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KIST Transfers Eco-friendly Plasma Electrolytic Oxidation Coating Technology (2018.02.08)
- Date : 2018-02-28
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KIST Transfers Eco-friendly Plasma Electrolytic Oxidation Coating Technology
On February 8, the Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) and New Power Plasma signed a technology transfer agreement for plasma electrolytic oxidation (PEO) coating technology and the collaborative commercialization thereof. A total of one billion Korean won in licensing fees was agreed upon.
The technology developed by Dr. Doh Jung Mann’s team uses novel new approaches―in terms of such things as the technology’s power supply, alkaline electrolytes, processing technique, and plasma-arc controlling method―to quickly form a hard coating (thickness: 50-100㎛; surface profile: 1㎛; hardness: 1500-1100Hv) of dense, adhesive alumina (Al2O3) on the surface of aluminum alloys in order to prevent corrosion and abrasion. This technology is expected to be applicable in such diverse industries as the semiconductor, display, aerospace, and defense industries. A particularly innovative feature of this new technology is its low environmental impact, resulting from the use of eco-friendly alkaline electrolytes.
The transfer enabled New Power Plasma to acquire a core technology for its Remote Plasma Generators, which are used for cleaning semiconductors and displays. The company is now expected to lead the global market thanks to the newly acquired technology. Meanwhile, KIST is aiming to promote the development and commercialization of related technologies in cooperation with New Power Plasma.
KIST’s president, Dr. Lee Byung Gwon, said, “We believe this technology transfer will expedite the commercialization of our plasma coating technology, further reinforcing Korea’s semiconductor and display industries.”
New Power Plasma’s CEO, Wi Soon Im, said, “New Power Plasma will work hard to lead the development of Korean semiconductor and display equipment, and to advance into overseas markets.”
The research was performed as a part of the Ministry of Science and ICT’s Bridge Program, which supports technology commercialization for small and medium-sized enterprises.