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Valves for Cryogenic Liquefied Hydrogen

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[INQ. NO. 2407M22] PK Valve & Engineering Co., Ltd. was established in 1946 as the first specialized industrial-valve manufacturer in Korea. This company is Korea’s top-class industrial valve specialist with a production system that can carry out all processes of valve production, including new-product development, design, model making, testing, casting, machining, assembly, inspection, painting, and packaging.
PK Valve & Engineering provides an optimized valve solution for liquefied hydrogen (-253°C) and liquid helium (-269°C) environments — based on its technology and know-how through the first manufacturing and supplying in Korea of ultra-low temperature (-196°C) valves for 40 years.

Development of three liquefied hydrogen valves that operate stably in cryogenic environments
PK Valve & Engineering has developed three types of liquefied hydrogen valves that operate stably in a cryogenic environment below -253°C, and expects to contribute to the establishment of liquefied hydrogen infrastructure through this technology. It is expected that the company will lead the market for valves for liquefied hydrogen – based upon its excellent technology and quality.
PK Valve & Engineering succeeded in demonstrating the valve function test in the liquefied hydrogen temperature ( -253°C) environment for the first time in Korea by developing inspection test equipment for the function of liquefied hydrogen valves designed with its own technology.

PK Valve & Engineering supplies the highest quality and most reliable products through the liquefied hydrogen demonstration temperature test service with its own demonstration test equipment.
PK Valve & Engineering is providing efficient and reliable demonstration temperature valve-function test service by constructing a valve function inspection test device for actual use temperature (20K, -253°C) – designed with PK Valve & Engineering’s unique design by using the G-M refrigerator.
PK Valve & Engineering is currently supplying the best products to various industrial sites such as oil refining and petrochemical, nuclear, gas and LNG industries, desalination facilities, marine industries, and environmental plants — under the PK trademark in more than 70 countries around the world.

 
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Automotive Ball Joints

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[INQ. NO. 2407M21] CTR Co., Ltd. is an automotive parts manufacturer that under the slogan of “Central to your safety mobility,” is aiming to become a leading provider of safe products and services related to all transportation.
The company started as Shilla Machinery Store in 1952, selling auto parts in a small store, and grew into a global business. Its product line includes ball joints, which make up more than 10% of the global market, as well as suspension, powertrain, and steering part items.
CTR operates an OE business that supplies products to car makers and AM (Aftermarket) businesses. It is also distinguishing itself in the future eco-mobility industry, with more than 25% of the world’s EVs using CTR’s lightweight parts.

Featuring the world’s first utilization of the insert injection method
CTR’s ball joint is distinguished by being the world’s first to utilize the insert injection method, which grants the aspherical ball stud the freedom to rotate and move. By implementing this injection method, CTR has successfully stabilized performance by eliminating errors in processing dimensions or assembly loads.
Additionally, CTR has incorporated high-strength and high-performance materials, such as high-heat-resistant plastics that surpass previous specifications by 2.4 times, to enhance durability by minimizing torque magnification, increasing pull-out strength, and improving overall durability.

The upper caulking technology developed to improve corrosion problems
Furthermore, CTR developed upper caulking technology to improve corrosion problems caused by exposure of lower machining parts (unpainted parts) that is a problem with the lower caulking type. The upper caulking type whose machining part (unpainted area) is formed toward the upper direction and is not exposed outward after the final boot is assembled, which is beneficial to suppressing corrosion.
CTR’s upper caulking technology was first applied to domestic automobiles and completely eliminated issues such as bad caulking and excessive gaps. Consequently, this technology has proved to be superior, and furthermore registered a patent — and now it is being widely applied to domestic and overseas automobiles.


 
 
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Construction Equipment and Plant

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Brand New and Secondhand Construction Equipment and Plant
 

[INQ. NO. 2407M20] SUNGSAN Corporation has been at the center of the new and used construction equipment and plant business since 1991. Now, it has gained a worldwide reputation as a supplier of reliable, flexible process equipment and plant.
SUNGSAN takes pride in its reputation for servicing hundreds of repeat customers throughout the world. Based on 24 years of experience in the construction equipment sector, SUNGSAN ensures you get equipment of high quality at reasonable prices.
SUNGSAN has experienced professionals worldwide, especially in the Middle East, Asia, Australia, South America, Southeast Asia, Russia, etc. With knowledge and know-how of equipment, SUNGSAN can find what you need quickly and exactly and make all the necessary arrangements to get it to you.

