Monoscale Selected as Lead Organization for Four Consecutive Years in "2026 Manufacturing-Specialized Makerspace" Collaborative Project

Monoscale–Chonnam National University Industry-Academic Consortium Secures Project Funding of Approximately 1.1 Billion Won
Full-Cycle Manufacturing Startup Support Based on "Manufacturing Chain"

Monoscale Co., Ltd. has been selected as the lead organization for four consecutive years, from 2023 to 2026, for the "2026 Manufacturing-Specialized Makerspace" project promoted by the Ministry of SMEs and Startups. The company will participate in the project as part of a consortium with Chonnam National University's makerspace, "Mandeulmaru."

The "Manufacturing-Specialized Makerspace Project" aims to promote manufacturing startups by supporting systematic, field-oriented production activities through collaboration between makerspaces and institutions with manufacturing expertise. While previous startup support programs often stopped at the prototype stage, this project focuses on strengthening the structure to extend support through to the mass production phase.

Monoscale Co., Ltd. is a manufacturing specialist that manages the entire process from product development to production, based on its own manufacturing infrastructure of approximately 1,320 square meters and the manufacturing-linked platform "MONOSC." The company operates a platform-based manufacturing system that not only creates simple prototypes but also connects design data management with production processes.

In this project, Monoscale will focus on the transition from prototypes to mass production. The company will handle prototype design reviews, production of mass-production-ready prototypes, mold design and manufacturing process consulting, support for small-lot production based on CNC, injection molding, and PCB, as well as validation of mass production feasibility, thereby supporting the journey toward actual manufacturing.

Project Manager and CEO Kim Hyungtae stated, "Our selection for this project is the result of the synergy between Chonnam National University's outstanding manufacturing infrastructure and Monoscale's expertise." He added, "We will do our best not only to operate a physical space but also to transform the Gwangju region into a 'Maker Manufacturing City' and help hardware startups successfully enter the market."

Industry experts have noted the significance of this project, highlighting that it is evolving from simple production support to a structure that connects actual manufacturing and market entry. In particular, the model in which a manufacturing specialist company provides support through to the mass production stage is expected to play a key role in increasing the commercialization potential of manufacturing startups.

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