Paldo to introduce AI autonomous manufacturing at Naju factory

Paldo announced Wednesday it will introduce an AI-based autonomous manufacturing system at its Naju factory, a key production facility that makes Paldo Bibimmyeon, Wang Ttukkeong and dosirak.

The project is part of the "AI Application Product Rapid Commercialization Support" program, driven by the Ministry of SMEs and Startups and operated by the AI Innovation Promotion Division of the Korea Technology and Information Promotion Agency for SMEs (TIPA). Micube Solution will build the system.

The system analyzes on-site data to improve production efficiency. It detects anomalies in real time and suggests corrective actions, helping workers respond to problems as they arise.

The factory will also implement "physical AI," in which the AI assesses conditions on the production floor and directly adjusts equipment settings — extending beyond data analysis to actual control of manufacturing machinery.

In the noodle manufacturing process, the system will predict noodle thickness in real time and automatically set optimal production conditions. It will also monitor ingredient composition — including moisture and fat content — and manage product weight to reduce quality variation.

Worker intervention during equipment operation will also decrease. Previously, operators had to manually enter equipment settings whenever the production line switched products. With the new system, condition values for each product switch automatically, cutting work time.

"Even minor differences in the process can affect the final product, so we are focused on reducing errors throughout production," said Park Su-deuk, plant manager of Paldo's Naju factory. "Through the AI autonomous manufacturing system, we aim to deliver ramyun that consumers can enjoy with confidence."