail convenience stores. SPH also has a 20 per cent stake in MediaCorp TV
Holdings Pte Ltd, which operates free-to-air channels 5, 8 and U, and a 40 per cent
stake in MediaCorp Press Limited, which publishes the free newspaper, Today.
SPH REIT comprises Paragon, a premier upscale retail mall and medical suite/office
property in Orchard Road and The Clementi Mall, a mid-market suburban mall. SPH's
latest retail development is The Seletar Mall located in Sengkang.
For more information, please visit www.sph.com.sg
About Singapore Manufacturing Federation (SMF)
Established since 1932, SMF represents the interest of the Singapore manufacturing
community, driving its competitiveness and sustainable growth through serving industryspecific needs. Supported by 10 industry groups and six Centres of Excellence, SMF
enhances the competitiveness of the industry by encouraging capacity development and
capability building, and innovation-led productivity. It provides opportunities for
companies to collaborate, network and to grow and expand both locally and
internationally. Current membership stands at more than 3,000 corporate members
ranging
from
SMEs
to
MNCs.
For
more
information,
please
visit
www.smfederation.org.sg
Sphere Exhibits Pte Ltd (A Subsidiary of Singapore Press Holdings Limited)
Company Registration No. 199900616C
82 Genting Lane, #03-09 SPH Media Centre, Singapore 349567
Tel: +65 6590 3414 | Fax: +65 6319 6140 | Email: tanariel@sph.com.sg