SM Instrument Unveils New Products on 20th Anniversary... "AI-Based Acoustic Diagnostics"

"Leading Industrial Safety with AI-Based Acoustic Diagnostics"

Expanding High-Performance and Cost-Effective Portable Lineups

AI and IoT-Integrated Fixed Solutions Applied at Airports

Industrial ultrasonic camera company SM Instrument Co., Ltd. marked its 20th anniversary by unveiling a future vision centered on AI-based acoustic diagnostics technology and introducing its next-generation product lineup.

At an event held on June 18, the company presented the slogan "From Visible Sound to Industrial Intelligence," announcing its transition from a hardware-focused business to an AI-driven industrial diagnostics platform company.

The newly unveiled products include three models: the high-performance portable "BATCAM 3," the cost-effective "BATCAM ECO" (also known as BATCAM 4), and the fixed "BATCAM FX2," which features enhanced AI and IoT (Internet of Things) capabilities.

BATCAM 3 is equipped with 345 channels, more than double the previous 112-channel model, significantly improving detection sensitivity. It is designed to identify even minute leaks and electrical discharge signals that were difficult to detect with earlier equipment. The device also incorporates AI-based analysis, enabling faster and more accurate diagnostics in the field.

‘BATCAM eCX’ installed inside the semiconductor gas cabinet. SM Instrument Co., Ltd.

BATCAM ECO retains core features while optimizing the number of channels and certain functions to lower costs, making it a more accessible model. This is expected to facilitate the adoption of ultrasonic safety diagnostic equipment by small and medium-sized enterprises and business sites.

The fixed BATCAM FX2 combines AI analysis and IoT connectivity for continuous monitoring solutions. It has already been applied to auxiliary power unit (APU) monitoring at airports, proving effective in reducing operational costs and improving environmental outcomes. The company plans to expand this technology to energy management and smart infrastructure sectors. During the event, demonstrations and real-life case studies were shared with key clients from various industries and technology sectors, along with the company’s future technology roadmap.

Since establishing its research lab in 2006, SM Instrument Co., Ltd. has pioneered the once-undeveloped domestic noise and vibration measurement market. According to its history, the company obtained sound level meter type approval in 2009, received the Prime Minister's Award for Innovative Companies in 2012, and launched BATCAM 2 in 2019, continuously driving technological innovation.

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The first part of the vision ceremony, the "Industrial Intelligence Forum," featured presentations on AI and dedicated SoC-based acoustic diagnostics technology, real-world industrial applications, and the evolution of acoustic camera technology.

Key researchers from the company, along with academic and industry experts from institutions such as the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) and the Korea Electrotechnology Research Institute, participated to discuss the potential of next-generation Sound AI technology for use in semiconductor and industrial settings. Presentations focused on real-world industrial applications, such as "Acoustic Cameras Proven First in the Field," highlighted the company's competitiveness as a field-driven technology firm.

The second part of the event included a vision presentation by CEO Kim Younggi, the official vision declaration, an appreciation plaque ceremony, commemorative photo sessions, and opportunities for networking among participants. The event was significant as it strengthened communication with industry stakeholders and the media while expanding future collaboration opportunities.

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SM Instrument Co., Ltd. identified four key strategic areas for future focus: semiconductors, hydrogen, safety, and defense. The company plans to contribute to detecting ultra-fine leaks in semiconductor processes, ensuring safety in hydrogen storage and transportation (a next-generation energy source), disaster prevention in national key industries, and advancing defense surveillance systems using acoustic detection technology.

CEO Kim Younggi stated, "While the past 20 years have been about localizing ultrasonic cameras and establishing a technological foundation, our next step is to become a core infrastructure company responsible for safety and efficiency in industrial sites. Through technologies that allow us to see the world and detect risks through sound, we aim to strengthen national competitiveness and build a safer social safety net."

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