Research & Development
The Driving Force Behind
KATEM’s Continuous Growth

Research & Development Overview

Analytically Validated Components

Components with Proven Analytical Performance

  • Water Jet Shaft for Defense Combat Vehicles
  • Propeller Shaft and Drive Shaft for Defense Combat Vehicles
  • Double Cardan Drive Shaft for 14-ton Excavators
  • Tripod Drive Shaft for KTX
  • Hub for KTX Brake Discs
  • Disc for KTX Brake Discs
  • Disc for KTX-Sancheon Brake Discs

Analysis Performed

Analysis Results

  • Structural Strength Analysis Static Strength Analysis Dynamic Strength Analysis
  • Modal Analysis
  • Thermal Stress / Conduction / Deformation Analysis
  • Vibration / Noise Analysis (Squeal Analysis)
  • Thermal Fluid Analysis (Computational Fluid Dynamics, CFD)

History of Research & Development Projects

2022

International Joint Technology Development Project – Demand-linked
2022.07.01 – 2024.12.12

2022

Technology Innovation Development Project – Market Response
2022.04.01 – 2024.06.30

2021

Process & Quality Technology Development Project (On-site R&D)
2021.06.15 – 2022.06.14

2020

New Product Development Project with Purchase Conditions
2020.06.01 – 2023.05.31

2019

Startup Growth Technology Development Project
2019.12.02 – 2021.12.01

2019

Startup Leap Package Support Project
2019.09.20 – 2020.06.20

2018

Support Project for Commercialization of Land and Transport Technology
2018.04.01 – 2022.06.30

2017

Startup Growth Technology Development Project
2017.09.15 – 2018.09.14

Domestic Development Achievements

2020

Localization Development of Cast Steel Brake Discs for KTX-Sancheon
2020.01 – 2025.04

2018

Localization Development of Forged Steel Brake Discs for KTX
2018.01 – 2021.12

2016

Localization Development of Tripod Drive Shafts for KTX
2016.01 – 2019.12

2015

Localization Development of Water Jet Shafts for Defense Combat Vehicles
2015.01 – 2018.12

Commercialization Achievements

  • Water Jet Shafts for Defense Combat Vehicles Client (End User): Hyundai Rotem Co., Ltd.
  • Forged Steel Brake Discs for KTX Client: Korea Railroad Corporation (KORAIL)

Quality System & Product Certifications

  • ISO 9001 ISO 9001
  • IRIS ISO/TS 22163 IRIS ISO/TS 22163
  • KOLAS Product Certification KOLAS Product Certification
  • NET New Technology Certification NET New Technology Certification
  • Type Approval Certificate for Forged Steel Brake Discs for KTX Type Approval Certificate for
    Forged Steel Brake Discs for KTX
  • Type Approval Certificate for Cast Steel Brake Discs for KTX-Sancheon Type Approval Certificate for Cast Steel
    Brake Discs for KTX-Sancheon
  • Manufacturer Approval Certificate for KTX/KTX-Sancheon Brake Discs Manufacturer Approval
    Certificate for KTX/KTX-Sancheon
    Brake Discs
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