ST Engineering Annual Report 2020

OPERATING REVIEW & OUTLOOK LAND SYSTEMS in major procurement plans. Nevertheless, we continue to work towards growing our presence in key markets through establishing strong partnerships and expanding our portfolio of flagship solutions and platforms. With applications spanning both defence and commercial domains, demand for robotics and automation solutions is set to remain strong. In defence, manned-unmanned teaming (MUMT) is a fast-growing area in the realisation of the digital battlefield. As a capability, MUMT integrates a range of robotics, autonomous and automation technologies to enable effective force augmentation through seamless man-machine interaction. As a concept of military operations of the future, MUMT harnesses these technologies to gain an overmatch advantage over adversaries, and at the same time, improves the survivability, lethality and intelligence of armed forces. In addition to perennial issues like productivity, an ageing workforce and higher labour costs, companies and healthcare providers are looking for effective ways to address current pandemic challenges including keeping service providers safe, minimising contact, and contingency planning for similar future disruptions. Customers are also expected to resume some of their investments on projects which were delayed in 2020 due to business and supply chain disruptions. For the manufacturing segment, we see increasing demand for integrated automation solutions across the value chain. As the interoperability of robotic systems becomes an important requirement for end users, we will continue to work with local technology agencies to ensure that our robotic solutions are compatible, and can interact with multiple robot fleets from different manufacturers as well as other information technology and operational technology (IT/OT) devices. Another area for business growth is in the realm of augmented reality and mixed reality (AR/MR). From public and healthcare institutions to militaries and security forces to commercial organisations, there is increasing interests and demand as advancements in technology afford more immersive experiences for a wide range of applications. Besides being the only Microsoft Hololens Mixed Reality Partner in Singapore, our Kinetics Training Solutions unit was appointed the only Authorised Device Reseller for HoloLens 2 when it was launched during the year. This is a nod to Our augmented reality and mixed reality capabilities are used for training modules and courseware by customers in the healthcare, transport and government sectors / ST ENG I NEER I NG 54