A Global Leader in the Medical Diagnostic Equipment

https://korean-electronics.com//inquirySG HealthCare is a global leader in the medical diagnostic equipment industry with world-class technology advancements. Today, SG HealthCare continues to spread the importance of “Seeing more and “Knowing Better” as opposed to mere diagnosis. The information gathered through its systems allows acute analysis, thus increasing the chance of saving lives.
X-ray, MRI & ultrasound systems made by SG HealthCare are widely used all over the world, from the tiniest mobile clinics to national hospitals. SG HealthCare has proven itself to be revolutionizing the field of medical diagnostic systems and continues to help people all around the world feel better.
Q40, which is an ultrasound system, innovatively improves 1D diagnostic images expressing figures in the body and ultrasound data used in 3D and 4D. It also increases competitiveness in terms of efficient acquisition of the amount of information and speed. It enables faster acquisition of more accurate information compared to existing products and accordingly, makes precise diagnosis available by increasing the image quality significantly.
Jumong series, which is a DR & Analog system, is a representative product (x-ray) sold in about 60 countries. It handles all kinds of systems, from analog to digital equipment, used in hospitals and clinics. Software and hardware technical prowess accumulated through long experience is the major reason for achieving excellent results in international biddings. The auto exposure control function that minimizes the amount of radiation exposure by understanding the physical characteristics of a patient is a useful function for both patients and doctors. Also, the panel of 127 micron pixel size is applied providing the best images in the world.
Jumong RF is a digital X-ray fluoroscopy device using an FPD detector. This product is developed to carry out various types of physical examinations efficiently by capturing a digital image without moving a patient. Also, it is the second product in the world and the first product in Korea that can obtain 18 million pixel images by significantly improving previous 9 million pixel images based on the image processing technology of SG Health Care. It features more precise examinations as micro filming is available using the tomography technique.

 

Expanding global markets

SG HealthCare is a company providing medical imaging devices such as X-ray, ultrasound, MRI, etc. SG HealthCare is currently expanding markets by acquiring the U.S. FDA certificate and concentrating on business targeting global markets. SG HealthCare is also becoming a truly “health conscious” company by launching skin care and body slimming technology (Body Spin) successfully.

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A Fine Chemistry Company Leading the Semiconductor, LCD, and TSP Markets

https://korean-electronics.com//inquiryThe price of a single semiconductor wafer the size of two hand palms is extremely costly for the surface is coated with gold. A wafer of 750 micrometer thickness is polished to thinner than one-third through ultra-high-speed back grinding. In this process, even a slight difference in thickness may cause a problem in which electricity does not travel across chips. This is why the role of the back grinding tape holding the wafer is critical in the process of grinding.
Since its establishment in 2006, BECS Co., Ltd. has developed a liquid masking coating agent by utilizing the know-how gained through its clearing business in the semiconductor and fl at panel display (FPD) fields in the early stage. The company further transformed itself from a total cleaning solution provider to a fine chemistry company and successfully sett led the masking coating business, a core process of semiconductors, LCDs, and TSPs in the market.

PRM 1100; Wafer Back Grinding Lamination Film

BECS has developed a liquid-type coating for wafer back grinding that can replace the existing lamination film type. The wafer back grinding is a process to reduce resistance and improve heat conductivity by removing needless films and grinding the thick reverse side. Consisting of film type and liquid type, it reduces over 70% material costs compared with BG tape. The wafer back grinding can be applied to the process of dicing before grinding (DBG) and stealth dicing before grinding (SDBG). Back grinding is easy for the sawing process and minimizes the package thickness as well as exhales working heat. The liquid coating reduces over 70% material costs compared with BG tape. The process is as simple as four to six steps.

Dicing Before Grinding (DBG)

If the wheel keeps rotating with die separated, faults may occur due to the collision among chips and mixed dust. As kerf width is maintained between dies, chips are fixed during back grounding. It is easy to release with no residue.

