Ashing system

https://korean-machinery.com///inquiry[INQ. NO. 1701M07] PSK’s flagship product, Supra V, is the latest generation of ashing system. With increased productivity, it is designed with the smallest footprint for 300mm ashing systems. The system provides improved throughput, consistency, and increased precision compared to previous models. The newly revised ferrite coupled induction plasma (FCIP) source offers enhanced processing capacity compared to microwave plasma, in which plasma damage has been significantly minimized.
A multi-source platform is designed for installing FCIP or point inductively coupled plasma (PCIP) depending on the user’s application purpose. PCIP can be used for both front-end and back-end applications. In addition to Supra V’s innovative process advancements, major improvements in the reliability of the system have been achieved through easier maintenance and field-proven customizable software.
In today’s ever changing environments, PSK will quickly adapt to changes and lead the industry by creating value toward a more sustainable and systematic growth. Furthermore, the company will continue to intensively invest in R&D in order to improve technological processes and deliver quality products.
201701m_page_23_03In the past, the company has focused on asher processing and semiconductor equipment manufacturing. However, the vision and goal of PSK is to ultimately become the global leader in the overall device processing sector across all semiconductor processes by 2021. Currently, the company is focusing on the development of innovative technologies to lead the inevitable paradigm shift of the semiconductor industry. With an aggressive R&D investment strategy, PSK will continue to achieve breakthrough innovations in technology and develop new cutting-edge equipment.

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Automatic air release valves

https://korean-machinery.com///inquiry[INQ. NO. 1701M06] Prosave is always taking on new challenges and working as a pioneer to accomplish the unlimited possibilities of the newest technology for safety and environment protection devices of marine engines, petrochemicals, and on/offshore plants & desalination plants.
Prosave’s automatic air release valve series are specifically designed to meet the requirements of water utility systems, greatly improving supply and distribution system efficiency. Prosave places special focus on ensuring that its products meet all applicable standards and specifications prescribed by the industry. From the most complex of applications to the simplest, its automatic air release valve series performs with precision and accuracy to provide exact control of pressure, flow, level, and surge and pump control.
The air release valves, also called small orifice valves, are designed to automatically release small pockets of accumulated air from a pipeline while the system operates under pressure exceeding atmospheric pressure. And 201701m_page_22_10Prosave’s air/vacuum valves, also called large orifice valves, are designed to exhaust large quantities of air automatically during pipeline filling and to admit large quantities of air automatically when the internal pressure in the pipeline drops below atmospheric pressure. Prosave’s combination air valves are also notable. They are designed to perform the same function as air/vacuum valves but, in addition, they will automatically release small pockets of air from the pipeline while under pressure, like an air release valve.

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FPD array laser repair

https://korean-machinery.com///inquiry[INQ. NO. 1701M05] Since its founding in 1973, Charm Engineering has focused on flat-panel display manufacturing equipment. The company supplies products and services to a number of domestic companies including Samsung, LGD, and other global IT companies in China, Japan, etc.
Charm Engineering surpassed US$16 million in exports of its laser repair equipment for flat display panel that is based on laser application technology. With global and domestic market shares of 74% and 65%, respectively, Charm Engineering is the first company in the world to utilize new precise laser in AMOLED micro processing equipment in the flat display manufacturing equipment field.
201701m_page_22_07Highly competitive with such many features as TFT LCE 5~8 generation application, high-accurate later cutting, high-speed and low noise & stability, highly accurate gantry stage movement, stage joystick function, proven reliability in advanced fab., Charm Engineering’s latest FPD array laser repair ensures highest throughput, lowest CoO (longer MTBF&shorter MTTR), excellent particle control, and VTM configuration (in case of cluster tool type).
The goal of Charm Engineering is to become a leading company in the global equipment field with cutting-edge technology. Hence, the company is placing great efforts in developing innovative models such as Flexible with AMOLED, TSP, FPCB and electronic printing equipment.
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High Performance overlay metrology System for the 2X/1Xnm design

https://korean-machinery.com///inquiry[INQ. NO. 1701M04] Established in 2009, AUROS Technology is the world’s leading provider of overlay metrology systems in the semiconductor industry. With more than worldwide 80 employees and 60 R&D engineers, the company continues to focus on technical improvements and solid partnerships with customers.
In 2011, AUROS Technology merged with ERI Co., Ltd. which manufactured LED PSS inspection systems. Then, IMT Corp. was incorporated in 2012 as a subsidiary of AUROS Technology and succeeded in exporting OL-300n to Wuxi, China.
The OL-600n, released in 2003, is an overlay metrology system with unique and innovative technologies. The system verifies the improper array of patterns during manufacturing process of semiconductors. Production of such equipment has allowed domestic firms to become less reliant on exports. AUROS Technology received awards including ‘IR52 Jang Young Sil’ by the Ministry of Science and Technology, and ‘World-Class Products of Korea’ by the Ministry of Trade, Industry & Energy.

