Bosch and Singapore Polytechnic collaborate to advance Singapore’s manufacturing eco-system
04 Jul 2018
Bosch and Singapore Polytechnic collaborate to advance Singapore’s manufacturing eco-system
- Collaborative development of Smart Connected Solutions Lab and i4.0 Lab at Singapore Polytechnic to boost access to cutting-edge facilities related to Advanced Manufacturing and Smart Cities
- Landmark partnership was signed during Bosch Ville 2018, Bosch’s annual IoT conference featuring the company’s latest connectivity solutions
Singapore – Bosch, a leading global supplier of technology and services, announced today the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Singapore Polytechnic (SP), to be a part of the tertiary education institution’s Advanced Manufacturing Partners Network. The signing ceremony took place at the Singapore Polytechnic campus, with Chee Hong Tat, Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Trade and Industry & Ministry of Education witnessing the formalization of the partnership between Soh Wai Wah, Principal and CEO, Singapore Polytechnic and Martin Hayes, President, Bosch Southeast Asia.
Bosch will partner SP to develop the first SP-Bosch Smart Connected Solutions Lab and SP-Bosch Rexroth i4.0 Innovation Lab on the polytechnic’s campus. The $800,000 labs, with a combined area of almost 260 square metres, will be equipped with high-tech Bosch equipment and technologies.
One such equipment is the unique scaled-down version of an actual Smart Factory system that reflects the future of production and distribution in the manufacturing companies. Students will learn to programme and integrate smart sensors with augmented reality into the Smart Factory System. They will also analyse and tap on big data to further optimise the manufacturing processes such as production and storage that are being used in the industry today. This marks a new practical approach to training students in advanced manufacturing.
Another innovation in the SP-Bosch labs is the Phantom Energy Monitoring System, which measures and tracks the energy consumption of electrical devices using Bosch’s proprietary sensors and data analytics platform. The system can help manufacturers reduce cost and improve productivity by allowing them to monitor and optimise energy consumption patterns. Around 800 students from the Diploma in Electrical & Electronic Engineering and Diploma in Computer Engineering will benefit from the two new labs annually.
As part of the collaboration, Bosch and SP will launch initiatives relating to Advanced Manufacturing and Smart Cities, including industry projects. On the adult learning front, both organisations will also jointly develop short courses or advanced diplomas for industry professionals to enhance their understanding of advanced manufacturing technologies and processes using the new facilities in the two labs. Currently, about 400 industry professionals have been trained in Digital Technologies for Smart City and Digital Transformation. By March 2019, an estimated 1,000 industry professionals will be trained in advanced manufacturing.
“Singapore Polytechnic is a leading tertiary institution that champions technology and building a future-forward generation,” said Martin Hayes, President, Bosch Southeast Asia. “Being a part of the Partners Network is thus truly momentous for us. As we lend our expertise to budding talent, we hope that it will enable them to shape the future with new innovations that are truly Invented for Life and in turn, accelerate Singapore’s digital journey towards a Smart Nation,” he added.
“In a new environment of constant technological disruption, our graduates will need to learn how to learn while acquiring deep skills, so as to become life-long learners to stay ahead of the curve,” said Soh Wai Wah, Principal and CEO, Singapore Polytechnic. “We are happy to work hand-in-hand with a technological leader like Bosch, so that we can continue to develop students who are able to contribute effectively and add value to the advance manufacturing sector, and at the same time shape Singapore’s economy.’
The MoU will also see the development of these initiatives between Bosch and SP over the next five years, and the exploration of more avenues for collaboration. This includes the Enhanced Internship Programme at Bosch for SP’s students, to help them gain industry-related skillsets and experience.
Bosch Ville 2018 – IoT conference returns for the second year
The MoU was signed in conjunction with Bosch Ville 2018, the second instalment of Bosch’s flagship IoT conference that showcased the latest Smart solutions by the technology provider through interactive exhibitions, workshops, keynotes and panel discussions with industry experts. This year, the event was held in collaboration with a tertiary institution to highlight the close partnership needed between industry and education sectors.
This included four main exhibition areas:
- Smart Workshops: A showcase of Bosch’s smart automotive workshops that run with Connected Repair and Augmented Reality that complements the expertise of the technician to result in faster diagnostics, shorter repair time and improved quality.
- Smart Mobility: An interactive walk-through of how travelling can be made better, beginning from inside the vehicle with an integrated vehicle system and first-to-last connectivity solutions for the optimal mobility experience.
- Connected Living: An exploration of how homes and buildings can be made smarter through connected solutions that enhance comfort, energy efficiency and security.
- Digital Transformations: A look into Bosch’s IoT Suite which showcases how the automation of processes based on real-time needs as well as the collection and analysis of data can enable businesses to make better products.
This year, Bosch Ville was co-hosted with an annual roadshow by Bosch Software Innovations, “Bosch IoT Hotpot”, which featured Bosch’s IoT platform and explored methods for successful IoT implementations. Taking on a gastronomic theme, the roadshow covered everything from preparatory “ingredients” to the “recipes” for Smart Agriculture, Connected Buildings and Big Data.
Bosch also organised the Bosch Ville Hackathon 2018 last weekend to create possible solutions to address challenges facing smart city transformation. Sixteen teams comprising students from local education institutions participated in the hackathon. A multi-disciplinary team of five SP students from the Diploma in Computer Engineering, Diploma in Electrical & Electronic Engineering and Diploma in Visual Communication & Media Design took home the top prize of $1,500. Their concept of an urban agricultural toolkit that includes sensors, machine learning and cloud computing to help farmers grow their crops more productively wowed the panel of judges.
