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- The beginning of a new paradigm for high-tech industries
- We lead the world with competitiveness and a new paradigm for high-tech industries generated by industrial complexes that never sleep.
Developing the Smart Device Industry into an Engine for Growth
- Wearable smart devices (Gyeongsan):
- KRW 127.2 billion to be invested in parts and materials, equipment construction, technological development, etc.
- Establishing the foundation for the next-generation resonant wireless power transfer (WPT) industry (Gyeongsan):
- KRW 19.2 billion to be invested in garnering international standard certificates, testing and evaluation centers, etc.
- Establishing the foundation for the electronic medical device industry (Gumi):
- KRW 121.4 billion to be invested in supporting R&D on electronics for medicine.
- Developing a manufacturing and convergence testbed for the Internet of Things (IoT) (Gumi):
- KRW 10.9 billion to be invested in equipment construction, creation of a certification system, etc.
- Smart Valley Support Center (Gumi):
- With a budget of KRW 24.5 billion, over 5,074 ㎡ in area
- To feature a nonstop system of smart device R&D, tests, and certification
A World Capital of Digital Industries
- Mobile Convergence Technology Center (Gumi):
- A base for R&D on mobile convergence industries and a far-reaching production governance structure
- LED-IT Fusion Technology Research Center (Gyeongsan):
- Specializing in IT, display light sources, personnel training, etc.
- Gumi Electronics and Information Technology Research Institute (GERI):
- Specializing in R&D on smart IT convergence, flexible devices, next-generation display and energy technologies, etc.
- IT Medical Fusion Technology Center (Gumi):
- In the process of developing the infrastructure and equipment for electronic medical devices, parts, and materials
Strategic Support for the Growth of the Robotics Convergence Industry
- Mobile Convergence Technology Center (Gumi):
- Regional division of roles
- Pohang (industrial use), Gumi (home appliances), Yeongcheon (defense)
- Underwater Construction Robot Project (Pohang):
- KRW 81.3 billion invested in developing 9,910 ㎡ of the Yeongilman Bay Third General Industrial Complex, featuring a sophisticated testing center and the development of robotic technology for precision underwater construction
- National Safety Robot Project (Pohang):
- KRW 71 billion invested in developing 19,800 ㎡ of the Yeongilman Bay Third General Industrial Complex to support the development of emergency-response robots and a testing complex
Laying the Foundation for Fostering Key Areas in 3D Printing
- Establishment of the Korea Additive Manufacturing Innovation Center (KAMIC):
- From 2014 to 2019 within Geumo Techno Valley in Gumi, with KRW 9 billion
- 4 floors above the ground with a total floor area of 3,880 ㎡
- Specializing in smart molding, R&D, business support, etc.
- Establishment of a biotechnology and metal 3D printing research center:
- From 2015 to 2019 within the Korea Institute of Robot and Convergence (Pohang)
- Featuring two units and a total floor area of 572 ㎡
- Specializing in biomaterials and specialty metals, R&D, business support, etc.
- A regional 3D printing belt to be established, connecting specialized facilities in Gumi and Pohang
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