SINGAPORE - Precision engineering firm Makino Asia launched a $100 million smart facility on Thursday that is expected to nearly double its machine production capacity through automation and data exchange technology.
"Under the precision engineering ITM, we outlined our intent to support companies in their transformation journey through smart factory projects and I am glad Makino has taken on the challenge," said Senior Minister of State for Trade and Industry Koh Poh Koon, who was the guest of honour. The facility is powered by 5,300 solar panels which Makino said will cut its carbon dioxide emissions by 1,000 tonnes annually, equivalent to removing 200 cars from Singapore roads.
Dr Koh drew attention to a customised course developed by Makino and Temasek Polytechnic last year that has trained more than 500 employees on Industry 4.0 and the company's transformation road-map.