Kwangjin Achieves Near-Zero Defects with Doosan Cobots
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Kwangjin Group, a leading automotive-parts manufacturer in South Korea, has significantly enhanced its production processes through the adoption of collaborative robots from Doosan Robotics. This transition, initiated in 2024 due to labor shortages, has transformed the riveting process at its Asan plant in South Chungcheong Province. By employing four Doosan Robotics collaborative robots, Kwangjin has reduced defects in its door-module assembly from approximately 12 defective plates per million to just one or two, effectively nearing zero defects.
The robots, capable of lifting module plates and applying consistent pressure, have replaced manual labor, which was prone to errors due to variations in human skill and physical condition. The automation process took about four to six months and required an investment of approximately KRW 1.3 billion. Kwangjin chose Doosan Robotics over competitors due to its superior after-sales support and established technical response systems.
The successful implementation of these robots has attracted attention from other Korean automotive manufacturers, who are visiting the Asan facility to observe the technology in action. Kwangjin plans to deploy over 100 collaborative robots across 17 global sites, including in the U.S. and Poland, by 2027. Meanwhile, Doosan Robotics aims to expand its intelligent robotic solutions by integrating AI and motion-control technologies, further solidifying its position in the automotive manufacturing sector.
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