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We are brightening the future of the next-generation automobile industry with
the best technology that harmonizes humans and technology as a result of continuous R&D investment.

We are brightening the future of the next-generation automobile industry with the best technology that harmonizes humans and technology as a result of continuous R&D investment.

R&D Center

R&D Center

R&D Center

We mobilize the best technology to reveal the future of the next-generation automobile industry, based on continuous R&D investment.

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TOPIND's R&D center is constantly conducting research and development on automobiles by grafting new materials and joining technologies.

Using excellent manpower and cutting-edge equipment, the R&D center is constantly conducting industry-university-research joint research on lightweight vehicle parts and electric vehicles. Process and SPR heterojunctions, FSW, FDS, etc., AL RSW, MIG, TiG, etc.

CAE Technology for Electric Vehicle Body Design and Analysis
The WCM method is used to manufacture CFRP.
Dissimilar material bonding technology

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TOPIND is becoming a leading technology company by promoting environmentally friendly business practices.

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We reveal the next-generation automobile industry's future.

We carry out industry-university joint research projects and national projects with excellent human resources and cutting-edge equipment, and we play a role as a leader with global competitiveness.

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Development of a 40% weight reduction technology for vehicle roof box structures using a new magnesium alloy with high corrosion resistance.

Project Title Vehicle roof box structure made of a new magnesium alloy with high corrosion resistance.
40% weight loss technology development
Total Execution Period 2020.06.01 ~ 2022.12.31
Total Project Cost ₩1,665,420,000
Development Goal Roof box parts are replaced with a new magnesium alloy to reduce the weight of the internal structure by 40% and the product by 10% when mounting the roof structure, and to develop an integrated roof box for vehicles that maintains structural rigidity at the same level or higher.
Development Content □ Manufacturing of all-in-one vehicle roof box standard specimens and design of new magnesium alloy products
□ Fabrication of the internal structure of the roof box and crash analysis
□ Roof box prototype development using a new magnesium alloy
□ Product testing and certification

Development Performance

• Manufacture of all-in-one roof box standard specimen for vehicles and design of magnesium alloy applied products

[Roof box standard specimen and roof box design using magnesium alloy]

• Fabrication of the internal structure of the roof box and crash analysis

[Development of the internal structure of the roof box and crash analysis]

• Creation of a prototype roof box made of a new magnesium alloy.

[Development of a roof box prototype and certification evaluation]

Creating an electric truck/bus vehicle application technology and operating environment with a variable rolling chassis.

Project Title Creating an electric truck/bus vehicle application technology and operating environment with a variable rolling chassis.
Total Execution Period 2020.05.01 ~ 2022.12.31
Total Project Cost ₩7,361,400,000
Development Goal Development of a common platform for variable small electric buses/trucks that can be used in a versatile modular form, such as small buses for public transportation and small trucks for logistics transportation in city centers.
Development Content □ Small and medium-sized electric truck/bus system deduction and package design using variable rolling chassis
□ Body technology for small and medium-sized electric trucks/buses is being developed.
□ Technology development for electric truck/bus system integration using a variable rolling chassis
□ Vehicle performance evaluation and verification technology development

Development Performance

• Development and packaging of a small and medium-sized electric truck/bus system with variable rolling chassis.

[Design of a vehicle package]

• Body technology development for small and medium-sized electric trucks/buses

[Interior and exterior technology for small and medium-sized electric truck/bus bodies]

• Technology development for vehicle performance evaluation and verification

[Evaluation of vehicle performance and certification]

Development of hybrid wet compression molding-based trunk lid mass production technology

Project Title Development of hybrid wet compression molding-based trunk lid mass production technology
Total Execution Period 2017.10.01. ~ 2022.06.30
Total Project Cost ₩5,363,200,000
Development Goal To meet the demand for lightweight automobiles, we developed integrated trunk lid part technology using a high-speed molding fusion process of WCM (Wet Compression Molding) and C-SMC (Sheet Molding Compound).
Development Content □ WCM (Wet Compression Molding) developed mold and molding process technology.
□ Development of preform mold and molding process technology
□ Integrated trunk lid mold development and molding process technology applied with hybrid WCM method
□ Development of trunk lid post-processing technology
□ Development of trunk lid surface treatment technology for Class A vehicles

