The military, government, academia, and research sectors are joining forces to advance the Korean Army's 3D printing technology.
Daejeon Technopark (Daejeon TP) announced Tuesday that it signed an "Army 3D Printing Technology Enhancement Memorandum of Understanding" with the Army Logistics Command, the Korea Institute of Industrial Technology (KITECH), and Hanbat National University at the Army Logistics Command's Data War Room on Monday. The agreement aims to enable the timely supply of Army logistics materials and drive defense manufacturing innovation through 3D printing technology.
The core objective is to advance defense-related 3D printing technology and build a cooperative system that can be immediately applied to actual military field operations.
The participating institutions agreed to cooperate in several areas: joint research and technology development related to Army 3D printing (equipment, materials, etc.); joint operation of technology exchange and education programs; identifying R&D projects based on military demand and conducting technology demonstration and commercialization; policy research and institutional improvement; and fostering a defense new industry ecosystem with linkages between defense, advanced technology, and manufacturing. The focus is on building a system that connects the entire process from technology development to demonstration and commercialization based on actual field demand in the military.
"Demand for 3D printing technology within the Army is surging rapidly," said Brigadier General Shin Dong-joo, head of the Equipment Maintenance Division at the Army Logistics Command. "This will serve as a bridgehead for the timely supply of 3D printing technology."
"By combining the expertise and infrastructure of the partner institutions, we will actively work to advance defense 3D printing technology and strengthen operational capabilities," said Kim Woo-yeon, president of Daejeon TP.
