Overview
- Summary
- NOW SYSTEMS Co., Ltd. is a pioneering company established in 1991, introducing metal detectors and check weighers to the domestic market and contributing to localization. It is a specialized manufacturer providing foreign object detection and weight sorting systems to various industries including food, pharmaceuticals, and chemicals. The company exports its products under its own brand to over 20 countries worldwide, showcasing Korean technology in the global market. Recently, it has been expanding its business areas to include CNT-based digital X-ray components and modules, and vision inspection systems, aiming to become a comprehensive inspection equipment company. Continuous research and development and the provision of customized solutions ensure its market competitiveness.NOW SYSTEMS Co., Ltd. is a pioneering company established in 1991, introducing metal detectors and check weighers to the domestic market and contributing to localization. It is a specialized manufacturer providing foreign object detection and weight sorting systems to various industries including food, pharmaceuticals, and chemicals. The company exports its products under its own brand to over 20 countries worldwide, showcasing Korean technology in the global market. Recently, it has been expanding its business areas to include CNT-based digital X-ray components and modules, and vision inspection systems, aiming to become a comprehensive inspection equipment company. Continuous research and development and the provision of customized solutions ensure its market competitiveness.
- Key Products/Technologies
- Metal detectors comprise a diverse product line including conveyor type (NMD580, NMD530, NMD500 FAT MAN), pharmaceutical type (NMD530 MEDIC), fall type (NMD530 QUICKER), and pipeline type (NMD530 STREAMER). The product lineup also includes aluminum detectors (NAD4000A, NAD4000-2505~2515, NAD4000-3505~3515, NAD4000-4505~4515, NAD4000-5005,5010&5015, NAD4000-6505~6515, NAD4000C, NAD4000D series) for aluminum-packaged products and needle metal detectors (NAD4000C, NAD4000D series). Key technologies include a multi-frequency operating system for high detection accuracy and selectable low, medium, and high frequencies based on product characteristics. Features include automatic setup, high-quality filters, automatic absorption of vibration, shock, and noise, and IP66 dust and water resistance certification for stable performance. LAN connectivity for real-time monitoring and RS232, 485 port integration with external devices. Capability to register up to 100 product types for convenient operation.Metal detectors comprise a diverse product line including conveyor type (NMD580, NMD530, NMD500 FAT MAN), pharmaceutical type (NMD530 MEDIC), fall type (NMD530 QUICKER), and pipeline type (NMD530 STREAMER). The product lineup also includes aluminum detectors (NAD4000A, NAD4000-2505~2515, NAD4000-3505~3515, NAD4000-4505~4515, NAD4000-5005,5010&5015, NAD4000-6505~6515, NAD4000C, NAD4000D series) for aluminum-packaged products and needle metal detectors (NAD4000C, NAD4000D series). Key technologies include a multi-frequency operating system for high detection accuracy and selectable low, medium, and high frequencies based on product characteristics. Features include automatic setup, high-quality filters, automatic absorption of vibration, shock, and noise, and IP66 dust and water resistance certification for stable performance. LAN connectivity for real-time monitoring and RS232, 485 port integration with external devices. Capability to register up to 100 product types for convenient operation.
- Check weighers consist of high-capacity check weighers (NWC3000-100~700) and standard models (NWC3000, NWC3000 ABACUS, NWC3000-15~35, NWC490-30~120S). Precision weight measurement using load cells and multi-stage sorting for underweight, overweight, correct weight, and metal detection. A large 10-inch display and touch-based intuitive product registration and setup functions. Features such as maintaining product spacing, preventing entry impact, and maintaining constant speed enhance weighing accuracy. Various rejection mechanisms like flip bars, air pushers, and drops are available for the sorting section.Check weighers consist of high-capacity check weighers (NWC3000-100~700) and standard models (NWC3000, NWC3000 ABACUS, NWC3000-15~35, NWC490-30~120S). Precision weight measurement using load cells and multi-stage sorting for underweight, overweight, correct weight, and metal detection. A large 10-inch display and touch-based intuitive product registration and setup functions. Features such as maintaining product spacing, preventing entry impact, and maintaining constant speed enhance weighing accuracy. Various rejection mechanisms like flip bars, air pushers, and drops are available for the sorting section.
- X-ray inspection systems involve the development capabilities for CNT (Carbon Nanotube)-based digital X-ray components and modules. Plans for expanding applications to various industrial fields, including food X-ray inspection, secondary batteries, and dental applications. Solutions for detecting glass, plastic, and high-density foreign objects, ensuring quality control regardless of packaging material.X-ray inspection systems involve the development capabilities for CNT (Carbon Nanotube)-based digital X-ray components and modules. Plans for expanding applications to various industrial fields, including food X-ray inspection, secondary batteries, and dental applications. Solutions for detecting glass, plastic, and high-density foreign objects, ensuring quality control regardless of packaging material.
- Vision inspection systems offer OCR (Optical Character Recognition) capabilities for checking expiration dates and other text. Advanced technology includes AI-equipped models capable of inspecting shape defects.Vision inspection systems offer OCR (Optical Character Recognition) capabilities for checking expiration dates and other text. Advanced technology includes AI-equipped models capable of inspecting shape defects.
