Second MOU with an Overseas Partner after Sweden
Expanding Wireless Power Transfer Technology in Home Appliances and Automotive Sectors
The Gyeongbuk Technopark Foundation (President Ha Inseong, Gyeongbuk TP) announced on the 30th that it recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Philips and Witz Co., Ltd. to promote the wireless power transfer industry.
Through this agreement, Gyeongbuk TP has partnered with a second overseas company related to wireless power transfer, following its collaboration with nok9 (a Swedish equipment manufacturer) in December last year. On September 16, Gyeongbuk TP joined forces with Philips and Witz Co., Ltd. to strengthen the commercialization and competitiveness of wireless power transfer and wireless charging services both domestically and internationally, through cooperation in areas such as kitchen appliances (WPC, Ki) and the development of wireless charging technology for electric vehicles.
Gyeongbuk Technopark (Gyeongbuk TP) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Philips and Witz Co., Ltd. on the 16th to promote the wireless power transfer industry. Provided by Gyeongbuk TP
The three parties to the agreement identified the following as their main areas of collaboration: technical exchange and cooperation in the field of wireless power transfer based on the Ki standard of the Wireless Power Consortium (WPC); strengthening R&D capabilities and exploring new cooperative projects for the development of the electric vehicle wireless charging industry and the Ki industry; and joint use of research facilities and equipment in the fields of wireless power transfer and wireless charging.
As a result of this agreement, the utilization of the wireless power transfer infrastructure and equipment owned by the Gyeongbuk TP Wireless Power Transfer Technology Center is expected to increase. Gyeongbuk TP also plans to accelerate research and development and demonstration efforts through mutual cooperation and support to further advance wireless power transfer and wireless charging technologies.
Witz Co., Ltd. is the first company in Korea to secure a Ki solution (wireless power transfer for kitchen appliances) and is leading the development and commercialization of wireless power transfer technology based on the Ki standard through national projects.
The company is currently working with major domestic home appliance manufacturers to commercialize wireless charging projects for kitchen appliances, including induction cooktops and robot vacuum cleaners, that comply with the Ki standard. This is expected to further solidify Witz Co., Ltd.'s leadership in the domestic wireless kitchen appliance market.
Philips, as a founding member of the Wireless Power Consortium (WPC), is a global kitchen appliance company with core technology in the development of the Ki standard (cordless kitchen). The Ki technology is a wireless charging standard for kitchen appliances that can deliver up to 2.2 kW of power, enabling a variety of kitchen devices such as blenders, toasters, air fryers, and kettles to operate wirelessly.
The Ki international standard smart induction products from Philips and Witz Co., Ltd. are expected to provide visitors with an opportunity to experience the latest technological applications in the kitchen through efficient wireless power transfer solutions.
Ha Inseong, President of Gyeongbuk TP, stated, "We plan to further activate research and development in the field of wireless power transfer and introduce more innovative products related to wireless power transfer through mutual cooperation with domestic and global companies. Gyeongbuk Technopark will continue to contribute to the advancement of wireless power transfer technology through such innovative products."
Meanwhile, the Gyeongbuk TP Wireless Power Transfer Technology Center serves as a WPC (Qi) certification testing agency for international smartphone wireless charging standards, a market surveillance institution, and a Samsung fast wireless charging certification testing agency. It provides testing, certification, and technical consulting services to companies and, since 2022, has been designated as the regulatory free zone for next-generation wireless charging for electric vehicles in Gyeongbuk, carrying out demonstration R&D and infrastructure development projects.
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