About KITECH
The Korea Institute of Industrial Technology (KITECH) was established in 1989 with the mission of contributing to national industrial development by developing and commercializing foundational technologies in the field of Manufacturing Technology, and by providing technical support and disseminating outcomes for small and medium-sized enterprises.
Research Institutes and Regional Divisions
KITECH operates a research institute for each of its three key research areas in the South Korean cities Incheon, Ansan and Cheonan. In order to provide close-range support to SMEs located near their production sites, KITECH also operates regional divisions in Gwangju, Daegu, Busan, Gangneung, Ulsan, Jeonju and Jeju.
Textile Innovation Technology
The Research Institute of Human-Centric Manufacturing Technology acts as a central hub for KITECH, developing converged production technologies and providing relevant support. The research institute focuses on Human-Centric Robotics, Autonomous Manufacturing & Process, User Convenience technology, Safety Convergence technology, and Textile Innovation technology.
