About LG

Digital Appliance

LG Electronics has a competitive edge in the digital appliance market and we aim to create a simple yet revolutionary new lifestyle for our customers.

Major R&D Achievements

2007
Developed an effective Multi V especially for use in super high-rises (Received the 2007 top 10 Korean technology Award)
Inverter technology was also applied to achieve the highest efficiency in this field, and also improved the cycle technology for installation in super high-rises.
2006
Development of Side-by-Side Refrigerator and French Door Side-by-Side Refrigerator with built-in indoor ice system
LG improved space efficiency by positioning the ice making system — which was initially located inside the refrigerator — in the refrigerator door, a compact feature directly accessible from the outside.
Development of largest speed-cooking oven(65 ℓ), Speed-Cook Featured Oven
LG created the industry's largest capacity oven through insulation and cooling circuit technologies. What's more, the world's first halogen oven heater provides improved performance while decreasing the cooking time by 50%.
Development of silent, packaged inverter air conditioner
The air conditioner's elegant design provides the perfect blend of quality hom interior and comfort. To outperform competitors' products, LG added silent (20 dB) yet powerful cooling.
2005
Development of dual-injection steam washer (Korea's Top 10 Innovative Technology Award, 2006)
LG's own dual-injection technology makes use of both steam and liquid detergent to boost performance while providing improved, convenient washing cycles.
Development of largest-capacity drum washing machine (15 kg) Drum Washing machine
Using a direct drive motor, one of LG's core home appliance technologies in home appliances, the company was able to offer its customers the greatest capacity of all other products of the same drum size.
2003
Development of linear compressor, natural refrigerant (R600a) DIOS
LG's own linear-motion compression technology provided enhanced performance compared to conventional models, while dramatically decreasing its overall power consumption.
2002
Development of Home Network System (Winner of the President's Award for Multimedia Technology Excellence)
With its Home Network System, LG developed a means of connecting all home appliances to further improve usability and control.

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