Stealth Dicing Before Grinding (SDBG)

In the process of laser sawing, it forms a protective film on the surface of the wafer to be cut, which protects the wafer from debris and particles generated while dicing. The coating agent is released in the shape of film when it is dipped into water after use. The amount of yielding wafer dicing increases by preventing cracks on the wafer that may be created during the sawing process. It is also easy to release in the shape of film or tape in the water and dries quickly.

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TouchBeat Drum Game Kit Makes Learning to Play the Drums Accessible to Everyone

https://korean-electronics.com//inquiry[INQ. NO. 1708E14] Wifo Corporation, a music technology startup, has developed a way for anyone to learn how to play the drums — even those who don’t own a drum set. Learning to play the drums usually requires a full-size set of the equipment in order to learn the basics, but Wifo’s recent development aims to change this.
The TouchBeat Drum Game Kit turns any smart device like an iPad or iPhone into a virtual drum set. When paired with their specially developed kick pedal and realistic drumsticks, you’ll get a responsive, real-time drum kit experience, without the need to haul a full-size setup
It can be used on a table or even strapped to your leg in order to make it possible to practice and play just about anywhere you might find yourself.
The specially designed drumsticks are constructed with anodized aluminum and a soft conductive tip which allows players to use actual drumsticks instead of their fingers without damaging the screen. As an added bonus, they can attach the remote touch simulator to the bass drum and use it as a kick pedal just like a real drum set.
Wifo Corporation developed a unique app that makes learning to play fun and easy. The app, which was developed in collaboration with an award-winning drummer and professor of music, teaches basic drumming techniques and offers rhythm training with games. The drum set can also be used to play other drum and rhythm games like GarageBand, for example. Players can select songs from their device and play along with the music, as well.

 


“We’re passionate about music, especially drumming, and wanted to find a way to pass this passion on by making learning to play, easy, fun, and affordable for everyone. That was the inspiration for the TouchBeat Drum Game Kit. There’s no need for expensive courses and it isn’t even necessary to invest in and find a place to store a drum set. Anyone with a smart device can learn with system. It’s also convenient for those who already play — they can practice anytime, anywhere,” said Casey Kyung, CEO and co-founder of Wifo Corporation.
Wifo Corporation is a hardware startup specialized in mobile accessories for music creation and play. “Our mission is to make your musical life easy and enjoyable by bringing cutting-edge technology to our innovative products,” he added.

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The World’s First Car Exclusive Tablet PC

https://korean-electronics.com//inquiry[INQ. NO. 1708E13] “The beginning of the fourth industrial revolution Smart Car”
ART & CORE launched “M2C Carblet,” the world’s first car-exclusive tablet PC.M2C Carblet is a smart device that integrates mobile + car + tablet technology, a new concept of connected car that has never been seen before. To put it simply, it can be said that it is a tablet PC for a car, and a general car can easily be transformed into a smart connected car by adding “M2C Carblet”.
M2C Carblet has the advantage that you can download various apps freely by using wireless communication (LTE) in a running car. With the real-time navigation apps such as T-map and kakao-navi which were used in smartphone by most of Korean, it is possible to receive real-time map information and to update maps automatically.
M2C Carblet has two versions for LTE and Wi-Fi, and you can download various applications supported by mobile store. In particular, “M2C Carblet” is not only a navigation app, but also provides a variety of contents such as games, multimedia, schedule management, car maintenance.
M2C Carblet was developed for the first time in Korea to use 22 channels of HD DMB through the hardware codec, and it is possible to enjoy it with HD quality that is much clearer than the existing DMB.
In particular, the M2C 8000 Carblet can be mounted and landfilled. In case of landfill, TRIP is supported in most vehicles. TRIP will provide convenient function to check and control car air condition information, radio and audio condition, as well as vehicle information such as battery voltage and outside temperature.
The M2C 8000 Carblet features a Smart Standby function that turns on the car at startup with the power on at all times, and a Quick Rear View camera that allows you to view the rear camera screen immediately when the rear gear is engaged during boot.
In addition, the smartphone and the M2C 8000 Carblet have a screen mirroring function, so you can wirelessly view photos, videos, etc. on your 8-inch screen without having to copy and move files to your car device when traveling with your family.
ART & CORE, a technology venture company established in 2012, is recognized as the best technology venture company in the field of smart device development for IOT. In 2015, it was the only company to be selected as a partner company of global company MediaTek.
ART & CORE’s major business area is developing and supplying Smart Robot, Smart Car and Smart Home. For the best example, we are exclusively supplying display tablet used in Softbank Interactive Robot “Pepper.”