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The OL-600n provides optimum performance for the 2X/1Xnm nodes. The systems offers enhanced precision, TMU (Total Measurement Uncertainty), and MAM (Move-Acquire-Measure) time, compared to the previous model of OL-300n. The system has also integrated EUREKA Ⅱ, which is an advanced inline data analyzer that enables users to collect data of variation monitoring and analysis in a user-friendly manner. In addition, OL-600n has a smaller platform than OL-300n, which delivers increased utilization of fab space.

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Twin-rotor dehumidifier

https://korean-machinery.com///inquiry[INQ. NO. 1701M03] High humidity levels may increase the spread of mold, bacteria, viruses, and so forth. Hence, it is important to maintain the proper humidity levels in your home and workplace. Highly used in medical and chemical industries utilizing hygroscopic raw materials, dehumidifying systems maintain quality and efficiency.
Established in 2004, Air Tech Engineering is a leading commercial dehumidifier manufacturer. With accumulated expertise and professionalism, the company has developed hybrid and twin rotor dehumidifiers, which have been awarded the ‘World-Class Product of Korea’ by the Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Energy of Korea in 2012.
Hybrid dehumidifier from the company is a combination of mechanical and desiccant dehumidification. The reactivation heat source built into the unit reuses the wasted heat, which reduces energy consumption by more than 40%. In addition, it has doubled the capacity of dehumidification compared to existing humidifiers.
201701m_page_21_03And its twin rotor dehumidifier is a three-stage system, equipped with both one cooling dehumidification and two desiccant rotors. The system applies reactivation of waste heat of the second desiccant rotor, sourced from reactivation heat of the first desiccant rotor. As a highly efficient dehumidifier, it also saves energy consumption compared to existing humidifiers. With excellence in quality and performance, the company contributes to energy efficiency and sustainability. Air Tech Engineering will continue to supply high-performance dehumidifiers at competitive prices.

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Oilless bearings and die and mold components

https://korean-machinery.com///inquiry[INQ. NO. 1701M02] Water-lubricated bearings are assuming increasing importance in the marine and pump industries because of the need to eliminate the pollution caused by oil and grease lubricated metal bearings and the desire to increase efficiency and reliability.
They alleviate the fear of pollution due to leaking seals and require no seals, and no oil or grease for lubrication, making these bearings environmentally friendly. Rubber bearings are one of the most popular water lubricated bearings widely used in industry. The rubber bearingscan be found in many applications, including stern tube bearings on ships, submarines and small craft, hydroelectric powerplants and pumps.

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An oilless bearing is a self-lubricating bearing containing solid or liquid lubricants in its material. it is solid lubricant bearing without applying oil in 21C environmental society. Since 1978, LuBo Industries has devoted itself for manufacturing and supplying oilless bearings and die and mold components.
No oil or grease is required. The self-lubricating features allow bearings to be used where oiling is difficult, expensive to implement and where grease/oil cannot be used. Excellent lubrication is achieved even under high loads at low speeds. Excellent wear resistance is achieved even under severe operating conditions, such as in heavy loads, low velocity, oscillating, and intermittent motions where formation of oil film can be difficult. LuBo Industries overseas network of offices includes China and Thailand, while the domestic network covers Changwon, Daegu and Ulsan.

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Air duster

https://korean-machinery.com///inquiry[INQ. NO. 1701M01] Kum Gang Precision has ever since its establishment in 1994 placed its priority on how to swiftly and suitably meet customers’ meet and thus to maximize their satisfactions, mainly through intensive investment on R&D.
Kum Gang Precision, in its daily management, considers “Creative&Basic technology” as the most important factor that leads its business. Kum Gang Precision’s products, designed and made by a series of strict processes, aims at to be used at each specific applications with accomplishment of safety, convenience, and productivity at the same time.
201701m_page_20_03Kum Gang Precision focuses on manufacturing MRO items, especially pneumatic relating items and hand tools – air couplers, air dusters, bit drivers, tire gauges, bit sockets, etc. Of those, air dusters are at the frontline in expanding the presence of the company in the targeted abroad market.
In the application of the air dusters, there is no stain water from the air duster, even humid air.Ergonomic design is delivering good productivity and various types of models can meet customers’ needs. Now the air dusters are popular among customers in some nations in Southeast Asia, as well as Japan, China, etc. And further efforts for pioneering promising markets are now underway.

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Korean economy faces higher trade barriers

https://korean-machinery.com///inquiry President-elect Donald Trump is expected to deal an enormous blow to Korea which is heavily reliant on exports as he has vowed to strengthen trade barriers.

Youn Woo-jin, a senior researcher at the Korea Institute for Industrial Economics and Trade, said that the result of the U.S. election will adversely affect Korea’s already faltering exports on increasing risks of a slowing economy there as well as aggressive protectionism.

President-elect Trump has been pledging strong protectionism, which even most of his fellow party members criticized as populism.

“Trump has been moving away from the Republican Party, which has been a traditional guardian of free trade,” Youn said.

