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AI-Enabled Robotic Fingers with Tactile Intelligence for Adaptive Manipulation
Modern robots are highly capable in structured environments but struggle to handle unstructured tasks that require delicate touch, such as grasping irregular objects or performing fine manipulations. Traditional robotic grippers rely primarily on vision, which are insufficient for dynamic or contact-rich interactions. This technology introduces an AI-driven tactile intelligence platform coupled with tactile-sensing robotic fingers that can perceive and interpret contact pressure, texture, and shape in real time. By integrating advanced tactile sensors with a foundation model trained on tactile data, the platform enables robots to feel and adapt their actions with human-like precision. The technology owner is seeking adopters and collaborators such as robotics OEMs, automation system integrators, healthcare robotics developers, and deep-tech companies working on sensors, embedded systems, or AI analytics. Institutes of Higher Learning and research centres specializing in robotics or tactile perception are also key partners. These groups can leverage the platform to enhance robotic dexterity, precision, and safety across industrial, service, assistive, and manufacturing applications—particularly where delicate handling and high-fidelity tactile sensing are critical. The platform combines compact, non-optical tactile sensors with an AI foundation model for real-time interpretation and autonomous adaptation. This technology provides faster response, greater durability, and AI-driven tactile analytics (rather than fixed feedback) that continuously learn across objects and tasks—delivering smarter, more adaptable robotic manipulation. Key Components Tactile Sensor Array: Embedded multi-array tactile sensors can capture high-resolution tactile maps across each robotic fingertip. Robotic Finger Module: Compact, compliant, and modular finger design that can be mounted onto robotic hands or grippers; supports variable stiffness and sensitive touch. AI Processing Layer: Foundation model trained on large-scale tactile and kinematic datasets to interpret surface properties, object geometry, and grip stability. Industrial Robotics Applications in industrial robotics include automated assembly, sorting, and material handling of fragile or irregular objects. Relevant products: Smart robotic fingers and grippers; tactile AI control modules for industrial robotic arms. Healthcare & Assistive Robotics In healthcare and assistive robotics, the technology supports surgical aids, rehabilitation robots, and prosthetic devices that require safe, compliant, and highly sensitive touch. It enhances patient safety, dexterity, and human–robot interaction in medical environments. Relevant products: Adaptive prosthetic or rehabilitation devices; smart robotic fingers integrated into assistive tools. Service Robotics Service robotics—such as food handling, retail assistance, and hospitality robots—benefit from adaptive gripping capabilities and tactile sensing for safe interaction with diverse objects and customers. Relevant products: Smart robotic fingers and grippers for food-service robots; tactile AI modules for autonomous service systems. Logistics & Warehousing In logistics and warehousing, tactile-enabled manipulation supports efficient pick-and-place automation for e-commerce fulfilment and packaging. The technology improves accuracy when handling varied packaging materials and irregular items. Relevant products: Smart robotic grippers for parcel handling; tactile AI control modules for automated picking systems. Research and Education For research and education, the technology provides tactile perception tools and AI training datasets valuable for advancing human–robot interaction, manipulation research, and foundation model development. Relevant products: Tactile data foundation model licensing for robotics OEMs; research-grade tactile sensor modules and datasets. Unlike conventional robotic grippers that rely mainly on vision, this technology provides true tactile sensing and AI-driven interpretation of touch. It allows robots to understand what they are holding — not just detect that they are touching something. This technology offers real-time tactile feedback for adaptive grasping and slip prevention, powered by an AI foundation model that learns transferable tactile representations across objects and tasks. It is compatible with both rigid and soft robotic systems and operates reliably in any lighting or environment without the need for cameras or external sensors. The scalable data platform further enhances performance by continuously improving model accuracy across deployments. Tactile AI, Robotic Fingers, Smart Grippers, Soft Robotics, Tactile Sensing, Industrial Automation Electronics, Sensors & Instrumentation, Infocomm, Artificial Intelligence, Manufacturing, Assembly, Automation & Robotics, Robotics & Automation