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3D Forming Curved Screen Protector

https://korean-electronics.com//inquiry[INQ. NO. 1708E12] Bioshield is an antimicrobial screen protector manufacturer that was established in July 2011. Bioshield was certified by SIAA and ISO22196 for antimicrobial technology, and thus its antimicrobial screen protectors have antimicrobial effect and safety issues are concurrently assured.
The main product is a ‘3D-forming curved screen protector’. It is the world’s first curved screen protector with optical PET. Bioshield started to research and develop for 3D forming technology since 2012 with Galaxy S3 and till now (Galaxy S8/S8+, Galaxy S7 & edge, and iPhone 7/Plus). Bioshield keeps working on 3D forming for the new curved smartphones to make the most perfect full coverage screen protectors.
The main export countries are the USA, Thailand, China and New Zealand and the main domestic malls are SKP (One store), Shinsegae mall & E-mart, Lotte mall and more. Bioshield is expanding in both domestic and overseas markets as a 3D-forming screen protector manufacturer.
These days, smartphone manufacturers produce their new devices with a shaped LCD screen such as curves, edges or flex for their product differentiation. Even the major manufacturers, Samsung (Galaxy S8/S8+, S7 edge/S7) and Apple (iPhone 7/7+/6S/6S+), keep releasing their new phones with shaped LCD screens, but the existing screen protector manufacturers cannot produce the full coverage screen protector for these shaped screens with optical PET but the company has ability to make full coverage 3D forming screen protector with optical PET. 3D forming screen protector is better than the competitive product, urethane (TPU), in many ways; touch sensitivities, transmittance, AFP coated, surface hardness and more. The 3D forming screen protector is the most perfect PET screen protector for curved LCD screens.

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Smart Factory Platform “WimFactory”

https://korean-electronics.com//inquiry[INQ. NO. 1708E02] UlalaLAB in the Smart Content Center of the National IT Industry Promotion Agency was selected as one of the top 10 global start-ups in recognition of WimFactory, a smart factory platform based on the IIoT (Industrial IoT) and data in the fourth industrial revolution sector. The start-up introduced a smart factory not for large companies such as GE and Siemens but rather for small and mid-sized enterprises.
“I feel honored as our company was singled out as one of the top 10 via an evaluation by the judging committee consisting of scientists, entrepreneurs, investors and influential industry experts,” said Kang Hak-joo, CEO of UlalaLAB. “I hope that WimFactory will be a big helpinghand to many manufacturing companies brooding over the construction of smart factories due to the advent of the fourth industrial revolution.”
Smart factory platform WimFactory by UlalaLAB can be built by attaching the smart factory IoT device Wicon of UlalaLAB’s own development to existing facilities and equipment after connecting it to a measurement sensor. Its device cost is one-tenth of the price of an existing platform. Monthly cloud cost enables people to use the service easily and conveniently.
Accordingly, this greatly reduces burdens of initial smart factory construction costs. Users can monitor real-time data from equipment collected through Wicon with smartphones, PCs, tablets and so forth.
UlalaLAB is currently providing the WimFactory platform to a Nike footwear manufacturing company in Indonesia and Atlas Copco Korea, a Swedish equipment company. The company is headquartered in the Smart Content Center of the National IT Industry Promotion Agency.

