From Humidifying to Nourishing: How SH Company Defined High-End Humidification with Ruichun’s AquaSmart Pro Intelligent Control Board

Client Background & Challenges

SH Company (Japan) is committed to building high-end health-focused appliances. When developing their next-generation humidifier, they determined to solve persistent industry pain points:

• Bacterial Proliferation: Humidifier tanks often become breeding grounds for bacteria due to infrequent cleaning, meaning the mist spreads germs.
• Water Quality Dependency: Using tap water in standard ultrasonic humidifiers results in "white dust" pollution on furniture.
• Lack of True Intelligence: Existing "smart" features were limited to simple remote switches, lacking active environmental adaptation.
• Imprecise Maintenance Alerts: Simple timer-based reminders failed to accurately reflect actual water quality and cleaning necessities.

The Ruichun Solution: AquaSmart Pro

We provided SH Company with the AquaSmart Pro Intelligent Control Board and customized firmware:

• Five-Fold Intelligent Sterilization: Integrates UV-LED drivers, silver ion control, optional nano-ceramic heating, and natural air drying. The system auto-starts a drying cycle after shutdown to eliminate moist environments.
• "Soft Water" Intelligent Mode: Utilizing an on-board TDS sensor, the board detects tap water vs. purified water. It automatically lowers power to minimize "white dust" production.
• Maternal-Grade Constant Humidity: High-precision sensors work with our dynamic algorithm to maintain humidity stably around the target (e.g., 50% RH) with minimal fluctuation.
• Fully Automated Maintenance Alerts: Smart calculations based on actual usage duration, water hardness, and water levels trigger accurate alerts via App and panel indicators.

Results & Market Impact

The "Nourishing Master" series powered by AquaSmart Pro became a market benchmark immediately upon launch:

• Health & Safety: Achieved SGS "Zero Bacteria" certification, completely eliminating user safety concerns.
• Ultimate Experience: Humidity control precision reached ±3% RH. Users reported "comfortable skin and throat, with no dryness or stickiness."
• Market Success: Despite being priced at 3x the market average, the initial batch sold out during pre-sale due to its health benefits.
• User Engagement: The App's weekly active user rate remains above 60%, demonstrating extreme brand loyalty.

"The AquaSmart Pro solution gave us the confidence to redefine a product category. It encapsulates complex health technologies behind simple interactions, allowing us to focus on conveying our brand philosophy. Ruichun is the most worry-free and successful strategic innovation partner we have worked with."

— Mr. Wang, General Manager, SH Company