SUNGSAN manages quality equipment, both new and used. It is specialized in CAT, Komatsu, Hitachi, Volvo, Hyundai, Doosan, Liebherr, Kobelco and other manufacturers’ equipment. Also, it carries full lines of cranes, excavators, loaders, dozers, fork lifts, drilling rigs and mechanics trucks.
SUNGSAN has a variety of items ready for immediate delivery, which means that you can buy used equipment and keep production moving along with your profits, rather than wait for new equipment to be manufactured.
If you have surplus equipment that you would like to sell, SUNGSAN is an excellent resource. Its marketing matches a client’s supply to the market demand. Also, it is a smart resource when it acts as outsourcer for corporate recovery programs.

Dealing with new and used construction equipment, SUNGSAN deals with the following brands: For excavators, brands like Caterpillar, Doosan, Hyundai, Volvo and Komatsu are available. And for cranes, SUNGSAN deals in Tadano, Kato, Kobelco, Grove, Samsung and Liebherr.
Komatsu, Caterpillar, Daewoo, Clark and Doosan are the brands that SUNGSAN has available for forklifts. It also deals in loaders, dump trucks, concrete pumps, drills and spare parts.


 
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Collaborative Robots

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[INQ. NO. 2407M19] Rainbow Robotics Inc., founded by experienced researchers from the prestigious KAIST Humanoid Robot Research Center (HUBO Lab), leads the robot platforms industry.
Rainbow Robotics’ mission is to commercialize cutting-edge robots through relentless research and development. It aims to achieve this by securing its own technology and offering high-quality products at competitive prices.

Various models of collaborative robots (Cobots) with cutting-edge six-axis robotic arms
The RB series collaborative robots known as ‘Cobots’, are equipped with cutting-edge 6-axis robotic arms, developed using its exclusive technology. Rainbow Robotics offers a wide range of options, including the models RB3-730, RB3-1200, RB5-850, RB10-1200, and RB16-900, to cater to clients’ diverse needs in different work environments. Additionally, all RB Cobots undergo rigorous testing and inspection by TÜV SÜD, a globally renowned certification body. As a result, they have earned CE and KCs certification and meet the following standards: ISO 13849-1, Cat.3, PL d, ISO 10218-1, ISO/TS 15066.
The RB series is the perfect solution for those looking for affordable prices, easy programming, and versatile functions. Rainbow Robotics takes pride in its in-house developed parts, which make the RB series much more reasonably priced than its competitors.
By developing core components like actuators, encoders, brakes, and controllers in-house, Rainbow Robotics is able to provide the RB series at affordable prices without compromising on quality. Its Cobots have high driving speeds, precise controls, and exceptional braking performance without any play or instability in the braking system.

Real-time robot operating system is available
The RB series is equipped with a real-time robot operating system that simplifies programming. With its supervisory control algorithm, users can create complex programs with just a few clicks and respond flexibly to process changes. The single-line commands make it easy to create automated processes without needing to write many lines of code.

Wide range of built-in functions for various applications
The RB series also offers a wide range of built-in functions that are easily accessible by inputting a few settings values. It also has specialized functions built in for various applications, such as welding, screw driving, dispensing, and 3D vision. Choose the RB series for affordable, easy-to-use, and versatile Cobots.

  
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Stainless Steel Sinks

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[INQ. NO. 2407M18] KORINA Co., Ltd., as a leading supplier of stainless-steel sinks, has contributed to creating the best kitchen lifestyles by producing excellent kitchen appliances with the latest facilities and cutting-edge technology.
The recent kitchen lifestyle trend focuses on making the kitchen a unique companion for people in their daily lives by creating the most useful and appropriate kitchen appliances.
In line with this trend, KORINA strives to create an ideal kitchen culture that is ahead of the times, based on its craftsmanship and cutting-edge technology.
KORINA is constantly researching new products for the kitchen appliances development business — and it is working hard on development to present more luxurious and advanced unique designs, with quality that does not lag behind, and at competitive prices.

Sinks made with high-grade stainless-steel material
KORINA’s sinks are manufactured using high-grade stainless-steel material complying with the internationally recognized grade 304 (18-8 Chrome/Nickel), and the thickness varies according to the structural strength provided by the actual sink insert design.
KORINA offers a variety of stainless-steel sinks with excellent functional durability and appearance. With a combination of various sink balls, ranging from one to three sink balls, its customers’ choices have been further expanded.
KORINA is a sink manufacturing company established about 21 years ago, and is producing products based on solid quality and technology.

