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HD Hyundai to build a smart U.S. shipyard using digital twins and robotic welding

22 October 2026
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HD Hyundai and U.S. engineering company Kiewit plan to establish a joint venture and build a digitally connected shipyard targeted to begin operations in 2029.

South Korean shipbuilding group HD Hyundai has agreed with U.S. engineering company Kiewit to establish a joint venture for a new smart shipyard in the United States. Construction is planned to start in 2027, with operations targeted for 2029. The facility is intended to connect ship design and production through a data-driven manufacturing process.

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