Introduction of Ultra-Precision Tech Shop

The world's optical parts market is entering a phase of free-form optics beyond existing aspherical optics. Demand for ultraprecision optical system is exploding in high-tech industries such as astronomical telescopes, high-powered lasers, satellites, unmanned equipment, wearable devices, and automobiles. To meet this demand, the Korea Basic Science Institute (KBSI) has opened a Ultra Precision Tech Shop (UPTS), a world-class precision processing facility. The UPTS utilizes KBSI equipment to carry out technical support for the fabricating sector and the manufacture of high-performance optical components and modules. UPTS also contributes to securing competitiveness of the manufacturing industries by providing a high-quality machining & measuring equipment, and the provision of services that are difficult to obtain and use. Further, it plans to construct a joint research network with the world’s leading research institutes to improve the credibility of the domestic optical industry.