MediThinQ
MediThinQ is a South Korea-based medical technology company that develops and manufactures the SCOPEYE wearable Eyes Up Display and SHIYA 3D exoscope platform for stereoscopic 3D surgical visualization, serving microsurgery, reconstructive surgery, dentistry, endoscopy, and robotic surgery through global distribution partnerships.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2018
- HeadquartersSeongnam, South Korea
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What MediThinQ does
MediThinQ Co., Ltd. (메디씽큐) is a South Korea-based medical technology company founded in November 2018 in Pangyo Techno Valley, Seongnam-si, that develops and manufactures proprietary 3D surgical visualization hardware. The company's portfolio is anchored by SCOPEYE, a lightweight (~420g) wearable Eyes Up Display with a 1920×1080 micro-display, 40° field of view, and proprietary no-dizziness stereoscopic 3D imaging, paired with the flagship SHIYA 20 all-in-one 3D exoscope offering up to 20× magnification (10× optical + 2× digital) with autofocus, a swiveling 3D camera head, and real-time recording. Supporting products include 3D MetaSCOPE (the world's first 3D digital loupes), the upcoming 3D Microvision (made in Germany), the 3D AddON optical divider that retrofits Zeiss, Leica, Nikon, and Olympus 2D microscopes into 3D output compatible with SCOPEYE, plus the SCOPEYE Multi Processor (SE-MP) and SCOPEYE Transmitter (SE-TXD/TXMD) for multi-input 3D video routing and wireless transmission.
The business model combines one-time hardware sales with recurring consumable revenue (sterile drapes and cables), training and clinical mission services, and wholesale revenue from a tier of high-quality global channel partners: Synovis Micro Companies Alliance (a Baxter International subsidiary, exclusive multi-year global SHIYA distribution signed June 2026), Medtronic (USA/EU/Korea/Japan, with MediThinQ named a Top 5 partner), Sinopharm (China exclusive supply), and PISPL (India). Quote-based enterprise pricing is segmented across hospitals, public organizations, and resellers. The company holds Class 1 medical device registrations in 10+ jurisdictions (US FDA, EU CE MDR, Japan PMDA, UK PARD, Swissmedic, Australia TGA, Taiwan TFDA, South Korea KFDA, Health Canada, Singapore HSA) and ISO 13485:2016 certification, with end-customers spanning reconstructive microsurgery, plastic surgery, neurosurgery, orthopedics, ENT, dentistry, endoscopy, robotic surgery, navigation, and intraoral scanning. Clinical evidence includes peer-reviewed publications in JPRAS Open and Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, more than 100 SHIYA procedures, the 2023 Edison Awards Gold Prize, and the 2022 Medtronic APAC Innovation Challenge. CEO Lim Seung-jun (임승준) leads the company, with Prof. Joon-pio Hong appointed Chief Medical Officer in December 2025.
MediThinQ firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- MediThinQ
- Legal name
- MEDITHINQ CO. LTD.
- Website
- https://medithinq.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2018
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- MediThinQ is a South Korea-based medical technology company that develops and manufactures the SCOPEYE wearable Eyes Up Display and SHIYA 3D exoscope platform for stereoscopic 3D surgical visualization, serving microsurgery, reconstructive surgery, dentistry, endoscopy, and robotic surgery through global distribution partnerships.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
MediThinQ industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Surgical Visualization Hardware
- NAICS
- Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113)
- SIC
- Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Surgical Navigation, Tracking & Intraoperative Guidance (Ortho/Neuro/ENT) (HLAHADAG)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Patient Positioning & OR Tables, Lights & Booms (HLAHADAI), Intraoperative Imaging & Guidance (C-arms, O-arm, IOUS, fluorescence) (HLAHADAH)
Keywords
Where MediThinQ is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Seongnam
- HQ country
- South Korea
- HQ region
- Asia
Markets served
MediThinQ business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Personnel, Others
Revenue model
- Medical device hardware sales (SCOPEYE, SHIYA, MetaSCOPE, 3D AddON, 3D Microvision): Primary revenue from one-time sales of proprietary surgical visualization hardware, sold directly via Korea HQ and through global distribution partners (Medtronic, Synovis MCA/Baxter, Sinopharm, India PISPL). Sterile consumables such as SHIYA drapes and sterile cables are sold separately as recurring consumable revenue tied to procedure volume.
- Channel / distributor partner revenue: Wholesale and distribution revenue from multi-year exclusive agreements with global channel partners (Synovis MCA/Baxter globally, Medtronic in USA/EU/Korea/Japan, Sinopharm in China, PISPL in India), where partners purchase inventory for resale into hospital networks.
