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Our Milestone 1988 - FA Systems began from a humble origin. It was established in December 1988 as a partnership with two partners who shared a keen interest in the automation of machinery. It provided design and engineering services in factory automation and equipment integration. 1989 - The partnership expanded and strengthened its business by providing in-house machining services. Conventional milling machines and precision lathe were bought during the year and three skilled machinists were hired to join the firm. 1992 - FA Systems corporatised itself as a private limited company and moved to a 300 square meters factory with six milling machines and ten staffs. 1993 to 1996 - FA Systems began providing a full range of automation solutions for multinational companies (MNCs). It provided conceptual design services, as well as proposed solutions for these MNCs to meet their drafting and data transfer. Sophisticated machinery like the CNC machining center was also acquired to facilitate the making of more precise and complicated machine parts. 1997 - In order to continually service its expanding customer base, FA Systems expanded its facility by moving to its present location. Contract manufacturing services, which includes mass production of precision small components and subassembly processes, were into its business activities. 2000 - The business of FA Systems is further boosted with funding from new investors with market networking. Additional headcount, machinery and factory space are added to cope with surge in customer demand . FA Systems acquired a stake in Laser Research, a NUS-Data Storage Institute (DSI) spin-off with core competency in laser applications. This acquisition gives FA Systems the additional competitive advantage in its automation system. 2001 - FA Systems focused in to manufacturing of equipments for the Photonics, Semiconductors, Electronics and Medical Industries. Built standard machines for Laser Marking System and Singulation Saw for the semicon industries. 1st launch of Advanced Packages Singulation Saw in the Semicon S'pore 2001. 2002 - FA Systems go into global networking to establish its business into global market. Clean-room facility for test, fabricate and built class 100 clean room equipment. |
