Clean Country Ramps Up Introduction of Unmanned Forklifts... Strengthens Smart Factory System

Strengthening the Smart Factory System

Clean Country announced on September 3 that it held a launch ceremony at its Cheongju factory in North Chungcheong Province to mark the full-scale introduction of its unmanned forklift (AGV) system.

At the unmanned forklift (AGV) system launch ceremony held on the 2nd at the Cheongju factory, Clean Country CEO Hyunsoo Choi (fifth from the left) and CEO Dongyeol Lee (third from the left) are taking a commemorative photo. Clean Country

This launch ceremony serves as a turning point for transforming the Cheongju factory into a digital-based smart factory, aiming to realize a next-generation manufacturing environment. The event was attended by Clean Country’s co-CEOs Hyunsoo Choi and Dongyeol Lee, Cheongju plant manager Heejin Kang, Chungbuk Technopark’s Manufacturing Innovation Team leader Sangshin Jeong, and other related officials.

The newly introduced unmanned forklifts are based on 3D SLAM technology (which creates asset location maps and enables precise placement), allowing them to autonomously track their position, automatically determine loading locations, and perform logistics tasks such as picking, moving, and stacking goods.

With the introduction of these unmanned forklifts, Clean Country has further strengthened its smart factory system. The new system integrates the auto-labeler (a device that automatically attaches labels to products to standardize the receiving process), the forklift control system (RCS), and the warehouse control system (WCS) with the manufacturing execution system and warehouse management system (MES and WMS), enabling seamless operations from production to transport, stacking, and warehouse management.

This is expected to significantly improve the safety and efficiency of the production site, as well as greatly enhance production and logistics efficiency through continuous 24-hour operation. In addition, the automation of repetitive and simple tasks will allow for workforce redeployment, leading to improved working conditions and enhanced employee safety and expertise.

A Clean Country representative stated, "By introducing the unmanned forklift system, we have established a smarter manufacturing environment throughout the production process," adding, "We will continue to advance unmanned and automated systems to maximize productivity and efficiency in the future."

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