KITECH operates a research institute for each of its three key research areas 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.
Jeonbuk Technology Application Division (Specialized Machinery)
Jeonbuk Technology Application Division (Specialized Machinery) strives to transform the flagship industries (i.e., agricultural machinery, automobile and renewable energy) of the Jeonbuk region into advanced industries by promoting convergence in technology development and by providing relevant support. The division is devoted to advancing the industrial structure and to fostering the regional industrial growth of Jeonbuk, which is emerging as the economic center of the west coast of Korea.
- Jeonbuk Technology Application Division (Specialized Machinery)
- Hub of the specialized machinery industry in Jeonbuk
Function and Role
Foster main industries in Jeonbuk represented by specialized machines through digital convergence technology development and support.
Drive the revitalization of local industries by advancing the industrial structure in Jeonbuk
Organization
Specialized Machinery and Robotics Group
- Develop industry transformation technology of digital specialized machine
- Develop industry transformation technology of carbon neutral specialized machine
- Develop automation and advancement of specialized machines
Carbon & Light Materials Group
- Develop resource circulation-based high functional carbon nano-composite high functional up-cycling technology
- Develop commercialization technology of high functional parts using carbon nano-composites
- Develop advanced root processing technology for manufacturing lightweight materials and parts