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385 Expo-ro, Yuseong District, Daejeon, South Korea
+82 42-933-0250
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Overview
- Summary
- Edge Foundry Co., Ltd. (formerly TRUWIN) began as Korea's sole specialized manufacturer of automotive displacement sensors, and has evolved into an integrated sensor solutions company that develops, manufactures, and supplies automotive sensors, as well as uncooled thermal imaging sensors and modules, based on printed electronics, electromagnetic application, and thermal imaging infrared technologies. The company changed its name from TRUWIN in June 2024 and significantly expanded its IR sensor business capabilities through the merger with Hanwha Intelligence.Edge Foundry Co., Ltd. (formerly TRUWIN) began as Korea's sole specialized manufacturer of automotive displacement sensors, and has evolved into an integrated sensor solutions company that develops, manufactures, and supplies automotive sensors, as well as uncooled thermal imaging sensors and modules, based on printed electronics, electromagnetic application, and thermal imaging infrared technologies. The company changed its name from TRUWIN in June 2024 and significantly expanded its IR sensor business capabilities through the merger with Hanwha Intelligence.
- Key Products/Technologies
- Automotive Sensors: A diverse product line of displacement sensors, including variable resistance sensors, electronic inductive sensors, and Hall-type sensors. Development and supply of pedal application sensors such as Accelerator Pedal Sensors (APS), Brake Pedal Sensors (BPS), Throttle Position Sensors (TPS), Clutch Pedal Sensors (CPS), and Stop Lamp Switches (SLS). SLS sensors feature a non-contact switch design, offering superior durability, minimal physical wear, and reduced contact failure.Automotive Sensors: A diverse product line of displacement sensors, including variable resistance sensors, electronic inductive sensors, and Hall-type sensors. Development and supply of pedal application sensors such as Accelerator Pedal Sensors (APS), Brake Pedal Sensors (BPS), Throttle Position Sensors (TPS), Clutch Pedal Sensors (CPS), and Stop Lamp Switches (SLS). SLS sensors feature a non-contact switch design, offering superior durability, minimal physical wear, and reduced contact failure.
- Thermal Imaging Sensors and Modules: Development and mass production of uncooled thermal imaging sensors and 'Thermo-K' thermal imaging camera modules. Completion of development and ongoing mass production of QVGA-class (320x240) low-cost uncooled infrared sensor products, with plans for expanded production of VGA-class sensors and Thermo-K modules. The proprietary Thermo-K module is characterized by high-resolution image implementation, stable detection performance, and a compact, low-power structure.Thermal Imaging Sensors and Modules: Development and mass production of uncooled thermal imaging sensors and 'Thermo-K' thermal imaging camera modules. Completion of development and ongoing mass production of QVGA-class (320x240) low-cost uncooled infrared sensor products, with plans for expanded production of VGA-class sensors and Thermo-K modules. The proprietary Thermo-K module is characterized by high-resolution image implementation, stable detection performance, and a compact, low-power structure.
- Core Technologies: Possession of key original technologies for sensor manufacturing, including printed electronics technology, electromagnetic application technology, and thermal imaging infrared technology. Acquisition of patent technology related to micro-bolometers and their manufacturing methods. Enhanced production flexibility and cost reduction capabilities through CMOS process compatibility. Internalization of state-of-the-art production facilities and process technologies, such as wafer-level vacuum packaging (WLVP), wafer bonding/plating equipment, and automated wet cleaning equipment.Core Technologies: Possession of key original technologies for sensor manufacturing, including printed electronics technology, electromagnetic application technology, and thermal imaging infrared technology. Acquisition of patent technology related to micro-bolometers and their manufacturing methods. Enhanced production flexibility and cost reduction capabilities through CMOS process compatibility. Internalization of state-of-the-art production facilities and process technologies, such as wafer-level vacuum packaging (WLVP), wafer bonding/plating equipment, and automated wet cleaning equipment.
