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- Author: Switzerland Innovation Digital
- Published Date: 11/15/2024 4:44:19 PM
- Modified Date: 11/15/2024 4:44:19 PM
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🌍 Korea-Switzerland Smart Factory Day 2024: A Fusion of Innovation 🤝💡
, KOTRA Zurich, Korea Business Center, Swiss Smart Factory, and Switzerland Innovation Park Biel/Bienne Ltd. hosted an exciting event showcasing the future of smart factories and Industry 4.0 technologies.
Key Highlights:
- 🇰🇷🤝🇨🇭 Korea-Switzerland Collaboration: Both nations emphasized the importance of collaboration in high-tech manufacturing. Switzerland’s manufacturing sector contributes 20% to GDP, while Korea’s manufacturing accounts for 28% and ranks 4th globally in competitiveness.
- 🏭 Swiss Smart Factory Ecosystem: Dr. Dominic Gorecky (Swiss Smart Factory) shared how Switzerland is fostering cross-sector collaboration to integrate Industry 4.0 technologies in precision manufacturing.
- 🤖 Swiss Cobot Industry: David Weder (Swiss Cobotics Competence Center) explained how cobots play a key role in advancing automation, enhancing human-robot interaction for future factory operations.
- 🌱 Sustainability & Innovation: Green Smart Factories and Circular Value Networks are emerging trends, though challenges in investment and motivation remain.
Korean Innovation Showcase:
- 💻 Smart factory solutions from Dejay Industries
- 📍 IPIN LABS: AI-powered indoor positioning
- 🗣️ Langcode: B2B conversational AI platforms
- 🦾 GS Global Corp.: Advanced robotics
Cross-Cultural Insights:
The event underscored how Switzerland’s precision engineering and Korea’s technological prowess complement each other in solving common challenges, especially around workforce development.
Looking Ahead:
The future of manufacturing is not just about automation—it’s about building smarter, more sustainable, and human-centric environments.
Special thanks to all the participants and organizers for making this event a valuable experience! 🙏