Hankook subsidiary opens lab for industrial design 

Neu-Isenburg, Germany – Hankook Technology Group has opened a new laboratory facility dedicated to design trends of colour, material and finish (CMF), the South Korean group announced 26 March.

Created by Hankook subsidiary Model Solution, the CMF Lab is an in-house database dedicated to research and catagorisation of current design trends.

Acquired by Hankook in May 2018, Model Solution is a Seoul-based precision prototyping, tooling and manufacturing services company.  The company provides technology and platform solutions for a wide range of industries, including consumer electronics, robotics, medical and healthcare devices and automotive services.

In addition to other customers, the CMF Lab is expected to support Hankook in product development and offering new insights for new concepts. 

As a first joint project, the Hankook and Model Solution are currently developing a tire prototype that adapts its shape according to the road conditions, Hankook said.