Smart Factory System

October 24, 2024 by Leave a Comment
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For manufacturing customized cosmetics
[INQ. NO. 2410E01] ENIMA is a smart factory and dispensing machine that produces personalized skincare and cosmetic products by collecting skincare data. About 25,000 types of skincare products can be manufactured including Serums, lotions and skin toner, using the recipes gathered from customers’ skin diagnostic and analytic data.
ENIMA is a robot-driven, one-stop manufacturing system meeting customers’ need to produce personalized cosmetics based on more than 137,000 skin data sets. The manufacturing process and maintenance can be monitored and controlled remotely.
ENIMA’s internal hygiene environment is enabled by self-controlled air conditioning and plasma-assisted automatic sterilization. The production time for each recipe is just three and half minutes after skin diagnosis to generate a production code. Up to 40 different ingredients can be loaded in the machine to manufacture skin care products of different recipes, depending on each customers’ skin condition and needs.

LILLYCOVER has made the whole manufacturing process simple, fun, and intuitive for users. The skin diagnosis step uses a hand-held type device, Muilli. The robot-motioned process sequence of manufacturing the skincare products is easily visible through the kiosk of smart factory. The self-explanatory steps and process visibility add intriguing layers to the personalization of every customer’s skincare journey.
By using ENIMA, there is no need to wait several days for skincare products to be delivered to customers, owing to the innovation of instant and flexible manufacturing. This allows for a simple one-stop service from self-diagnosis with Muilli to production in a sterilized environment of ENIMA, optimizing the kiosk for retail areas. Once your skin diagnosis and analysis results are complete, customized skincare products can be readily and accurately made by ENIMA’s smart factory technology.

The skin diagnosis device, Muilli diagnoses customers’ skin and scalp with 60x magnification to evaluate major skin/scalp factors. The data obtained by and scalp with 60x magnification to evaluate major skin/scalp factors. The data obtained by with 60x magnification to evaluate major skin factors such as oil and moisture levels, pores, etc. Skin data obtained by this skin diagnosis device is superior in accuracy and level of definition to those of an ordinary smartphone camera.
In this year, LILLYCOVER has released the newly upgraded diagnostic device Muilli2 and dispensing machine ENIMA LIGHT. LILLYCOVER’s partners in Hong Kong and the US are targeting to operate ENIMA LIGHT in their regions in next year as they have signed the exclusive contract. Additionally, LILLYCOVER plans to enter various international market including EU, China, and India with its innovative technology and the unique business model.

 
 
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Caring Robot for the Elderly

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[INQ. NO. 2410E05] Wonderful Platform is a company specialized in developing AI-based health-caring robots and has a domestic brand of ‘Dasom’ and a global brand called ‘AVAdin.’
Wonderful Platform is providing customized services equipped with its own SW applied to outstanding robot devices supplied from external partners. In the sector of the caring robot for the elderly, some 6,000 senior citizens in Korea alone are using Dasom robots.
In cooperation with organizations such as local governments including public health centers and ward offices, hospitals, etc., caring robots are being provided. In addition, many individual customers are using the caring robot. Many are giving Dasom robots to their parents, who are living alone, to allow them to use AI-based caring services.

Caring robot equipped with various functions for aged persons
Main functions of the caring robot include notification of emergency situations; monitoring service for emergency situations; alerts for taking medicines; video calls; YouTube contents play, and community services.

Platform planned for senior care service agencies
Wonderful Platform is preparing a platform for senior care service agencies. The company is ready to launch ‘AVAdin ON,’ a mobile application for caregivers. The robot maker is actively promoting the platform for agencies related to caregiving services.
Wonderful Platform’s U.S. branch is located in San Jose, California, introducing ‘AVAdin’ to the American market by participating in Digital Health at CES 2023.

“With a local branch in the United States, we are putting every effort into advancing into the global market and are growing into a global healthcare company that is advancing into ‘silver’ markets around the world. We are striving to contribute to the future for people to live together and always welcome business partners,” remarked the CEO of the company.


