High-Tech Roll Advanced Support System Established... Gumi City Invests Total 19.4 Billion KRW

Selected for the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy's Industrial Innovation Infrastructure Project

Creating a High-Performance Roll Ecosystem with Full-Cycle High-Tech Support

Gumi City in Gyeongbuk has been finally selected for the 2023 Industrial Innovation Infrastructure Project, led by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy, titled the ‘High-Tech Roll Advanced Support Infrastructure Project.’

Gumi City Hall.

High-Tech Roll refers to high-performance rolls equipped with advanced technology, which are core components of roll-to-roll equipment used in the manufacturing of secondary batteries and textiles, aimed at producing high value-added products.

This project, promoted by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy, aims to enhance industrial competitiveness through full-cycle technical support for High-Tech Rolls and to expand the value chain between demand and supply companies based on digital platforms.

Over five years until 2027, a total budget of 19.4 billion KRW (10 billion KRW national funds, 2.82 billion KRW provincial funds, 6.58 billion KRW city funds) will be invested to build a center with a total floor area of 1,884㎡ (two buildings, one floor each) within the Gumi National Industrial Complex Expansion District. The plan includes the phased installation of 28 types of equipment for High-Tech Roll design, analysis, performance, and reliability evaluation.

Additionally, by operating a testbed for High-Tech Roll performance evaluation, the project will provide customized technical support and commercialization assistance to foster corporate growth. A digital twin platform will be established and operated to enable pre-performance evaluation through simulation before actual roll manufacturing, which is expected to reduce time and costs involved in roll development. Efforts will also be made to promote organic technology sharing and advancement among related industries through the formation of a win-win consultative body and to cultivate specialized personnel capable of production.

Ku Ja-geun, a member of the National Assembly serving on the Industry, Trade, Small and Medium Enterprises Committee and representing Gumi City Gap district, stated, “The High-Tech Roll Advanced Center is expected to create synergy with the ‘Secondary Battery Promotion Hub Center’ to be established within the expansion district. We will continue to make efforts and pay attention to laying the foundation for fostering future industries.”

Mayor Kim Jang-ho said, “The selection for this project has laid the cornerstone for Gumi’s roll industry and is expected to be an opportunity to expand the scope of Gumi’s advanced new industries. Through solid center operations reflecting the demands of local roll companies and other stakeholders, we will strengthen corporate capabilities and provide wholehearted support so that the city can become a forward base for roll-related industries.”

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