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Specialization in Toilet-related Products such as Automatic Hand Dryers

https://korean-electronics.com//inquiryEstablished in 1989, Hankook Towel Machine Co., Ltd. produced hand dryers for the fi rst time in Korea. And now, with its accumulated know-how, the company has been able to occupy more than 50% of market share in Korea. In fact, it is the best company domestically when it comes to specialization in toilet-related products.
The company set up an overseas sales team in order to advance into the global market fi ve years ago. It has participated in various expositions ever since and was awarded CE certifi cation for Europe and CCC for China. Currently, it has already started to export to Europe, the Middle East, Asia and South America.
Also, the company has been able to create new products such as body dryers and sink dryers for households, with knowledge and technical know-how from production of automatic hand dryers for public toilets. Body dryers and sink dryers were released in July, and so far, they have received favorable reviews.
Automatic hand dryers (stand type) are capable of drying hands at high speed, taking only 5-10 seconds. With its aerodynamic frame, hands can fi t into the frame comfortably while the dryers generate jet air with 30,000 RPM ultra-high speed vacuum motor. Users can control the speed from 3,000 to 30,000 as desired instead of step by step control.

Body Dryers and Sink Dryers for Household Released Recently

Automatic body dryers are used to dry one’s hair and body at the same time with abundant air being blown out from the dryer. They are capable of removing bad odors, purifying air, and completely blocking harmful materials with plasma function. Also, they can remove moisture in a bathroom.
Automatic sink dryers are used to dry hands as well as kitchenware. They can also remove bad odors, purify air and eliminate harmful bacteria in a kitchen. They have fi lters with large capacity to fi lter out dust. They remove odors of various foods in the kitchen while purifying air with plasma function.

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Reasonable Alternative Better Tomorrow with DACO

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As one of the leading manufacturers of LV products in Korea, DACO strives to provide comprehensive solutions to its customers with its expertise in the fi eld and qualifi ed technology.

DACO is a specialized company that produces and sells panel boards and circuit protectors, such as MCCB (Molded Case Circuit Breaker), ELCB (Earth Leakage Circuit Breaker, ACB (Air Circuit Breaker) and ATS (Automatic Transfer Switch).
In 1978, the company developed O.D.P. (Oil Dash Pot), which is a core part of low voltage circuit breakers, for the fi rst time in Korea and supplied it to outstanding domestic companies. After that, it created its own brand, DACO, and independently developed and sold molded case circuit breakers, earth leakage breakers, magnetic switches and circuit protectors.

 

Low Voltage Protection & Distribution

MCCB (Molded Case Circuit Breaker) is a protection device that detects current anomalies and blocks a line before it is damaged by electrical heat. DACO MCCBs cover all ratings from 30AF to 1200AF featuring easy installation, high performance and reliability as well as a wide range of accessories. Some of the other advantages of DACO MCCBs include remote control & surveillance through realization of communication function and secured safety with realization of visible isolation function.

 

Industrial Control & Protection

MC (Magnetic Contactor) is a device that switches electricity of main circuits on or off by electromagnetic force. Some advantages of DACO MC include application of a transparent protection cover to prevent foul operation and improve life and functions, not to mention protection from impurities such as dust. Also, it is possible to install it in diverse locations with adoption of 35mm DIN-Rail. It is suitable for IEC 60947-4-1 and therefore, it is compatible with products of other companies including overseas products.

 

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Exports by Eight Major New Industries Hit US$ 31.47 Billion in 1st Half, Proving Their Value as Driving Forces behind Exports

