Business Divisions

Tracing its roots back to the Machine Tools Division of Samsung Heavy Industries in 1989, SMEC Co., Ltd. now operates production lines in Gimhae, Gyeongsangnam-do.

Our Machine Tools Division develops and manufactures high-quality machining centers, CNC lathes, multitasking machines, and industrial robots, which are sold in Korea and overseas through domestic offices, dealers, and global distributors.

With a diverse portfolio of machine tools, ranging from compact models to medium- and large-sized machinery, the division operates across Korea and over 60 countries worldwide. It plans to further enhance the value of its existing businesses while actively nurturing multitasking machines and robotics as future growth engines. At the same time, by developing specialized equipment—such as semiconductor machinery—tailored to key industries and customer needs, the division will strengthen its competitive edge in the global market and contribute to the progress of the manufacturing sector.

By transcending technological boundaries and maximizing industrial synergies, SMEC's Convergence Division is emerging as a key driver of sustainable growth while leading the industries of the future. Powered by semiconductor-related convergence technologies, its equipment solutions bring together in-depth process expertise, equipment technology, and system integration capabilities to deliver optimized solutions tailored to each client's needs.

The division's core business areas encompass semiconductor wafer polishers, display cleaners, EV battery disassembly equipment, and smart factory solutions. To this end, it operates a 23,859 m² plant in Daegu, along with the Osan Factory in Gyeonggi-do for prompt customer support. The Convergence Division also builds high-quality equipment through cutting-edge production processes powered by robotics, automation, and smart factory (MES) solutions.

Based in Gyeonggi-do, a major semiconductor cluster, the division supports clients' business success through close collaboration. By delivering innovative, technology-driven equipment solutions tailored to client needs, it continues to drive sustainable growth and shape a stronger future for SMEC.

Tracing its origins to Newgrid Co., Ltd., a pioneering Korean telecommunications venture founded in 1996, SMEC's ICT Division has driven the advancement of the telecommunications industry with its extensive expertise in wired and wireless network development.

The ICT Division develops and supplies key equipment that connects wired and mobile networks, including signaling gateways (SGW), voice/video gateways (TGW/VGW), and small cell gateways (SCG), providing customized IT solutions to major telecommunications service providers and enterprises in Korea and overseas. Furthermore, it supports the digital and intelligent transformation of industrial sites through core edge solutions powered by Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) technologies, advancing these solutions toward AI transformation (AX) as it expands into future-oriented business areas.

SMEC operates across telecommunications markets in Korea, Japan, Europe, and beyond, offering a comprehensive portfolio ranging from core wired and wireless equipment to advanced security systems. Looking ahead, the division will enhance its existing telecommunications solutions and focus on developing future growth businesses, including AI-, IoT-, and cloud-based convergence services, private 5G network services, and differentiated end-to-end private 5G solutions. It will also actively pursue next-generation ICT technologies to strengthen its competitive position in the global telecommunications and ICT markets.

Building on the strong technological expertise developed since 1989, when SMEC was the Machine Tools Division of Samsung Heavy Industries, SMEC's R&D Center serves as a key research hub driving continuous innovation and shaping the company's vision for the future. With machine tools, automation, and AI (artificial intelligence) as its three core research areas, the center is dedicated to developing next-generation products.

The R&D Center conducts comprehensive convergence research encompassing both hardware and software. It develops dedicated machine tool software—such as OneX line monitoring, SPTT machining program input/output, and SAV applications—alongside advanced technologies and inspection solutions for used EV batteries. It is also enhancing automation technologies, including robotic applications, LAM-series HMIs, and AWC control, while actively pursuing cutting-edge AI and IIoT research, such as a machine tool-specific AI chatbot (SMALA), physical AI, and an in-house AI platform (MAF).

Located in Gwangmyeong, Gyeonggi-do, the R&D Center is leading the next generation of manufacturing through continuous investment in advanced technologies. By further advancing autonomous manufacturing technologies and researching AI-based smart factory solutions, it aims to secure an unrivaled technological advantage in the global manufacturing and automation industries.