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On 14 August, our researchers Huang Kai Xing and Ambrose Chuan from AM.NUS were pleased to support the 3D Printing Workshop organised by the Agritech Translation Programme (AgTP), a joint initiative by the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) and the National University of Singapore (NUS). The workshop was also supported by the NUS Department of Biological Sciences (DBS) Regenerative Agritech Centre, as well as the College of Design and Engineering’s (CDE) NUS Engineering Design and Innovation Centre (EDIC).

The workshop was designed to help farmers explore how 3D printing can be applied in practical farm operations, particularly in the areas of spare parts replacement and digital inventory.

For many farms, replacing equipment parts can involve long lead times, minimum order quantities, and challenges with low- to mid-volume production. Through this workshop, participants were introduced to how 3D printing could offer a more flexible alternative, enabling farms to produce selected parts on demand, reduce dependency on physical stockpiles, and better manage spare part inventory digitally.

The workshop also provided an opportunity to spark ideas on how additive manufacturing can support broader technology adoption in the agri-sector, from rapid prototyping to customised tools and farm-specific solutions.
This aligns closely with AgTP’s mission to drive technology translation and adoption by working with public agencies, Institutes of Higher Learning, Research Institutes, and industry partners to adapt innovations for Singapore’s agriculture sector.

At AM.NUS, we are glad to contribute our expertise in additive manufacturing to support this effort, and we look forward to seeing how 3D printing can play a part in building a more resilient, agile, and innovation-ready farming ecosystem.