LG sets up lab to conduct appliance technology research
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LG has established a new research laboratory committed to advances in fridge, oven and other home-appliance technologies. LG Electronics opened the 6,760-square-foot Food Research Institute on Monday at Changwon, South Gyeongsang. At the center, researchers will develop technologies that can be applied to the company’s home appliances, such as refrigerators, kimchi and other specialty food fridges, ovens and electric stove tops.
Food preservation, the fermentation of kimchi and food preparation will be some of the focuses.
The company said researchers will work closely with academics from Seoul National University and Konkuk University, as well as experts from government and private agencies, such as the Rural Development Administration, the Korea Food Research Institute and the World Institute of Kimchi.
LG Electronics often mentions advanced technologies in its marketing materials, using the technology to set itself apart from competitors.
According to the company, LG refrigerators run on inverter linear compressors, which are 18 percent more energy efficient and create less noise than comparable gas compressors. Its kimchi refrigerators maintain temperatures of 6.5 degrees Celsius (43.7 degrees Fahrenheit), the optimal level for kimchi. At that temperature, the growth of a lactic-acid bacteria that creates a sour taste is suppressed. LG’s electric stove tops can cook food up to 2.3 times faster than gas ranges, the company boasts.
The facility at Changwon is not the first research lab established by the company to further develop its home appliances. In February, LG Electronics opened a water research lab committed to the making of better water purifiers. In October, it opened a center dedicated to air science to advance its air purification technologies.
“We will continue investing in research and development related to food, water and air technologies,” said Song Dae-hyun, head of LG Electronics’ Home Appliance & Air Solutions.
Questions & Answers
Q.Which specific appliance technologies will the new research laboratory focus on developing?
Which specific appliance technologies will the new research laboratory focus on developing?
Researchers at the Food Research Institute will develop technologies applicable to LG's refrigerators, specialty food fridges, ovens, and electric stove tops. Key focuses include food preservation, kimchi fermentation, and food preparation advancements for these appliances.
Q.What is the primary objective of LG's new Food Research Institute?
What is the primary objective of LG's new Food Research Institute?
The institute's primary objective is to advance technologies for fridge, oven, and other home appliances. It aims to develop new features for refrigerators, kimchi fridges, ovens, and electric stove tops, focusing on food preservation and preparation.
Q.Which academic and governmental organisations will collaborate with LG at the new research institute?
Which academic and governmental organisations will collaborate with LG at the new research institute?
LG researchers will collaborate with academics from Seoul National University and Konkuk University. They will also work with experts from agencies such as the Rural Development Administration, the Korea Food Research Institute, and the World Institute of Kimchi.
Q.Has LG established other dedicated research facilities recently?
Has LG established other dedicated research facilities recently?
Yes, LG has opened other research labs focused on home appliances recently. In February, a water research lab for purifiers was opened, and in October, a centre dedicated to air science for purification technologies was established.
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