LG CNS Co., Ltd.

• Showcases technologies at IoT Tech Expo 2026 in San Jose on May 18-19 together with global industry leaders including IBM, SAP, and Deloitte
• Introduces Factova, an AI-powered smart factory solution designed to boost production optimization and factory intelligence at SMEs
• Unveils AI solutions for ultra-precise process control in semiconductor and aerospace manufacturing, along with AI-driven environmental, health and safety management services

SEOUL, South Korea, May 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- LG CNS is accelerating its expansion into the North American manufacturing AX market with advanced AI-powered smart factory solutions.

The company participated in the IoT Tech Expo 2026 in San Jose on May 18–19 and was the sole Korea-based exhibitor at the event. The annual trade show, which highlights the latest IoT and AI-powered technologies, attracts more than 200 global technology and manufacturing companies and approximately 8,000 industry professionals. This year, IBM, SAP, and Deloitte hosted exhibition booths, while NVIDIA and Schneider Electric participated as conference speakers.

• Introducing Factova: AI-powered Smart Factory Solution for Production Optimization and Intelligent Manufacturing for SMEs

LG CNS used the event to present the core offerings of its integrated smart factory brand, Factova, to a global audience. Factova leverages AI, big data, and IoT technologies across the entire manufacturing process to optimize production operations and drive intelligent factory transformation. The solution draws on over two decades of technological expertise and operational know-how gained from manufacturing projects in Korea and around the world.

LG CNS is expanding the availability of the Factova platform, proven at large-scale manufacturing sites, to small and mid-sized manufacturers. Factova MES, the flagship solution, is a manufacturing execution system that centrally manages end-to-end production workflows. It uses AI to collect and analyze shop-floor data in real time to reduce inefficiencies in the production process and optimize overall factory operations. Its functions are offered in modular form based on different process types in each industry, enabling customers to start with the core capabilities they need and add extended features as their smart factory matures.

LG CNS also showcased Factova Control, a solution designed to integrate and manage data at the production equipment level. Factova Control gathers and standardizes real-time data from equipment supplied by different vendors and enables centralized control across the line. It also integrates seamlessly with higher-level operational systems such as MES, and enhances production stability through AI-driven anomaly detection and predictive failure diagnostics. For instance, it analyzes real-time data such as motor current, temperature, and vibration to identify early warning signs of abnormalities, supporting the transition from manual inspections by field engineers to AI-driven predictive maintenance. Factova Control is currently deployed across more than 100,000 machines at manufacturing sites worldwide.

• AI Solutions for Ultra‑precise Process Control in Semiconductors and Aerospace, Plus AI‑powered Safety and Environment Services

LG CNS also introduced solutions for industries that require ultra-precise process control, including semiconductors, displays, aerospace, and medical devices. By leveraging equipment anomaly detection (FDC), statistical process control (SPC), and out-of-control action plan (OCAP) solutions, these offerings help predict process defects in advance and maximize production yield through data-driven process optimization.

The company also demonstrated its Gen AI Safety Management service at the event. The service enables shop-floor workers to use a mobile app to take photos of incidents and upload voice memos. Generative AI then automatically analyzes the images to log incident details in the system. The service also provides initial response guidelines based on similar historical cases. It attracted significant interest from trade show participants due to the growing importance of environmental, health, and safety (EHS) management at manufacturing sites.

Korean manufacturers that have adopted Factova are already reporting measurable improvements. At one battery plant, the share of conforming products exceeded 90 percent within just one month of deployment, enabling the plant to quickly stabilize production and cut return costs for defective products by approximately 70 percent. At another electronics manufacturing facility, shop-floor productivity increased by roughly 20 percent, with more than 90 percent of process data now being collected automatically.

"We are accelerating our expansion into the North American market by leveraging our deep smart factory build-and-operation experience gained from large-scale manufacturing sites and our advanced AX technology capabilities," said Jun-ho Lee, CEO of LG CNS America. "We will continue to leverage our diverse smart factory solutions to help small and mid-sized manufacturers achieve their vision for AI-based intelligent factories."

