SLM GLOBAL

SLM (Global_에스엘엠)

SLM GLOBAL

Company Profile: SLM GLOBAL (주)에스엘엠
Field
Information
Company Name
(주)에스엘엠 / SLM GLOBAL
CEO
Park Young-jun (박영준)
Website
https://slm-global.com/page/chiro.php
CES 2026 Booth
Venetian Expo, Hall A-D — 50523 (Daejeon Pavilion)
CES Detail Page
View on CES Website
Category
Robotics, Sustainability, Artificial Intelligence, Industrial Tech
Key Product
CHIRO® (Underwater Hull Cleaning Robot)
Founded
January 2018
Location
Daejeon, South Korea
Executive Summary
SLM GLOBAL is a South Korean marine robotics company specializing in automated underwater hull cleaning. Their flagship product, CHIRO®, is an unmanned underwater robot designed to remove biofouling from ship hulls without damaging the coating. By maintaining clean hulls, SLM GLOBAL helps shipping companies significantly improve fuel efficiency, reduce carbon emissions, and comply with increasingly strict international environmental regulations (such as IMO's CII and EEXI).
Core Technology & Competitiveness
* Patented Magnetic Adhesion: The robot utilizes patented magnet wheels to adhere securely to the ship's hull while moving, ensuring stability even in currents.
* Dual-Brush System: Equipped with variable-speed brushes that can clean efficiently while preserving the antifouling paint (AFP).
* Remote Operation: Capable of being controlled remotely from up to 300 meters, removing the need for human divers and significantly reducing safety risks.
* Debris Filtration: The system captures removed biofouling debris, preventing marine ecosystem contamination and the spread of invasive species.
Market Traction & Partnerships
* Key Customers: The technology has been adopted or tested by major maritime players, including the Republic of Korea Navy, Samsung Heavy Industries, and HMM (formerly Hyundai Merchant Marine).
* Regulatory Alignment: Directly addresses the International Maritime Organization (IMO) mandates for decarbonization and biofouling management, positioning the company well for the global green shipping market.

Strategic Partnership Opportunities at CES 2026
The following exhibitors are identified as high-potential partners for SLM GLOBAL. They include marine technology leaders, competitors for potential collaboration (coopetition), and engineering firms relevant to maritime systems.
1. Brunswick Corporation
* Relevance: A global leader in marine recreation and technology. Brunswick is aggressively digitizing the marine experience and investing in autonomy and sustainability. They are a prime target for B2B partnerships regarding automated maintenance for leisure and commercial fleets.
* CES Location: LVCC, West Hall — 5001
* Detail Page: Brunswick Corporation CES Page
2. REMORA
* Relevance: A direct peer in the marine robotics space. REMORA creates unmanned underwater robots for hull cleaning of ships and yachts. Connecting with them offers opportunities for market intelligence, potential regional distribution agreements (Turkey/Europe vs. Asia), or technology licensing.
* CES Location: Venetian Expo, Hall G — 63432 — Eureka Park
* Detail Page: REMORA CES Page
3. HEC Engineering
* Relevance: A consultancy specializing in hydrodynamic, coastal, and marine engineering. They provide infrastructure design and environmental assessments. SLM could partner with them to integrate robotic cleaning services into port infrastructure or municipal marine projects.
* CES Location: Venetian Expo, Hall G — 63432 — Eureka Park
* Detail Page: HEC Engineering CES Page
4. HD Hyundai (via Hyundai Motor / ZER01NE)
* Relevance: While the main shipbuilding arm might not have a standalone booth, Hyundai Motor's open innovation platform ZER01NE is exhibiting. Given SLM's history with Samsung Heavy Industries, expanding relationships within the "Big 3" Korean shipbuilders via their innovation hubs is a logical step.
* CES Location: Venetian Expo, Hall G — 61300 — Eureka Park
* Detail Page: ZER01NE CES Page
5. Owl AI (Owlynk Co., Ltd.)
* Relevance: Owlynk specializes in 3D Real-Time Location Systems (RTLS) and positioning technology. SLM could explore technical partnerships to enhance the autonomous navigation and mapping capabilities of the CHIRO robots on ship hulls.
* CES Location: LVCC, North Hall — 8800
* Detail Page: Owlynk CES Page
6. Sleno Co., Ltd.
* Relevance: Specializes in Massive IoT and RTK (Real-Time Kinematic) technology for smart cities and autonomous vehicles. Their precise positioning tech could be applicable to improving the geolocation accuracy of SLM's underwater robots during operation.
* CES Location: LVCC, North Hall — 8169
* Detail Page: Sleno Co., Ltd. CES Page
Meeting Request Template
Subject: Partnership Opportunity: Automated Hull Cleaning Robotics (SLM GLOBAL) - CES 2026

Dear [Contact Name],

I am writing to introduce SLM GLOBAL, a leader in underwater hull-cleaning robotics, exhibiting at Venetian Expo, Hall A-D #50523.

We have developed CHIRO®, an autonomous robot currently used by the Korean Navy and Samsung Heavy Industries to remove biofouling from ship hulls. Our technology significantly reduces fuel consumption and carbon emissions, directly addressing new IMO regulations.

Given [Partner Company Name]'s leadership in [Partner's Field, e.g., marine propulsion/robotics], we see a strong strategic fit for collaboration in [specific area, e.g., fleet maintenance automation/technology integration].

Would you be available for a brief 15-minute meeting at CES to discuss potential synergies?

Best regards,

[Your Name] Business Development SLM GLOBAL [Link to CES Exhibitor Page]