● Collaboration in AI- and DX-driven additive manufacturing, including training and global exchange initiatives
● Expected to strengthen Korea–U.S. technology cooperation and global competitiveness in additive manufacturing
● MOU followed by “Korea AM Technical Seminar 2026” to facilitate practical technology sharing

INNOSPACE announced that it has signed a trilateral memorandum of understanding (MOU) with 3D Fusion Industry Association and Oqton, a U.S.-based global AI-driven additive manufacturing software company, to collaborate on AI- and digital transformation (DX)-based metal additive manufacturing.

The signing ceremony was held at the Electronics Hall in Mapo-gu, Seoul, ahead of the “Korea AM Technical Seminar 2026.” The event was attended by Jaeyoung Park, Chairman of 3D Fusion Industry Association; Soojong Kim, CEO of INNOSPACE; and Steve Lokam, CEO of Oqton. 

Under the MOU, the three parties will cooperate across multiple areas, including AI- and DX-based metal additive manufacturing (3D printing), education and training programs, and international exchange initiatives. They also plan to expand the adoption of digital transformation platforms in additive manufacturing and jointly host seminars and conferences to advance practical cooperation.

“The association will expand international cooperation and promote various support programs to enhance synergies between domestic and global companies, strengthening the foundation for growth in the 3D printing industry,” said Jaeyoung Park, Chairman of 3D Fusion Industry Association.

"This partnership represents the kind of forward-looking collaboration needed to shape the future of advanced manufacturing. By bringing together INNOSPACE’s pioneering aerospace vision, the 3D Fusion Industry Association’s industry leadership, and Oqton’s AI-driven software expertise, we have an opportunity to accelerate innovation in metal additive manufacturing and strengthen global competitiveness. We are proud to contribute technologies that help enable next-generation aerospace manufacturing while advancing smarter, more connected manufacturing ecosystems. Oqton is committed to working alongside our partners to drive meaningful progress and long-term industry impact,” said Steve Lokam, CEO of Oqton.

“This MOU marks the starting point of a strategic cooperation to advance manufacturing through AI and DX and to secure global competitiveness in metal additive manufacturing,” said Soojong Kim, Founder CEO of INNOSPACE. “By combining Oqton’s AI-based software technologies with the association’s network, we aim to accelerate digital transformation and platform adoption in the additive manufacturing industry while contributing to ecosystem growth through global partnerships.”

On the same day, the three organizations co-hosted the “Korea AM Technical Seminar 2026” at the Electronics Hall in Seoul. INNOSPACE presented strategies to enhance the reliability of additive manufacturing technologies, including a roadmap for manufacturing autonomy and traceability-based quality systems based on AM standards. The company also shared real-world applications in space launch vehicles through a presentation on 3D-printed rocket engines and their future. Through this collaboration, INNOSPACE secures an established local distribution network without establishing a physical presence in Japan, laying the groundwork for market entry and expansion.

[Photo] MOU Signing Ceremony between 3D Fusion Industry Association, INNOSPACE, and Oqton (left) Steve Lokam, CEO of Oqton, (center) Jaeyoung Park, Chairman of 3D Fusion Industry Association, (right) Soojong Kim, CEO of INNOSPACE [Photo] Representatives from both companies and the association pose for a group photo after the MOU signing ceremony