He pointed out that Trump had been vowing to adopt far-fetched protectionist measures, such as a withdrawal from negotiations over the Trans-Pacific Partnership, the renegotiation of the North American Free Trade Agreement, and high tariffs on imports from Mexico and China. Trump has also denounced the Korea-U.S. Free Trade Agreement (FTA) as a “job killing” deal, leading to speculation that his victory will lead to renegotiations or a complete scrapping of the deal.

Youn, however, said that such pledges are “little likely to be realized as there should be cooperation from Congress, as well as when taking into account the huge impact this will have on the global economy.” The Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA), meanwhile, expects Trump will demand a renegotiation of the Korea-U.S. FTA, on top of strong pressure such as antidumping and countervailing duties.

“Even if the U.S. Congress opposes these moves, Trump may be able to scrap the FTA or levy high tariffs on certain countries, with the authority endowed to the president,” said Yun Won-sok, executive vice president for business information and trade at KOTRA, pointing out that the diverse trade related laws give considerable authority to the president.

However, he added that trade with Korea may have less priority in Trump’s agenda as he has been more aggressively criticizing China and Mexico.

He has pledged levying a 45 percent tariff on Chinese products and levying a 35 percent tariff on Mexicanproduced cars.

 

A trade war with China will also weigh on the Korean economy which has been exporting components and materials to China. The hard-landing of the Chinese economy also means that Korea’s biggest export market will be diminished.

As other countries will also retaliate against the United States, Trump is likely to trigger a protectionist trade war. This means the Korean economy, which has been heavily relying on exports, will be further pressured. Korea’s exports briefly rebounded in August following 19 months of falls, but they dipped again in September and October.

Youn also expects the U.S. economy to enter a recession with the trade war, with the economic growth rate projected to fall from 2.7 percent in 2016 to 0.3 percent in 2017, and to minus 0.1 percent in 2019. A recession in the United States in itself is also negative for Korean exporters.

However, some businesses may find bigger opportunities to advance into the U.S. market as Donald Trump has pledged massive infrastructure investment.

“Based on Trump’s public infrastructure policy, construction, communication, logistics and construction materials will likely see markets expanding,” Yun said.

Trump has also stressed opening the pharmaceutical market for higher efficiency of the U.S. public health system. Yun said this may be an opportunity for Korean pharmaceutical exporters as well.

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Volvo to demonstrate self-driving truck technology in Korea in 3-5 years

https://korean-machinery.com///inquiry Volvo Trucks, the No. 1 imported commercial vehicle brand in South Korea, has unveiled a plan to demonstrate its self-driving truck technology in the country in the next three to five years.

In an interview with Maeil Business Newspaper, Claes Nilsson, president of Volvo Trucks, said that the Sweden-based commercial vehicle maker has already developed its own autonomous driving technology and test drove autonomous vehicles on expressways and inside mines. The technology can be applied to vehicles used in other locations as well, such as harbors and construction sites, he said.

Nilsson’s comments come after Volvo Trucks recently showcased its so-called platooning technology that allows a number of autonomous trucks to drive in a platoon formation following the lead car in the front.

Nilsson said that the manufacturer has obtained all the necessary technologies for self-driving vehicles, but he expected it would take some time before the company commercializes the technology and introduce autonomous-driving trucks in Korea as it will likely take three to five years for relevant laws and regulations to be prepared.

The head of Volvo Trucks added that the company is currently developing more advanced biogas trucks and it is seeking ways to extend overall driving range of its hybrid and electric trucks that it has already introduced.

Nilsson also shared Volvo Trucks’ rosy sales forecast in Korea, its fifth-largest global market. He expected the company would sell 2,500 units in Korea this year, up 25 percent from last year’s 1,936 units, and 4,000 units in 2020.

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Kia Motors launches new K2 compact sedan in China

https://korean-machinery.com///inquiry South Korea’s Kia Motors Corp. unveiled new K2 compact sedan in China, specifically tailored to meet various demands of Chinese consumers.

Dongfeng Yueda Kia, a joint Chinese venture between Kia Motors and China`s Dongfeng Motor, said it held a ceremony to launch the new K2 in Zhangjiajie in the Hunan Province of China, attended by 300 including Dongfeng Yueda Kia president Kim Gyeon and local dealers. The company began marketing of the new K2 recently.

Since its China debut in 2011, the first-generation K2 sold 774,027 units, the largest number for any single vehicle model sold by Dongfeng Yueda Kia. The new K2 is the first revamped model in five years and aimed to reflect local consumer needs from the development phase.

The new K2 features dynamic and refined interior and exterior designs, the best-in-class storage capacity, greatly improved driving performance, increased safety from expanded application of ultra-high strength steel, Apple Car Play plus a smart boot.

The new K2 has new 6 speed manual and automatic transmission over two engine types — one with a 1.4-liter Kappa gasoline engine that produces a maximum horsepower of 100, and the other with a 1.6-liter Gamma gasoline engine and 123 horsepower.

Kia Motors plans to sell up to 180,000 units annually as it is also set to launch a new five-door hatchback model of the new K2 in 2017.

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