What JLT does

JLT (제이엘티) is a South Korean industrial technology company founded in July 2013 and headquartered in Ansan, Gyeonggi Province, that focuses on factory automation and waste-processing solutions. Its core products center on AGV (Automated Guided Vehicle) systems with real-time location tracking and precision server-based control, PLC/HMI/servo-based automation systems for manufacturing process optimization, and proprietary pyrolysis systems for converting waste plastics and tires into energy. The company's technology stack also incorporates 5G-enabled smart factory infrastructure and proprietary software tools, including JLT_AMS (Analyzer Management System) for crude oil and chemical analyzer house management, and JLT_SPA (Serial Protocol Analyzer) for communication protocol verification.

Beyond its flagship automation and pyrolysis lines, JLT sells a broad catalog of complementary industrial and testing products: Boot Test Program and Automobile Outlet Robot Tester for automotive QA, Mini ALD equipment for semiconductor research, a Semiconductor Equipment Control System (Tandem CTC/PMC/TMC), MES for automotive battery resin injection (deployed in Poland), gyro sensor/AHRS modules, data loggers, an industrial JD9 solderless connector series, and process control systems for chemical and power plant environments. Smaller-footprint products such as a PCR device, Dental Micro Pump Controller, and Contact Lens Tension Tester round out the portfolio. Source-attested customers include Samsung Electro-Mechanics (R2R equipment at central research institute), GS E&C and SK E&C (plant projects including Cilacap, Nexlene, and IRPC UHV), Asiana Airlines at Incheon Airport (ETV system), the Korean Army Combined Service Center (AGV system), KEPCO Research Institute (offshore corrosion monitoring), Wonchang Packaging, A-Pack, Daelim Tile, and GP San Leandro in the USA.

JLT generates revenue through direct, project-based sales of custom automation equipment, control systems, and integration services to enterprise and government customers, primarily in Korea with select international projects. Pricing is not publicly disclosed. The company is venture-backed, having raised approximately $22 million USD across a February 2024 seed round (3 billion won), a July 2024 Series A (5.1 billion won, led by Stonebridge Ventures), and a February 2025 Series B (~$16 million), with stated plans to deploy capital into welding automation and overseas expansion.

Name

JLT

Legal name

(주) 제이엘티

Website

https://jlt-con.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

JLT (제이엘티) is a South Korean industrial automation company founded in 2013, specializing in AGV systems, PLC/HMI-based smart factory solutions, and pyrolysis waste-to-energy technology. It serves manufacturing, construction, semiconductor, defense, and logistics customers across Korea with select international projects in Poland and the USA.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Automation / Factory Automation Solutions

NAICS

Industrial Machinery Manufacturing (33324), Industrial Machinery Manufacturing (3332), Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (3339)

SIC

General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560), Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

Factory Automation Cells & Integrated Systems (Assembly, Welding, Painting Lines) (IMAHAHAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Conveying, Feeding & Accumulation Systems (Packaging Lines) (IMAHAOAK), End-of-Line Integration & Packaging Line Systems (IMAHAOAN), Filtration, Condition Monitoring & Fluid Management (Filters, Breathers, Oil Analysis, Cooling) (IMAHAGAL)

Keywords

• Factory automation systems
• Automated guided vehicles
• Smart factory solutions
• Waste pyrolysis technology
• PLC HMI control

Headquarters

HQ city

Ansan

HQ country

South Korea

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

JLT designs, manufactures, and integrates factory automation solutions for industrial customers. Its core offerings include Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV) systems for material handling, PLC/HMI/servo-based automation systems for manufacturing process optimization, and eco-friendly pyrolysis systems for converting waste plastics and tires into energy. The company also supplies specialized industrial equipment such as quality-control testing devices (Boot Test Program, Robot Tester), semiconductor equipment control systems, MES platforms, AHRS gyro sensor modules, and analyzer management software.

