Singapore co-branded robot plant opens

Singapore's first collaborative robot production facility was launched on 26 February 2018, by Korean industrial robot company Hanwha Techwin and local precision engineering firm PBA Group. The partnership is a first of its kind between a listed Fortune 500 company and a Singapore SME.

The new Singapore-based facility, located at Yishun Industrial Park, will manufacture a co-branded range of collaborative robots, known for their ability to work alongside humans in a shared workspace. They can perform simple tasks such as picking and placing items, palletising, screw-driving, polishing and dispensing - helping companies automate manual work as well as cut investment and operating expenses.