MICRO ACTUATOR, The Republic of Korea - Komachine Supplier Profile and Product List

- Micro Actuator Co., Ltd. is a specialized company developing and producing core components such as shutters, apertures, autofocus actuators, and Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) solutions for imaging devices like cameras, camcorders, and projectors.Micro Actuator Co., Ltd. is a specialized company developing and producing core components such as shutters, apertures, autofocus actuators, and Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) solutions for imaging devices like cameras, camcorders, and projectors.
- Development and manufacturing of mechanical shutters for phones, autofocus for CCTV and phones, IRIS for phones, and IR filter changers for infrared cameras.Development and manufacturing of mechanical shutters for phones, autofocus for CCTV and phones, IRIS for phones, and IR filter changers for infrared cameras.
- Focus on research and development of OIS and ZOOM OIS for smartphones.Focus on research and development of OIS and ZOOM OIS for smartphones.
- Possession of 2D and 3D actuator structure design technology utilizing VCM, PIEZO, and SMA technologies.Possession of 2D and 3D actuator structure design technology utilizing VCM, PIEZO, and SMA technologies.
- Product lineup including Vertical OIS, Folded Zoom (OIS, A/F), Closed-loop A/F, and Module tilt OIS & Continuous Zoom A/F (under development).Product lineup including Vertical OIS, Folded Zoom (OIS, A/F), Closed-loop A/F, and Module tilt OIS & Continuous Zoom A/F (under development).
- Vertical OIS characterized by noiseless operation, heavy load bearing, strong anti-fall reliability, having passed 56,000 drop tests, and completed 64Mega OIS development.Vertical OIS characterized by noiseless operation, heavy load bearing, strong anti-fall reliability, having passed 56,000 drop tests, and completed 64Mega OIS development.
- Folded Zoom (OIS, A/F) offering a cost-efficient and reliable OIS structure, with A/F structure design capability (ball, hinge, PZT) according to customer requirements.Folded Zoom (OIS, A/F) offering a cost-efficient and reliable OIS structure, with A/F structure design capability (ball, hinge, PZT) according to customer requirements.
- Closed-loop A/F commercializing coil induction technology combined with proprietary patented technology, with mass production achievements for 13M, 48M, and 64M products in 2021.Closed-loop A/F commercializing coil induction technology combined with proprietary patented technology, with mass production achievements for 13M, 48M, and 64M products in 2021.
- Self-developed Micro-Hinge OIS and magnetic dynamic pressure closed-loop AF technologies ensuring product reliability.Self-developed Micro-Hinge OIS and magnetic dynamic pressure closed-loop AF technologies ensuring product reliability.
- Smartphone Folded Zoom OIS actuators featuring proprietary simplified design for enhanced core component cost competitiveness.Smartphone Folded Zoom OIS actuators featuring proprietary simplified design for enhanced core component cost competitiveness.
- Future development plans for Step Zoom actuators and Module Tilt OIS technology, utilizing the entire camera module as OIS for the smartphone market.Future development plans for Step Zoom actuators and Module Tilt OIS technology, utilizing the entire camera module as OIS for the smartphone market.
- Hybrid OIS providing high durability and precise performance through a design structure applying a single-layer Ball Guide Pocket and thin metal OIS Spring Suspension.Hybrid OIS providing high durability and precise performance through a design structure applying a single-layer Ball Guide Pocket and thin metal OIS Spring Suspension.
- Integrated solution achieved by applying Flat Pattern Coil components, combining winding coil and electrical circuit functions for a compact and efficient product structure.Integrated solution achieved by applying Flat Pattern Coil components, combining winding coil and electrical circuit functions for a compact and efficient product structure.
- OIS engine optimized for Multi-Array camera module placement, minimizing magnetic interference through a design where the lens optical axis and main magnetic flux lines are parallel.OIS engine optimized for Multi-Array camera module placement, minimizing magnetic interference through a design where the lens optical axis and main magnetic flux lines are parallel.
- Successful development of automotive headlight adjustment devices and optical OIS for golf rangefinders.Successful development of automotive headlight adjustment devices and optical OIS for golf rangefinders.
- Establishment as a specialized enterprise in actuators for imaging devices.Establishment as a specialized enterprise in actuators for imaging devices.
- Management philosophy committed to continuous growth and leading new product development for customer 'Blue Ocean' creation.Management philosophy committed to continuous growth and leading new product development for customer 'Blue Ocean' creation.
