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Xperon 'Cubing 3.0'
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[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Jong-hwa] Xperon has launched an updated central management system software dedicated to unmanned vending machines in collaboration with its subsidiary, the unmanned technology IT specialist company Doodreamjin. Blockchain technology startup Artifriends has established 'Artipixel' through joint investment with Olivia Park Gallery, officially entering the non-fungible token (NFT) open market platform business. Comex Industry Co., Ltd., a kitchen and household goods company with a 50-year tradition, is holding an autumn-themed 'Storage Master Planning Exhibition' until the 26th.

Xperon Unveils 'Cubing 3.0', a Dedicated System for Unmanned Vending Machines

Xperon announced the launch of 'Cubing 3.0', an updated central management system software dedicated to unmanned vending machines, developed together with its subsidiary, unmanned technology IT specialist company Doodreamjin.

Since April, Xperon and Doodreamjin have started the unmanned golf sales platform Cubing project, beginning with golf equipment sales services at screen golf courses nationwide. Currently, about 1,500 units are operating in markets including golf clubs, large marts, cinemas, and gas stations. With the release of Cubing 3.0, they have taken a step closer to full automation by launching software dedicated to unmanned platforms.

Cubing 3.0 allows administrators to coordinate unmanned devices anytime and anywhere via a dedicated app and website. It offers various unmanned-specific software solutions, including remote control of each device to move items, simple settings for sales and price changes, scheduling display videos, forced on/off, and a solution to centrally resolve complaints by remotely controlling devices?addressing the limitations previously pointed out in vending machines.

Currently, Cubing 3.0 updates have been applied to the Cubing platform and are actively utilized. Thanks to strong interest in Cubing, rental and purchase programs are also currently being activated.

Kim Young-jun, CEO of Xperon, stated, "Based on the technologies of Xperon and Doodreamjin, we plan to widely expand unmanned stores through various businesses including platform expansion, technology collaboration, and platform sales."

Artifriends Establishes NFT Open Market Platform Startup 'Artipixel'

Blockchain technology startup Artifriends has established 'Artipixel' through joint investment with Olivia Park Gallery and is officially entering the NFT open market platform business. Artipixel, an NFT open market platform, is a joint venture established by Artifriends and Olivia Park Gallery.

Born from the joint investment of Artifriends and Olivia Park Gallery, Artipixel plans to lead innovation in domestic NFT trading services and popularize digital art by building an NFT open market platform open to both sellers and buyers.

Artipixel will engage in storage, consignment sales, purchase sales, and brokerage of auctionable items such as artworks, jewelry, collectibles, and valuables through NFT auctions. It will also operate internet auctions, product brokerage, sales agency services, and metaverse product brokerage and sales agency businesses. Additionally, it plans to launch a service providing interior spaces through art NFT trading in virtual worlds like the metaverse.

Artifriends was recently recognized for its technical capabilities by Unity, a real-time 3D development platform. The NFT open market platform to be built by Artipixel will utilize Artifriends' proprietary blockchain engine 'Sasil' to provide NFT issuance and management technology. Frontend and backend blockchain technologies will be applied to ensure stable server and service implementation.

Lee Jung-woo, CEO of Artifriends, said, "With the recent NFT boom, galleries are actively entering digital spaces. Through cooperation with Olivia Park Gallery, we launched Artipixel to secure valuable and competitive artworks first and to implement an NFT open market platform open to both sellers and buyers."

Comex, 50th Anniversary Autumn 'The Art of Storage Exhibition' Announcement Image. [Photo by Comex]

Comex Holds Autumn 'Storage Master Planning Exhibition' to Celebrate 50th Anniversary

Comex Industry Co., Ltd., a kitchen and household goods company with a 50-year tradition, announced that it will hold an autumn-themed 'Storage Master Planning Exhibition' until the 26th on its own mall and various online shopping malls.

To celebrate its 50th anniversary, Comex is offering up to 60% discounts on organizing and storage items that see high demand during the active autumn camping season, including camping gear, storage boxes, and airtight containers. The same promotion is being held on Comex Mall, Naver Smart Store, and comprehensive malls. Starting this autumn season, Comex plans to offer more diverse events and planned products through online malls to provide greater benefits to consumers.

Comex's 'Neobox Folding 560' and 'Folding Camping Box 56ℓ', emerging as essential camping items, are offered with price discounts along with a gift of the brightly designed Mediterranean-style 'Tillicas Double-sided Cutting Board 3P Set'.

A variety of airtight container exhibitions useful for kitchen organization and storage have also been prepared. Specialized containers for different ingredients such as 'Healthy Day Bio-Kips', 'Day-Kips' with a separate date setting zone for meticulous ingredient management, and 'Fresh Storage Containers with Built-in Strainers' for hygienic storage of ingredients are sold at reasonable prices.

A Comex representative said, "To commemorate our 50th anniversary, we prepared a special discount event timed for the autumn season when demand for outings and organization increases. We hope consumers will happily welcome the new season by purchasing various Comex products useful for camping and kimchi-making through this online promotion."