UNIST and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. have joined hands to collaborate on the research and development of next-generation 3D printing technology.
The UNIST 3D Printing Convergence Technology Center and the Engine Machinery Division of Hyundai Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. have signed a business agreement to establish a joint R&D space with the focus on 3D printing technology. A ceremony was held on October 5, 2023, at the UNIST Industry-University Convergence Campus to commemorate the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The ceremony was attended by Director Sungchan Ahn from the Engine & Machinery Research Institute at Hyundai Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. and Director Namhun Kim of the UNIST 3D Printing Convergence Technology Center.
According to the agreement, the two organizations will collaborate on various areas, including joint research and development of 3D printing parts of ship engines and support for the commercialization of domestically developed devices. During the agreement ceremony, discussions were held regarding the establishment of a joint laboratory at the UNIST 3D Printing Convergence Technology Center to maximize the effectiveness of this collaboration. Additionally, both organizations plan to enhance cooperation in areas, such as identifying joint R&D tasks, sharing R&D facility equipment, exchanging human resources, and promoting academic exchange.
Under this agreement, the two organizations will collaborate on various areas, including joint research and development of 3D printing parts for engines for ships, as well as support for the commercialization of domestically developed devices. During the agreement ceremony, discussions were held regarding the establishment of a joint laboratory at the UNIST 3D Printing Convergence Technology Center to maximize the effectiveness of this collaboration. Additionally, both organizations plan to enhance cooperation in areas such as identifying joint R&D tasks, sharing R&D facility equipment, exchanging human resources, and promoting academic exchange.
The virtual product development research lab of the Engine Machinery Division at Hyundai Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. has consistently achieved research and development breakthroughs in engine parts utilized in large ships, utilizing cutting-edge advanced manufacturing technology.
“Our center possesses exceptional capabilities in mass production of 3D printing products,” emphasized Director Kim of the UNIST 3D Printing Convergence Technology Center. “Through our collaboration with HD Hyundai Heavy Industries, a company with outstanding infrastructure in the domestic and international large ship industry, we aim to expand the center’s business scope to the shipbuilding and maritime sectors.”