Development Performance

• Technology development for trunk lid outer preform molding

[Trunk Lid Outer Preform]

• Development of outer WCM molding technology for trunk lids

[WCM 공법적용 Trunk Lid Outer]

• Development of inner/outer integral trunk lid molding technology

[Complete Trunk Lid Assy]

Development of multi-material integration technology for a 40% weight reduction in the front body of an automobile compared to standard steel

Project Title Development of multi-material integration technology for a 40% weight reduction in the front body of an automobile compared to standard steel
Total Execution Period 2016.07.01 ~ 2021.06.30
Total Project Cost ₩10,005,340,000
Development Goal To meet the demand for lightweight automobiles, the development of multi-material front body integration technology using ultra-high strength steel, aluminum alloy, and CFRP.
Development Content □ 1.8GPA class hot stamping molding technology and componentization technology development
□ RTM (Resin Transfer Molding) process technology and CFRP part technology development
□ Front body assembly technology development using heterogeneous material bonding technology

Development Performance

• Hot stamping molding technology of 1.8GPA class

[1 .8GPa급 Side Member Upper]

• Resin Transfer Molding (RTM) process technology

[CFRP Wheel House Panel]

• Multi-material Front Body Assy

[Complete Trunk Lid Assy]

Through the use of CFRP multi-materials, a 25% weight reduction technology for the SUV front seat back frame has been developed.

Project Title Through the use of CFRP multi-materials, a 25% weight reduction technology for the SUV front seat back frame has been developed.
Total Execution Period 2018.04.01 ~ 2020.12.31
Total Project Cost ₩2,793,531,000
Development Goal Development of a 25% lighter front seat back frame using a multi-material CFRP composite
Development Content □ Production of a prototype mold for a giga steel bracket and giga steel prototyping
□ Design and production of CFRP trial molds
□ Setup of the CFRP molding process and production of seatback prototypes

Development Performance

• GIGA STEEL prototype manufacturing

[Giga Steel Recliner Bracket]

• Prototyping of CFRP

[Seat Back Frame]

Small electric vehicle battery pack structure development using lightweight composite materials

Project Title Small electric vehicle battery pack structure development using lightweight composite materials
Total Execution Period 2018.04.01 ~ 2020.12.31
Total Project Cost ₩2,783,100,000
Development Goal As the eco-friendly automobile market grows, it is critical to reduce body weight to improve energy efficiency.
To address this, the development of a platform manufacturing technology for common micro-electric vehicles using lightweight materials is underway.
Development Content □ Development of a lightweight main frame and lower platform for ultra-small electric vehicles
□ Carbon composite material was used in the development of a micro electric vehicle battery case.
□ Development of micro electric vehicle platform assembly technology and electric component installation
□ Micro electric vehicle prototype production

Development Performance

• Creation of a lightweight main frame and sub-platform for ultra-compact electric vehicles.

[Micro electric vehicle lower platform made of lightweight material (Al).]

• Creation of a micro electric vehicle battery case made of carbon composite material

[Battery case made of carbon composite material]

• Micro electric vehicle prototype production

[Prototype of a micro electric vehicle]

Fiber-reinforced composite floor cover development for a micro electric vehicle design platform

Project Title Fiber-reinforced composite floor cover development for a micro electric vehicle design platform
Total Execution Period 2018.10.01 ~ 2020.12.31
Total Project Cost ₩2,208,350,000
Development Goal Development of a fiber-reinforced composite floor cover with electromagnetic wave shielding performance for micro electric vehicles
Development Content □ Design of a common platform for micro electric vehicles
□ Front/Center/Rear Floor Cover Parts Design and Manufacturing for a Common Platform for Micro Electric Vehicles
□ Fabrication of front, center, and rear frames for micro electric vehicles
□ Optimization of the micro electric vehicle fastening section assembly process
□ Platform assembly and manufacturing for micro electric vehicles

