
The Trade Mission in South Korea, Asian power in smart manufacturing, brings participants closer to the innovative ecosystem of Seoul and Daejeon, where 3D printing integrates with AI, robotics, and industrial automation. The itinerary includes participation in specialized conferences on additive manufacturing, tech hubs, and research centers applied to advanced materials. Visitors will observe solutions for aerospace, automotive, and biomedical developed by leading companies and technical universities. Networking spaces with equipment manufacturers, technological integrators, and South Korean startups will be generated. The mission deepens into scalability, productivity, and industrial digitalization models. Additionally, trends in distributed manufacturing and sustainable production through 3D printing will be reviewed. Upon completion, participants will return with real business opportunities and a solid understanding of the Korean technological ecosystem. Sources: Korea Additive Manufacturing Conference, KETI, MOTIE Korea (2024).