- Core Advantages
- Pioneering role in establishing and localizing the domestic metal detector and check weigher market, reducing reliance on foreign equipment. Maintaining a dominant market share of 30-40% in the domestic metal detector market.Pioneering role in establishing and localizing the domestic metal detector and check weigher market, reducing reliance on foreign equipment. Maintaining a dominant market share of 30-40% in the domestic metal detector market.
- Possession of core technologies including proprietary high-sensitivity sensing technology, active noise cancellation technology, multi-frequency operation technology, and CNT-based digital X-ray technology development capabilities. Continuous investment in R&D, allocating over 5% of annual revenue to research and development efforts.Possession of core technologies including proprietary high-sensitivity sensing technology, active noise cancellation technology, multi-frequency operation technology, and CNT-based digital X-ray technology development capabilities. Continuous investment in R&D, allocating over 5% of annual revenue to research and development efforts.
- Flexible production system that customizes product design, including position, direction, height, head size, and computer length, to meet specific customer needs and production environments. A history of no two identical products over 33 years, reflecting a customer-centric customized solution approach.Flexible production system that customizes product design, including position, direction, height, head size, and computer length, to meet specific customer needs and production environments. A history of no two identical products over 33 years, reflecting a customer-centric customized solution approach.
- Provision of inspection equipment solutions that meet strict domestic and international regulatory standards such as HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice). Contributing to maximizing product safety and production efficiency for client companies, preventing legal issues, and maintaining trust.Provision of inspection equipment solutions that meet strict domestic and international regulatory standards such as HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice). Contributing to maximizing product safety and production efficiency for client companies, preventing legal issues, and maintaining trust.
- Strong global market competitiveness, with exports under its own brand to over 20 countries since 2006, showing annual increases in export volume. Selling products to over 40 countries and receiving positive evaluations from international clients.Strong global market competitiveness, with exports under its own brand to over 20 countries since 2006, showing annual increases in export volume. Selling products to over 40 countries and receiving positive evaluations from international clients.
- Capability to provide integrated inspection solutions including metal detectors, check weighers, X-ray inspection systems, and vision inspection systems. Implementation of integrated systems that perform multiple inspections simultaneously, saving space and time, and maximizing line efficiency.Capability to provide integrated inspection solutions including metal detectors, check weighers, X-ray inspection systems, and vision inspection systems. Implementation of integrated systems that perform multiple inspections simultaneously, saving space and time, and maximizing line efficiency.
- Target Industries
- Food industry (various food manufacturing and processing sectors including processed meat, seafood, kimchi, vegetables, meat processing, and dried fish)Food industry (various food manufacturing and processing sectors including processed meat, seafood, kimchi, vegetables, meat processing, and dried fish)
- Pharmaceutical industry (tablet inspection, pharmaceutical production lines)Pharmaceutical industry (tablet inspection, pharmaceutical production lines)
- Chemical industryChemical industry
- Electronics industryElectronics industry
- Secondary battery industry (metal foreign object detection in lithium-ion batteries)Secondary battery industry (metal foreign object detection in lithium-ion batteries)
- Dental industryDental industry
- Major Markets
- Japan, Vietnam, India, Indonesia, ChinaJapan, Vietnam, India, Indonesia, China
- United KingdomUnited Kingdom
- Brazil, Argentina, ParaguayBrazil, Argentina, Paraguay
- Certifications/Patents
- ISO 9001 technical certification demonstrating compliance with international standards for quality management systemsISO 9001 technical certification demonstrating compliance with international standards for quality management systems
- Selection as a Kibo-Star Venture Company and designation as a Global Hidden Champion (by Incheon Regional Small and Medium Business Administration in 2018)Selection as a Kibo-Star Venture Company and designation as a Global Hidden Champion (by Incheon Regional Small and Medium Business Administration in 2018)
- Capability to provide HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) certified solutions and support compliance with related regulationsCapability to provide HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) certified solutions and support compliance with related regulations
- CE certification acquisitionCE certification acquisition
- NET (New Excellent Technology) product application confirmation (NET certification for metal detectors from the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs)NET (New Excellent Technology) product application confirmation (NET certification for metal detectors from the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs)
- Holding a certificate as a specialized company for materials, parts, and equipmentHolding a certificate as a specialized company for materials, parts, and equipment
- Certification as an INNO BIZ (Innovation Business) company and designation as a Main Biz (Management Innovation Business) companyCertification as an INNO BIZ (Innovation Business) company and designation as a Main Biz (Management Innovation Business) company
- Selection as an Export Promising Small and Medium Business and designation as an exemplary taxpayer by the Incheon Regional Tax OfficeSelection as an Export Promising Small and Medium Business and designation as an exemplary taxpayer by the Incheon Regional Tax Office
- Acquisition of ESG certification and ISO 45001:2018Acquisition of ESG certification and ISO 45001:2018
- Possession of 25 patents in total, including 19 patents related to metal detectors and check weighersPossession of 25 patents in total, including 19 patents related to metal detectors and check weighers
Introduction
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Location
61 Venture-ro, Yeonsu-gu, Incheon, South Korea
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