SINGAPORE (Aug 21): International Enterprise (IE) and Ascendas-Singbridge today launched the Singapore Manufacturing Innovation Centre (SMIC) in Guangzhou, a one-stop shop to facilitate partnerships between the Singapore Industry 4.0 technology solution providers and Chinese enterprises looking to adopt such solutions.

The Guangdong government has pledged about $190 billion to help drive its next phase of growth by upgrading its manufacturing sector and the adopting robotics to cope with the rising labour costs and shortage of skilled labour.

This first-of-its-kind platform will help Singapore companies leverage on the rising demand in China, arising from the “Made in China 2025” initiative which aims to upgrade traditional industries and develop its advanced manufacturing sector through technology.

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