Ulsan City Selects Two Sites for 'Root Industry Specialized Complex Support Project'

3D Printing and Mipo Co-Growth Specialized Complex Support Project

Synergy Expected with Ulsan's Key Industries such as Shipbuilding and Automotive

Ulsan City announced on the 13th that it has been finally selected for the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy's '2024 Specialized Root Industry Complex Support Project.'

The selected complexes are the 3D Printing Root Industry Specialized Complex and the Mipo Mutual Growth Root Industry Specialized Complex, totaling two locations.

For the selected complexes, support will be provided for the establishment of facilities and equipment required by root industry companies within each specialized complex, as well as for project expenses.

As a result, root industry companies that have been struggling with a shortage of skilled workers are expected to improve their management by enhancing process efficiency and nurturing skilled personnel, leading to better adherence to shipbuilding process schedules, reduced errors, and shorter work hours.

The 3D Printing Root Industry Specialized Complex project, in which Ulsan Information Industry Promotion Agency jointly participates, is a collaborative project supported for three years and is led by the Korea 3D Printing Convergence Technology Association.

This project aims to establish a world-class 3D printing root industry specialized complex that leads manufacturing innovation.

By investing a total project cost of 5.4 billion KRW by 2026, the project will promote the establishment of shared facilities such as a joint engineering lab, digital training center, and 3D printing online platform, as well as support for root-demand company projects, participation in domestic and international exhibitions, networking events, and other joint innovation activities.

With the implementation of this project, the competitiveness of local root industry companies is expected to improve through increased sales due to expanding demand in the automotive and shipbuilding sectors, cost reduction of 3D printing-based products through shared facilities, and shorter production lead times.

In addition, the Mipo Mutual Growth Root Industry Specialized Complex project, in which HD Hyundai Mipo jointly participates, is a general type supported over several years and is led by the Hyundai Mipo Dockyard in-house partners cooperative association.

By the end of this year, a total project cost of 697 million KRW will be invested to establish intelligent work centers at key locations within the shipyard for joint use, implement joint skill enhancement programs for workers, and improve outdoor worksite environments.

Mayor Kim Doo-gyeom said, "Root industry companies commonly face difficulties such as a shortage of skilled workers, the burden of independently establishing facilities and equipment, and challenges in developing sales channels. Through this support, we aim to enhance the vitality and sustainability of root industry companies and expect a strong synergy with Ulsan's key industries such as shipbuilding and automobiles."

Ulsan City Hall

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