Hyundai Motor Co. and Kia Corp. introduced on Nov. 6 that they held “eForest Tech Day 2025,” showcasing good manufacturing facility applied sciences at their Hwaseong and Ulsan vegetation.
eForest Tech Day is an occasion the place manufacturing applied sciences developed by Hyundai Motor and Kia’s Manufacturing Options Division and their companions are shared, marking its sixth version this yr. This exhibition offered the imaginative and prescient of future factories by showcasing a complete of 177 applied sciences throughout 4 themes: Automation Innovation, Manufacturing Intelligence, Eco-friendly and Security, and New Mobility.
Within the automation innovation subject, applied sciences displayed included “Wiring Provide Automation” the place robots insert heavy wire bundles into autos, the “Overhead Robotic-utilized AGV Physique Line” the place unmanned transport autos (AGVs) transport automotive our bodies and robots set up completely different components in keeping with car fashions, and the “Topcoat Sanding and Sharpening Automation System” the place robots clean car paint surfaces.
Within the manufacturing intelligence subject, applied sciences using synthetic intelligence (AI) and digital know-how had been highlighted.
The “SPOT-based PHM System” is a know-how the place Boston Dynamics’ four-legged strolling robotic SPOT patrols the manufacturing facility and detects gear vibration, temperature, and fuel leaks in real-time.
The “NVIDIA Omniverse-utilized Digital Twin Know-how” can execute simulations linked with precise manufacturing facility gear in digital house, and the “SLM-based Intelligence System” helps automated prognosis of kit failures and downside decision utilizing a small language mannequin (SLM) developed by Hyundai Motor Group.
Within the eco-friendly and security subject, the world’s first synthetic intelligence (AI)-based fusion sensor know-how “Hybrid Good Security Sensor” was unveiled. This sensor precisely distinguishes between staff and objects via sensor fusion know-how combining shade, infrared, and thermal imaging cameras with AI algorithms.
Moreover, within the new mobility subject, applied sciences for manufacturing ultra-lightweight supplies, precision molding, and customised components manufacturing utilizing 3D printing had been launched.
eForest, Hyundai Motor and Kia’s good manufacturing facility model, goals to provide high-quality autos effectively and economically via AI and robotic know-how and massive information evaluation past easy automation.
Hyundai Motor and Kia plan to construct Software program Outlined Manufacturing facility (SDF) to quickly produce custom-made merchandise that replicate clients’ numerous necessities in real-time. When SDF is absolutely established, it’s anticipated to carry results similar to shortened new car improvement and manufacturing preparation intervals, decreased buyer ready instances, and decreased facility funding prices.
An official from Hyundai Motor and Kia’s Manufacturing Options Division said, “By way of this Tech Day, we had been capable of concurrently affirm the excellence and practicality of revolutionary manufacturing applied sciences developed by Hyundai Motor Group over the previous yr,” including, “We’ll proceed our efforts to make sure that we don’t cease at easy know-how improvement however apply it to precise manufacturing websites to create buyer worth.”
