Cooperation to develop high-performance titanium alloy The Korea Institute of Materials Science, a government-funded research institute under the Ministry of Science and ICT, signed an MOU with Dong-A Special Metal, Corentec, and World Trend to cooperate in the R&D of titanium alloy material parts. The parties mutually agreed to promote cooperation and exchanges. Titanium (Ti) is used for dental implants and artificial joints due to its outstanding performance and biocompatib...

KIMS published the White Paper to deliver useful information and open up new research horizons Korea's only materials synthesis is published to analyze materials technology to respond to the post-Covid-19 era. The Korea Institute of Materials Science, a government-funded research institute under the Ministry of Science and ICT, has published the ‘White Paper on Materials Technology 2020.’ Participated by the experts, it is the only material technology white paper in Korea that systema...

KIMS held a kick-off meeting to develop a database of lightweight aerospace materials KIMS held a kick-off meeting to develop a materials database for producing lightweight aerospace materials domestically. The meeting was held in the seminar room of the KIMS Research Building 1 on Thursday, July 8. The meeting was attended by Korea's leading companies in the aerospace industry, Hanwha Aerospace, an aircraft engine producer, Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI), an aircraft deve...

Developing Korea's own rare-earth magnets technology for high-performance motors KIMS concluded a Memorandum of Understanding with SAMHYUN and SG Tech to cooperate in research and development of rare-earth magnet materials at the conference room in the main building of KIMS on Thursday, July 8. A rare-earth magnet is the most important material that determines the performance and efficiency of motors such as electric vehicles and generators. The market is growing rapidly, but Korea ...

KIMS invests in-house R&D funds in companies related to materials, parts, and equipment of future mobility KIMS selected companies in the new industry of future mobility to solve their key technical difficulties and support commercialization. Aiming at creating new jobs in new industries, overcoming economic crises, and leading carbon neutrality due to changing global value chain (GVC), KIMS has decided to intensively support companies related to the “new industry of future mo...

Our effort to develop materials never ends! KIMS and Seoul National University(SNU) successfully finished the Material Colloquium Season 1 which lasted for 5 months from February. Also, the two institutions held Communication Day on Tuesday, July 6 to discuss the direction of joint research and other matters. The Materials Colloquium was launched by KIMS and the Dept. of Materials Science and Engineering at SNU (BK21 Four: Materials Division for Educating Creat...

KIMS signed an MOU with NPA Gyeongnam for the progress of scientific investigation The Korea Institute of Materials Science and the Gyeongnam National Police Agency signed a memorandum of understanding on Tue. June 29 for the progress of scientific investigations. The MOU was concluded to advance investigation skills by applying science and technology. Both institutions aim to introduce new equipment and strengthen investigators' competency in preparation for crimes targeting larger area...

KIMS holds a contest to popularize materials, parts, and equipment sectors The Korea Institute of Materials Science, a representative hub and leader organization in Materials, Parts, and Equipment sector(hereinafter MPE) held a contest to popularize the three sectors to actively promote the importance of the materials industry at home and abroad The contest was divided into three categories: the "emblem" section, for creative symbols of MPE, the"calligraphy"section, for handwritin...

KIMS and the city of Changwon began international R&D project to support local companies The Korea-Germany Materials Center is greatly contributing to resolving the technical difficulties of local companies. The center was opened in September 2017 by the Korea Institute of Materials Science (KIMS), a government-funded research institute under the Ministry of Science and ICT, in cooperation with the city of Changwon. In cooperation with Germany's Fraunhofer Institute and In...

KIMS held a briefing session on promising carbon-neutral technologies for commercialization The Korea Institute of Materials Science will develop a platform to discover research outcomes for resolving national policy issues and social problems and to focus on promoting them. In order to promote technology transfer and form a nationwide consensus, KIMS started selecting “KIMS Highlight Technology” this year to discover research outcomes related to national policy issues and soci...

Research findings contribute to the quality of life! Korea Institute of Materials Science, a government-funded research institute under the Ministry of Science and ICT, was awarded the Presidential Commendation for its contribution to the domestic industry development through invention promotion at the 56th Invention Day ceremony held at the 63 Convention Center on May 31. Being hosted by the Korean Intellectual Property Office and organized by the Korea Invention Promoti...

KIMS makes every effort to achieve carbon neutrality using materials technology ​ Korea Institute of Materials Science(KIMS), a government-funded research institute under the Ministry of Science of the Republic of Korea has recently organized 'Materials Technology R&D Planning Center for Carbon-Neutralization' and decided to actively research in the field of materials science along with making every effort to plan and find related businesses to achieve carbon neutrality. KIMS establis...

KIMS started "Science Delivery", contactless hands-on science program Korea Institute of Materials Science(KIMS), a government-funded research institute under the Ministry of Science of the Republic of Korea started "Science Delivery" which is an contactless hands-on science program for kids. KIMS selected some elementary schools which are geographically isolated or located in disadvantaged areas and delivered science kits and books. ​ ​"Science Delivery" basically delivers science kits...

 KIMS celebrated its 14th anniversary of the founding Korea Institute of Materials Science(KIMS), a government-funded research institute under the Ministry of Science and ICT of the Republic of Korea celebrated its 14th anniversary of the establishment on April 23rd, 2021. The ceremony was held in the main auditorium of KIMS where president Junghwan Lee, some managing staff and award winners attended. ​ Considering the pandemic situation and preventing the spreading of the virus, ...

KIMS signed an MOU with KICET to strengthen cooperation for ceramics technology Korea Institute of Materials Science(KIMS), a government-funded research institute under the Ministry of Science and ICT of the Republic of Korea signed an MOU with Korea Institute of Ceramic Engineering and Technology(KICET), another government-funded research institute under the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy on 29th of March in a main conference room at KIMS. The agreement aims to contribute to nation...