최근 본지와 인터뷰를 진행한 스템(STEM)은 경상남도 진주에 위치한 우주항공 관련 첨단 부품 제조사로 국내 항공산업 발전에 적극 기여하고 있다. ※ 본 기사는 KITECH KMDP x e4ds news, efactory news 공동기획 우수제조기업 발굴 프로젝트 관련 기사입니다.
“Aiming for the global market based on advanced aerospace component technology”
Performing a key role in processing and assembling civil and military aircraft airframe structures
Contribution to talent development through professional recruitment and continuous education programs
“STEM is an aerospace advanced parts manufacturer with the technology and growth potential to simultaneously operate and assemble civil and military aircraft parts, and is accelerating its advance into the global market.”
▲Inside the STEM factory
STEM, which recently had an interview with our magazine, is an advanced aerospace parts manufacturer located in Jinju, Gyeongsangnam-do, and is actively contributing to the development of the domestic aviation industry.
Stem is a company specializing in parts processing, including precision aluminum processing, Inconel, stainless steel difficult-to-cut processing, and MC nylon processing, with a variety of processing equipment and inspection equipment based on a smart factory.
In particular, we have increased our competitiveness by utilizing smart factories and automation systems.
Here, the company is making a name for itself as a local innovative company with the technology and growth potential to simultaneously process and assemble civil and military aircraft parts, and as a manufacturer of advanced aerospace parts.
Supersonic Advanced Training, a major aircraft project of Korea Aerospace Industries, Ltd.It plays a key role in the manufacturing of aircraft airframe structures, including the T-50, the next-generation Korean fighter jet (KF-21), the light armed helicopter (LAH), and the Surion helicopter (KUH).
In addition, we are actively engaged in nurturing talent.
We actively recruit professionals in the fields of science and technology and strengthen our employees' capabilities through continuous education programs.
In 2024, we also contributed to the development of customized human resources through the Korean Quick Start Program.
It was also selected for the regional specialization project 'Legend 50+' and received systematic support from the Ministry of SMEs and Startups and Gyeongsangnam-do Province.
Through this, we have strengthened global competitiveness, laid the foundation for sustainable growth, and promoted the revitalization of the local industrial ecosystem.
A Stem official said, “Stem is achieving sustainable growth through technological innovation and talent development. “These achievements reflect Stem’s continuous innovation and efforts, and we will move forward to make a greater leap forward in the global market in the future,” he said.

▲ Status of STEM certification

▲A STEM employee is processing a product.
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