International. Evonik opened its first research center for resource efficiency issues in Singapore, internationalizing its research in the areas of functional surfaces and additive manufacturing.
In addition, the new R&D center will be home to the fabric engineering of the Evonik project house, which is under the leadership of Creavis, Evonik's strategic innovation unit. Overall, the new center in Singapore shows the company's strategic decision to expand the internationalization of its research and development activities.
"Innovation is an integral part of our growth strategy," said Harald Schwager, vice chairman of the board of Evonik Industries. "We actively seek new opportunities to boost our international R&D activities and the opening of this research center is a significant contribution to these efforts. By focusing on promising research areas for the future, this center will strengthen our position as a global leader in specialty chemicals."
Located in Biopolis, home to international and pioneering research in Singapore, the centre offers national and international professionals and graduates, ranging from engineers to scientists, a creative environment for innovative ideas in a highly interactive workplace. Talents from around the world will come together to carry out pioneering research and development by integrating scientific and technological capabilities into a collaborative laboratory concept.
