HL D&I Halla's AI low-noise range hood has been recognized as a finalist at the International Design Excellence Awards (IDEA 2026).
On August 24, HL D&I Halla announced that its AI low-noise range hood received a finalist award from the Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA) at the IDEA 2026.
IDEA is an international design competition that evaluates products based on design, innovation, user experience, and social and environmental value. It is considered one of the top three design awards globally, alongside Germany's iF Design Award and the Red Dot Design Award.
The award-winning product features real-time air quality detection, automatically activating when air quality deteriorates. It is designed with two fans to enhance suction power while minimizing operational noise.
Additionally, it captures and expels vapor and grease particles generated during cooking, reducing internal contamination. The product is characterized by its AI-based air quality management feature and a detachable front panel, which enhances existing low-noise range hood technology.
HL D&I Halla obtained a patent for its low-noise range hood in 2024 and has since been offering the product as an option for customers at actual distribution sites.
A representative from HL D&I Halla stated, “The AI low-noise range hood is a residential solution that integrates air quality management, low noise, and design into a single product. We plan to enhance the competitiveness of our residential products under the EFETE brand based on our technological and design capabilities.”
In the second quarter of this year, HL D&I Halla reported an operating profit of 25.6 billion won, a 34.1% increase compared to the same period last year. Revenue rose by 9.5% to 445.6 billion won, while net profit increased by 19.9% to 10.6 billion won.
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