Sometech Inc., established in 1989, is a specialized medical device company focusing on the research and development of advanced products based on convergence technologies integrating software, optics, medicine, and electronics, leveraging extensive application experience in medical and industrial fields. A leader in localizing cutting-edge medical devices such as 2D medical imaging systems, RF surgical devices, and laser equipment, with a particular emphasis on developing 3D laparoscopy systems and 3D video surgical microscope systems utilizing 3D stereoscopic imaging technology, presenting a new paradigm in the global medical market. A comprehensive provider of medical and industrial imaging solutions, supplying diagnostic equipment and video microscope systems for beauty and industrial sectors to meet diverse user demands.SometechInc.,establishedin1989,isaspecializedmedicaldevicecompanyfocusingontheresearchanddevelopmentofadvancedproductsbasedonconvergencetechnologiesintegratingsoftware,optics,medicine,andelectronics,leveragingextensiveapplicationexperienceinmedicalandindustrialfields.Aleaderinlocalizingcutting-edgemedicaldevicessuchas2Dmedicalimagingsystems,RFsurgicaldevices,andlaserequipment,withaparticularemphasisondeveloping3Dlaparoscopysystemsand3Dvideosurgicalmicroscopesystemsutilizing3Dstereoscopicimagingtechnology,presentinganewparadigmintheglobalmedicalmarket.Acomprehensiveproviderofmedicalandindustrialimagingsolutions,supplyingdiagnosticequipmentandvideomicroscopesystemsforbeautyandindustrialsectorstomeetdiverseuserdemands.
Key Products/TechnologiesKeyProducts/Technologies
3D Video Surgical Microscope System: Possessing models such as VOMS-100, VOMS-101D (for dental use), VOMS-102D, VOMS-202D, and VOMS-400 (4K resolution), featuring the world's first eyepiece-free Head-up 3D video surgical microscope. Technical characteristics include the adoption of FULL-HD (1920x1080p) and 4K (3840x2160) high-resolution image sensors, distortion-free images, excellent depth of field, Head-up Display (HUD) system, touchscreen GUI with recording function, foot switch operation, and turret-type magnification adjustment (up to 2x optical zoom, 3x digital zoom). Applicable in various surgical fields including ophthalmology, brain/spine, ENT, plastic surgery, dermatology, and dentistry.3DVideoSurgicalMicroscopeSystem:PossessingmodelssuchasVOMS-100,VOMS-101D(fordentaluse),VOMS-102D,VOMS-202D,andVOMS-400(4Kresolution),featuringtheworld'sfirsteyepiece-freeHead-up3Dvideosurgicalmicroscope.TechnicalcharacteristicsincludetheadoptionofFULL-HD(1920x1080p)and4K(3840x2160)high-resolutionimagesensors,distortion-freeimages,excellentdepthoffield,Head-upDisplay(HUD)system,touchscreenGUIwithrecordingfunction,footswitchoperation,andturret-typemagnificationadjustment(upto2xopticalzoom,3xdigitalzoom).Applicableinvarioussurgicalfieldsincludingophthalmology,brain/spine,ENT,plasticsurgery,dermatology,anddentistry.
3D Laparoscopy System: Offering models like Dr.Camscope 3D, VES-100 (EndoPik), VLS-200, COT-200 (Chip-On-Tip type), and VLS-400 (4K resolution), commercialized as the first in Korea and third globally. Features include clear FULL-HD (1920x1080) 60p images, natural color and depth perception through 3 Chip CCD adoption, 3D stereoscopic imaging for depth perception, a short learning curve, user-friendly GUI, and high-quality scopes (0°, 30°). Utilized in minimally invasive surgical fields such as general surgery, thoracic surgery, obstetrics and gynecology, and urology.3DLaparoscopySystem:OfferingmodelslikeDr.Camscope3D,VES-100(EndoPik),VLS-200,COT-200(Chip-On-Tiptype),andVLS-400(4Kresolution),commercializedasthefirstinKoreaandthirdglobally.FeaturesincludeclearFULL-HD(1920x1080)60pimages,naturalcoloranddepthperceptionthrough3ChipCCDadoption,3Dstereoscopicimagingfordepthperception,ashortlearningcurve,user-friendlyGUI,andhigh-qualityscopes(0°,30°).Utilizedinminimallyinvasivesurgicalfieldssuchasgeneralsurgery,thoracicsurgery,obstetricsandgynecology,andurology.
RF Surgical Devices: Product lines including RF surgical devices ST-501, ST-531, RF ablation generator TC-50, RF diathermy device (high-frequency stimulator) LVT-250, Dr. Oppel, and ThermoCon. Technical capabilities encompass precise cutting using Sinewave (sine wave) and stable output, electrode differentiation function with temperature control, and the development of Korea's first RF heat generator.RFSurgicalDevices:ProductlinesincludingRFsurgicaldevicesST-501,ST-531,RFablationgeneratorTC-50,RFdiathermydevice(high-frequencystimulator)LVT-250,Dr.Oppel,andThermoCon.TechnicalcapabilitiesencompassprecisecuttingusingSinewave(sinewave)andstableoutput,electrodedifferentiationfunctionwithtemperaturecontrol,andthedevelopmentofKorea'sfirstRFheatgenerator.
