Paldo Co. said on the 19th it will introduce an AI-based autonomous manufacturing system at its Naju plant and move to upgrade its production process.
The Paldo Co. Naju plant is a core facility that produces the company's flagship products, including Paldo Bibimmen, Wang Ttukkeong, and Dosirak.
The newly introduced AI-based autonomous manufacturing system analyzes data generated on-site to help improve production efficiency. Paldo Co. said it detects signs of abnormalities in real time and proposes appropriate actions, helping workers respond quickly to problems.
It also implements "physical AI," in which AI assesses on-site conditions and reflects the proper settings in the equipment.
During the noodle-making process, the system predicts noodle thickness in real time and automatically sets the optimal production conditions. It also monitors key components such as moisture and fat in the noodles and reduces quality deviations that may occur during operations through product weight control.
It also minimizes human intervention between processes. Previously, when changing production items, workers had to manually enter the equipment settings, but after the system's introduction, the conditions for each product switch automatically, improving productivity by shortening work time.
Paldo Co. expects the buildout to secure both quality stability and manufacturing efficiency. It added that it plans to continue strengthening the Naju plant's production competitiveness by using the accumulated data.
Park Su-deuk, head of Paldo Co.'s Naju plant, said, "Even slight process differences can affect the product, so we are focusing on minimizing errors in the production process," adding, "Through the introduction of the AI automatic manufacturing system, we will present high-quality ramen that consumers can enjoy with confidence."