Development Performance

• Design of a layout for a common platform for micro electric vehicles

• Development of a micro electric vehicle platform

Project to promote and demonstrate the micro electric vehicle industry

Project Title Project to promote and demonstrate the micro electric vehicle industry
Total Execution Period 2018.03.01 ~ 2020.02.28
Total Project Cost ₩1,950,000,000
Development Goal Creating a common platform for micro electric vehicles and lightweight parts that are tailored to the changes in the automobile industry during the fourth industrial revolution.
Development Content □ Design of a micro electric vehicle frame and components
□ Part mold technology and molding technology development
□ Creating a common platform for micro electric vehicles.

Development Performance

• Design of the micro electric vehicle frame and parts

[Micro electric vehicle component design]

• Advancement of part mold and molding technology

[Molding and micro electric vehicle parts]

• Creating a common platform for micro electric vehicles.

[Common platform for micro electric vehicles]

CAE Technology Convergence Project to Improve Mold Industry Competitiveness

Project Title CAE Technology Convergence Project to Improve Mold Industry Competitiveness
Total Execution Period 2017.04.01 ~ 2019.12.31
Total Project Cost ₩2,141,460,000
Development Goal Convergence of press/forging/high frequency heat treatment technologies results in the development of a lightweight, high-strength, nut-integrated door hinge bracket.
Development Content □ Development of multi-stage cold forming and forging technology using boron steel
□ Progressive mold design and manufacture
□ Process optimization for induction heat treatment
□ System for tapping processing development

Development Performance

□ Progressive mold development

[Multi-stage progressive mold development in the press/forging]

• Progressive mold strip

• Door hinge bracket

Lightweight electric limousine seat frame development for improved convenience and safety

Project Title Lightweight electric limousine seat frame development for improved convenience and safety
Total Execution Period 2017.11.01 ~ 2019.10.31
Total Project Cost ₩723,400,000
Development Goal Electric limousine seat with 3-point seat belt for added convenience and safety.
Lightweight frame development and manual 2-seater lightweight frame
Development Content □ Lightweight design and structural analysis of a 1-seater and 2-seater limousine seat frame
□ Optimization of the seat assembly process and the development of limousine seat frame molds
□ Evaluation of limousine seat frame testing

Development Performance

• Frame for a 1-seat limousine seat

[1 .8GPa급 Side Member Upper]

• Frame for a 2-seat limousine seat

[CFRP Wheel House Panel]

The development of a lightweight body frame for an on-road, low-speed electric vehicle.

Project Title The development of a lightweight body frame for an on-road, low-speed electric vehicle.
Total Execution Period 2017.10.01 ~ 2019.09.30
Total Project Cost ₩1,067,600,000
Development Goal To meet the growing demand for lightweight vehicles as the eco-friendly automobile market expands and fuel economy regulations tighten,
the development of lightweight body frames for ultra-compact electric vehicles
using high-strength and lightweight materials is underway.
Development Content □ Development of 1.0GPa cold forming technology and components
□ Development of 1.0GPa cold forming technology and components
□ The creation of a micro electric vehicle battery case
□ Sub-platform assembly technology for micro electric vehicles is being developed.

Development Performance

• Creation of 1.0GPa cold forming technology and parts

[1 .0GPa 급 냉간성형 부품]

• Creation of 1.7GPa HPF (Hot Press Forming) technology and parts

[1.7GPA HPF (Hot Press Forming) class parts]

• Sub-platform assembly technology for micro electric vehicles development

[An electric vehicle's battery case and lower platform]

Local hardening lightweight rear segment development using induction heating heat treatment technology

