CTR Technology R&D Center, established in the year 1990 to equip independent technological competitiveness, currently has approximately 120 researchers and continues to proceed toward best technologies. Our R&D center contributes to making products light-weighted through basic material researches and various analysis methods and further makes efforts to develop perfect products by tests using various & optimized test equipment based on actual vehicle conditions. Our R&D center will continue to perform challenging and innovation to become a core company leading future by addressing trends of new mobility rapidly.
Improving design
and development
capability
Cost
competitiveness
Development of
strategic new
technologies
Acquiring
specialized
human resource
R&D History
1990
R&D History
2003
Development of AI Forging C/Arm
2011
Development of AI Forging OTR
2014
Development of Hybrid S/Link with new materials
2015
AM R&D Center
2017
CTR MOTEK R&D Center
2018
CTR Europe R&D Center (in Germany)
R&D is one of the key drivers in our organization. Starting with research activities at CTR R&D center since 1990, we have achieved some important technological developments. It has a total of six R&D center and has specialized programs such as CATIA, UG NX, DAFUL, and FORGE NxT. Established a specialized R&D center for aftermarket parts, and is developing new products accurately and efficiently through professional design programs such as CATIA and CADRA and 3D scanners. Through this, about 400 new products are developed annually.
R&D Network
CTR Main R&D Center
Changwon Plant
551, Gongdan-ro, Seongsan-gu, Changwon-si, Gyeongsangnam-do, Korea
R&D Capability
Research Expertise
R&D Capability
Proven Technology
Patents 52 [ Domestic 50, Foreign 2]
Advanced Research Tools
Design (CATIA, CADRA…)
Analysis (ABAQUS, FORGE…)
3D Scanner
Testing Lab 50+ Eq
50+ Equipment in operation
Self – Assessment System
CTR's test facility is an ISO / IEC 17025 certified and internationally recognized testing organization based on international standards. We have established a test room for AM only by applying this know-how to the AM business. We operate a reliable verification facility based on testing equipment and processes equivalent to OE. CTR has a test machine that can perform various tests to make the best auto parts. Increases product reliability through various tests such as clearance, torque, push-in, pull-out, and durability.
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