Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence, a global leader in digital reality solutions combining sensors, software, and autonomous technologies, is leveraging cutting-edge technology and human resources to help industries in the Gumi and Gyeongbuk regions build smart factories and automation systems.

Hexagon announced on the 12th that it signed a business agreement (MOU) with Gumi Electronics and Information Technology Research Institute (GERI) and Digital Chain at the Gumi Electronics and Information Technology Research Institute headquarters to strengthen the digitalization and autonomous manufacturing capabilities of industries in the Gumi and Gyeongbuk regions.

This agreement aims to promote regional industrial development through technological support, infrastructure construction, and joint research and development to accelerate autonomous manufacturing and digital transformation in the manufacturing sector, focusing on semiconductors, defense, and secondary batteries, which are the main industries promoted in the Gumi and Gyeongbuk regions. Through this agreement, the three organizations promised mutual cooperation to contribute to the revitalization of the regional economy by supporting the training of local talent and the digital transformation of companies.

Hexagon plans to provide autonomous manufacturing solutions and technology consulting in cooperation with the Gumi Electronics and Information Technology Institute and digital twin solution company Digital Chain to promote digitalization of manufacturing companies in the Gumi and Gyeongbuk regions. Through this, we will support local companies to introduce and operate autonomous manufacturing systems, and provide various solutions so that manufacturers can achieve optimization throughout the product life cycle through manufacturing process innovation. With this technical support, manufacturing companies in the Gumi and Gyeongbuk regions are expected to expand the construction of smart factories and automation systems.

In addition, Hexagon plans to provide consulting services to help manufacturing companies in the Gumi and Gyeongbuk regions establish management strategies for sustainable development by supporting carbon neutrality-related consulting and management system establishment. Through this, companies are expected to reduce carbon emissions and create an eco-friendly manufacturing environment.

Gumi Electronics and Information Technology Institute Director Moon Chu-yeon said, “Through this agreement, we will enhance the industrial competitiveness of the Gumi and Gyeongbuk region and strengthen mutual cooperation based on the expertise and technological capabilities of each organization.” He added, “We will spare no effort in providing technical support needed by local companies by utilizing the cutting-edge R&D infrastructure and expert personnel of Gumi Electronics and Information Technology Institute.”

“We are pleased to collaborate with Gumi Electronics and Information Technology Institute and Digital Chain to foster regional customized cutting-edge industry talent and accelerate digital innovation,” said Bryan Sung, President of Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence Korea. “We will actively support regional manufacturing companies to establish innovative manufacturing processes to ensure the continued growth of the domestic manufacturing industry.”