Dec   Dr.YoungSuk Kim inaugurated as 3rd president of the Institute
Sept   Next Generation Mold Technology Innovation Center established
Dec   Mechatronics Parts Industrialization Center established
Sept   Awarded the Prime Minister Prize at the 4th Korea Innovation Exhibition
Dec   Dr.HuSang Lee inaugurated as 2nd president of the Institute
Feb   Hosted the 1st national mechatronics conference and idea competition
Dec   Groundbreaking ceremony for the Daegu Mechatronics Center¡¯s foundation
(with 250 or so guests, including mayor of Daegu City)
Apr   Opening ceremony of the Institute (with 300 or so guests, including mayor of Daegu City)
Aug   Accredited as international laboratory by the Korea Laboratory Accreditation Scheme (KOLAS)
Dec   Dr.Yangduk Park inaugurated as 1st president of the Institute
Sept   Commencement of testing and evaluation services
Sept   Changed its corporate name to Daegu Machinery Institute of
Component & Materials Foundation
Aug   Registration for the establishment of the incorporated foundation