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Participates in MODEX 2026, North America's largest logistics trade show

• Upgrades intralogistics automation robot "Mobile Shuttle" for reliable operation at -15°F, expanding into cold chain logistics
• Achieves over 30% higher storage efficiency via four-way movement and high-density storage design
• Maximizes logistics efficiency through AI agents and mathematical optimization
• Strengthens North American presence with deployments at Paris Baguette's US plant and LG affiliates

SEOUL, South Korea, April 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- LG CNS is accelerating its global expansion with a new next-generation logistics robot that operates uninterrupted 24/7, even in extreme cold warehouses at -15°F(-26°C).

The company unveiled its "Mobile Shuttle", intralogistics automation robot at MODEX 2026 in Atlanta, North America's largest logistics trade show. Designed for stable performance in harsh subzero environments, the robot extends its applications to cold chain logistics in food and retail, while helping create a safer working environment for on-site personnel.

The Mobile Shuttle moves through warehouse racks at speeds of up to 4.9 ft/s(1.5 m/s) and can carry loads of up to 3,307 lbs(1,500 kg) each, with dozens or even hundreds of units operating simultaneously within the warehouse racks. Its four-way shuttle architecture, which enables movement in all directions – up, down, left, right, forward, and backward – greatly reduces routing constraints and supports flexible logistics flows to maximize operational efficiency. A high-density storage design delivers more than 30% higher storage efficiency compared to conventional two-way systems that are limited to forward and backward movement.

LG CNS has enhanced user convenience by incorporating an AI agent into its Mobile Shuttle. In exceptional situations such as urgent shipments, on-site operators can directly control the shuttle robot simply by entering natural language commands into a chatbot. When an issue occurs with the shuttle robot, the AI agent identifies the cause and suggests appropriate response measures to the operator, improving both stability and responsiveness.

To further enhance logistics performance, LG CNS has integrated mathematical optimization technologies into the system. By analyzing the shuttle robots' routes and operational status in real time, it minimizes bottlenecks and establishes optimized plans for inbound and outbound processes, automatically assigning the most efficient tasks to each shuttle robot.

The Mobile Shuttle is designed to safely transport both general cargo and cylindrical items such as automotive batteries. It also has secured UL certification, a key safety standard for electrical, electronic, and mechanical products in the United States. Companies across a variety of industry verticals, including manufacturing, logistics, and automotive, can choose from different shuttle robot types and materials to build logistics systems tailored to their specific operating environments.

■ Strategic Push into North America, Powered by Flagship References Including Paris Baguette's US Plant and Various LG Affiliates

LG CNS has been expanding its global logistics footprint since debuting the Mobile Shuttle at ProMat 2025 in Chicago last year.

In February, the company signed a contract to deploy a Mobile Shuttle-based logistics automation system at the manufacturing facility being built in Texas by Paris Baguette USA. LG CNS's technology was selected to support subzero sorting and transportation of baking ingredients, where freshness and temperature control are critical. As part of the project, LG CNS plans to provide a management system to orchestrate the Mobile Shuttle fleet and integrate inventory management, along with a real-time remote monitoring of equipment.

Hundreds of shuttle robots are already in operation, automating logistics at LG Group affiliate plants in North America.

"Our Mobile Shuttle operates effectively in both refrigerated and frozen environments, helping us expand the scope of logistics automation," said Junho Lee, Senior Vice President of Smart Logistics & City Business Division at LG CNS. "We will continue to drive our global business expansion by leveraging our distinctive strengths in high-density, high-efficiency logistics operations."

About LG CNS

LG CNS is a leading Korean AX (AI Transformation) company that continues to pioneer various emerging technologies, including AI, robotics, cloud computing, data center, and smart engineering, encompassing smart factories and smart logistics, as well as digital marketing. The company also leads the market through innovative system integration (SI) and system management (SM) capabilities across finance, manufacturing, the public sector, and various other industries. For more information, please visit https://www.lgcns.com.

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