A forum was set up to discuss strategies for building smart factories through manufacturing data management and cloud deployment, as well as IIoT-based digital twin and robotics technologies.

e4ds News successfully completed the '2024 IIoT Innovation Day' event at the 'Smart Factory Automation Industry Exhibition 2024' held from Wednesday, March 27th to Friday, March 29th. On the 27th, data management and cloud deployment strategies for digital transformation in manufacturing were discussed, and on the 29th, digital twin technology and industrial robots and collaborative robots were discussed.

On the 27th, △Snowflake Managing Director Seung-heon Ji presented on ‘Manufacturing site data analysis and data management plan completed with cloud solutions’, △Microsoft Korea Managing Director Geon-bok Lee presented on ‘Utilization of cloud and AI for manufacturing’, △Quest Software General Manager Gwang-il Yoo presented on ‘DR data management’, △SUSE Software Solutions Korea CEO Geun-hong Choi presented on ‘Cloud-native based edge solution for smart manufacturing industry’, and 2CSG Manager Hyeon-sik Na presented on ‘OT/ICS cybersecurity performed in accordance with industry standards’.

On the 29th, Professor Lim Chae-seong of Konkuk University presented on 'Industrial Digital Twin International Standardization Strategy', Director Joo Seong-cheol of the Korea Industry 4.0 Association presented on 'Industrial Digital Twin Field-Specific Utilization Plan', Director Noh Jae-cheon of the Korea Digital Twin Research Institute presented on 'Digital Twin Utilization Strategy for DX', CEO Lee Soon-yeol of I2 Co., Ltd. presented on 'Introduction Strategy for Field-Customized Intelligent Robot Systems for Smart Factories', CEO Park Han-goo of Smart Machine & Factory presented on 'Trends and Cases of Robot and AI-Based Quality Judgment Technology', Managing Director Lim Hyeon-gyu of HD Hyundai Robotics presented on 'Introduction of Robot Application Cases', and Deputy Manager Kim Ki-seop of Universal Robots presented on 'Robot Automation that Increases Productivity and Efficiency'.

At this event, e4ds News presented solutions to overcome the difficulties faced by domestic companies in recognizing the importance of digital transformation but actually implementing it and achieving results through a free conference.

Conference organizers stated, “With over 500 industry professionals showing interest and participating in this event, we were able to share technology strategies such as IIoT-based cloud, digital twins, and robotics in manufacturing sites, thereby improving productivity and supporting sustainable growth.”