Project Title Local hardening lightweight rear segment development using induction heating heat treatment technology
Total Execution Period 2016.05.01 ~ 2017.04.30
Total Project Cost ₩289,360,000
Development Goal Development of 1.0GPa ultra-high strength rear segment combining high-frequency heat treatment and hot forming technology for local hardening and 10% weight reduction of automobile parts
Development Content □ High-frequency heat treatment and hot forging technology were used to create a 1.0GPa class ultra-high-strength and lightweight rear segment.
□ Design-integrated processing technology for induction heating and hot forging is being developed.
□ Development of ultra-strong and lightweight automotive seat components

Development Performance

• Induction heat treatment and hot forging process technology optimization

• REAR SEGMENT WITH EXTREME STRENGTH

Development of a 40% weight reduction technology for vehicle roof box structures using a new magnesium alloy with high corrosion resistance.

Project Title Vehicle roof box structure made of a new magnesium alloy with high corrosion resistance.
40% weight loss technology development
Total Execution Period 2020.06.01 ~ 2022.12.31
Total Project Cost ₩1,665,420,000
Development Goal Roof box parts are replaced with a new magnesium alloy to reduce the weight of the internal structure by 40% and the product by 10% when mounting the roof structure, and to develop an integrated roof box for vehicles that maintains structural rigidity at the same level or higher.
Development Content □ Manufacturing of all-in-one vehicle roof box standard specimens and design of new magnesium alloy products
□ Fabrication of the internal structure of the roof box and crash analysis
□ Roof box prototype development using a new magnesium alloy
□ Product testing and certification

Development Performance

• Manufacture of all-in-one roof box standard specimen for vehicles and design of magnesium alloy applied products

[Roof box standard specimen and roof box design using magnesium alloy]

• Fabrication of the internal structure of the roof box and crash analysis

[Development of the internal structure of the roof box and crash analysis]

• Creation of a prototype roof box made of a new magnesium alloy.

[Development of a roof box prototype and certification evaluation]

Creating an electric truck/bus vehicle application technology and operating environment with a variable rolling chassis.

Project Title Creating an electric truck/bus vehicle application technology and operating environment with a variable rolling chassis.
Total Execution Period 2020.05.01 ~ 2022.12.31
Total Project Cost ₩7,361,400,000
Development Goal Development of a common platform for variable small electric buses/trucks that can be used in a versatile modular form, such as small buses for public transportation and small trucks for logistics transportation in city centers.
Development Content □ Small and medium-sized electric truck/bus system deduction and package design using variable rolling chassis
□ Body technology for small and medium-sized electric trucks/buses is being developed.
□ Technology development for electric truck/bus system integration using a variable rolling chassis
□ Vehicle performance evaluation and verification technology development

Development Performance

• Development and packaging of a small and medium-sized electric truck/bus system with variable rolling chassis.

[Design of a vehicle package]

• Body technology development for small and medium-sized electric trucks/buses

[Interior and exterior technology for small and medium-sized electric truck/bus bodies]

• Technology development for vehicle performance evaluation and verification

[Evaluation of vehicle performance and certification]

Development of hybrid wet compression molding-based trunk lid mass production technology

Project Title Development of hybrid wet compression molding-based trunk lid mass production technology
Total Execution Period 2017.10.01. ~ 2022.06.30
Total Project Cost ₩5,363,200,000
Development Goal To meet the demand for lightweight automobiles, we developed integrated trunk lid part technology using a high-speed molding fusion process of WCM (Wet Compression Molding) and C-SMC (Sheet Molding Compound).
Development Content □ WCM (Wet Compression Molding) developed mold and molding process technology.
□ Development of preform mold and molding process technology
□ Integrated trunk lid mold development and molding process technology applied with hybrid WCM method
□ Development of trunk lid post-processing technology
□ Development of trunk lid surface treatment technology for Class A vehicles

Development Performance

• Technology development for trunk lid outer preform molding

[Trunk Lid Outer Preform]

• Development of outer WCM molding technology for trunk lids

[WCM 공법적용 Trunk Lid Outer]

• Development of inner/outer integral trunk lid molding technology

[Complete Trunk Lid Assy]

