MakinaRocks joins 11.8 billion won AI forging R&D project
MakinaRocks will develop AI automation for hot forging die design under a state-funded project led by Sail Forging, with 2.4 billion won of the budget.
MakinaRocks has been selected as a joint research and development organization for a Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy R&D project with a total budget of 11.8 billion won, the company announced on October 14, 2026.
The project is titled "Development of AI-based automatic correction system for hot forging die design of automobile parts and autonomous production system for forged products." Sail Forging is the lead research and development organization. MakinaRocks has been allocated 2.4 billion won in research and development funding, according to datanet.co.kr.
Six industry-academia-research institutions are taking part, including MakinaRocks, ING Global, the Korea Institute of Industrial Technology, Gyeongsang National University and the University of British Columbia. The project period runs from June 2026 to December 2029.
MakinaRocks plans to use its AI operating system Runway and its drawing decision AI agent DrawX to develop automation technology for design and production processes. The developed technology will be demonstrated on Sail Forging's actual mass production line.
Quick answers
What is the total budget of the project MakinaRocks joined?
The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy R&D project has a total budget of 11.8 billion won, with MakinaRocks allocated 2.4 billion won.
How long does the project run?
The project period runs from June 2026 to December 2029.
Which technologies will MakinaRocks use in the project?
MakinaRocks will use its AI operating system Runway and its drawing decision AI agent DrawX to develop automation technology for design and production processes.