Woo Kyung Optics, The Republic of Korea - Komachine Supplier Profile and Product List

- Woo Kyung Optics Co., Ltd. is a company that produces advanced electro-optical equipment based on integrated Opto-Mechatronics (optics, machinery, electronics) technology. In the defense industry, it supplies fire control equipment and aiming devices to the Korean military, and in the civilian sector, it is a production partner of SecuGen in the USA, exporting optical fingerprint scanners to developed countries worldwide.Woo Kyung Optics Co., Ltd. is a company that produces advanced electro-optical equipment based on integrated Opto-Mechatronics (optics, machinery, electronics) technology. In the defense industry, it supplies fire control equipment and aiming devices to the Korean military, and in the civilian sector, it is a production partner of SecuGen in the USA, exporting optical fingerprint scanners to developed countries worldwide.
- Defense Sector: Various military optical devices including Panoramic Telescope M117A2 for K9 Self-Propelled Howitzer, Panoramic Telescopes for 105mm/155mm towed howitzers, Aiming Telescope M53 for 60mm/81mm/105mm/4.2inch/120mm mortars and its sight unit, KF812 Anti-Aircraft Telescope for 20mm Vulcan, Aiming Circle M2 and Collimator Infinity Aiming Reference KM1A1, Bore Sight M140, Dot Sight for rifles, 3x Magnifier, and Night Vision Monocular (PVS-04K). Product development capabilities applying collimator technology for precise day/night aiming and optical axis correction technology.Defense Sector: Various military optical devices including Panoramic Telescope M117A2 for K9 Self-Propelled Howitzer, Panoramic Telescopes for 105mm/155mm towed howitzers, Aiming Telescope M53 for 60mm/81mm/105mm/4.2inch/120mm mortars and its sight unit, KF812 Anti-Aircraft Telescope for 20mm Vulcan, Aiming Circle M2 and Collimator Infinity Aiming Reference KM1A1, Bore Sight M140, Dot Sight for rifles, 3x Magnifier, and Night Vision Monocular (PVS-04K). Product development capabilities applying collimator technology for precise day/night aiming and optical axis correction technology.
- Civilian Sector: Optical fingerprint scanners from SecuGen (various models such as Hamster Plus, Hamster Pro, Unity 20 Bluetooth, OptiMouse Plus), fingerprint sensors, and modules. Product development capabilities utilizing high-precision lens design and image sensor integration technology.Civilian Sector: Optical fingerprint scanners from SecuGen (various models such as Hamster Plus, Hamster Pro, Unity 20 Bluetooth, OptiMouse Plus), fingerprint sensors, and modules. Product development capabilities utilizing high-precision lens design and image sensor integration technology.
- Core Technology: Opto-Mechatronics technology integrating optics, machinery, and electronics. Expertise in optical and electro-optical fields, covering the entire process from component design and machining to mass production of electro-optical products.Core Technology: Opto-Mechatronics technology integrating optics, machinery, and electronics. Expertise in optical and electro-optical fields, covering the entire process from component design and machining to mass production of electro-optical products.
- Integrated Opto-Mechatronics Technology: Possession of proprietary integrated technology for designing and manufacturing components in optics, machinery, and electronics, leading to the mass production of advanced electro-optical products. This capability ensures the production of high-performance optical equipment considering both lens quality and mechanical integrity.Integrated Opto-Mechatronics Technology: Possession of proprietary integrated technology for designing and manufacturing components in optics, machinery, and electronics, leading to the mass production of advanced electro-optical products. This capability ensures the production of high-performance optical equipment considering both lens quality and mechanical integrity.
- Status as a Key Defense Industry Company: Designated as a defense industry company in 2013, contributing to the localization of defense technology and serving as a crucial supplier of various fire control equipment and aiming devices to the Korean military. Application of self-illuminating elements for day and night use.Status as a Key Defense Industry Company: Designated as a defense industry company in 2013, contributing to the localization of defense technology and serving as a crucial supplier of various fire control equipment and aiming devices to the Korean military. Application of self-illuminating elements for day and night use.