 
 
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Robotic Rehabilitation Devices

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[INQ. NO. 2410E04] H Robotics Inc. develops, manufactures, and distributes state-of-the-art rehabilitation solutions, including medical robots, and data-driven telemedicine offerings for people who suffer from neurological and musculoskeletal conditions.
By leveraging its strengths in software and robotic technology, H Robotics aims to create products and services that provide value to its customers and contribute to a healthier world, and a happier life for everyone.

rebless™, 4 joint rehab device
H Robotics’ first device, called rebless™, is a state-of-the-art rehabilitation device that provides increased productivity and overall clinic revenue. Moreover, rebless™ allows for increased productivity within the clinic. The device can take a patient through multiple stages of rehab, from the acute stage of only being able to provide passive ROM, to progressing them to performing active-assistive ROM, and then resisted exercises.
One of the more unique features of rebless™ is that it provides therapy for four joints all in one device — the ankle, knee, wrist, and elbow.

Rebless planar™, robotic-assisted upper extremity rehabilitation device
H Robotics’ second solution is rebless planar™ — an FDA-registered robotic-assisted upper extremity rehabilitation device that improves motor skills, range of motion, and strength, thereby improving patients overall functional ability.
Treatment accuracy is enhanced by the robot self-calibration algorithm. Patient-positioning calibration is performed using an advanced 3D camera attached to the top of the device. Optimized reports help clinicians interpret evaluation results and track patient outcomes and progress over the course of their rehab protocol.
Interactive games allow for treatment intensification and increased patient-motivation, making the rehabilitation process more enjoyable.


 
 
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Micro Medical Robot System

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[INQ. NO. 2410E03] Established in 2019, IMsystem Co., Ltd. has developed Korea’s first micro medical robot system for precision vascular interventional procedures, and is currently commercializing it.
Currently, IMsystem has completed the prototype production of a remote magnetic micro medical robot system for vascular intervention procedures, and the licensing process is in progress.

Micro medical robot system for precision vascular intervention procedures
Unlike existing vascular intervention procedures in which the operator manually manipulates surgical tools, the micro medical robot system for precision vascular intervention (IM_SuperMag_Clinic) uses a magnetic field control system installed at the bottom of the patient’s bed. It is a remote surgery system using a magnetic guide wire/catheter microrobot attached to a microrobot fitted at the end of the existing guide wire/catheter.
Existing procedures have limitations in that it is difficult to insert surgical tools into narrow blood vessels of complex shapes due to manual manipulation by the operator, so the results of the treatment depend on the operator’s skill level. In addition, in the case of complex procedures, not only does exposure to radiation from X-rays, etc., increase due to increased procedure time, but the number of patients who can receive the procedure is also limited due to operator fatigue.

IM_SuperMag_Clinic controls remote surgical tools through magnetic field control, and the operator performs the procedure using a joystick/3D mouse while viewing X-ray images in a separate space rather than inside the operating room.
By reducing fatigue and radiation exposure and improving the convenience of the procedure, the success rate of the procedure, the speed of patient recovery, and the number of daily patients can be increased. It can thus meet the needs of patients, operators, and hospitals, respectively.
Following the completion of prototype development has been completed, and domestic GMP and licensing are currently in preparation. The acquisition of a domestic license is expected by the end of 2025. For overseas, IMsystem is aiming for CE and FDA approval in 2028. And it is expected that it will be able to quickly advance into overseas markets after being exempted from clinical trials by receiving 510k equivalent recognition from the FDA.


