Ulsan Leads 3D Printing Industry ... 'Development Committee' Holds First Meeting

Appointment of Committee Members on the 19th, Discussion on the Development Direction of the 3D Printing Industry, etc.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Yong-woo] The first meeting of Ulsan City, leading the development of the country's largest three-dimensional printing industry, will be held.

Ulsan City announced that it will hold the 1st meeting of the 'Ulsan City Three-Dimensional Printing Industry Development Committee' on February 19 at 3:30 PM in the 7th floor situation room.

The meeting will proceed with the presentation of appointment letters to committee members, a report on Ulsan City's 3D printing industry development plan, reports on the application status of 3D printing by companies such as Hyundai Motor and Raonix, and a free discussion.

The 'Ulsan City Three-Dimensional Printing Industry Development Committee' is composed of 18 members including Jo Won-kyung, Deputy Mayor of Economy of Ulsan City as chairman, university professors, heads of related organizations, and company representatives.

The term of office is three years from the date of appointment, and the main roles include advising on comprehensive plans for the three-dimensional printing industry and support activities.

The government plans to raise the domestic market size to 1 trillion won by 2022 with the vision of becoming one of the top five global powers in 3D printing, by establishing the 2nd basic plan under the 'Three-Dimensional Printing Industry Promotion Act.'

Ulsan City quickly responded to the government's policy by creating related ordinances and establishing the 'Ulsan City Three-Dimensional Printing Industry Promotion and Fostering Comprehensive Plan.'

This comprehensive plan has the vision of 'Ulsan, a city centered on the 3D printing industry leading manufacturing innovation,' aiming to build 8 innovation centers, secure and commercialize 100 core technologies, foster 50 specialized companies, and create 700 jobs by 2023.

Ulsan City will actively promote three major 'promotion strategies' including building a foundation for 3D printing innovative growth, and nine tasks such as establishing a 3D printing infrastructure and strengthening collaboration systems.

Ulsan City plans to leap forward as the country's largest 3D printing hub city, with the largest manufacturing industries in automobiles, shipbuilding, and energy, and the concentration of 3D printing industry-academia-research collaboration.

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