Supplying various types of sinks to suit each country’s market
KORINA is actively exporting its products to more than 20 countries. It can provide various types of sinks to suit each country’s market, including under sinks, inset sinks, and layon sinks, as well as recently, square ball sinks. In addition, sinks are mainly made of the highest-quality AISI 304, and the design and thickness can be adjusted according to customer needs.

 
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Collaborative Robots

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[INQ. NO. 2407M17] Collaborative robots used in manufacturing sites are characterized by operating in the same space with humans, unlike general robots, and thus increasing the efficiency of manufacturing sites.
In particular, as the load that collaborative robots can carry has recently increased to 30kg, their utility in the field is expected to expand even further.
Electrix Co., Ltd. recently introduced universal robots’ collaborative robot ‘UR30’ at a local exhibition.
This collaborative robot is capable of a payload of 30kg, and has a working radius of 1,300 mm.
UR30 is a product that changes the perception that existing collaborative robots can only lift a low maximum weight, and UR30 can provide machine tending for large machines and high-weight palletizing systems.

A spokesperson for the company explained, “Collaborative robots are being used for small-quantity, multi-variety production due to their safety, flexibility in installation, and easy programming,” and added, “Compared to the Americas and Europe, where collaborative robots are widely used, Korea has stricter regulations on safety certification, so if these policies are relaxed a little, the market will grow even more.”
Electrix aims to provide automation solutions that cooperate and harmonize with people, rather than replacing them, with various solutions such as universal robots and autonomous robots. Its goal is to contribute to the automation market of Korean industries without being limited by region.
Electrix is an integrated platform company that provides various products and solutions to shipbuilding/ocean/land plant, defense industry electrical equipment, cooperative robots, autonomous driving robots, undiluted equipment, and state-of-the-art security systems.
Based on specialized technology and accumulated know-how, Electrix has been providing differentiated services to domestic and foreign customers.


 
 
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Semiconductor Special Cleaning Equipment

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 [INQ. NO. 2407M16] Founded in 2001, YCCHEM is a specialized company that develops and produces chemical materials for the semiconductor, display, and eco-friendly energy industries.
As a company specializing in semiconductor special precision chemical materials, YCCHEM has succeeded in localizing semiconductor special cleaning equipment and is about to launch it.
The special cleaning equipment developed by YCCHEM can replace expensive imported equipment that semiconductor material companies mainly used in the product-development process. Domestic semiconductor material companies are expecting a reduction in production costs with the news of localization.

The newly developed equipment is a hybrid product that can be used in both single-spin and batch types, and is expected to replace equipment that was previously imported at high cost from Japan and other countries.
A spokesperson for YCCHEM explained, “As demand for AI semiconductors increases worldwide, semiconductor manufacturers such as Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix, and Micron are increasing their production volumes, so the domestically produced cleaning equipment will be very helpful to semiconductor material companies.”
Moreover, YCCHEM is currently in the final stages of developing a high-selectivity phosphoric-acid concentration analysis and measurement equipment to have it evaluated by global customers within this year, so that it can be applied to mass-production by chipmakers.
YCCHEM’s R&D Center was approved as the Company’s Central Research Laboratory in Jan. 2008.
Excellent researchers, including doctoral degree holders and master’s degree holders, are working at YCCHEM’s R&D Center, conducting researches in areas, such as fine chemicals, display & semiconductor materials, and general industry materials.


 
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Korea’s Exports Continue Moving Positively

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Korea’s exports in May increased by 11.7% year-on-year, continuing the 8th-consecutive month of trade surplus.
According to the export and import trends announced by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE), the nation’s exports in May recorded US$ 58.15 billion.
May exports showed the highest performance in 22 months since July 2022 when exports amounted to US$ 60.24 billion.

