Delta Electronics Singapore has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the College of Design and Engineering (CDE) at the National University of Singapore (NUS) to strengthen research and development in hybrid integration of microelectronics. The agreement was formalised during the CDE Industry Day 2025.
The collaboration focuses on innovation in high-performance photonics packaging and integration, combining Delta’s industry expertise with NUS’s academic research capabilities. Both organisations will work together on joint research projects, academic and staff exchanges, and knowledge sharing to accelerate progress in microelectronics design and integration.
Driving research and talent development
Under the MOU, Delta and CDE will collaborate through various initiatives, including joint research, seminars, conferences, and technical information sharing. These activities aim to bridge industry and academia, nurturing an environment that supports Singapore’s vision of becoming a hub for deep-tech innovation.
“Photonics packaging and integration is emerging as the backbone of advanced sensing to modern connectivity,” said PS Tang, General Manager of Delta Electronics Singapore. “Our collaboration with the College of Design and Engineering at NUS combines academic research and industry know-how to accelerate breakthroughs that can be scaled into real-world applications. More importantly, this collaboration is about shaping future-ready talent and building innovations that will support Singapore’s ambition to be a hub for deep-tech innovation.”
Professor Teo Kie Leong, Dean of CDE at NUS, highlighted the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration. “At CDE, collaboration means working across disciplines, organisations and sectors to co-create solutions that balance desirability, feasibility, and viability,” he said. “Centres like the Singapore Hybrid-Integrated Next Generation µ Electronics (SHINE) Centre, hosted by CDE, bring together multiple institutions in partnership with industry to deliver cutting-edge innovation. This partnership with Delta is in the spirit of collaboration, innovation, real-world relevance, and shared responsibility.”
Strengthening Singapore’s innovation ecosystem
The three-year partnership will serve as a platform to translate research into practical solutions, advancing the frontiers of microelectronics and next-generation technologies. It aligns with Delta’s long-term goal of contributing to a smarter, greener future through sustainable innovation.
Delta Electronics, founded in 1971 and listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange, is a global leader in power and thermal management solutions. Its portfolio includes smart, energy-efficient systems in areas such as industrial automation, data centres, renewable energy, and electric vehicle charging. The company has received multiple global awards for sustainability and innovation and has been listed on the Dow Jones World Index for 14 consecutive years.
