Demonstrating Presence in Smart Manufacturing... Gyeongbuk Technopark Achieves Top Grade for 3 Consecutive Years in 'Smart Factory Distribution and Expansion Project'

Leading Corporate Support Including Standard Digital Clusters and K-Smart Lighthouse Factory Assistance

Gyeongbuk Technopark.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yeo Jong-gu] Gyeongbuk Technopark Gyeongbuk Smart Manufacturing Innovation Center has achieved the highest grade (S) for three consecutive years in the Ministry of SMEs and Startups' 'Smart Factory Distribution and Expansion Project' performance evaluation.

This evaluation was prepared to strengthen responsibility as a regional smart manufacturing innovation hub and to enhance project operation soundness for the smart factory distribution and expansion project, targeting 19 regional Technopark Smart Manufacturing Innovation Centers nationwide.

Additionally, the Smart Manufacturing Innovation Promotion Group awarded the highest grade (S) to a total of three regional Smart Manufacturing Innovation Centers, including the Gyeongbuk Smart Manufacturing Innovation Center, through quantitative and qualitative evaluations.

Gyeongbuk TP initially aimed to support 162 companies for the smart factory distribution and expansion project but exceeded the target by 60% by supporting a total of 260 companies in 2021.

In 2021, the proportion of advanced support reached 38.5%, contributing to the expansion of smart factory advanced companies in regional key industries, following 29.4% in 2019 and 35.3% in 2020.

So far, the Gyeongbuk Smart Manufacturing Innovation Center has been recognized for its achievements by establishing a differentiated support system including ▲continuous advanced support for smart factory adopting companies (40% achievement rate of intermediate level 1 or higher) ▲establishment of a full-cycle smart factory support system (pre-consultation and post-management by experts) ▲securing leading models benchmarkable such as K-Smart Lighthouse Factories ▲smart factory technology development ▲establishing a value chain-linked digital cluster support system (shipbuilding & marine, auto parts, machinery & air conditioning) ▲selection of specialized institutions by industry and establishment of support systems.

This year, the Gyeongbuk Technopark Gyeongbuk Smart Manufacturing Innovation Center is the only one among national Technoparks participating in national research and development projects developing smart manufacturing innovation technologies, also striving to strengthen the technological capabilities of supply companies.

Ha In-seong, President of Gyeongbuk Technopark, said, “The Gyeongbuk Smart Manufacturing Innovation Center will faithfully perform its role as a regional manufacturing innovation hub and contribute to creating a regional smart ecosystem.”

The second recruitment for smart factory construction and advancement in 2022 can be applied for through the smart factory project management system starting at the end of this month. Gyeongbuk companies wishing to receive smart factory support can get pre-diagnosis and consulting by contacting the Gyeongbuk Technopark Gyeongbuk Smart Manufacturing Innovation Center.

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