Development of multi-material integration technology for a 40% weight reduction in the front body of an automobile compared to standard steel

Project Title Development of multi-material integration technology for a 40% weight reduction in the front body of an automobile compared to standard steel
Total Execution Period 2016.07.01 ~ 2021.06.30
Total Project Cost ₩10,005,340,000
Development Goal To meet the demand for lightweight automobiles, the development of multi-material front body integration technology using ultra-high strength steel, aluminum alloy, and CFRP.
Development Content □ 1.8GPA class hot stamping molding technology and componentization technology development
□ RTM (Resin Transfer Molding) process technology and CFRP part technology development
□ Front body assembly technology development using heterogeneous material bonding technology

Development Performance

• Hot stamping molding technology of 1.8GPA class

[1 .8GPa급 Side Member Upper]

• Resin Transfer Molding (RTM) process technology

[CFRP Wheel House Panel]

• Multi-material Front Body Assy

[Complete Trunk Lid Assy]

Through the use of CFRP multi-materials, a 25% weight reduction technology for the SUV front seat back frame has been developed.

Project Title Through the use of CFRP multi-materials, a 25% weight reduction technology for the SUV front seat back frame has been developed.
Total Execution Period 2018.04.01 ~ 2020.12.31
Total Project Cost ₩2,793,531,000
Development Goal Development of a 25% lighter front seat back frame using a multi-material CFRP composite
Development Content □ Production of a prototype mold for a giga steel bracket and giga steel prototyping
□ Design and production of CFRP trial molds
□ Setup of the CFRP molding process and production of seatback prototypes

Development Performance

• GIGA STEEL prototype manufacturing

[Giga Steel Recliner Bracket]

• Prototyping of CFRP

[Seat Back Frame]

Small electric vehicle battery pack structure development using lightweight composite materials

Project Title Small electric vehicle battery pack structure development using lightweight composite materials
Total Execution Period 2018.04.01 ~ 2020.12.31
Total Project Cost ₩2,783,100,000
Development Goal As the eco-friendly automobile market grows, it is critical to reduce body weight to improve energy efficiency.
To address this, the development of a platform manufacturing technology for common micro-electric vehicles using lightweight materials is underway.
Development Content □ Development of a lightweight main frame and lower platform for ultra-small electric vehicles
□ Carbon composite material was used in the development of a micro electric vehicle battery case.
□ Development of micro electric vehicle platform assembly technology and electric component installation
□ Micro electric vehicle prototype production

Development Performance

• Creation of a lightweight main frame and sub-platform for ultra-compact electric vehicles.

[Micro electric vehicle lower platform made of lightweight material (Al).]

• Creation of a micro electric vehicle battery case made of carbon composite material

[Battery case made of carbon composite material]

• Micro electric vehicle prototype production

[Prototype of a micro electric vehicle]

Fiber-reinforced composite floor cover development for a micro electric vehicle design platform

Project Title Fiber-reinforced composite floor cover development for a micro electric vehicle design platform
Total Execution Period 2018.10.01 ~ 2020.12.31
Total Project Cost ₩2,208,350,000
Development Goal Development of a fiber-reinforced composite floor cover with electromagnetic wave shielding performance for micro electric vehicles
Development Content □ Design of a common platform for micro electric vehicles
□ Front/Center/Rear Floor Cover Parts Design and Manufacturing for a Common Platform for Micro Electric Vehicles
□ Fabrication of front, center, and rear frames for micro electric vehicles
□ Optimization of the micro electric vehicle fastening section assembly process
□ Platform assembly and manufacturing for micro electric vehicles

Development Performance

• Design of a layout for a common platform for micro electric vehicles

• Development of a micro electric vehicle platform

Project to promote and demonstrate the micro electric vehicle industry

Project Title Project to promote and demonstrate the micro electric vehicle industry
Total Execution Period 2018.03.01 ~ 2020.02.28
Total Project Cost ₩1,950,000,000
Development Goal Creating a common platform for micro electric vehicles and lightweight parts that are tailored to the changes in the automobile industry during the fourth industrial revolution.
Development Content □ Design of a micro electric vehicle frame and components
□ Part mold technology and molding technology development
□ Creating a common platform for micro electric vehicles.

