KISTI, Hannam University and ASTI(Association of Science and Technology) agreed to cooperate for raising digital manufacturing specialists utilizing supercomputer on Feb.21st at KISTI head office.

Heads of three organizations shared their experience and opinions on difficult situation of SMEs due to the shortage of specialized manpower. During the meeting, Dr.Lee Sang-min introduced KISTI's supporting program for "Training program for advanced design utilizing supercomputer".

Dr.Park Young-seo emphasized the importance of SMEs in Korea and KISTI will not save any efforts in promoting the competitiveness of SMEs. Dr.Kim Hyung-tae, President of Hannam University also said that this kind of tripartite cooperation among industry, university and research institute in raising specialists for regional economy will set a firm foundation for supporting SMEs.