Kolmar Korea announced on the 20th that it has been selected as the sole lead company in the cosmetics sector for the 'AI Factory Alliance' project promoted by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy. Through this initiative, the company plans to upgrade from existing automated factories to 'autonomous manufacturing factories' where artificial intelligence controls the production process in real-time, thereby enhancing the competitiveness of the K-beauty industry.

Kolmar Korea will develop an AI autonomous manufacturing system that integrates and manages the entire process from production to quality and packaging, based on the 'AI Factory' project. Unlike existing smart factories, where automated equipment operates according to conditions set by humans, an AI factory refers to an autonomous manufacturing system that optimizes processes by analyzing data independently.

The company plans to modularize each stage of the process, including production planning, manufacturing, filling, and packaging, and connect them with AI algorithms to reduce error rates and increase process accuracy to over 95%. This is expected to significantly improve overall production efficiency by reducing the rework rate. In particular, a structure will be established that allows for the production of various high-quality products in small quantities, enabling immediate response to the fast delivery demands of global brands.

The project is planned to run from September 2025 to December 2029, spanning 4 years and 4 months. As the lead company, Kolmar Korea will spearhead AI transformation (AX, AI Transformation) in the cosmetics manufacturing sector within the 'AI Factory Alliance Bio Division.' Key tasks include ▲building an integrated production data platform and ▲developing an autonomous process control model to ensure quality consistency.

Recently, AI-based manufacturing transformation has emerged as an essential task in the cosmetics industry. In production sites handling various containers and formulations, some processes still rely on manual labor, increasing the need for automation and autonomy. Kolmar Korea plans to share the project's outcomes with the industry to contribute to improving productivity among domestic manufacturers.

Kolmar Korea has already established a smart factory system since 2019, digitizing source data and achieving a reduction in defect rates by over 40%. The company is expected to evolve into an AI factory, completing a next-generation manufacturing system optimized for multi-variety small-lot production.

A company representative stated, “This selection is a recognition of Kolmar Korea's accumulated manufacturing technology and innovation capabilities. We will enhance the global competitiveness of K-beauty and further advance Korean cosmetics manufacturing technology through the AI autonomous manufacturing system.”

Currently, Kolmar Korea operates global production bases in countries including the United States, Canada, and China. Once the AI system development is completed, it will be applied sequentially to these plants. Additionally, the company plans to expand the technology to major group affiliates such as Kolmar BNH (health functional foods), HK inno.N (pharmaceuticals), and Yonwoo (cosmetic packaging).

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