ATLANT 3D, A*STAR IMRE and NAMIC Sign MoU to Advance AI-Driven Materials Discovery in Singapore
COPENHAGEN, Denmark and SINGAPORE, June 24, 2026 / PRNewswire/ — ATLANT 3D, the A*STAR Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (A*STAR IMRE), and the National Additive Manufacturing Innovation Cluster (NAMIC), a national platform hosted by A*STAR, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on the establishment of an Advanced Materials Development Hub (“A-HUB”) in Singapore.
The partnership aims to combine ATLANT 3D’s proprietary Direct Atomic Layer Processing (DALP®) technology with A*STAR IMRE’s materials engineering expertise and NAMIC’s additive manufacturing and ecosystem development capabilities. The parties will explore applications in AI-driven materials discovery for advanced packaging, silicon photonics, and semiconductor manufacturing.
A-HUB Singapore is intended to support high-throughput materials synthesis, autonomous materials discovery, and accelerated technology development, enable novel innovation projects with industry partners, and strengthen Singapore’s sovereign advanced manufacturing infrastructure and materials innovation ecosystem.
“Singapore is a global frontrunner in the industrial-scale adoption of advanced materials and next-gen manufacturing technologies,” said Dr. Maksym Plakhotnyuk, CEO & Founder of ATLANT 3D. “By combining ATLANT 3D’s DALP® technology with A*STAR IMRE’s world-class materials expertise and NAMIC’s innovation ecosystem, we will create the world’s first high-throughput materials innovation foundry for advanced applications in semiconductors, silicon photonics, and advanced packaging technologies.”
“Through this collaboration with ATLANT 3D, we are bringing cutting-edge atomic layer processing capabilities into our materials development workflow, enabling us to accelerate the discovery and optimisation of functional thin film materials,” said Prof. Loh Xian Jun, Executive Director of A*STAR IMRE. “Combining ATLANT 3D’s expertise in advanced deposition technology with A*STAR IMRE’s deep materials science capabilities and world-class characterisation infrastructure strengthens our ability to translate research into practical outcomes for Singapore’s advanced manufacturing industry.”
“The next frontier for humanity will require breakthroughs in materials with superior properties enabled by digital closed-loop additive processes,” said Dr. Ho Chaw Sing, Chief Executive Officer of NAMIC and Executive Director of A*STAR Science and Engineering Research Council. “A-HUB envisions to be a shared platform bringing research, industry and ecosystem partners closer together to accelerate super-materials from lab to factory floor, strengthening Singapore’s position as a global hub in next-generation materials and advanced manufacturing.”
About ATLANT 3D
ATLANT 3D is a deep-tech company enabling AI-driven advanced materials innovation through atomic-scale manufacturing technology. Its proprietary DALP® technology enables precise and programmable materials synthesis for semiconductors, photonics, MEMS, sensors, and next-gen devices.
For more information about ATLANT 3D A-Hub Copenhagen, visit atlant3d.com.
About the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) is Singapore’s lead public sector R&D agency. Through open innovation, we collaborate with our partners in both the public and private sectors to benefit the economy and society. As a Science and Technology Organisation, A*STAR bridges the gap between academia and industry. Our research creates economic growth and jobs for Singapore and enhances lives by improving societal outcomes in healthcare, urban living, and sustainability. A*STAR plays a key role in nurturing scientific talent and leaders for the wider research community and industry. A*STAR’s R&D activities span biomedical sciences to physical sciences and engineering, with research entities primarily located in Biopolis and Fusionopolis.
For ongoing news, visit a-star.edu.sg.
About NAMIC
NAMIC is Singapore’s national platform for accelerating the adoption of hybrid and digital additive manufacturing technologies. Hosted by the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) and supported by the National Research Foundation (NRF), NAMIC anchors Singapore as a global trusted node for resilient, sustainable, and smart manufacturing. Under the RIE2030 mandate, NAMIC drives transformative socioeconomic outcomes by fostering public-private partnerships and accelerating the commercial scale-up of industrial innovations.
For more information, visit https://namic.sg.
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