On-site Molecular Diagnostic Platform for Livestock Disease Detection
This on-site molecular diagnostic platform enables rapid detection of pathogens in livestock, empowering farmers to identify infections early, before visible symptoms appear. Designed for field conditions, the kits are robust, cost-effective, and user-friendly. By enabling proactive disease surveillance at the farm level, the technology supports timely intervention, reduces antibiotic dependence, and enhances profitability through improved livestock health and reduced mortality losses. This technology combines a DNA extraction method that helps to preserve sample DNA and inactivate pathogens, together with lyophilised reaction beads. The system produces qualitative and semi-quantitative results and is compatible with downstream analyses such as qPCR and sequencing. The technology provider is seeking partnerships across the aquaculture and livestock value chain including research institutions, industry players, and government agencies to scale on-site disease detection and promote sustainable, biosecure food production globally.  ​​Nucleic Acid Extraction system  ​Pathogen-specific nucleic acid amplification reagents  ​All reagents are room-temperature stable and do not require cold-chain transport or special  ​storage conditions  ​Built using Loop-Mediated Isothermal Amplification (LAMP) technology, the system delivers lab-grade diagnostic results within 60 minutes  ​DNA is preserved in lysis buffer; pathogens are inactivated  ​Devices for sample processing (Quantitative/Qualitative Readouts)  ​Ideal collaborators include aquaculture and livestock labs, feed mills, hatcheries, animal health companies, and government agencies seeking scalable disease detection tools.  ​The technology strengthens early warning and response mechanisms, supports biosecurity programs, and enables data-driven farm management across multiple segments of the animal health industry, including:  ​Aquaculture: Facilitates routine pond-side monitoring of major shrimp diseases (e.g., WSSV, EHP, AHPND). Farmers currently use it for weekly pathogen surveillance to detect infections early and prevent severe outbreaks  ​Livestock and marine species: Adaptable for detection of pathogens such as TiLV and ASF in both marine and terrestrial species  ​Integrated programs: Can be incorporated into hatchery screening, feed mill quality control, and government surveillance schemes  The global veterinary diagnostics market is projected to exceed USD 7.3 billion by 2030, driven by rising protein demand, increasing disease outbreaks, and the growing adoption of precision livestock farming. In shrimp aquaculture alone, annual disease losses exceed USD 5.9 billion globally. ​Point-of-care convenience: Performs lab-grade diagnostic on-site  ​Rapid and cost-effective: Faster and cheaper than traditional PCR  ​Field-deployable: Operates without a laboratory, cold-chain logistics, or experienced technicians  ​High accuracy: Sensitivity and specificity comparable to PCR, validated in field trials  ​Scalable hardware: Modular design suitable for both smallholder and commercial farms  ​Versatile: Compatible with multiple pathogens across different species  ​Facilitates export compliance: Provides reliable on-site testing data to verify product safety and minimize antibiotic residues  Aquaculture, Diagnostics, Agritech, Molecular Diagnostics, Disease Surveillance, Farm Productivity, Disease Management, Point of Care Technologies Life Sciences, Agriculture & Aquaculture, Biotech Research Reagents & Tools
Next-Generation Cordyceps Cultivation and Bioactive Extraction Technology
Cordyceps are recognized as a premium adaptogen with strong consumer appeal and clinical potential, offering a clear edge over commoditized herbal ingredients. However, traditional wild harvesting of Ophiocordyceps sinensis and Cordyceps militaris is increasingly unsustainable due to scarcity, ecological impact, and inconsistent quality. Wild sources are also prone to contamination from herbicides, insecticides, and heavy metals in high-altitude habitats, raising consumer safety concerns. To address these challenges, this technology enables the efficient and sustainable production of safe, potent bioactive compounds from Cordyceps through advanced fungal cultivation under controlled conditions with molecular authentication and a proprietary solvent-free, water-based extraction process, delivering standardized ingredients suitable across various industries. The technology provider is seeking collaborations and partnerships for ingredients, co-development, and clinical research with industry and institutional partners in the health, wellness, and biotechnology sectors.  ​The technology platform integrates three proprietary components:  ​Artificial cultivation system: Controlled-environment production of Cordyceps strains using optimized growth parameters, ensuring consistent yields of active metabolites  ​Strain authentication: Next-generation sequencing verification to ensure genetic authenticity and prevent adulteration  ​Water-based extraction: Eco-friendly, solvent-free process yielding standardized extracts rich in cordycepin, polysaccharides, and adenosine  ​In addition to raw material and extract supply, the technology supports formulation development for various delivery formats — including capsules, tablets, powders, beverages, jellies, functional snacks, skincare emulsions, and topical creams. Each formulation is optimized for stability, bioactive retention, and compliance with nutraceutical and cosmetic regulations.  The technology can be applied in:  ​Functional foods and beverages (TRL 4-9): Fortified jellies, drinks, teas, and energy gels  ​Nutraceuticals: Capsules and tablets targeting immunity, metabolism, respiratory function, and cognitive health  ​Cosmeceuticals and personal care: Anti-aging, antioxidant, and skin-repair formulations  ​Pharmaceutical research: Source of bioactive compounds for drug discovery​  ​The platform supports both B2B ingredient partnerships and co-development of consumer products.  The global functional mushroom market is projected to exceed USD 19 billion by 2030. Within this, Ophiocordyceps sinensis is estimated to grow from USD 1.2 billion in 2024 to USD 1.94 billion by 2029 at a CAGR of 10.2 %. Meanwhile, the Cordyceps militaris is forecast to grow from USD 1.02 billion in 2023 to USD 3.11 billion by 2033 at a CAGR of 11.8%. These trends are driven by rising consumer demand for natural, scientifically validated health products. ​Sustainability: Controlled cultivation eliminates ecological harm from overharvesting  ​Consistency: Uniform growth and extraction ensure reproducible quality and efficacy  ​Safety and purity: Free from herbicides, insecticides, and heavy metals commonly found in wild Cordyceps; solvent-free extraction enables clean-label applications  ​Scalability: Modular production adaptable for commercial-scale manufacturing  ​Scientific validation: Genomic authentication and standardized bioactive profiles (cordycepin, polysaccharides, adenosine)  Cordyceps, Ophiocordyceps, Functional Foods, Nutraceuticals, Cosmeceuticals, Fungal Biotechnology, Clean Extraction, Bioactive Compounds, Sustainable Cultivation Healthcare, Pharmaceuticals & Therapeutics, Foods, Ingredients, Processes
AI-Powered Tactile Intelligence Platform for Back Injury Prevention
For organisations struggling with high rates of musculoskeletal injuries, rising ergonomics-training costs, and limited real-time insight into worker strain, current solutions remain reactive and inefficient. Most companies still depend on consultants and manual observations for ergonomics reporting—an approach that is subjective, inconsistent and expensive. The global safety consulting and training market is projected to reach USD 53 billion by 2025, yet much of that investment goes toward periodic assessments that fail to prevent injuries before they happen. Designed for sectors such as logistics, manufacturing, healthcare, construction, and oil and gas, the solution is an AI-powered ergonomic safety vest that replaces traditional audits with continuous, real-time measurement of core back pressure and force data. Beyond exertion, the system also features AI posture prediction capable of identifying key movements such as good pick-ups, upright, forward bends, backward bends, and twisting, giving organisations deeper visibility into high-risk behaviours. By mapping these measurements to the Borg CR-10 exertion scale, it quantifies physical strain with a level of precision previously unavailable in the field. This wearable technology offers a scalable, camera-free, data-driven alternative to manual training and audits. By embedding tactile intelligence into everyday workwear, it helps organisations reduce injury rates, lower costs, and build safer, smarter, more productive workplaces. Platform Overview Powered by Agentic AI, the platform automatically delivers personalized safety recommendations, automated KPI and risk reports, and anonymized, auditable compliance data. It not only detects high-risk postures and early signs of fatigue, but also guides workers to correct their movements instantly, reducing injury risk and improving long-term ergonomics. Key Components 1. Wearable Sensor Module: Equipped with tactile sensors that capture multidirectional pressure and force patterns from the user’s lower back. 2. Embedded AI Algorithm: Classifies body postures, detects improper lifting or bending techniques, and triggers haptic feedback. 3. Cloud Analytics Platform: Aggregates real-time data from multiple users to deliver organizational insights, risk scoring, and an ergonomics dashboard. 