- Training, education and clinical mission services: Revenue and marketing value from paid training programs, hands-on SHIYA training sessions, and clinical mission deployments (e.g., Kyrgyzstan SHIYA mission with Asan Medical Center and Kyrgyz National Hospital) that drive device adoption, certified-training revenue and downstream hardware sales.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Quote-based enterprise pricing per inquiry (demo / product inquiry / purchase) with separate reseller flow |
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | Consumable accessories (sterile drape, sterile cable) sold separately on top of SHIYA hardware |
Go-to-market motion5 records
MediThinQ product offering
Product offeringCore offering
MediThinQ develops and manufactures proprietary 3D surgical visualization hardware, anchored by its SCOPEYE wearable Eyes Up Display that delivers stereoscopic 3D imaging directly to the surgeon. Its flagship SHIYA 20 combines a 3D exoscope with the SCOPEYE display for real-time ultra-HD 3D imaging with up to 20x magnification, complemented by 3D MetaSCOPE wearable digital loupes, the 3D AddON retrofit for existing 2D microscopes, and accessories (Multi Processor, wireless transmitter). Products are sold to hospitals and surgical centers directly and via global distribution partners.
Product overview
MediThinQ offers a portfolio of 3D surgical visualization products anchored by SCOPEYE, its proprietary wearable Eyes Up Display that projects stereoscopic 3D surgical imagery directly in front of the surgeon's eyes. The flagship SHIYA (current model: SHIYA 20) is an all-in-one surgical smart vision system that integrates a 3D exoscope/microscope with the SCOPEYE wearable display, delivering up to 20x magnification and recording. 3D MetaSCOPE is positioned as the world's first 3D digital loupe, and the upcoming 3D Microvision (Coming Soon) extends this into a high-magnification 3D portable digital loupe. The 3D AddON attaches to existing third-party 2D microscopes (Zeiss, Leica, Nikon, Olympus) to upgrade them to 3D output for use with SCOPEYE. Supporting accessories include the SCOPEYE Multi Processor (SE-MP) for multi-input 3D/2D routing and the SCOPEYE Transmitter (SE-TXD/SE-TXMD) for wireless DVI video transmission. Together SCOPEYE, SHIYA 20, 3D MetaSCOPE, 3D Microvision, and 3D AddON form a modular platform spanning exoscopy, microsurgery, endoscopy, navigation, robotic surgery, intraoral scanning, intervention, anatomy training, and surgical education.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- SHIYA: 3D surgical smart vision / exoscope platform offering up to 20x magnification with the SCOPEYE wearable display; latest version marketed as SHIYA 20.
- SCOPEYE
- 3D MetaSCOPE
- 3D AddON
Products and services
- SCOPEYE Lightweight head-mounted 3D surgical display (Eyes Up Display) that projects stereoscopic 3D surgical imagery directly in front of the surgeon's eyes with a 40° FOV, 1920x1080 micro-display resolution, and proprietary no-dizziness 3D imaging. Connects via SE-MP processor or wireless transmitter to compatible 2D/3D medical imaging equipment; for use by surgeons and surgical teams in operating rooms.
- SHIYA 20 All-in-one surgical smart vision system combining a digital 3D exoscope with the SCOPEYE wearable 3D display for real-time ultra-HD 3D imaging, up to 20x zoom, autofocus, wireless foot switch, LED lighting and integrated data capture. Used in reconstructive microsurgery, cleft palate surgery, ENT, orthoplastic surgery, and global surgical missions.
- 3D MetaSCOPE Wearable 3D digital loupes (described as the world's first) with binocular head-mounted display, swiveling 3D camera, 50 adjustable focus levels, 3D Flip function, real-time 3D streaming/recording, Wi-Fi connectivity and ~2-hour battery. FDA, CE-MDR and KFDA certified; for dental and surgical applications.
- 3D Microvision High-magnification 3D portable digital loupe / 3D exoscope with up to 20x combined zoom, autofocus, FOV magnifier module, real-time video recording, 2D/3D monitor output, wireless foot switch, made in Germany. FDA, CE, C-MDR and KFDA approved; designed for microsurgery without traditional eyepieces.
- 3D AddON Two-piece upgrade kit consisting of an Optical Divider (compatible with Zeiss, Leica, Nikon, Olympus microscope systems) and a Main unit that converts an existing 2D-output microscope into a 3D image output microscope for use with SCOPEYE. For surgical facilities seeking to retrofit their existing microscope fleet.
- SCOPEYE Multi Processor (SE-MP) Wired multi-input processor for the SCOPEYE ecosystem, accepting 3D Left/Right HDMI up to 1920x1080 plus four HDMI 2D inputs up to 4K, with 3D (Side-by-Side) and 2D outputs. Used to aggregate and route 2D/3D medical imaging sources to SCOPEYE wearable displays.
