Pohang City Hosts 'Apple SME WEEK' for Major Transformation of Small and Medium Enterprises AX

Apple Manufacturing R&D Support Center Operates SME WEEK Program

Pohang City (Apple Manufacturing R&D Support Center) will operate the ‘SME WEEK Small and Medium Enterprise Support Program’ for three days from the 26th to the 28th to support the establishment of smart factories for small and medium manufacturing enterprises.

Starting in April 2023, this program, now in its fifth session, was prepared to enhance the competitiveness of manufacturing technology for small and medium enterprises and accelerate digital transformation. The program will provide special lectures on manufacturing logistics optimization and the latest industry trends, as well as education necessary for building smart factories through three sessions over two days: ▲Smart Data ▲Smart Process ▲Smart Quality.

Additionally, 1:1 consulting will be offered for companies struggling with smart factory establishment or those who have completed construction but face difficulties in application. Auxiliary events such as equipment tours within the center are also planned.

Mayor Lee Kang-deok said, “Through this SME WEEK Small and Medium Enterprise Support Program, we will closely collaborate with Apple and others to help small but strong companies develop technological competitiveness and create a successful model of win-win cooperation.”

The Apple Manufacturing R&D Support Center is the world’s first manufacturing-specialized R&D support center established through collaboration between Apple, Gyeongbuk Province, Pohang City, and POSTECH. Utilizing the latest equipment related to smart manufacturing, it resolves difficulties faced by small and medium manufacturing enterprises and operates a customized program called SME WEEK, providing free education and one-on-one consulting on smart manufacturing.

Following this program, the SME Day program, which offers smart factory implementation education and the opportunity to attend the Apple Developer Academy showcase for small and medium enterprise stakeholders, is scheduled to be held on the 5th of next month.

Pohang City will operate the 'SME WEEK Small Business Support Program' from the 26th to the 28th to support the establishment of smart factories for small and medium manufacturing enterprises. (Smart Process Lab preventive maintenance and production automation classes) Photo by Pohang City

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