By item, 11 out of the 15 major items increased in exports. All IT items, including semiconductors, displays, computers, and wireless communication devices, recorded positive growth for three consecutive months. The combined exports also increased for seven consecutive months.
The largest export item, semiconductors, increased by 54.5% year-on-year to US$11.38 billion, continuing the upward trend for seven consecutive months. Semiconductor monthly exports exceeded US$11 billion for the second time this year since March.
Display exports recorded the highest performance this year at US$1.63 billion in May. Displays also continued the upward trend for 10 consecutive months. Computer (SSD) exports recorded US$1.04 billion, the highest performance in 17 months since December 2022 (US$1.05 billion).
Automobile exports recorded $6.49 billion, the highest ever in May. A spokesperson for MOTIE explained, “Despite the shutdown of some domestic production facilities in May, the year-on-year increase is continuing due to the expansion of exports of hybrid cars and SUVs with high export prices.”
Ship exports more than doubled (108.4%) year-on-year to US$2.06 billion. Shipbuilding exports continued to increase for 10 consecutive months due to brisk exports of high-value-added ships ordered at high prices in 2021.
By region, exports increased to seven out of the nine major export regions. Exports to China recorded US$11.38 billion, the highest in 19 months since US$12.2 billion recorded in October 2022.
Exports to the United States recorded US$10.93 billion, the highest export performance in May ever. Meanwhile, exports to Central and South America showed the highest growth rate of 25.5% among the nine major regions.
We are about to introduce some impressive Korean export items – in line with the global environment in which Korean exporters are continuously seeking to expand their business territories in the latter half of this year – and thus to elevate their global awareness in world markets.


 
 
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Discovering and Fostering Start-ups …

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Discovering and Fostering Start-ups in the Ceramics Industry

The Korea Institute of Ceramic Engineering and Technology (KICET), an affiliate organization of the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE), is the sole institute specializing in ceramics.
KICET has been contributing to the national ceramics industry development through not only carrying out research and development (R&D) on cutting-edge new materials in the ceramics field, but also executing such missions as testing & analysis & evaluation, corporate support, and policy support for the ceramics industry.

KICET, as an organizing institute of the start-up leap package support project from 2019 to 2022 aimed at helping Korean start-ups grow, is supporting start-ups for successful leaps through new businesses by facilitating the innovative growth of the start-ups.
The start-up leap package support project is supervised by the Ministry of SMEs and Startups (MSS), and is aimed at discovering and supporting competent Korean start-ups.
Korea’s start-ups – which have high potential for growth within their business career span of three to seven years – are entitled to receive such various benefits as financial aid, professional mentoring, support for advancement into domestic and overseas markets, etc.
Moreover, together with the support of commercialization capital including R&D support, such agency specialization programs as the technical support program, provide support for product upgrading, support for global competency enhancement, support for export, etc.

KICET discovered and fostered 22 start-ups as of 2021 and selected more than 20 start-ups last year, and is currently supporting these enterprises.
A high-ranking staff member of KICET recently noted, “We will do our best to steadily discover and foster more companies including three start-ups in 2022 – in order to ultimately nurture those start-ups as Korea’s representative enterprises in the near future.”


 

Advanced Si Anode Active Material for Li-ion Batteries of EVs

[INQ. NO. 2312M02] As a pioneer in secondary battery materials, Everindus Inc. is dedicated to creating innovative, sustainable battery solutions. It specializes in advanced, eco-friendly materials, powering the batteries of tomorrow.
Everindus’s EverSi Series comprises next-generation, high-performance, silicon-based anode active materials for electric vehicle (EV) lithium-ion batteries.
Everindus’s advanced silicon-based anode material significantly boosts the single-charge driving range and reduces charging times for EVs.

Offering enhanced price competitiveness
Utilizing a unique manufacturing process that sets it apart from traditional silicon anode methods, it offers enhanced price competitiveness, thus facilitating cost-effective production and integration into EV batteries.
The EverSi Series powder, an active anode material for lithium-ion batteries, features a crystalline silicon phase uniformly integrated within a three-dimensional SiOx (0<x≤2) matrix.
EverSi’s unique structure reduces Si anode expansion and shortens Li-ion diffusion, thereby enhancing Lithium-ion battery life and capacity retention.The EverSi Series powder is fabricated utilizing green, cost-efficient materials, processed through an energy-reductive, environmentally conscious engineering approach.
Driving eco-friendly EVs forward with greener battery technology, Everindus is leading the way.

Commercial Refrigerators

[INQ. NO. 2312M03] BLUENIX CO., LTD is a leading manufacturer of commercial refrigerators and ice machines. Holding the No. 1 market share in Korea, it is exporting all of its units to over 30 countries around the world for the past 20 years.

LRB-1471PC
As both the interior and exterior are made of stainless steel, this model can be used without fear of rust, stains, or corrosion. It keeps food fresh by effectively blocking external heat by using a urethane foam door and by preventing internal cold air from leaking out.

