KT-Hanwha/Machinery, 5G smart factory platform and
Signing of MOU for launch of new collaborative robot-linked products
We are also promoting DX business cooperation in various manufacturing fields.


On the 27th, KT and Hanwha/Machinery signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to promote cooperation in the launch of new smart factory products and digital transformation (DX) in the manufacturing sector.

Through this collaboration, the two companies plan to secure leadership in 5G-based smart factories and continuously strengthen their competitiveness in the manufacturing DX business. Accordingly, they will pursue ▲the launch of new collaborative robot products, ▲the establishment of an automated system utilizing new products and joint customer discovery and commercialization, and ▲the identification of large-scale projects and cooperation in manufacturing DX business.

In the third quarter of this year, the two companies will launch a new product that integrates KT's 5G, cloud, and smart factory platform, Factory Makers, with three collaborative robots (HCR-3/5/12) from Hanwha Machinery. This product combines existing automated equipment with a cloud-based platform, enabling equipment-centric process management, real-time status monitoring, and production analysis reporting.

Additionally, the two companies will share their respective business opportunities and clients and jointly pursue sales and consulting proposals. Through practical business cooperation, both companies plan to expand their business areas in the smart factory sector, a future growth engine, and accelerate sales growth.

KT plans to combine its ICT solutions with Hanwha's smart factory equipment and solutions to jointly enter the manufacturing DX market. The two companies will also participate in digital cluster construction projects and smart factory construction projects for large clients, establishing themselves as leaders in the smart factory sector and focusing on gaining diverse business experience.

Shin Soo-jung, head of KT Enterprise Division, said, “Domestic manufacturing plays a pivotal role in the Korean economy, accounting for 30% of GDP and 90% of exports,” and added, “Together with Hanwha/Machinery, we will continue to develop services that contribute to improving productivity.”