- Globally Recognized Technology and Export Competitiveness: As a production partner of SecuGen in the USA, the company exports optical fingerprint scanners to developed countries including the US, Europe, and Japan, with technology approved by the US FBI. An export-driven company with 70-80% of its total sales from exports.Globally Recognized Technology and Export Competitiveness: As a production partner of SecuGen in the USA, the company exports optical fingerprint scanners to developed countries including the US, Europe, and Japan, with technology approved by the US FBI. An export-driven company with 70-80% of its total sales from exports.
- Continuous R&D Investment and Technology Portfolio Expansion: Ongoing R&D investments to expand its technology portfolio, strengthening core technological capabilities such as collimator technology, optical axis correction technology, high-precision lens design, and image sensor integration technology. Focus on developing infrared (IR) applied products.Continuous R&D Investment and Technology Portfolio Expansion: Ongoing R&D investments to expand its technology portfolio, strengthening core technological capabilities such as collimator technology, optical axis correction technology, high-precision lens design, and image sensor integration technology. Focus on developing infrared (IR) applied products.
- Skilled Workforce and Quality Management System: A highly skilled workforce, with 80-90% being founding members, dedicated to thorough quality and target management based on a sense of community. ISO9001-compliant quality control and automated production lines ensure product reliability.Skilled Workforce and Quality Management System: A highly skilled workforce, with 80-90% being founding members, dedicated to thorough quality and target management based on a sense of community. ISO9001-compliant quality control and automated production lines ensure product reliability.
- Defense and Military Industry: Supply of fire control equipment for artillery such as K9 Self-Propelled Howitzers, towed howitzers, and mortars, as well as rifle sights and night vision devices for military optical equipment.Defense and Military Industry: Supply of fire control equipment for artillery such as K9 Self-Propelled Howitzers, towed howitzers, and mortars, as well as rifle sights and night vision devices for military optical equipment.
- Security and Biometrics Industry: Provision of identity verification and security systems through optical fingerprint scanners. Compliance with strict security standards required by the US government and financial institutions.Security and Biometrics Industry: Provision of identity verification and security systems through optical fingerprint scanners. Compliance with strict security standards required by the US government and financial institutions.
- Aerospace and Medical Fields: Contribution to aerospace and medical sectors through the production of advanced optical equipment.Aerospace and Medical Fields: Contribution to aerospace and medical sectors through the production of advanced optical equipment.
- South Korea (domestic market), Southeast Asian countries (export), India (expanding emerging market), Indonesia (expanding emerging market), Thailand (expanding emerging market), Japan (export)South Korea (domestic market), Southeast Asian countries (export), India (expanding emerging market), Indonesia (expanding emerging market), Thailand (expanding emerging market), Japan (export)
- Europe (export)Europe (export)
- USA (export)USA (export)
- Designated as a Defense Industry Company (2013).Designated as a Defense Industry Company (2013).
- Venture Company Certification.Venture Company Certification.
- Inno-Biz (Technology Innovation Small and Medium Business) Certification (2012).Inno-Biz (Technology Innovation Small and Medium Business) Certification (2012).
- Corporate Research Institute Certification.Corporate Research Institute Certification.
- Defense Quality Management System Certification (2016).Defense Quality Management System Certification (2016).
- ISO 13485:2016 Management System Certificate.ISO 13485:2016 Management System Certificate.
- Designated as an Export Promising Small and Medium Enterprise.Designated as an Export Promising Small and Medium Enterprise.
- IP (Intellectual Property) Management Excellent Company Certification.IP (Intellectual Property) Management Excellent Company Certification.
- Holds 2 patents (based on RnDcircle information).Holds 2 patents (based on RnDcircle information).
- Million Dollar Export Tower Award (2013).Million Dollar Export Tower Award (2013).
- Three Million Dollar Export Tower Award (2015).Three Million Dollar Export Tower Award (2015).
- Commendation from the Defense Acquisition Program Administration for 'Integrity Activities' (2016).Commendation from the Defense Acquisition Program Administration for 'Integrity Activities' (2016).