LMI-500A with storage bin
This model produces clean, vivid ice using a stainless steel cooler. The built-in digital PCB allows you to check each stage of the cycle, elapsed time, errors, cooler temperature, etc., so you can quickly identify the cause and respond in the event of a failure.
BLUENIX has formed a strong partnership with Samsung Electronics. One hundred percent of Samsung Electronics’ commercial refrigerators for domestic sales are made by the company as OEM business. With its sales history for half a century, BLUENIX strongly has confidence in its technical knowledge, quality, and maintenance for all of its customers.

Smart Safety System

[INQ. NO. 2312M04] This system consists of a Multi-function Digital Semaphore and a Gas Safety Master.
Its control panel consists of functions that control a flagger, a text electric sign, a siren, image equipment, a power supply, and sound. It also has a function that manages a site by displaying an instant gas-detection response by connecting with the Gas Master that comes with it. Gas Safety Master is a primary gas detection system that can be used in industrial sites that can potentially be exposed to harmful gases.
Workers can carry it freely to a site when working, and it has a linked external warning system, as well as its own alarm when an abnormality is detected. Therefore, if a field worker cannot independently perform a rescue, the external warning system alerts others to the site’s problem. In addition, Gas Safety Master has a convenient function that can create a report automatically when needed by continuously monitoring, recording and saving a site situation linking with PC using telecommunications.

Swing Blind Valve
This is a powder blocking valve, preventing the entry of ash, etc. It is an innovative product that can reduce the water-backwashing period when backwashing an electric precipitator with water to reduce fine dust by installing at a bottom ash and fly ash facility in a thermal power plant. It has the advantage whereby a water-backwashing period is very greatly reduced because a valve is turned on-and-off by turning a disc from side to side when using a blind valve. It also has outstanding air-tightness performance due to a moving seat ring moving up-and-down and a triple O-ring.

Electrochemical Device

[INQ. NO. 2312M05] Established in 2017, Overplus Power Co., Ltd. has strived to develop high-temperature water solid oxide electrolysis cell (SOEC) stack for clean hydrogen production without creating any greenhouse gases on the side.
With multidisciplinary areas such as materials science, chemical engineering, electrochemical engineering, mechanical engineering, and electrical engineering, developing reliable SOEC stacks comes with big challenges. After successful short stack development, Overplus Power is now commercializing the stack.

The SOEC stack is an electrochemical device that converts water steam into hydrogen, which is expected to lower hydrogen production costs significantly in the near future. However, it is challenged with relatively low durability that needs to improve.
Overplus Power’s stack fortunately delivers excellent current efficiency and durability that can compete with global producers such as Bloom Energy or Sunfire. The company can work with system suppliers to develop entire systems with customized stack characteristics.
Compared with competitive electrolysis technologies such as PEM or alkaline electrolysis techniques, where they require 52-55 kWh/kgH2, SOEC technology only requires 37 kWh/kgH2 which results in much better business results.


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Horizontality & Tightness Window System

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New Sliding Single Window, Hardware System with Perfect Insulation and Air Tightness
[INQ. NO. 2207M16] CS Technology Co., Ltd. was established as a company specialized in producing hardware products used for windows in 2003. It was converted into a corporation in 2013 and constructed its own factory in 2015 to manufacture high quality and premium window hardware products.


HUZENTUM, as a horizontally contacting sliding window system with air tightness of [m2/(h·m2)] 0.00 and a heat transmission rate of [W/(m2·K)] 0.656, is a neoconceptual window that is outstanding in ventilating the environment while closed. It features high insulation, high air tightness, high water tightness, and anti-crime performance.


HUZENTUM is a sliding window equipped with new technology as it is possible to adjust the free play of up to 8mm in a horizontal direction (inward/outward) thanks to the system hardware mounted inside the window pannel.


HUZENTUM totally seals the gaps between each of the window frames to ensure air-tightness, having a great effect on insulation, water tightness, and fine-dust prevention. It is able to endure outside wind pressure during a heavy windy season and block window noise by 100%. In addition, the window product is excellent in preventing crime, as it is possible to ventilate the air even while closed.


Thanks to the four-side tight function, the product shows great performance in insulation, air tightness, and crime prevention. The neoconceptual window system is the world’s first to ventilate the air even when locked and is equipped with an easy-open function thanks to the ergonomic design.


Depending on the direction (or rotation angle) the window handle is placed in, the window system performs three functions: open, ventilation, and close. When the handle is placed horizontally, the window is in the open mode to unseal the tightness with the front striker unlocked.


When the handle is placed upwardly, the window is in the ventilation mode to unseal the tightness with the front striker locked. When the handle is placed downwardly, the window is in the close mode to tightly seal the window frames with the front striker locked.


 
 
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