4. Tactile Foundation Model: A proprietary foundational model trained on diverse tactile datasets. Capable of adapting across domains such as logistics, healthcare, and sports to deliver context-aware safety intelligence. The technology can be applied across multiple sectors, including workplace health and safety, where it supports injury prevention and posture monitoring for logistics, manufacturing, and construction workers. In healthcare and rehabilitation, it enables posture correction and movement tracking to assist physical therapy and musculoskeletal recovery. For sports and fitness, it provides movement efficiency analysis and early injury risk detection to help athletes and trainers optimize performance. It also enhances robotics and human–machine interaction by integrating tactile data to improve ergonomic collaboration between humans and robots. These capabilities translate into a range of marketable products, such as smart posture belts and vests, industrial safety monitoring platforms, rehabilitation and physiotherapy assistive systems, and fitness coaching wearables equipped with tactile feedback. Unlike vision-based monitoring systems that rely on cameras and clear line-of-sight, this tactile AI technology is fully wearable and suitable for any work environment. By capturing biomechanical data directly from body pressure, it enables real-time and proactive injury prevention rather than merely detecting issues after they occur. Its predictive tactile analytics allow the system to anticipate risky movements, while its scalable AI foundation continually improves by learning from an expanding database of tactile data points. The technology is highly adaptable across industries—from logistics and healthcare to sports—and is built with a privacy-first design that avoids the use of any video or image data. The technology owner is seeking R&D collaboration and test bedding opportunities with industrial safety-equipment manufacturers, AI research institutes specialising in human-sensing technologies, and IHLs or companies with commercially ready sensing solutions. Partnerships with workplace health and safety service providers, as well as rehabilitation and sports-tech companies, are also welcomed to co-develop use cases, validate performance in real-world environments, and accelerate the path toward market adoption. Tactile AI, Wearable Sensors, Ergonomics, Injury Prevention, Force Sensing, Industrial Safety, Posture Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Health and Safety, HSE Electronics, Sensors & Instrumentation, Infocomm, Artificial Intelligence, Healthcare ICT, Wearable Technology
Chilled Water and Condenser Filtration System Enhancing Efficiency & Water Quality
Conventional building central cooling plants, comprising water-cooled chillers, air handling units (AHUs), cooling towers, and pumps, often suffer fouling issues caused by accumulation of suspended solids in the micron range, such as rust and corrosion scale, as well as dissolved minerals within the chilled water closed loop system. Over time, these impurities clog strainers and nozzles, foul heat exchangers, and impair heat transfer efficiency, resulting in turbid water and reduced cooling performance. In condenser water open loop systems, untreated or ineffectively treated water further cause abrasion and leakage in condenser copper tubes, leading to system downtime and costly maintenance. To address these challenges, this invention introduces an effective and energy-efficient cleaning and filtration system that continuously filters blackish and rusty chilled water, returning cleaner and clearer water to the chilled water closed loop system. By leveraging existing water pressure without requiring an external pump or additional electricity, the system restores water clarity and operational efficiency, leading to: Reduced cooling energy consumption Enhanced occupant comfort and wellbeing Significant reduction in water usage for system cleaning Lower operational costs, carbon footprint, and emissions Alignment with the “Go 25°C” National Movement led by the Singapore Green Building Council (SGBC) The technology owner seeks collaboration with building owners, facility managers, main contractors, chiller and cooling tower manufacturers and suppliers, and energy service companies (ESCOs) to explore integration in new developments and retrofit applications. Dual Cleaning Capability: One system can clean up to 5 chillers and 1 chilled water closed loop circuit. Another system can clean up to 5 cooling towers and 1 condenser water open loop circuit Continuous Microfiltration: Continuously draws 5–10% of water from the loop to remove suspended solids and dissolved impurities, returning filtered water to the system No Additional Power Consumption: Operates without a dedicated pump or electricity Low Water Use: Requires only 5% of system water for cleaning, much less than conventional methods that replace most of the water Enhanced Cooling Efficiency: Enables a higher chilled water set point (e.g., from 6°C to 10°C) while maintaining comfort, resulting in significant energy savings Compact Design: Minimal installation footprint of 2m (L) × 2m (W) × 2m (H) Zero Downtime: easy