Development Performance

• Design of the micro electric vehicle frame and parts

[Micro electric vehicle component design]

• Advancement of part mold and molding technology

[Molding and micro electric vehicle parts]

• Creating a common platform for micro electric vehicles.

[Common platform for micro electric vehicles]

CAE Technology Convergence Project to Improve Mold Industry Competitiveness

Project Title CAE Technology Convergence Project to Improve Mold Industry Competitiveness
Total Execution Period 2017.04.01 ~ 2019.12.31
Total Project Cost ₩2,141,460,000
Development Goal Convergence of press/forging/high frequency heat treatment technologies results in the development of a lightweight, high-strength, nut-integrated door hinge bracket.
Development Content □ Development of multi-stage cold forming and forging technology using boron steel
□ Progressive mold design and manufacture
□ Process optimization for induction heat treatment
□ System for tapping processing development

Development Performance

□ Progressive mold development

[Multi-stage progressive mold development in the press/forging]

• Progressive mold strip

• Door hinge bracket

Lightweight electric limousine seat frame development for improved convenience and safety

Project Title Lightweight electric limousine seat frame development for improved convenience and safety
Total Execution Period 2017.11.01 ~ 2019.10.31
Total Project Cost ₩723,400,000
Development Goal Electric limousine seat with 3-point seat belt for added convenience and safety.
Lightweight frame development and manual 2-seater lightweight frame
Development Content □ Lightweight design and structural analysis of a 1-seater and 2-seater limousine seat frame
□ Optimization of the seat assembly process and the development of limousine seat frame molds
□ Evaluation of limousine seat frame testing

Development Performance

• Frame for a 1-seat limousine seat

[1 .8GPa급 Side Member Upper]

• Frame for a 2-seat limousine seat

[CFRP Wheel House Panel]

The development of a lightweight body frame for an on-road, low-speed electric vehicle.

Project Title The development of a lightweight body frame for an on-road, low-speed electric vehicle.
Total Execution Period 2017.10.01 ~ 2019.09.30
Total Project Cost ₩1,067,600,000
Development Goal To meet the growing demand for lightweight vehicles as the eco-friendly automobile market expands and fuel economy regulations tighten,
the development of lightweight body frames for ultra-compact electric vehicles
using high-strength and lightweight materials is underway.
Development Content □ Development of 1.0GPa cold forming technology and components
□ Development of 1.0GPa cold forming technology and components
□ The creation of a micro electric vehicle battery case
□ Sub-platform assembly technology for micro electric vehicles is being developed.

Development Performance

• Creation of 1.0GPa cold forming technology and parts

[1 .0GPa 급 냉간성형 부품]

• Creation of 1.7GPa HPF (Hot Press Forming) technology and parts

[1.7GPA HPF (Hot Press Forming) class parts]

• Sub-platform assembly technology for micro electric vehicles development

[An electric vehicle's battery case and lower platform]

Local hardening lightweight rear segment development using induction heating heat treatment technology

Project Title Local hardening lightweight rear segment development using induction heating heat treatment technology
Total Execution Period 2016.05.01 ~ 2017.04.30
Total Project Cost ₩289,360,000
Development Goal Development of 1.0GPa ultra-high strength rear segment combining high-frequency heat treatment and hot forming technology for local hardening and 10% weight reduction of automobile parts
Development Content □ High-frequency heat treatment and hot forging technology were used to create a 1.0GPa class ultra-high-strength and lightweight rear segment.
□ Design-integrated processing technology for induction heating and hot forging is being developed.
□ Development of ultra-strong and lightweight automotive seat components

Development Performance

• Induction heat treatment and hot forging process technology optimization

• REAR SEGMENT WITH EXTREME STRENGTH

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