The Samsung History
1989     Started as machine tool divison of Samsung Heavy Industries, Ltd.
1990     Signed technical license agreement with OKK to manufacture CNC machining centers
1991     Signed technical license agreement with Mori Seiki to manufacture CNC turning centers
1992     Developed large horizonal machining centers
1996     Signed technical license agreement with Toshiba
1999     Spun out from Samsung Aerospace Co., Ltd and changed its name to SMEC Co., Ltd.
2000     Founded Changwon Factory
2001     Established R&D center in Changwon, Korea
2003     Developed robot components and robot assembly for LCD glass
2003     Developed special purpose turning centers to machine differential cases
2003     ISO 90000 certified from ASR
2004     Developed MCV-80 Vertical Machining Centers
2005     Developed 8th generation LCD link type robot (first time in the world) for Samsung Electronics
2005     Developed MCV55 Machining Centers
2006     Moved to new plant in Daesan-Myeon, Changwon City
2006     Developed MCV65 Machining Centers
2007     Developed SL20S/SY (sub spindle; Y-Axis) multi-tasking CNC turning centers
2008     Developed 11th generation LCD Robot