to install without disrupting existing building operations The technology is applicable to both new installations and retrofit projects involving chilled water and condenser water systems, such as cooling tower open loop and chilled water closed loop circuits. Potential application scenarios include, but are not limited to: Commercial buildings Government facilities Shopping malls and hotels Data centres Educational institutions (e.g. schools, junior colleges, polytechnics, universities) Hospitals and healthcare facilities Industrial facilities and factories Equipment and systems using water for cooling or heating Application Versatility: Each system can handle multiple chillers or cooling towers Green Operation: Requires no electricity for filtration, reducing energy consumption and supporting sustainability goals Fast ROI: Payback period of less than 12 months through energy and maintenance savings. Significant Energy Savings: Enhances cooling efficiency and lowers electricity use and operating costs effective & efficient, cleaning system, chilled water, Cooling tower Environment, Clean Air & Water, Sanitisation, Green Building, Heating, Ventilation & Air-conditioning, Sustainability, Low Carbon Economy
Nano Iron Supplement for Plants
This technology offer presents a nano-formulated iron supplement designed to enhance nutrient uptake and improve plant growth efficiency. Using nano-sized iron particles, the formulation increases iron solubility and bioavailability, ensuring faster absorption through plant roots and foliage. Iron is essential for chlorophyll production, photosynthesis, and metabolic enzyme activities. In many soils, especially alkaline or calcareous soils, iron becomes unavailable, leading to yellowing leaves and reduced growth. The formulation overcomes this challenge by delivering iron in a stable, highly absorbable form that maintains plant greenness, increases leaf development, and enhances overall plant vigor. Field trials on Brazilian spinach demonstrated up to 82% increase in plant height, broader leaf formation, and healthier coloration compared to untreated controls. The technology owner is open to further co-development and field validation through multi-site trials, data sharing, and performance benchmarking across various soil types and crops. This nano-chelated iron formulation (23% w/w Fe) utilises nano-sized iron particles to increase solubility, mobility, and absorption efficiency in plant tissues. Key features include: High Bioavailability & Rapid Uptake - Nano-scale particle size allows faster penetration through root and leaf membranes, improving nutrient translocation. Supports Chlorophyll & Photosynthesis - Enhances chlorophyll biosynthesis and photosynthetic activity, resulting in deeper green foliage and improved energy production. Prevents Chlorosis in High-pH Soils - Remains soluble and plant-available even in alkaline or calcareous soils where conventional iron forms become insoluble. Improved Plant Growth Performance - Proven to increase plant height (up to 82%), expand leaf width, and strengthen stems, based on controlled plant trials. Compatible with Foliar and Soil Application - Water-soluble formulation suitable for weekly foliar spray or root irrigation feeding. Field & Plantation Crops Enhances chlorophyll formation and growth in crops such as paddy, corn, sugarcane, and oil palm, especially in iron-deficient soils. Leafy and High-Value Vegetables Improves leaf size, greenness, and yield quality in vegetables such as spinach, kangkung, sawi, salad greens, and herbs. Fruit Trees & Orchard Management Supports strong vegetative growth and fruit setting in mango, papaya, citrus, guava, banana, and other fruiting plants. Greenhouse, Hydroponics & Vertical Farming Provides controlled iron supplementation in soilless systems, ensuring continuous nutrient availability for efficient plant metabolism. Nurseries & Seedling Production Strengthens early-stage plant development, promoting healthier, greener seedlings with improved survival and transplant success. This formulation delivers iron in a highly bioavailable nano-chelated form, ensuring rapid absorption and effective nutrient utilisation even in soils where conventional iron fertilisers fail. Its nano-scale formulation prevents chlorosis, enhances chlorophyll production, and significantly improves plant vigor and growth with lower application volume, reducing overall fertiliser cost. The product provides visible results, including greener leaves, stronger stems, and increased yield quality. Safe, water-soluble, and compatible with foliar or root application, the supplement supports sustainable, high-efficiency farming across field crops, vegetables, fruit trees, nurseries, and hydroponics. It offers farmers a proven, fast-acting, and cost-effective plant nutrition solution. nano-iron, fertiliser, fertilizer, advanced foliar supplement, precision nutrient delivery Chemicals, Agrochemicals, Life Sciences, Agriculture & Aquaculture, Sustainability, Food Security
