SIRIM is an agency under the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) that lauds Public Private Partnerships (PPP) towards complementing a holistic approach in future strategies with the aims to benefit the environment, society and the economy.

SIRIM Industrial Research (SIRIM IR), is the frontline for technology innovations in various industries. SIRIM believes that through technological advancement, industries will see an increase in sustainability and in turn boosts the nation’s economy.

Smart Manufacturing Centre (SMC) is a one of the SIRIM IR Research and Technology centre. It's established in 2024, the Smart Manufacturing Centre of SIRIM Industrial Research has been at the forefront of digital transformation in the manufacturing industry. Previously known as the Machine Technology Centre (2004) in Rasa and the Industrial Centre of Innovation in Smart Manufacturing(2006) in Bukit Jalil, our centre is dedicated to advancing traditional manufacturing processes and has successfully developed a flexible, technology-driven platform that enhances efficiency and productivity.