- Core Advantages
- Dominant Domestic Market Position and Original Technology: As Korea's sole specialized manufacturer of automotive displacement sensors, the company has overcome high technological entry barriers and secured original technologies [database, cite: 18, 23]. Strong capabilities in the independent development and internalization of core sensor technologies, including printed electronics, electromagnetic application, and thermal imaging infrared technologies. This maintains a significant technological gap with latecomers.Dominant Domestic Market Position and Original Technology: As Korea's sole specialized manufacturer of automotive displacement sensors, the company has overcome high technological entry barriers and secured original technologies [database, cite: 18, 23]. Strong capabilities in the independent development and internalization of core sensor technologies, including printed electronics, electromagnetic application, and thermal imaging infrared technologies. This maintains a significant technological gap with latecomers.
- High Quality and Reliability: Demonstrated perfect product manufacturing capabilities with zero quality issues across 6 million sensors supplied to North American and Korean markets, including Ford, GM, and Hyundai Motor, over three years. Compliance with stringent quality standards, evidenced by SQ certification from Hyundai/Kia Motors. Establishment of a systematic quality management system through quality management system and environmental management system certifications.High Quality and Reliability: Demonstrated perfect product manufacturing capabilities with zero quality issues across 6 million sensors supplied to North American and Korean markets, including Ford, GM, and Hyundai Motor, over three years. Compliance with stringent quality standards, evidenced by SQ certification from Hyundai/Kia Motors. Establishment of a systematic quality management system through quality management system and environmental management system certifications.
- Vertically Integrated IR Sensor Manufacturing Capability: Through the merger with Hanwha Intelligence, the company has established a vertically integrated production system that provides end-to-end solutions, from IR sensor design, MEMS process fab, module and camera manufacturing, to AI-based application solutions. Continuous advancement of mass production capabilities based on an integrated production system covering wafer processing, packaging, and testing. Secured IR sensor mass production capacity expandable from 2,400 to 5,000 wafers per year.Vertically Integrated IR Sensor Manufacturing Capability: Through the merger with Hanwha Intelligence, the company has established a vertically integrated production system that provides end-to-end solutions, from IR sensor design, MEMS process fab, module and camera manufacturing, to AI-based application solutions. Continuous advancement of mass production capabilities based on an integrated production system covering wafer processing, packaging, and testing. Secured IR sensor mass production capacity expandable from 2,400 to 5,000 wafers per year.
- Price and Technological Competitiveness: Successful production of IR sensor products at approximately 20% of existing prices by utilizing standard semiconductor processes. Maximized cost reduction through CMOS process compatibility, enabling external fab utilization and process simplification. A strong advantage in securing global market price competitiveness through high-yield mass production know-how.Price and Technological Competitiveness: Successful production of IR sensor products at approximately 20% of existing prices by utilizing standard semiconductor processes. Maximized cost reduction through CMOS process compatibility, enabling external fab utilization and process simplification. A strong advantage in securing global market price competitiveness through high-yield mass production know-how.
- Diversified Business Expansion and Partnerships: Expansion of IR sensor technology application into various high-value-added markets beyond the automotive industry, including defense, security, automotive electronics, medical, industrial safety, drones, robotics, and aerospace. Creation of synergy in the defense sector through collaboration with Hanwha Group affiliates (Hanwha Systems, Hanwha Aerospace). Development of AI smart control systems and integrated drone systems through partnerships with specialized companies like City AI Lab and AMP Korea.Diversified Business Expansion and Partnerships: Expansion of IR sensor technology application into various high-value-added markets beyond the automotive industry, including defense, security, automotive electronics, medical, industrial safety, drones, robotics, and aerospace. Creation of synergy in the defense sector through collaboration with Hanwha Group affiliates (Hanwha Systems, Hanwha Aerospace). Development of AI smart control systems and integrated drone systems through partnerships with specialized companies like City AI Lab and AMP Korea.
