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Medtec China 2025 in Shanghai highlighted the dynamic growth of the global MedTech industry, drawing over 1,000 exhibitors and 85,000 visitors.

How do we attract, retain, and grow the next generation of talent in PE? 🤔

The question sparked lively discussion during SPETA Gen II Leadership Programme (SGLP) learning visit to Coway Engineering & Marketing Pte Ltd.

Hosted at Coway’s Seletar Aerospace facility, the session brought together Gen II leaders for an afternoon of learning, sharing, and reflection. Through a candid roundtable dialogue, participants exchanged experiences on retaining skilled employees in today’s competitive labour market, attracting young talent into manufacturing, and ensuring smooth succession planning within family-led enterprises.

As part of the SPETA Second Generation Leadership Programme (SGLP), we deep-dived into the technologies and innovations shaping our industry’s next phase of growth.

SPETA successfully led the Singapore Pavilion at Semicon India, featuring 20 Singapore exhibitors showcasing precision engineering, automation, and advanced manufacturing technologies. The event highlighted India’s rapidly expanding semiconductor ecosystem, driven by strong government support and rising investments from global players. Market sentiment was highly positive, with strong interest from Indian companies seeking technology and supply chain partnerships.

Session 2 of the SPETA Gen II Leadership Programme (SGLP) brought together deep insights on financial stewardship, risk management, and strategic growth.

The semiconductor landscape is evolving as rapidly as the chips themselves.

Keeping pace is no easy task, the community continues to press on strengthened by collaboration and innovation.
As the industry builds new capabilities, upskills its workforce, and navigates shifting geopolitics and market dynamics, precision engineering remains a key enabler of semiconductor growth.

We are encouraged to see the sector’s continued progress, and even more so, the close partnership between semiconductors and precision engineering.

Celebrating the annual Rare Disease Fund (RDF) Donor Appreciation Evening held on 4 September!

It was heartening to see how the KK Women's and Children's Hospital RDF continues to bring hope and life-changing support to patients with rare diseases. Listening to the stories shared by the medical professionals and beneficiaries reminded us why this cause matters so deeply.

Dear Members and Partners,

Mr. KS Chong will be stepping down from the SPETA Council due to personal reasons. Effective 26th Aug 2025.

On behalf of the Council, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to Mr. Chong for his years of dedicated service and meaningful contributions to SPETA and the precision engineering community.

His commitment and support have been deeply valued.

We wish him continued success and fulfillment in his future endeavors.

SPETA and JTC Corporation welcomed industry leaders to Industry Upclose at JID, highlighting how Singapore is supporting precision engineering and advanced manufacturing companies to innovate and grow. Participants toured Bulim Square, learning from pioneering tenants like Makino Asia Group and gaining practical insights on leasing, operations, and leveraging the broader Innovation Estates network. Designed as a well-connected, car-lite district with MRT access, an 11km Sky Corridor, and nearby amenities, JID exemplifies Singapore’s vision for a vibrant, Industry 4.0-ready ecosystem.

At recent ITE Graduation Ceremony, SPETA was a proud sponsor of the Singapore Precision Engineering And Technology Association Gold Medal presented by Desmond Lee, Minister for Education, and the Minister-in-Charge of Social Services Integration to Muhammad Nur'Iman Bin Badrul Hesham, who was also awarded the Bronze Course Medal at ITE WSDip Graduation Ceremony in 2024.

Iman is now an Assistance Maintenance Engineer overseeing corrective and preventative maintenance of defectivity and metrology tools at STMicroelectronics. Iman has shown strong perseverance and even implemented a solution that protected engineers from exposure to high voltages during maintenance work.

Looking for someone like I'man? Companies interested in Work Study Diploma can approach SPETA to engage ITE graduates looking for a career headstart in Precision Engineering whilst pursuing a nationally-recognised diploma.

The SPETA Gen II Leadership Programme (SGLP) is officially underway!🚀

We kicked off Cohort 1 of SGLP with an energising welcome session on 31 July 2025 at Singapore Polytechnic. The session brought together second generation leaders, mentors, and industry partners. From goal setting and introductions to building new connections, the first session saw participants map out leadership goals, connect with peers and mentors, and explore strategic thinking tools. This set a strong foundation for the five month journey ahead.

The SGLP is designed specifically for second generation leaders in Precision Engineering, connecting them with industry veterans to learn, grow, and lead with confidence.

As Singapore celebrated its 60th anniversary, SPETA marked the milestone with purpose by partnering with Singapore Red Cross and Messe Düsseldorf Asia for SPETA x Heartbeat Heroes SG 2025. The community-wide blood donation campaign brought together members of the PE sector, including Royal Bussan Singapore Pte Ltd, JCS-Echigo Pte Ltd, Tritan AMS, and OPEN MIND Technologies Asia Pacific Pte Ltd, to make a meaningful impact, demonstrating solidarity, compassion, and the power of collective action.