HL Mando announced on the 6th that it is launching mass production of its AI-based electrical fire prevention solution “e-HAECHIE” and will begin full-scale operation of its industrial site safety solution business.

HL Mando explained that e-HAECHIE will go into mass production from June and will be supplied first to Hyundai Motor Group’s Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (HMGMA) in the United States. As this plant is operated based on unmanned automation, it is known to have a high need for remote monitoring and proactive safety management systems.

e-HAECHIE is a solution that detects and analyzes arc phenomena occurring in electrical equipment to prevent fires. An arc is a high-temperature, high-luminance phenomenon generated during the discharge process between electrodes and is cited as one of the main causes of fires at industrial sites.

While the initial model was capable of detecting only whether an arc had occurred, the mass-production model has reportedly expanded its functionality to assess risk levels by analyzing arc characteristics and patterns based on AI. It is characterized by enabling pre-emptive actions such as equipment inspection, component replacement, and changes to operating conditions according to the level of risk.

In addition, by applying infrared sensors and thermal imaging cameras, the system detects even minute temperature changes and is known to have established an integrated disaster prevention process covering sensing, monitoring, decision-making, and control. HL Mando stated that the focus is on blocking potential fire occurrences in advance through this system.

Prior to mass production, e-HAECHIE secured stability and reliability through proof-of-concept (PoC) at 17 plants in Korea. The solution had earlier received an Innovation Award at CES 2025, gaining recognition for its technological capabilities.

With the spread of electric vehicles and smart factories leading to an increase in high-voltage equipment, demand for electrical fire prevention at industrial sites is also on the rise. Industry observers note that, unlike existing systems that focus solely on detection, e-HAECHIE differentiates itself as a preventive solution that analyzes risk levels and links them to response measures. As fire accidents at industrial sites can lead to production shutdowns, the importance of prevention-centered safety systems is also increasing, according to analysis.

HL Mando will unveil the mass-production model for the first time at the “2026 International Electric Power Exhibition,” held at COEX in Seoul from May 6 to 8. At the exhibition site, visitors can visually check arc risk levels and system operation processes under various voltage environments.

An HL Mando representative stated that, taking this mass production as a starting point, the company plans to respond to industrial safety demand arising from the expansion of smart factories and to scale up its related solution business.

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