Skin/Scalp/Hair Analyzer: Skin/scalp/hair analysis cameras and software with models such as USB-225, CCL-215, Hairsys, and Skinsys. Advanced products meeting diverse user needs as diagnostic equipment in the beauty sector.Skin/Scalp/HairAnalyzer:Skin/scalp/hairanalysiscamerasandsoftwarewithmodelssuchasUSB-225,CCL-215,Hairsys,andSkinsys.Advancedproductsmeetingdiverseuserneedsasdiagnosticequipmentinthebeautysector.
Industrial Video Microscope System: Models including IMS-1080P, IMS, ICS, VMS-400 (4K Video Microscope System), NEW ICS Pro, and Video Borescope System. Key features include the adoption of high-resolution 4K (3840x2160) image sensors, an ALL-IN-ONE system, proprietary Korean technology development, FULL HD (1920x1080P 60Frames, HDMI) image sensors, joystick operation, application of measurement and analysis software, support for various magnification lenses (up to X3400), and industrial endoscopy technology optimized for non-destructive testing (N.D.T). Employed in inspection and R&D across diverse industrial sectors such as semiconductors, electrical and electronics, metal materials, PCBs, machine tools, textiles, printing, agriculture, and biological sciences.IndustrialVideoMicroscopeSystem:ModelsincludingIMS-1080P,IMS,ICS,VMS-400(4KVideoMicroscopeSystem),NEWICSPro,andVideoBorescopeSystem.Keyfeaturesincludetheadoptionofhigh-resolution4K(3840x2160)imagesensors,anALL-IN-ONEsystem,proprietaryKoreantechnologydevelopment,FULLHD(1920x1080P60Frames,HDMI)imagesensors,joystickoperation,applicationofmeasurementandanalysissoftware,supportforvariousmagnificationlenses(uptoX3400),andindustrialendoscopytechnologyoptimizedfornon-destructivetesting(N.D.T).EmployedininspectionandR&Dacrossdiverseindustrialsectorssuchassemiconductors,electricalandelectronics,metalmaterials,PCBs,machinetools,textiles,printing,agriculture,andbiologicalsciences.
Core AdvantagesCoreAdvantages
Leadership in 3D Medical Imaging Technology: Securing global leadership in 3D medical imaging through the commercialization of Korea's first 3D laparoscopy system and the development of the world's first eyepiece-free Head-up 3D video surgical microscope. Recognition of technological prowess, including the 'R&D Innovation' Grand Prize in the 3D Surgical Microscope category at the 2024 'Korea Company Awards' for two consecutive years.Leadershipin3DMedicalImagingTechnology:Securinggloballeadershipin3DmedicalimagingthroughthecommercializationofKorea'sfirst3Dlaparoscopysystemandthedevelopmentoftheworld'sfirsteyepiece-freeHead-up3Dvideosurgicalmicroscope.Recognitionoftechnologicalprowess,includingthe'R&DInnovation'GrandPrizeinthe3DSurgicalMicroscopecategoryatthe2024'KoreaCompanyAwards'fortwoconsecutiveyears.
R&D Capabilities Based on Convergence Technology: Continuous research and development of advanced medical devices and industrial imaging equipment, leveraging convergence technologies combining software, optics, medicine, and electronics. Over 30 years of industry experience and accumulated technology through its corporate R&D center.R&DCapabilitiesBasedonConvergenceTechnology:Continuousresearchanddevelopmentofadvancedmedicaldevicesandindustrialimagingequipment,leveragingconvergencetechnologiescombiningsoftware,optics,medicine,andelectronics.Over30yearsofindustryexperienceandaccumulatedtechnologythroughitscorporateR&Dcenter.
User-Centric Product Design and Functionality: Providing a convenient and precise surgical environment through Head-up Display (HUD) systems that alleviate neck and lumbar pain, eye strain, and headaches for surgeons, along with a short learning curve, ergonomic design, touchscreen GUI, and foot switch operation.User-CentricProductDesignandFunctionality:ProvidingaconvenientandprecisesurgicalenvironmentthroughHead-upDisplay(HUD)systemsthatalleviateneckandlumbarpain,eyestrain,andheadachesforsurgeons,alongwithashortlearningcurve,ergonomicdesign,touchscreenGUI,andfootswitchoperation.
Localization and Cost Efficiency: Achieving high cost efficiency compared to foreign products and providing prompt and convenient after-sales service through the localization of core technologies. Establishing reliability with over 5,000 domestic and international clients.LocalizationandCostEfficiency:Achievinghighcostefficiencycomparedtoforeignproductsandprovidingpromptandconvenientafter-salesservicethroughthelocalizationofcoretechnologies.Establishingreliabilitywithover5,000domesticandinternationalclients.