Copper 3D Printing with Powder Bed Fusion Technology
Copper is high in reflectivity and thermal conductivity which makes it difficult to process using lasers. This copper 3D printing technology leverages powder bed fusion (PBF) and advanced high-powered laser to selectively fuses metal powder layer by layer. This enables the precise fabrication of intricate copper component while preserving the material's mechanical strength and conductivity. This technology enables superior design freedom, allowing small features and internal structures that is otherwise impossible to achieve with conventional copper manufacuturing methods. The technology owner is seeking for industry use cases for co-development.  Copper 3D printing with powder bed fusion technology enables precise, high-density copper printing with enhanced thermal and electrical properties. The system support a build volume of 250 x 250 x 325 mm. Aerospace & Defense: Heat exchangers, high strength-to-weight ratio components  Electronics & Electrical Engineering: Inductive components, busbars, electrical connectors, high-performance heat exchangers with optimized internal channels, other electrical components requiring superior conductivity and corrosion resistance Energy & Power Generation: Cooling plates, heat sinks, turbine components, efficient cooling solutions for power electronics and industrial applications Automotive & E-Mobility: Battery connectors, electric motor components, conductive cooling elements, high strength-to-weight ratio components for electric vehicles Medical & Healthcare: Heat-dissipating implant Other prototyping applications Complex Design Capability: Enables the production of fine lattice structures and intricate cooling channels. High Electrical & Thermal Conductivity: Essential for power electronics and cooling systems. Less Material Wastage: Reduces material waste compared to traditional subtractive methods. Improved Manufacturing Productivity: Short lead time and lesser manpower needed due to less processing/post-processing time.       Powder Bed Fusion, Selective Laser Melting, Additive Manufacturing, Copper 3D Printing, High Thermal Conductivity, High Electrical Conductivity, Intricate Fine Features, Heat Exchangers, Cooling Solutions Manufacturing, Additive Manufacturing
Continuous Fiber Composite 3D Printing
This system introduces a high-performance composite industrial 3D printer with a modular print system, enabling users to seamlessly switch between different composite print engines. It uses a unique combination of Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF) and Continuous Fiber Reinforcement (CFR) technology to create high-strength parts with exceptional dimensional accuracy. Designed for industrial-scale production, its expansive print volume accommodates the creation of large, complex parts with ease. This is particularly beneficial for industries like aerospace and automotive, where intricate designs are often required. Additionally, the 3D printing approach significantly reduces production time compared to traditional manufacturing methods, allowing for faster turnaround and increased efficiency.  The technology owner is seeking for industry use cases for co-development.  This technology utilizes Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF) and Continuous Fiber Reinforcement (CFR) technologies to produce high-strength parts with excellent dimensional accuracy. Large-scale prints: 375mm x 300mm x 300mm, suitable for large-scale prints in industrial applications. Fine resolution: Z layer resolution ranges from 125µm to 250µm for composite prints. Wide range of compatible materials: Composite base material - Micro carbon fiber filled nylon with flexural strength of 71 Mpa. Comes with options containing flame retardant properties or static-dissipative properties. It is high strength, toughness, and chemical resistance when printed alone. Composite material - Ultra-high-strength continuous fiber of flexural strength 540 Mpa. When laid into a composite base material, it can yield parts as strong as 6061-T6 Aluminum. Automotive industry: Produce custom parts and components for vehicles, enabling faster development cycles and reducing the need for expensive tooling. Aerospace: Create lightweight, high-strength parts makes it suitable for aerospace applications, where weight reduction and structural integrity are critical. Medical devices: Produce custom medical devices and implants, tailored to the specific needs of patients. Consumer goods and other applications: Create durable and high-quality consumer products, from household items to sports equipment. Hight strength-to-weight ratio: Yield parts as strong as aluminium material. Shorter lead time: Produce customized composite parts on demand, which increases time to market, reduce fabrication and inventory costs compared to traditional composite manufacturing methods. Continuous Fiber 3D Printing, Composite 3D Printing, 3D printing, Additive manufacturing, composite, composite manufacturing Materials, Composites
