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Flex sharpens medical device focus in Singapore, looks to 5G for future of manufacturing

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Published Wed, May 11, 2022 · 01:00 PM
    • Manufacturer Flex intends to grow the headcount at its Kallang site by 10 per cent by end-2022, up from 700 employees now.
    • As a service provider that provides manufacturing and design services, Flex also assists its clients by helping customers design and build products upon request.
    • Manufacturer Flex intends to grow the headcount at its Kallang site by 10 per cent by end-2022, up from 700 employees now. PHOTO: FLEX
    • As a service provider that provides manufacturing and design services, Flex also assists its clients by helping customers design and build products upon request. PHOTO: FLEX

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    MEDICAL devices are an increasing focus for the Singapore operations of manufacturer Flex, as the company aims to ride both short- and long-term regional trends, vice president of Asia operations Daniel Tan told The Business Times.

    Flex intends to grow the headcount at its Kallang site – which specialises in healthcare and life sciences equipment – by 10 per cent by the end of 2022, up from 700 employees now.

    The Kallang site is also exploring new areas such as point-of-care testing, surgical devices, and medical wearables, as demand for at-home care rises with the ageing population, said Tan.

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