 
 
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Eco-Friendly SES Smart Water Meter

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[INQ. NO. 2410E02] ShinDongA Electronics Co., Ltd. is the first Korean manufacturer to produce fluid vibration electronic water meters, and is taking the lead in making 21st-century smart meters based on the outstanding performance of its own brand, the ‘SES water meter.’
Unlike the previous mechanical water meter that detects flows through the internal impeller’s rotation, this manufacturer’s SES smart water meter measures flows through the Coanda Effect: fluid vibration electronic system.
As there is no separate driving part inside, the smart water meter has relative advantages in improving durability degradation caused by component wear and tear, and increasing measurement accuracy and is safer as there is no degradation in comparison with the mechanical water meter.
There is a stark difference when looking at the material used for the new product. While the existing product is made of brass (low-leaded/unleaded) from which a certain amount of harmful substances are emitted, the SES water meter is an eco-friendly product that does not generate harmful substances such as lead, zinc and formaldehyde as it uses Polyketone that is an engineering plastic material developed by Hyosung Chemical.
Moreover, the water meter is equipped with NB-IoT, Bluetooth and LoRa modules, making it unnecessary to attach additional devices, and comes in a compact size for anyone to easily install even in a narrow space.

Advanced Metering Infrastructure and Automatic Meter Reading
Such modules work together to transmit flow data that is collected through wireless AMI/AMR methods and saved in the server. And the data can be checked through the website and mobile application to immediately uncover any abnormalities.
As the mobile application is divided for managers/officers and users, a user is able to directly ascertain the amount consumed in his/her home.

  
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AI-powered Medical Software

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[INQ. NO. 2410E06] Waycen is an AI meditech specialized company. It was founded in 2019 and is developing medical AI software essential for the healthcare industry based on collaborative research with medical institutions.
Waycen possesses proprietary technology in artificial intelligence-based real-time image analysis, and medical big data analysis. Building upon this, it has developed innovative medical AI software, and achieved a remarkable feat by winning four CES Innovation Awards at CES 2023, the world’s largest IT exhibition, making Waycen the first medical AI company to do so.

AI-powered medical software for stomach and colon abnormalities
WAYMED Endo is AI-powered medical software that analyzes endoscopic images in real-time to detect abnormalities in the stomach and colon, and examines the characteristics of these abnormalities. It can seamlessly integrate with existing endoscopy equipment from various manufacturers, without disrupting the conventional endoscopy workflow, thus making it highly preferred by endoscopy practitioners.

Winning the Innovation Award at recent CES for two consecutive years
Recognized for its innovative capability to detect abnormal lesions in real-time during endoscopy without delays, WAYMED Endo has won the Innovation Award at the world’s largest IT exhibition, CES, for two consecutive years.
In South Korea, it has obtained Class-3 clearance for stomach applications and Class-2 clearance for colon applications. Recently, it has been designated as the 37th most innovative medical device by the Korean Food and Drug Administration, especially for its groundbreaking early detection of stomach cancer.

Growing its brand awareness, especially for Southeast Asian markets
Internationally, the product has been installed at Saint Paul Hospital in Hanoi, Vietnam, with plans to expand its reference hospitals to Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City later this year. It is currently installed in hospitals in Cambodia and Thailand, where the incidence of stomach and colon cancer is relatively high, generating significant interest in this innovative solution throughout Southeast Asia.


 
 
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Global Markets

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Korean Exporters’ Continuing Dominance
Of Global Markets

Maintaining a 12-month positive export trend

Korea’s September exports, based on data released by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE), recorded $58.77 billion ― the highest performance ever for September, and the highest performance this year. The average daily exports in September were recorded at $2.94 billion, the highest performance ever, increasing by 12.9%.

Semiconductor exports, the largest export item, increased by 37.1% to $13.6 billion. These broke the record for the first time in three months since June and continued the 11-month consecutive increase.

Computer exports increased by 132% to $1.5 billion, growing for nine consecutive months; and exports of wireless communication devices increased by 19% to $1.9 billion, rising for seven consecutive months.

Automobile exports, the second largest export item, recorded $5.5 billion, up 4.9% year-on-year despite a decrease in the number of operating days (-1.0 days). They turned positive for the first time in four months, achieving the highest performance as of September.

Ship exports increased by 76.2% to $2.4 billion, and the growth rate exceeded 50% for the second consecutive month. Bio-health exports also grew by 9.9% to $1.2 billion, increasing for the third consecutive month.