- Target Industrie
- Automotive Industry: Key components for electronically transmitting motion quantities of various vehicle operating parts, such as accelerator pedals, brake pedals, throttle positions, clutch pedals, and stop lamp switches [database, cite: 5, 12, 16, 18, 23, 24, 30]. Thermal imaging cameras for autonomous vehicle night vision systems (NVS) and advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS).Automotive Industry: Key components for electronically transmitting motion quantities of various vehicle operating parts, such as accelerator pedals, brake pedals, throttle positions, clutch pedals, and stop lamp switches [database, cite: 5, 12, 16, 18, 23, 24, 30]. Thermal imaging cameras for autonomous vehicle night vision systems (NVS) and advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS).
- Defense Industry: Uncooled thermal imaging sensors and modules for military applications, including rifles, battlefields, drones, combat robots, sighting devices, and border surveillance cameras.Defense Industry: Uncooled thermal imaging sensors and modules for military applications, including rifles, battlefields, drones, combat robots, sighting devices, and border surveillance cameras.
- Security and Surveillance: Intelligent surveillance and security systems for ensuring visibility in night and adverse weather conditions. Safety applications such as fire pre-detection systems and electric vehicle fire early warning systems.Security and Surveillance: Intelligent surveillance and security systems for ensuring visibility in night and adverse weather conditions. Safety applications such as fire pre-detection systems and electric vehicle fire early warning systems.
- Industrial Automation and Smart Factories: Detection and signal processing of physical quantities like temperature and pressure in industrial sites and smart factories.Industrial Automation and Smart Factories: Detection and signal processing of physical quantities like temperature and pressure in industrial sites and smart factories.
- Medical Industry: Entry into the medical sector through medical device manufacturing certification.Medical Industry: Entry into the medical sector through medical device manufacturing certification.
- Aerospace: Application of infrared sensors in satellite and astronomical observation.Aerospace: Application of infrared sensors in satellite and astronomical observation.
- Robotics: Sensors for autonomous robots.Robotics: Sensors for autonomous robots.
- Major Markets
- South Korea, China, JapanSouth Korea, China, Japan
- EuropeEurope
- North AmericaNorth America
- Certifications/Patents
- Patents: Holds 47 domestic and 5 international registered patents, totaling 80 intellectual properties including patents, design rights, and trademarks. Three patents related to automotive component performance improvement (automotive intake manifold vacuum actuator driving device, automotive air conditioning blower motor control device, automotive coolant induction heating device). Patent for micro-bolometer and its manufacturing method. Patent related to inductive angle sensors.Patents: Holds 47 domestic and 5 international registered patents, totaling 80 intellectual properties including patents, design rights, and trademarks. Three patents related to automotive component performance improvement (automotive intake manifold vacuum actuator driving device, automotive air conditioning blower motor control device, automotive coolant induction heating device). Patent for micro-bolometer and its manufacturing method. Patent related to inductive angle sensors.
- Certifications: Information Management System Certification (2010). Parts and Materials Specialist Company Certification (2006). Corporate R&D Center Certification (2006). Quality Management System and Environmental Management System Certifications (2008). Hyundai/Kia Motors SQ Certification (2008). Advanced Technology Company Designation (2013). G-Pass (Overseas Procurement Market Promising Company) Selection (2021). Excellent R&D Innovative Product Designation (2021). Medical Device Manufacturer/Certification Acquisition (2021).Certifications: Information Management System Certification (2010). Parts and Materials Specialist Company Certification (2006). Corporate R&D Center Certification (2006). Quality Management System and Environmental Management System Certifications (2008). Hyundai/Kia Motors SQ Certification (2008). Advanced Technology Company Designation (2013). G-Pass (Overseas Procurement Market Promising Company) Selection (2021). Excellent R&D Innovative Product Designation (2021). Medical Device Manufacturer/Certification Acquisition (2021).
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385 Expo-ro, Yuseong District, Daejeon, South Korea
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