China Merchants Qingdao Expands Smart Yard
5, May 2026
China Merchants Qingdao Shipyard plans a $147 million smart workshop and Rushan base equipment expansion to raise shipbuilding capacity.
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HD Korea Shipbuilding Eyes Smart Shipyard Exports
25, March 2026
HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering plans to sell integrated shipyard construction solutions and digital platforms for smart yards, while Hanwha Ocean and Samsung Heavy Industries also expand into new business areas.
Siemens Chosen for HD Hyundai Shipyard Data Platform
18, February 2026
Siemens will build an integrated digital platform for HD KSOE to connect design-to-production workflows, supporting HD Hyundai’s “Future of Shipyard” program targeted for completion by 2030.
Korean shipbuilders deploy AI welding robots and automated procudtion lines
2, January 2026
Korean shipbuilders are expanding AI-driven automation as welding robots and automated production lift productivity and shift workers toward monitoring and process control roles.
