Sieger Partners DF Automation to Drive Practical Automation

14 Jan 2026 CW Team

Sieger has signed a memorandum of understanding with DF Automation & Robotics to collaborate on practical automation and robotics solutions aligned with real-world operational requirements. The partnership brings together engineering expertise and execution capabilities to address challenges across industrial and infrastructure environments.

The collaboration aims to enhance safety, reliability and efficiency while ensuring automation solutions remain scalable, commercially viable and grounded in on-ground execution needs. By focusing on practical deployment rather than theoretical applications, the partnership also seeks to support stable employment and strengthen resilient supply chains.

The MoU was signed in the presence of Dr Che Fai Yeong, CEO and Co-founder, DF Automation & Robotics, and Sagar J, General Manager, DF Automation & Robotics, along with the leadership team from Sieger.

Commenting on the partnership, Ashwin Karivaradraj, Director Operations, Sieger, said, “At Sieger, we believe technology must be grounded in real operational needs. This partnership with DF Automation & Robotics reflects a shared commitment to practical automation—solutions that enhance safety, reliability, and efficiency while being realistic to deploy and sustain. Together, we aim to build systems that strengthen operations, support jobs, and contribute to more resilient supply chains.”

Under the agreement, both companies will jointly explore opportunities to integrate automation and robotics into engineering-led solutions, with a focus on dependable implementation across diverse operating environments.

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