R&D Status
As a total solution provider for smart power and automation, KERUN has been striving to further promote core businesses and secure next-generation growth engines. In particular, we are concentrating resources on R&D in order to proactively respond to rapidly-evolving digital transformations and provide leadership in the smart energy and factory markets. To this end, a system to enhance R&D productivity has been established, maximizing business performance and efficiency.
Power and Distribution Transformer Research and Development Center
Research and development of HVDC (High Voltage Direct Current) transmission and an ultra-high voltage (500kV) transformer. Continuous development of new and differentiated technologies as future growth engines.
Continuous development and improvement
of existing lEC and ANSl standard power and distribution transformer.
MV/LV Switchgear and Power Solution R&D Center
With 20+ High Grade Engineer.
Development of leading technologies in the power business industry and continuous development of future growth driving engines to play the leading role in enhancing KERUN’s business value.
HV/MV/LV Testing Labs
To support our R&D team, we have 3 main laboratories.
500kV and Below Power Transformer Testing Center
MV Transformer fully automatic testing line
MV/LV switchgear testing lab
Our testing labs are established in order to verify the design and engineering of our product, to improve product performance and reliability.
National R&D Platforms
Zhejiang Provincial Enterprise Technology Center
Zhejiang Provincial Enterprise Technology Center
Provincial Industrial Design Center
Zhejiang Provincial Enterprise Technology Center
Global Knowledge Network
R&D Patent
2016
April,21
New on-load transformer structure design
2020
March, 08
New short-circuit-resistant transformer coil
2021
August,03
New transformer cooling system
2021
September, 24
New dry-type transformer intelligent cooling system
2022
May, 10
New low-voltage switchgear structure
2022
October, 02
Automatic welding process for distribution transformer mailbox
2023
March, 22
New E-house cooling system
2024
July,08
New transformer oil level gauge
R&D Investment
As LS ELECTRIC fully recognizes that R&D is the key to corporate competitiveness, it has been expanding its R&D investment every year to secure a sustainable competitive advantage and prepare for the future. We invest around 6% of our sales revenue in R&D activities to develop next-generation products, new businesses, and core technologies.
| Category | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total R&D Expenditure (KRW 100 Million) | 132,134 | 125,900 | 136,767 |
| R&D Expenditure/Sales Ratio (%) | 3.9 | 4.7 | 5.7 |
Securing R&D Capability
Advanced Development System
KERUN is working on innovating its R&D methodologies by establishing an advanced development system. This reliability-based system will allow us to secure the platform, common core modules, and parts required for product development through prior development activities and thereby improve development lead time significantly. In addition, efforts are being made to reinforce key platform technologies, including their reliability, to promote R&D efficiency.
Enhance technological expertise through the Technology Map
The key to effective R&D is advanced technology and R&D professionals. Based on data-driven R&D management, Tech Map is applied as a tool to check the relevant levels of technology and human resources and to develop and manage them to meet our business goals. It aims to provide an enterprise-wide communication channel and to serve as a means of accelerating the efforts to achieve our vision.
Tech. Scouting
The key to effective R&D is advanced technology and R&D professionals. Based on data-driven R&D management, Tech Map is applied as a tool to check the relevant levels of technology and human resources and to develop and manage them to meet our business goals. It aims to provide an enterprise-wide communication channel and to serve as a means of accelerating the efforts to achieve our vision.
Awarding R&D Professionals
KERUN runs various reward programs and schemes designed to motivate employees to focus on R&D activities and to promote a performance-driven corporate culture. Every year, the Best R&D Award is presented to outstanding R&D projects.