Next-Generation Product Lineup Based on 4K Resolution: Technological superiority achieved through the development and launch of second-generation 4K 3D products (VOMS-400, VLS-400) and 2D 4K endoscopy systems (VES-400), following the first-generation Full HD 3D products.Next-GenerationProductLineupBasedon4KResolution:Technologicalsuperiorityachievedthroughthedevelopmentandlaunchofsecond-generation4K3Dproducts(VOMS-400,VLS-400)and2D4Kendoscopysystems(VES-400),followingthefirst-generationFullHD3Dproducts.
Global Market Competitiveness: Consistent export performance, including winning the '3 Million Dollar Export Tower' award (2010) and the '1 Million Dollar Export Tower' award (2001). Stable and economical supply of surgical equipment through collaboration with medical distributors worldwide.GlobalMarketCompetitiveness:Consistentexportperformance,includingwinningthe'3MillionDollarExportTower'award(2010)andthe'1MillionDollarExportTower'award(2001).Stableandeconomicalsupplyofsurgicalequipmentthroughcollaborationwithmedicaldistributorsworldwide.
Target IndustrieTargetIndustrie
Medical Device Sector: Extensive surgical and clinical fields including general surgery, thoracic surgery, obstetrics and gynecology, urology, ophthalmology, neurosurgery, orthopedics, general surgery, cardiac surgery, plastic surgery, ENT, and dentistry. Utilized in various minimally invasive surgeries and diagnostics such as cataract surgery, brain surgery, disc surgery, vascular surgery, appendectomy, gastrectomy, cholecystectomy, hepatectomy, hysterectomy, and nephrectomy.MedicalDeviceSector:Extensivesurgicalandclinicalfieldsincludinggeneralsurgery,thoracicsurgery,obstetricsandgynecology,urology,ophthalmology,neurosurgery,orthopedics,generalsurgery,cardiacsurgery,plasticsurgery,ENT,anddentistry.Utilizedinvariousminimallyinvasivesurgeriesanddiagnosticssuchascataractsurgery,brainsurgery,discsurgery,vascularsurgery,appendectomy,gastrectomy,cholecystectomy,hepatectomy,hysterectomy,andnephrectomy.
Beauty Sector: Diagnostic equipment for skin, scalp, and hair diagnosis and analysis.BeautySector:Diagnosticequipmentforskin,scalp,andhairdiagnosisandanalysis.
Industrial Sector: Inspection, research and development, and quality control operations in fields such as semiconductors, electrical and electronics, metal materials, PCBs, machine tools, textiles, printing, agriculture, and biological sciences.IndustrialSector:Inspection,researchanddevelopment,andqualitycontroloperationsinfieldssuchassemiconductors,electricalandelectronics,metalmaterials,PCBs,machinetools,textiles,printing,agriculture,andbiologicalsciences.
South Korea, Japan, China, India, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Vietnam, Philippines, Bangladesh, Hong Kong, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan, MongoliaSouthKorea,Japan,China,India,Kazakhstan,Kuwait,Pakistan,SaudiArabia,UnitedArabEmirates,Vietnam,Philippines,Bangladesh,HongKong,SriLanka,Myanmar,Indonesia,Thailand,Malaysia,Singapore,Taiwan,Mongolia
Germany, France, Italy, Finland, Russia, Belarus, Bulgaria, Estonia, Albania, United Kingdom, Switzerland, BelgiumGermany,France,Italy,Finland,Russia,Belarus,Bulgaria,Estonia,Albania,UnitedKingdom,Switzerland,Belgium
USA, CanadaUSA,Canada
American Samoa, Cook Islands, NiueAmericanSamoa,CookIslands,Niue
Colombia, Ecuador, BrazilColombia,Ecuador,Brazil
Certifications/PatentsCertifications/Patents
Major Certifications: Acquisition of KFDA (Korea Food and Drug Administration), CE (Conformité Européenne), and FDA (U.S. Food and Drug Administration) certifications. Attainment of GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) certification.MajorCertifications:AcquisitionofKFDA(KoreaFoodandDrugAdministration),CE(ConformitéEuropéenne),andFDA(U.S.FoodandDrugAdministration)certifications.AttainmentofGMP(GoodManufacturingPractice)certification.
Patents and Utility Models: Holding patents related to the world's first eyepiece-free Head-up 3D video surgical microscope. Possession of numerous patents related to 3D Imaging Systems. Acquisition of patents for medical cameras. Utility model acquisition for Lavatron, an RF diathermy device, featuring electrode differentiation and temperature control functions. Utility model acquisition for a camera equipped with a one-touch lens detachment mechanism.PatentsandUtilityModels:Holdingpatentsrelatedtotheworld'sfirsteyepiece-freeHead-up3Dvideosurgicalmicroscope.Possessionofnumerouspatentsrelatedto3DImagingSystems.Acquisitionofpatentsformedicalcameras.UtilitymodelacquisitionforLavatron,anRFdiathermydevice,featuringelectrodedifferentiationandtemperaturecontrolfunctions.Utilitymodelacquisitionforacameraequippedwithaone-touchlensdetachmentmechanism.