Research Institute of Advanced Manufacturing Technology
Research Institute
of Advanced
Manufacturing Technology Research Institute
of
Convergence Technology Research Institute of
Clean
Manufacturing System Seonam
Division Daegyeong
Division Dongnam
Division Gangwon
Division Ulsan
Division Jeonbuk
Division Jeju R&BD
Center
of Advanced
Manufacturing Technology Research Institute
of
Convergence Technology Research Institute of
Clean
Manufacturing System Seonam
Division Daegyeong
Division Dongnam
Division Gangwon
Division Ulsan
Division Jeonbuk
Division Jeju R&BD
Center
KITECH operates a research institute for each of its three key research fields in the South Korean cities Incheon, Ansan and Cheonan. In order to provide close-range support to SMEs located near their production sites, KITECH also operates regional divisions in Gwangju, Daegu, Busan, Gangneung, Ulsan, Jeonju and Jeju.
Research Institute of Advanced Manufacturing & Materials Technology (Incheon)
The KITECH Research Institute of Advanced Manufacturing & Materials Technology boasts a prominent history and technological prowess. As a research institute, it plays a pivotal role in developing and disseminating original root technologies and is responsible for operating and managing all Ppuri Technology Support Centers in Korea. The institute seeks to support companies by helping them tap into the latest research findings and technologies.
- Research Institute of Advanced Manufacturing & Materials Technology
- Root technology R&D hub for advanced materials and parts
Function and Role
Develop high value technologies that advance the root development of the manufacturing industry
- Background: It is essential for Korea to advance its core root technologies in order to address changes in the global manufacturing industry and to add value to the domestic manufacturing industry.
- Goal: Enhance the competitive edge of flagship industries and new industries by making strategic and focused investments in six major root technologies (casting, molding, plastic working, welding, surface treatment and heat treatment)
- Significance: Address national and social concerns regarding the 4th industrial revolution, impacts on the environmental and energy consumption
Promote production technology application and provide support to nurture industries and accelerate corporate growth
- Background: Korea seeks to drive the innovation and growth of SMEs across all regions of the country equally.
- Goal: Incubate specialized regional industries and support the innovative growth of SMEs
* Incubate specialized industries and apply technologies that reflect regional and corporate needs
* Provide technical support to help increase corporate capacity to adapt to the 4th industrial revolution, and identify policies and institutions that help facilitate industrial technology innovation - Significance: Nurture regional industries, overcome the growth limits of SMEs and provide new growth opportunities based on collaboration between local governments, regional innovation organizations and technology purchasers
Organization
Molding & Metal Forming R&D Department
- Develop next generation, high value molding technologies
- Develop next generation flexible and customized forming technologies
- Develop smart and AI-based process technologies related to molding, plastics, press, injection and precision machining; develop manufacturing process technologies for industries
- Operate the National Molding Technology Center and providing technical support for molding, plastics, press, injection and precision machining equipment
Heat & Surface Technology R&D Department
- Develop heat and surface treatment technologies for next generation industry parts and materials
- Develop heat and surface treatment technologies for greater IT convergence and intelligence
- Develop eco-friendly high-productivity root materials and process technologies
- Operate the Materials Surface Analysis Center and Siheung Ppuri Technology Support Center and providing technical support for existing heat and surface treatment equipment
Smart Liquid Processing R&D Department
- Develop high value casting materials with critical performance
- Develop smart production and management technologies for casting
- Develop smart and AI-based process technologies and transfer new manufacturing process technologies to industries
- Develop and support digital platform-based design and manufacturing technologies
- Operate the Gyeongseo Casting Technology Center and provide technical support for existing casting equipment
Advanced Joining & Additive Manufacturing R&D Department
- Develop joining and additive manufacturing technologies for next generation industry parts and materials
- Promote IT convergence and intelligence in core root technologies
- Identify parts needed for 3D printing and develop manufacturing technologies tailored to industries
- Operate the 3D Printing Manufacturing Innovation Center and provide technical support for welding and 3D printing equipment
Industrial Materials Processing R&D Department
- Develop innovative process technologies for light metal materials
- Integrate advanced materials technologies into powder materials technologies
- Develop advanced materials process technologies to build a platform for next generation root technologies
- Develop technologies needed for creating a self-reliant domestic value chain of strategic rare metals