https://korean-electronics.com//inquiryExports by new industries are growing at a higher rate than total exports. The proportion of new industries’ exports in total exports is on a gradual rise, turning heads toward eight new industries including electric cars, robots and bio-health products.
According to the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy, exports by the eight new industries in the first half of the year amounted to US$31.47 billion, accounting for 11.3% of Korea’s total exports. Except for solar power generation exports, they shot up 20% from the previous year.Exports of the seven items, excluding robots, showed increases.
Next-generation semiconductors and next-generation displays took the lead in driving up overall performances while new energy, bio-health and aerospace exports contributed to a spike in exports by new industries.
Exports of electric vehicles in the first half of the year boomed by 90.9% thanks to strong sales in Europe, which boasts of good charging infrastructure, and the launch of Korean automakers’ main electric car models in the United States.
In the aerospace sector, Corporate Korea delivered six Korean-made T-50s and 8 FA-50s, and exports rose due to an increase in exports of aircraft parts in the first half.
Next-generation displays posted record-high biannual earnings, driven by rising demand for OLEDs for smartphones and increased TV sales at home and abroad.
A hike in prices of next-generation semiconductor NAND flash semiconductors and a rise in demand for them significantly elevated MCP exports and exports of system semiconductors switched to an increase from a drop in the previous year.
Exports of high-tech fiber and high-priced synthetic resin rose thanks to an increase in demand for cutting-edge new materials sparked off by a global economic recovery
Exports of finished drugs and biopharmaceuticals edged up in emerging markets of bio-health products and exports of medical devices such as ultrasound imaging devices inched up.
Exports of EVs, batteries for electric vehicles, and smart meters, which are features of the new industry energy, increased sharply in the first half.
Since the first introduction of the solar power HS code this year, the solar power industry exported US$1.26 billion in the first half of the year. Among total exports, PV modules and polysilicon accounted for 55% and 37%, respectively.
Exports of batteries for electric cars and ESSs rose in the first half of the year as demand for electric vehicles grew among major automakers in the EU and the United States.
On the other hand, despite the increase in exports of production robots to India and Vietnam, robot exports recorded a slight decrease in the first half of the year due to the delayed launches of new products and intensifying competition in Europe, the main market.
Among the eight new industry items, six new items –- electric cars, aerospace, new energy industry, nextgeneration displays, next-generation semiconductors and advanced materials –- enjoyed double-digit export growth and all items except for robots posted increases.
“Also in the second half of the year, exports are expected to climb, led by next-generation semiconductors and displays. It is also forecast that the launches of electric cars and service robots will play a positive role in exports by the new industries,” said Lee Min-woo, an assistant manager of the Import and Export Department at the Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Energy. “The Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Energy announced that the ministry will check Korean industries’ international competitiveness fields related to the 4th industrial revolution through the eight new industries’ export statistics and utilize them as basic statistics for new industrial policies.”

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Water-resistance Bluetooth Keyboard

https://korean-electronics.com//inquiry[INQ. NO. 1708E11] Woorin is a corporate established with a goal to realize new technology integrating high-tech nano materials and semiconductors and come up with creative and innovative products.
Since 2013, it has possessed elastic wearable PCB, as well as interface matching architecture recognizing changes in the body in preparation for FSR (force sensing register) film and the era of wearable devices, for which it has been depending on foreign technology. The company strived to pursue innovative HID (Human Interactive Device) based on this.
While engaged in semiconductor sales for 12 years, the company found that tables were very useful innovative products, but typing keys was inconvenient. The company thus started the keyboard business while thinking about why there is no keyboard that is easy to carry. Looking at the market trend where portability is emphasized more and more, keyboards were not innovative. This was because it was not easy for other countries to develop and massmanufacture since it was advantageous to China where labor costs are cheap due to the mechanical characteristics of keyboards requiring a lot of manual labor.
The company sets the initial developmental goal very inordinately. The company sets the goal of making portable keyboards lighter and thinner than any other keyboards in the world. After much trial and error, the company finally succeeded in developing a keyboard with pressure recognition type based on nano materials. At present, the company is exporting its products. The company’s CEO said, “It might be considered boring to say it is the world’s best or world’s No. 1, but the fact that we made it really thin and light with domestic technology is meaningful in terms of the product trend toward focusing on portability.”
“We cannot advertise widely as a venture entrepreneur right now. However, orders from the USA, Japan and Korea are rapidly increasing by word of mouth and through acquaintances. Demand for our products is expected to increase with the launch of phablets, an intermediate form of smartphones and tablets (a portmanteau of the words “phone” and “tablet,” Galaxy Note 8, Iphone 8, etc.) in the future,” headded.
At present, Japan has the largest market-share comprising 80% of the major export markets. However, the company regards East Asia and Russia, where IT levels are rapidly rising, as promising markets.

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