 
 
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Feel the Rhythm of KOREA in Incheon

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The newest addition to the Feel the Rhythm of KOREA series had some special guest stars! In addition to Ambiguous Dance Company, the video features members of the variety program “2 Days & 1 Night” as they dance their way around Incheon’s top attractions. Starting from Incheon International Airport, the main entry point for most tourists, the video’s showcases multiple fun locations to explore in this often overlooked city!

Incheon International Airport
The video starts out at Incheon International Airport. If you’ve ever been to Korea, chances are you started and ended your trip right here! Upon arrival, you might have even been as excited as the members of Ambiguous Dance Company and “2 Days & 1 Night,” even if you didn’t dance around the place like they did.
If you have time to kill at the airport, stop by the Korean Cultural Street or visit the Incheon Airport Oseongsan Observatory. The Korean Cultural Street is located within the airport and features a tile-roofed house and Mangyeongjeong Pavilion, with traditional crafts like pottery on display.
You’ll have to take a short bus ride to get to Oseongsan Observatory, but the view of the entire airport is worth it. Located 51.5 meters above sea level, you really grasp the fact that the airport is on an island, with the planes coming and going surrounded by the vast sea.

Ganghwa Anglican Church
The next place the dancers visit is Ganghwa Anglican Church. Built in November 1900, the church has remained unchanged since that time. It was the first church built in a traditional hanok style. While the interior features mostly Western elements, the exterior looks just like a building you would find at one of the royal palaces or even a Buddhist temple.
A great place to relax after exploring the church is Joyangbangjik. This café is located within a remodeled spinning factory, the oldest of its kind in the nation.
The café serves all kinds of coffee and other beverages, and is decorated both indoors and outdoors with antiques. You can even see the large concrete structures that were used for the weaving machines in the 1960s.
Additional attractions in the area of Ganghwa Anglican Church include the Goryeo Palace Site and Yongheunggung House. The Goryeo Palace Site was used as a place of refuge when Mongolia invaded during the Goryeo period. Yongheunggung House was the home of King Cheoljong (r. 1849-1863) before he was king. The house was built in a similar design to Yeongyeongdang Hall and Nakseonjae Hall of Changdeokgung Palace.

Incheon Art Platform
“2 Days & 1 Night” members DinDin and Moon Se-yoon make a funny appearance behind the dancers at Incheon Art Platform. Opened in September 2009, Incheon Art Platform is a cultural space located in a reclaimed construction building from the modern port-opening period.
Incheon Art Platform offers exhibitions and performance programs focusing on artists. The entire complex is filled with unique sculptures.
Incheon Art Platform is located around Haean-dong in Jung-gu, home to many cultural heritage buildings built after the port opening in 1883, mostly all built in the 1930s and 40s. Thanks to this unique vibe, the area has featured as a filming site for many Korean dramas like “Descendants of the Sun (2016)” and “Guardian: The Lonely and Great God (2016).”

Wolmido Island (Theme parks)
Wolmido Island is a wonderful setting for the dancers’ energetic moves, with lots of rides and carnival attractions.
The island is home to many amusement parks and leisure facilities, including Wolmi Theme Park, MyLand, Wolmi Land, and Beach Land. The most popular rides at these parks are the Viking ships and Disco Pang-Pang rides.
You can easily see everything along the 600-meter-long Wolmi Culture Street by riding on the Wolmi Sea Train. This monorail also offers outstanding views of the sea. If you want to spend longer gazing out at the horizon, visit one of the cafés or hoe (sliced raw fish) restaurants along the street here.
There are plenty of Viking ship rides in the area, but the ride at MyLand is famous across the nation as being the scariest! The ship goes up to the height of a two-story building at a 110 degree angle. They say after you ride the Super Viking, all other Viking ship rides will lose their thrill.

