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State research institute localizes core software for metal 3D printers
SEOUL -- A South Korean research institute has localized core software for metal 3D printers to improve the quality of products. The software based on the opinions of 3D printing engineers can create codes and routes which decide the output of lasers and the course they move to create metal 3D-printed objects. Metal 3D printer shoots lasers into a base of powdered metals to weld them. Exact coordinates and the power of lasers must be calculated in order to create fine-quality print
20 December 2022
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State agency localizes glasshouse plastic cover film to reduce reliance on Japanese products
SEOUL -- A state agricultural technology development agency has localized plastic cover films for greenhouses in an effort to reduce South Korea's dependency on foreign raw materials, especially from Japan. The new film's durability is equal to Japanese counterparts and it can be used for more than four years. Cover films for greenhouses are basically durable plastic films that protect crops from ultraviolet light, rain, hail, and other harmful environmental aspects. Becaus
20 December 2022
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State institute opens joint green etching tech research platform
SEOUL -- In an effort to reduce the effect of global warming and look for greener ways to create semiconductors, South Korea's prominent state research institute has opened a joint research platform with Foosung, a domestic fluoro chemical gas maker. Various types of fluoro gases, also called fluorinated gases or F-gases, are mainly used for refrigerators, cooling systems, and electronics. Nitrogen trifluoride (NF3) is used for etching in the microelectronics sector. The etchin
20 December 2022
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Researchers develop non-destructive thickness testing equipment for semiconductors
SEOUL -- South Korean researchers have developed non-destructive testing equipment that uses near-infrared rays to detect the thickness and the porous structure of silicon wafers. Chipmakers can test the quality of products without having to destroy randomly selected semiconductors during their test process. In semiconductor production, chips are randomly selected from each manufacturing line to test their quality. Chips are cut into pieces and put under a microscope to test mi
19 December 2022
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Brazilian hospital adopts Lunit's AI chest X-ray solution
SEOUL -- "Lunit INSIGHT CXR," a chest X-ray analysis solution developed by South Korea's medical artificial intelligence company Lunit, was adopted by one of the largest hospitals in Brazil to detect various types of chest diseases such as lung cancer and tuberculosis. Starting with Brazil, Lunit aims to secure its foothold in the South American medical market. Lunit's AI-based solution uses software robots to compare and analyze X-rays and medical images of ches
19 December 2022
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State radio research agency transfers 5G dual polarization antenna tech to private company
SEOUL -- To reduce dependency on foreign 5G antenna equipment, South Korea's state radio research agency has transferred 5G dual polarization antenna technology to a domestic antenna maker Comotech. The company based in the southern industrial city of Ulsan some 300 kilometers (186 miles) southeast of Seoul will manufacture 5G antenna products using the localized technology. In order to send and receive data streams through two channels on one frequency without radio signals in
16 December 2022
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Ulsan creates consortium to demonstrate key equipment for electric autonomous ship
SEOUL -- A consortium to demonstrate key materials using an electric-powered self-driving ship called "Ulsan Taehwa" was established in South Korea's southern port city of Ulsan. Various vessel-related equipment makers will cooperate with research institutes to test their products through the autonomous passenger ship created as a testbed for essential devices. Ulsan Taehwa is South Korea's first vessel operated by a hybrid electric propulsion system which can als
15 December 2022
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Metaverse tech for online K-pop concerts to be developed by state research institute
SEOUL -- A prominent state research institute will develop paradigm-changing metaverse technologies so that K-pop artists perform concerts and create content while communicating with fans of all ages and conditions. A metaverse is a virtually created world where users can access using avatars -- digitally created characters -- and interact with each other. Various metaverse platforms are being developed and operated for multiple purposes including entertainment, education, social
15 December 2022
