Hyundai Steel Optimizes Raw Material Blending and Logistics with AI, Shares Innovation Achievements

AX Performance Sharing Meeting Held; 198 Entries Submitted in Manufacturing and Work-Related Categories

Hyundai Steel is working to strengthen its competitiveness in steel manufacturing by sharing achievements in improving manufacturing processes and work efficiency through the use of artificial intelligence (AI).

Employees who attended the "2026 AX Performance Sharing Session" at the research center of Hyundai Steel's Dangjin Steelworks pose for a commemorative photo. Hyundai Steel

Hyundai Steel said on November 11 that it recently held the "2026 AI Transformation (AX) Performance Sharing Meeting" at the research institute of its Dangjin Steelworks in Dangjin, South Chungcheong Province. The event was organized to share AX achievements pursued by employees throughout the year and identify and spread best practices.

A total of 198 entries were submitted to the AX achievement contest, which began in August: 58 in manufacturing and 140 in work-related fields. Hyundai Steel selected and exhibited 48 of them, and held presentations and demonstrations for 15 outstanding cases. It then selected five top projects following evaluations by judges and employees.

In the manufacturing category, "Development of a Guide Tool for Optimizing Raw Material Logistics" and "Development of a Guidance System for Optimizing Scrap Material Blending" were selected as top projects. They were recognized for improving productivity by using AI to increase the efficiency of raw material transportation and blending.

In the work-related category, three projects were selected: an AI-based product sales strategy and decision-support system, automation of materials supply and coil transfer operations, and the establishment of an AI analysis framework for appropriate purchase prices. These cases contributed to data-driven decision-making and improved work efficiency.

Hyundai Steel President Lee Bo-ryong said, "The AX Performance Sharing Meeting is not only an occasion to recognize individual projects, but also a turning point in expanding AI across the organization. We need to share successful experiences with AX and collaborate to deliver tangible results that boost productivity and manufacturing competitiveness."

Hyundai Steel also accepted innovation ideas from employees in work-related and manufacturing operations as part of the contest. It plans to connect outstanding ideas with its digital transformation (DX) specialist department for technical validation and development, and support them through to tangible results.

Hyundai Steel has expanded AI-based manufacturing innovation by turning its "AI and Big Data Festival," which it has held since 2021, into this year's AX Performance Sharing Meeting.

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