Advancing 3D Printing of Corrosion-Resistant Steels for Harsh Environments
This technology enhances additive manufacturing (AM) of corrosion-resistant Stainless Steel 254 (SS254), a super austenitic alloy engineered for exceptional durability in harsh and saline environments. Developed through collaborative research supported by national innovation funding, the project optimised key AM parameters to achieve consistent part quality and mechanical performance. Through extensive experimentation, a validated processing window was established to ensure dense microstructure, high mechanical strength, and excellent corrosion resistance. The printed SS254 parts demonstrate a yield strength of approximately 600 MPa and can operate effectively across temperatures from –50 °C to over 250 °C. This advancement enables the production of complex, high-performance components directly through additive manufacturing, eliminating the need for conventional casting or machining. By positioning SS254 as a cost-effective alternative to nickel and titanium alloys, this innovation promotes sustainable, digital manufacturing for corrosion-critical applications across marine, chemical processing, and energy sectors. Material: Super austenitic stainless steel 254 (SS254) Corrosion Resistance: Exceptional resistance to chloride-induced corrosion and stress-corrosion cracking, ideal for marine and offshore exposure Mechanical Strength: Yield strength ~600 MPa, comparable to nickel-based superalloys Temperature Tolerance: Reliable operation from –50°C to 250°C Proven Process Charactherisation: Over five parameter combinations tested to establish an optimised, repeatable processing window ensuring >99.5% density and dimensional stability Surface Finish & Post-Processing: Capable of achieving improved surface roughness after minimal finishing treatments Sustainability: Reduces material wastage, enables digital inventory management, and supports on-demand production of spare parts This parameter-optimised process enables the production of functional SS254 components that meet or exceed international standards (API, ISO) for high-strength, corrosion-resistant materials. The optimised 3D printing process for SS254 opens new opportunities for marine, oil & gas, and offshore engineering sectors that demand durable, corrosion-resistant parts. The technology also supports digital spare-part libraries, enabling remote, on-demand production for maintenance and repair operations (MRO). By reducing logistics dependency and lead time, it supports supply chain resilience in industries operating in remote or high-risk environments. Potential applications include: Subsea and offshore structures such as pump housings, valves, and connector flanges Ship components exposed to seawater, including propeller hubs, brackets, and supports Oilfield and drilling equipment requiring high mechanical integrity and corrosion resistance Heat exchangers and cooling systems in chemical or desalination plants Global demand for corrosion-resistant alloys is steadily increasing across marine, offshore, and energy sectors, driven by the pursuit of longer-lasting and more cost-efficient solutions. The rapidly growing metal additive manufacturing market further enhances these opportunities by enabling decentralised production, faster turnaround times, and reduced inventory costs. This technology offers strong commercial appeal to companies aiming to replace costly nickel or titanium alloys with SS254, achieving comparable mechanical and corrosion performance at a significantly lower material cost. In Singapore and the wider Asia-Pacific region, the innovation aligns with ongoing maritime decarbonisation and sustainability goals, supporting the transition toward localised, digital manufacturing ecosystems within shipyards and maintenance facilities. As industries continue to embrace sustainable and digital production models, this SS254 additive manufacturing process presents substantial market potential for both original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and aftermarket service providers seeking durable, corrosion-resistant metal solutions. By integrating this technology, industries can digitise spare-part inventories, implement on-demand manufacturing, and strengthen supply chain resilience in corrosion-prone sectors. Cost-effective alternative to nickel and titanium: SS254 uniquely combines high corrosion resistance, mechanical strength, and print reliability. Support fabrication of intricate designs: Additive manufacturing process enables the fabrication of complex geometries without tooling, reducing material waste and lead time. The validated process window ensures consistent part quality and repeatability — critical for industrial adoption.   additive manufacturing, materials engineering, marine, offshore, energy, oilfield Manufacturing, Additive Manufacturing