Product overview

JLT ((주) 제이엘티) is a factory automation solution company offering a diversified portfolio of industrial products and systems. The company provides smart factory solutions integrating AGV (Automated Guided Vehicle) systems, 5G communication, and robotics automation, along with industrial automation systems using PLC/HMI-based precision control for semiconductor, display, and logistics applications. JLT also develops eco-friendly pyrolysis systems for waste-to-energy conversion. The product lineup includes quality control equipment (Boot Test Program, Automobile Outlet Robot Tester), semiconductor equipment (Mini ALD, Semiconductor Equipment Control Systems), biotech/life science devices (PCR, Dental Micro Pump Controller, Contact Lens Tension Tester), manufacturing execution systems (Battery Resin MES), sensor modules (Gyro Sensor, Data Logger), diagnostic tools (JLT_SPA Serial Protocol Analyzer), industrial connectors (JD9 series), and process management software (AMS, Process Control System). The company was founded in 2013 and focuses on Digital Transformation through automated control software development and smart factory solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• AGV (Automated Guided Vehicle) System Automated guided vehicle system that converts manual forklifts into autonomous material transport systems with real-time location tracking and precision control, for smart factories and warehouses.
• Pyrolysis System (열 분해기) Eco-friendly thermal decomposition system that converts waste plastics and waste tires into energy, supporting a sustainable resource circulation economy.
• Automotive Boot Test Program Quality control program for measuring automotive boot thickness and uniformity.
• Automobile Outlet Robot Tester Robot-based testing system for automotive outlet components, performing torque checking and leak detection.
• PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction Device) Cell amplification device with recipe transmission function, standalone operation capability, and unlimited step restrictions for biotech/research use.
• Mini ALD (Atomic Layer Deposition) Mini atomic layer deposition equipment designed for university and research institute laboratory applications.
• Semiconductor Equipment Control System (Tandem CTC, PMC, CTC, TMC) Control system for semiconductor tandem equipment with CTC, PMC, and TMC operations and CTC screen interface.
• Dental Micro Pump Controller Control system designed for dental micro pump applications.
• Contact Lens Tension Tester Testing device for contact lens tension evaluation, applicable for healthcare and optometry departments.
• Automotive Battery Resin Injection Process & MES Battery resin injection process control integrated with a Manufacturing Execution System (MES) for automotive applications, including PLC control and inspection reporting (Poland setup).
• Gyro Sensor (AHRS Module) Ultra-compact AHRS module integrating a 3-axis gyroscope, 3-axis accelerometer, and 3-axis magnetometer, with enhanced temperature stability, sensor precision, and calibration functions.
• Data Logger Equipment for monitoring and verifying input/output data in industrial systems.
• JLT_SPA (Serial Protocol Analyzer) Serial protocol analysis tool for analyzing and verifying communication protocols on communication lines, used when protocol documentation is incomplete or requires verification.
• Communication Connector JD9-(F/M) Solderless wire connection system that eliminates the need for soldering on connector boards, enabling quick wiring changes and reduced installation time with optional terminal shields.
• AMS (Analyzer Management System) Analyzer Management System for crude oil and chemical analyzer house management.
• Process Control System Computer-controlled system for automatic management of operations and processes, primarily used in chemical production and power plant industrial environments.

Named customers12 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature10 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Doosan Robotics: Korean collaborative robot and industrial automation provider serving similar manufacturing customers with factory automation solutions. Direct overlap in industrial automation systems engineering, though Doosan focuses more on cobot hardware while JLT is a systems integrator.
• Hyundai Robotics: Korean industrial robot manufacturer and automation integrator competing in factory automation, welding cells, and material handling. Highly comparable in welding automation focus, which JLT has explicitly earmarked for overseas expansion.
• SFA Engineering: Korean industrial automation and material handling systems company offering conveyor, automation, and factory integration solutions. Directly comparable in packaging line automation and conveyor system installations (e.g., A-Pack conveyor project at JLT).
• Daifuku: Japanese material handling and AGV systems provider serving automotive, semiconductor, and airport logistics customers. Directly comparable to JLT's AGV installations at Asiana Airlines Incheon Airport and factory material handling systems.

Broad incumbents

• Hanwha Precision Machinery: Korean conglomerate subsidiary providing factory automation, robotics, and smart manufacturing solutions. Broader portfolio than JLT but significant overlap in industrial automation integration and AGV/smart factory offerings for Korean enterprise customers.
• LS Electric: Korean industrial automation and electrical equipment major offering PLCs, servo systems, and factory automation solutions. Larger incumbent competing in the same Korean industrial automation market as JLT, particularly in PLC/HMI control systems.
• Omron Corporation: Japanese global automation incumbent offering PLCs, sensors, AGV systems, and integrated factory automation. Comparable product portfolio (PLC, HMI, sensors, AGV) and competing for similar smart factory customers in Korea and globally.
• Rockwell Automation: US-based global industrial automation major offering PLCs, MES, and factory integration solutions. Comparable in MES, PLC control systems, and automotive battery process automation, which JLT has deployed in Poland.
• Keyence Corporation: Japanese sensor and automation company comparable to JLT in sensor modules, data loggers, and industrial measurement equipment. Overlap in factory automation sensing and measurement product lines.

Regional players

• RFPro (Robot Factory): Korean automation integrator competing with JLT in factory automation and AGV systems for the Korean domestic market. Both target Korean SME manufacturers seeking smart factory upgrades.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds4 records

Investors8 records

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M&A

Investments

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