Seeing SIMTOS and More in South Korea
Production Machining Associate Editor Chris Felix had the opportunity to see South Korea for the first time last week as a guest of Hyundai Wia. Here are some things he got to see.
Editor-in-Chief, Production Machining
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I had the opportunity to see South Korea for the first time last week. Traveling with Hyundai Wia, I spent a day at the SIMTOS manufacturing technology show. Then, I had a chance to tour two Hyundai Wia plants and two of the company’s supplier facilities. Overall (the extremely long flight notwithstanding), it was a nice trip. Here are some things I took from the trip:
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The LF2100M/2SP turning center features an integrated gantry loader design for high production applications and lean manufacturing environments.
The plants I saw on the trip were remarkably clean, and fish tanks were strategically placed in the work environment to promote harmony and serenity.
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Hyundai Wia supplier EMK also has its hand in the defense industry and other areas. I saw this tank axle arm being produced.
A group of school girls was excited to see us as we visited Gyeongbokgung Palace.
Okay, so we did have some Western food on the trip as well. Or is that Australian?
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