Songdo Central Park
“2 Days & 1 Night” member Ravi gets his moment to shine at Songdo Central Park. The park stands in harmony with the surrounding skyscrapers, many with unique architecture, just like Tri-Bowl within the park. The lake within the park uses all salt water pulled in from the surrounding ocean. There are plenty of walking trails throughout the park to enjoy all it has to offer, from the hanok village to hotels, restaurants, and experience facilities.
One of the more unique activities you can enjoy at Songdo Central Park is getting on the water taxi, as it travels up and down the lake. A round-trip course takes about 25 minutes and covers 3.6 kilometers.
For another fun water activity, try renting a canoe or kayak with a transparent floor! When the sun sets, you can also get in a moon boat, which light up for a special experience.

The above article is courtesy of VisitKorea, the official website of the Korea Tourism Organization (www.visitkorea.or.kr)

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Korea’s Exports in August Reach $57.9 Bn

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Recording 11th consecutive month of positive growth
Last month’s exports by Korea reached US$57.9 billion, continuing an 11-month upward trend. In particular, semiconductor exports achieved the highest performance ever in August, adding to the momentum. Cumulative exports to China surpassed those to the United States for the first time this year, becoming the largest export destination again.
Recently, the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE) announced that exports last month increased 11.4% year-on-year to $57.9 billion, while imports increased 6% to $54.07 billion. The positive trade balance thus reached $3.83 billion, continuing to show a surplus for 15 consecutive months.
By sector, semiconductor exports increased 38.8% year-on-year to $11.9 billion, showing a positive trend for the 4th consecutive month of over $11 billion. Computer exports increased 183% to $1.5 billion, a triple-digit increase. Wireless communication device exports also increased by 54% to $1.8 billion.

owever, due to the modernization of some companies’ production lines and the decrease in operating rates due to wage and group negotiations ― but ship exports increased by 80% to $2.8 billion, turning positive for the first time in three months.
By region, eight out of nine major markets showed favorable trends. The region with the largest exports by Korea was China, which recorded $11.4 billion ― up 7.9% due to the improved business conditions in the information and communication technology (IT) industry.
Exports to China reached $86.2 billion from January to August this year, surpassing exports to the United States during the same period, emerging as the largest export country.
Exports to the USA increased by 15.5% to $84.7 billion due to favorable market trends in IT items such as semiconductors and computers.

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AI-Based Meta Music System

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Verses, Inc. is a music tech startup that is developing a user-driven music experience service. While traditional music was limited to just listening, in the metaverse space, Verses enables direct interaction with musicians, exploration of music-themed virtual worlds, and even empowers users to control the musician’s world based on their preferences.
Verses has been at the forefront of utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) to bring this new era of music to life.

‘aespa world’ on the Zepetometaverse platform
SM Entertainment and Verses have collaborated to establish ‘aespa world’ on the Zepeto metaverse platform. Timed with the release of the fourth mini-album by K-pop sensation aespa, ‘aespa world’ leverages aespa’s universe and the title track ‘Drama’ to allow users to directly experience the metaverse within aespa’s worldview.
aespa world is divided into distinct spaces such as the Lobby, My Stage, Item Shop, and UGC Bulletin Board. Users can explore various objects within this world by navigating their avatars, triggering the playback of ‘Drama’ and other tracks. This interactive space provides a diverse and fresh experience including song and dance.
Notably, aespa world stands out from previous K-pop worlds by incorporating three key features: interactivity, universe implementation, and User-Generated Content (UGC). Users can collect aespa’s musical items, remix them to create their music, and experience interactive content. Furthermore, aespa world faithfully embodies aespa’s world view, allowing users to go through the re-creation process, and create short-form content for sharing.

Featuring award-winning technology at CES 2023 & CES 2024
aespa world features the award-winning ‘Meta Music System’ from CES 2023 and the ‘Beat-based AI Music Video Generator’ technology honored at CES 2024.
“We are about to consistently update diverse content utilizing aespa’s music in aespa world,” proudly commented a spokesperson for the company.

 
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