The Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials (President Ryu Seok-hyun) and the Korea Photonics Technology Institute (President Shin Yong-jin) have joined hands to develop core technologies ranging from optical components to laser equipment.

On the 12th, the Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials signed a mutual cooperation agreement with the Korea Institute of Photonics and Technology for technology research and personnel exchange in the fields of lasers, optics, and displays at the Daejeon headquarters of the Korea Institute of Machinery and Technology.

Through this agreement, the two organizations are expected to secure original technologies across the entire optical field, including optical components, laser equipment, and optical-based manufacturing systems, and promote technological cooperation to strengthen the competitiveness of key national industries.

About 30 people from both organizations attended the signing ceremony that day, including Park Jae-jeong, head of the Battery Electrical and Electronic Division of the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy, Ryu Seok-hyeon, president of the Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials, and Shin Yong-jin, president of the Korea Institute of Photonics and Technology.

Through this agreement, the two organizations are expected to accelerate technological innovation in the laser and optics fields and strengthen the competitiveness of the domestic optical convergence industry. The main contents of the agreement are: △Joint research and development in the fields of laser, optics, and display development; △Academic consulting and exchange, utilization of experts, and mutual exchange and cooperation of information and technical personnel; △Discovery of new research projects and promotion of joint projects, etc.

The Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials is focusing on the development of equipment and systems such as ultrashort fiber laser technology, laser processing systems, large-area peeling and transfer technologies, and road projection systems for autonomous vehicle safety. The Optical Technology Research Institute is focusing on developing core materials and components in the field of optical convergence technology, such as industrial high-power lasers, inorganic light-emitting displays, and XR metavision.

Ryu Seok-hyun, president of the Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials, said, “Through this agreement, we will create innovative research results in the fields of laser, optics, and display technology, and make the most of the technological capabilities and resources of both institutions.” He added, “Through this, we will do our best to contribute to the development of the overall domestic optical convergence industry ecosystem and further secure a leading position in global competition.”

Shin Yong-jin, president of the Korea Institute of Photonics Technology, said, “This agreement will be an opportunity for both organizations to combine their strengths in technology and create great synergy,” and added, “We will work together to strengthen the competitiveness of national strategic industries such as displays, semiconductors, mobility, and advanced manufacturing.”