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Published on Jan. 19th, 2023 by ATN News

This article covers Contromax’s role in advancing Korea’s aerospace industry, particularly in the Urban Air Mobility (UAM) and UAV sectors.

Contromax, founded in 2014, specializes in electric actuators like ServoMax and TestMax for aircraft.
It aims to become a global UAM component leader through continued R&D and product innovation.
The company holds over 13 patents and has secured NET and AS9100 certifications.
Collaborations include defense giants like LIG Nex1 and Hanwha Aerospace.
It developed high-performance actuators operable at 18 km altitude and -71°C.
Production is supported by a gear plant in Changwon and R&D center in Daejeon.
The CEO, a former ADD researcher, emphasizes the need for early tech accumulation.
He calls for stronger public and private investment in the UAV/UAM ecosystem.
Contromax is expanding its product line and preparing for global market entry.

Read the full article (Korean)