Korea Institute of Materials Science Collaborates with Hyundai IFC to Develop Nuclear and Aero-Engine Core Materials Applications

en.Wedoany.com Reported - The Korea Institute of Materials Science (KIMS) is collaborating with the ship forging company Hyundai IFC on joint research and development of core materials and component technologies in the fields of nuclear energy and aero-engines.

KIMS announced on April 13th that the two parties signed a "Memorandum of Understanding on the Establishment and Operation of the KIMS - Hyundai IFC Joint Research Center and Joint R&D" at KIMS headquarters in Changwon on the 10th.

According to the plan, the two institutions will focus on core material technologies for the nuclear power and aero-engine sectors. This includes technologies for evaluating the performance of heat-resistant steels used in Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) and technologies for optimizing the forging process of nickel alloys.

To this end, they have decided to establish a Joint Research Center within KIMS and operate a comprehensive cooperation system covering R&D, testing and evaluation, and technology transfer.

Furthermore, this cooperation plan aims to solidify the foundation for mid-to-long-term collaboration by jointly planning and participating in government R&D projects. It also seeks to further expand the scope of cooperation through the continuous identification of research topics and technical exchanges.

KIMS President Choi Chul-jin stated, "This collaboration is significant as it promotes the establishment of a joint research model that ensures core material technologies align with industrial needs. We will strive to ensure the outcomes of this cooperation translate into technologies applicable in real-world fields."

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