Banwol·Siwha Industrial Complex Accelerates AI Transformation... Ansan City to Develop Key Manufacturing Innovation Hub

Ansan City Launches AI Transformation of Banwol·Siwha Industrial Complex
Declaration of Win-Win Cooperation for Artificial Intelligence Transformation (AX)
Mayor Lee Mingun: "Developing Korea's Leading Hub for Manufacturing Innovation"

The Banwol·Siwha National Industrial Complex, the nation’s largest manufacturing hub, has officially begun its journey toward manufacturing innovation powered by artificial intelligence (AI). In alignment with the government’s Artificial Intelligence Transformation (AX) policy, Ansan City has decided to cultivate a collaborative system among industry, academia, research institutes, and government and devote its administrative resources to developing the industrial complex as Korea’s leading hub for AI-based manufacturing innovation.

Lee Mingeun, Mayor of Ansan, is delivering a greeting at the 'Banwol-Sihwa Artificial Intelligence Transformation (AX) Win-Win Cooperation Declaration Ceremony' held on the 20th at the Sihwa Business Center Convention Hall. Provided by Ansan City

On July 20, Ansan City announced that it attended the “Banwol·Siwha Artificial Intelligence Transformation (AX) Win-Win Cooperation Declaration Ceremony” held at the Siheung Business Center Convention Hall and started building a cooperation system for AI-driven manufacturing innovation and strengthening the competitiveness of the Banwol·Siwha National Industrial Complex.

Organized by Korea Industrial Complex Corporation, the event aimed to accelerate the AI transformation of the industrial complex and strengthen collaboration among industry, academia, research institutes, and government, in connection with the government’s “Artificial Intelligence Transformation (AX) Demonstration Industrial Complex Project.”

More than 200 participants attended the event, including Lee Mingun, Mayor of Ansan; National Assembly member Kim Hyun; Han Myeonghun, Chair of Ansan City Council; Lim Byeongtaek, Mayor of Siheung; Lee Sanghoon, Chairman of the Korea Industrial Complex Corporation; as well as representatives from companies, universities, research institutes, and economic organizations.

The event began with the “Banwol·Siwha MINI Alliance” roundtable presided over by Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy Kim Jeonggwan. This was followed by “M·AX Caravan,” an AI technology exhibition and consulting program, the AX Win-Win Cooperation Declaration, a presentation on plans for establishing the M·AX Cooperation Zone, and a showcase of best practices in manufacturing AI.

During the roundtable, Mayor Lee Mingun requested increased government-level support to back the AI transformation and manufacturing innovation of the Banwol·Siwha National Industrial Complex. Ansan City submitted three policy proposals to the government: revitalizing the Ansan Science Valley District as part of the Gyeonggi Free Economic Zone, expanding research and development of AI transformation solutions utilizing the tacit knowledge of skilled workers and increasing support for small and medium-sized SDFs (Small Dark Factories), and supporting infrastructure upgrades for the Ansan Smart Hub.

On the occasion of the declaration ceremony, the “Banwol·Siwha MINI Alliance”—comprised of local autonomous governments, public agencies, universities, research institutes, economic organizations, and companies—was also officially launched. The participating organizations collectively declared their commitment to joint cooperation for AI-driven manufacturing transformation and digital innovation expansion. They agreed to establish a collaborative system integrating AI technology adoption, data utilization, technology demonstration, talent development, and customized support for businesses.

In particular, efforts will focus on expanding the application of AI throughout the industrial complex by facilitating technology matching and joint research and development between AI solution providers and manufacturing companies, as well as field testing.

At the event venue, cases of manufacturing innovation such as industrial robots, AI solutions specialized for manufacturing, and digital transformation (DX) technologies were also introduced. AI companies including Doosan Robotics, InterX, and Omron Korea Automation & Safety showcased examples of on-site manufacturing applications, while seven AI solution firms provided technology consultations and customized consulting for tenant companies.

The city of Ansan is attending the "Banwol·Siwha Artificial Intelligence Transformation (AX) Win-Win Cooperation Ceremony" held on the 20th at the Siheung Business Center Convention Hall. Provided by the city of Ansan

The Banwol·Siwha National Industrial Complex is the country’s largest cluster of manufacturing companies. Ansan City expects that manufacturing innovation driven by AI and digital technologies will be a core engine not only for strengthening corporate competitiveness but also for revitalizing the local economy. Accordingly, the city plans to further enhance the future competitiveness of its manufacturing industry by supporting digital transformation, expanding the foundation for smart manufacturing, fostering AI professionals, and reinforcing collaboration among industry, academia, and research institutes.

Mayor Lee Mingun stated, “Artificial intelligence is a core technology that enhances the productivity and competitiveness of manufacturing, and the Banwol·Siwha National Industrial Complex must become the central axis leading Korea's manufacturing innovation.” He added, “Ansan City will work closely with Korea Industrial Complex Corporation, related organizations, and industry representatives to expand support so that businesses can actively utilize AI on the manufacturing floor, and develop the Banwol·Siwha National Industrial Complex into Korea’s premier hub for AI-driven manufacturing innovation.”

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