- Possession of proprietary technologies such as Micro-Hinge OIS and magnetic dynamic pressure closed-loop AF technology.Possession of proprietary technologies such as Micro-Hinge OIS and magnetic dynamic pressure closed-loop AF technology.
- Experience in localizing the smallest zoom lens and IRIS in Korea, and developing and mass-producing the world's first mechanical shutter for mobile phones.Experience in localizing the smallest zoom lens and IRIS in Korea, and developing and mass-producing the world's first mechanical shutter for mobile phones.
- Leadership in technology development with 35 years of experience in the micro-actuator field and recipient of the Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy Award.Leadership in technology development with 35 years of experience in the micro-actuator field and recipient of the Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy Award.
- Securing core component cost competitiveness through proprietary simplified design technology for Folded Zoom OIS actuators, leading to a surge in commercialization development orders from overseas companies.Securing core component cost competitiveness through proprietary simplified design technology for Folded Zoom OIS actuators, leading to a surge in commercialization development orders from overseas companies.
- Efforts to secure intellectual property rights, including approximately 60 domestic and international patent registrations or applications related to OIS and autofocus actuators.Efforts to secure intellectual property rights, including approximately 60 domestic and international patent registrations or applications related to OIS and autofocus actuators.
- Stable production capacity ensured by establishing a sub-pilot line in the Philippines and a main production line in Vietnam.Stable production capacity ensured by establishing a sub-pilot line in the Philippines and a main production line in Vietnam.
- Capability to provide high-performance, ultra-precision, high-resolution products, coupled with Hybrid OIS driving structure and Flat Pattern Coil component application technology.Capability to provide high-performance, ultra-precision, high-resolution products, coupled with Hybrid OIS driving structure and Flat Pattern Coil component application technology.
- Technological differentiation through the development of an OIS engine optimized for Multi-Array camera module placement.Technological differentiation through the development of an OIS engine optimized for Multi-Array camera module placement.
- Smartphone industry (OIS, ZOOM OIS, Folded Zoom, Step Zoom, Module Tilt OIS).Smartphone industry (OIS, ZOOM OIS, Folded Zoom, Step Zoom, Module Tilt OIS).
- Digital camera and camcorder industry.Digital camera and camcorder industry.
- Surveillance camera industry (autofocus, IRIS, IR filter changer).Surveillance camera industry (autofocus, IRIS, IR filter changer).
- Projector and other imaging device industries.Projector and other imaging device industries.
- Automotive industry (headlight adjustment devices).Automotive industry (headlight adjustment devices).
- Sports and leisure industry (golf rangefinders).Sports and leisure industry (golf rangefinders).
- General optical devices and components industry.General optical devices and components industry.
- Vietnam, Philippines, ChinaVietnam, Philippines, China
- Certification of affiliated research institute (Optical Mecha Research Institute) (September 2010).Certification of affiliated research institute (Optical Mecha Research Institute) (September 2010).
- Acquisition of ISO 9001/14001 certification (November 2010).Acquisition of ISO 9001/14001 certification (November 2010).
- Acquisition of Venture Company certification (May 2011).Acquisition of Venture Company certification (May 2011).
- Award related to patents (2016).Award related to patents (2016).
- Execution of a contract for the use of 16 patent licenses (2019).Execution of a contract for the use of 16 patent licenses (2019).
- Approximately 60 domestic and international patent registrations or applications related to OIS and autofocus.Approximately 60 domestic and international patent registrations or applications related to OIS and autofocus.
- Possession of exclusive patents related to Folded Zoom (OIS, A/F).Possession of exclusive patents related to Folded Zoom (OIS, A/F).
- Patents related to micro actuator manufacturing methods (e.g., US Patent 7,520,998, Korean Patent 0707207).Patents related to micro actuator manufacturing methods (e.g., US Patent 7,520,998, Korean Patent 0707207).
- Possession of multiple patents including Micro Actuator (KR100258470B1) and Micro Actuator (KR20080046643A).Possession of multiple patents including Micro Actuator (KR100258470B1) and Micro Actuator (KR20080046643A).
- History of performing national R&D related to optical image stabilization, autofocus, and cameras.History of performing national R&D related to optical image stabilization, autofocus, and cameras.
- Recipient of the Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy Award at the Awards Ceremony for Contributors to the Machinery, Robot, and Aerospace Industries.Recipient of the Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy Award at the Awards Ceremony for Contributors to the Machinery, Robot, and Aerospace Industries.