Manufacturing Magazine October 2023 | Page 35

Seoul , South Korea
Tokyo , Japan
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Seoul , South Korea

Confectionary giant Lotte was founded in 1967 , in Seoul . Lotte ’ s products , such as the stick biscuit Pepero , have benefitted from the Korean Wave ( known as Hallyu ). Lotte is the third largest gum manufacturer in the world .
The Hyundai Motor Company ’ s ‘ Re : Style ’ upcycling fashion project uses materials discarded during the vehicle manufacturing process for clothing . Launched in Seoul and Paris , Hyundai has partnered with L ’ Eclaireur and Boontheshop to highlight the automotive manufacturers commitment to sustainable manufacturing and creative outside collaboration .

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Tokyo , Japan

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation is headquartered in Tokyo and develops electronics and electrical equipment , employing smart manufacturing technologies to optimise its industrial processes and enhance productivity . IoT and edge computing are used for connectivity . Mitsubishi Electric also offers factory automation solutions which integrate robotics , control systems and software .
Meanwhile , the University of Tokyo has combined 2D printing , with traditional origami and chemistry in order to create a method of rapid 3D object fabrication , without creating waste .
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