“Bosch Ville 2018 was designed to enable attendees to experience the whole spectrum of connected solutions first-hand. It was definitely an insightful gathering where ideas were exchanged, and innovations were experienced. It is our hope that this will be the start of an exciting phase of co-creation within the IoT sector, in Singapore and beyond,” said Hayes.
Mr Soh Wai Wah (seated, first from left), Principal and CEO, Singapore Polytechnic, signing the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Mr Martin Hayes (seated, first from right), President, Bosch Southeast Asia. Witnessing the MoU are, (from left to right) Mr Lim Peng Hun , Deputy Principal (Academic), Singapore Polytechnic; Mr Ng Cher Pong, Chief Executive, SkillsFuture Singapore; Mr Chee Hong Tat, Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Trade and Industry & Ministry of Education and Mr Albert Yeo, Managing Director, Bosch Rexroth ASEAN & Oceania.
Mr Chee Hong Tat, Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Trade and Industry & Ministry of Education taking a close look at the scaled-down Smart Factory system in the SP-Bosch Rexroth i4.0 Innovation Lab.
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Robert Bosch (SEA) Pte Ltd
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About Singapore Polytechnic, (www.sp.edu.sg)
Established in 1954, Singapore Polytechnic (SP) is Singapore’s first polytechnic. It has 10 schools that offer 40 full-time diploma courses and 3 common entry programmes for close to 17,000 students. SP adopts a proven creative teaching and learning framework and offers students a holistic, authentic and industry-relevant curriculum, innovative and vibrant learning spaces, and enriching overseas programmes.
The Polytechnic is committed to producing competent and versatile graduates who are also imbued with sound values, so that they can be work ready, life ready and world-ready. SP has more than 200,000 graduates and among them are successful entrepreneurs, top executives in multi-national and public-listed corporations, and well-known professionals across various industries and leaders in government.
SP clinched the inaugural ASEAN People’s Award in 2015 for its contributions toward the region’s community-building efforts. SP is also the first polytechnic to be awarded the President’s Award for the Environment in 2010 and the President's Social Service Award in 2011.
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Bosch in Southeast Asia and Singapore
Robert Bosch (South East Asia) Pte Ltd is a regional subsidiary of the Bosch Group,
representing the Group’s interests in Southeast Asia, where it is present in all ASEAN member countries. Business operations in these countries report to Robert Bosch (SEA) Pte Ltd,
located in Singapore. In fiscal 2017, the company generated SGD 162 million in sales in
Singapore. As of 31 December 2017, the regional headquarters employed 897 associates. Bosch has been in Singapore since 1923, with diversified businesses in Automotive
Aftermarket, Power Tools, Security Systems, Drive and Control Technology, Packaging
Technology, Thermotechnology, as well as Software and Systems Solutions. The Asia Pacific headquarters for its Automotive Aftermarket, Security Systems and Bosch Software
Innovations business divisions, as well as operations for Corporate Research and Advance Engineering, and Information Technology, are part of Robert Bosch (SEA) Pte Ltd. Additional Information can be accessed at www.bosch.com.sg,
www.linkedin.com/company/bosch-singapore and www.facebook.com/BoschSingapore
About Bosch Group
The Bosch Group is a leading global supplier of technology and services. It employs roughly 402,000 associates worldwide (as of December 31, 2017). The company generated sales of 78.1 billion euros in 2017. Its operations are divided into four business sectors: Mobility Solutions, Industrial Technology, Consumer Goods, and Energy and Building Technology. As a leading IoT company, Bosch offers innovative solutions for smart homes, smart cities, connected mobility, and connected manufacturing. It uses its expertise in sensor technology, software, and services, as well as its own IoT cloud, to offer its customers connected, cross-domain solutions from a single source. The Bosch Group’s strategic objective is to deliver innovations for a connected life. Bosch improves quality of life worldwide with products and services that are innovative and spark enthusiasm. In short, Bosch creates technology that is “Invented for life.”
The Bosch Group comprises Robert Bosch GmbH and its roughly 440 subsidiary and regional companies in 60 countries. Including sales and service partners, Bosch’s global manufacturing, engineering, and sales network covers nearly every country in the world. The basis for the company’s future growth is its innovative strength. At 125 locations across the globe, Bosch employs some 64,500 associates in research and development.
The company was set up in Stuttgart in 1886 by Robert Bosch (1861-1942) as “Workshop for Precision Mechanics and Electrical Engineering.” The special ownership structure of Robert Bosch GmbH guarantees the entrepreneurial freedom of the Bosch Group, making it possible for the company to plan over the long term and to undertake significant upfront investments in the safeguarding of its future. Ninety-two percent of the share capital of Robert Bosch GmbH is held by Robert Bosch Stiftung GmbH, a charitable foundation. The majority of voting rights are held by Robert Bosch Industrietreuhand KG, an industrial trust. The entrepreneurial ownership functions are carried out by the trust. The remaining shares are held by the Bosch family and by Robert Bosch GmbH.
Additional information is available online at www.bosch.com, www.iot.bosch.com, www.bosch-press.com, www.twitter.com/BoschPresse.