- SCOPEYE Transmitter (SE-TXD / SE-TXMD) Wireless DVI video transmitter (input up to 1920x1080 with pass-through output) that pairs with SCOPEYE wearable displays to enable cable-free reception of 3D surgical video from compatible imaging sources.
- SCOPEYE Feather Next-generation, lightweight variant of the SCOPEYE wearable 3D display, positioned for education and wireless multi-participant 3D visualization workflows.
Companies that use MediThinQ
Customer profileIdeal customer profiles3 records
MediThinQ technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration4 records
AI capability5 records
Feature4 records
MediThinQ partnerships and signals
Strategic signalRecent moves8 records
Expansion highlights8 records
MediThinQ competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Synaptive Medical: Canadian developer of the Modus V 3D exoscope and surgical visualization platform. Directly comparable to MediThinQ's SHIYA 20 in the digital 3D exoscope category, competing for the same hospital microsurgery and neurosurgery customers.
Broad incumbents
- Olympus: Global leader in surgical endoscopy and visualization (VISERA ELITE II, 3D/4K imaging platforms). Overlaps with MediThinQ across surgical visualization, endoscopy, and ENT/urology/gynecology use cases, with much broader scale and product breadth.
- Stryker: Operates a large surgical visualization and surgical equipment portfolio (1688 AIM 4K, SPY imaging, etc.). Comparable to MediThinQ as a hospital-facing visualization platform with significant R&D and channel resources.
- Carl Zeiss Meditec (ZEISS Medical Technology): Manufacturer of surgical microscopes (Kinevo 900, OPMI Pentero) referenced as compatible with MediThinQ's 3D AddON. Competes in the same microsurgery and neurosurgery visualization market.
- Leica Microsystems (Danaher): Developer of premium surgical microscopes (M530 OHX, Proveo 8) used in neurosurgery, ophthalmology, and ENT. One of the 2D microscope brands that the 3D AddON explicitly upgrades to 3D, making it both a partner-ecosystem brand and a competitor.
- Karl Storz: Long-established manufacturer of endoscopes and 3D surgical visualization systems. Overlaps with MediThinQ's endoscopy and SCOPEYE integration use cases across ENT, urology, and general surgery.
- Alcon: Acquired TrueVision Systems and markets 3D surgical visualization for ophthalmology. Comparable to MediThinQ in the wearable 3D visualization category, with a focus on ophthalmic surgery.
- Brainlab: Provider of surgical navigation, planning, and visualization software/platforms (Buzz, Kick, Curve). Adjacent competitor in surgical visualization and a likely future benchmark as MediThinQ moves into AI-assisted visualization.
Emerging players
- BHS Technologies: Austria-based maker of the Varioscope AF3 digital surgical microscope/exoscope. A direct niche competitor in the 3D exoscope space, comparable in size and category to MediThinQ.
Others
- Sony Medical (Sony Group): Supplies 3D medical-grade displays used in surgical visualization. Relevant ecosystem/adjacent peer to MediThinQ's SCOPEYE wearable displays and SHIYA monitor outputs.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat6 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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MediThinQ financial estimates
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MediThinQ leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles2 records
MediThinQ funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds3 records
Investors2 records
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MediThinQ M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about MediThinQ
What does MediThinQ do?
MediThinQ develops and manufactures proprietary 3D surgical visualization hardware, anchored by its SCOPEYE wearable Eyes Up Display that delivers stereoscopic 3D imaging directly to the surgeon. Its flagship SHIYA 20 combines a 3D exoscope with the SCOPEYE display for real-time ultra-HD 3D imaging with up to 20x magnification, complemented by 3D MetaSCOPE wearable digital loupes, the 3D AddON retrofit for existing 2D microscopes, and accessories (Multi Processor, wireless transmitter). Products are sold to hospitals and surgical centers directly and via global distribution partners.
Is MediThinQ a public or private company?
MediThinQ is a private company. It is classified as venture growth investor backed and is currently operating.
When was MediThinQ founded?
MediThinQ was founded in 2018. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is MediThinQ based?
MediThinQ is headquartered in Seongnam, South Korea, in the Asia region.
How does MediThinQ make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Medical device hardware sales (SCOPEYE, SHIYA, MetaSCOPE, 3D AddON, 3D Microvision) is the primary driver. The others are channel / distributor partner revenue and training, education and clinical mission services.
Who are MediThinQ's main competitors?
Synaptive Medical is listed as a direct peer. Broad incumbents are Olympus, Stryker, Carl Zeiss Meditec (ZEISS Medical Technology), Leica Microsystems (Danaher), Karl Storz, Alcon and Brainlab. BHS Technologies is listed as an emerging player. Sony Medical (Sony Group) is listed as an others.
Does MediThinQ have an API?
No public API is recorded for MediThinQ.
What industry is MediThinQ in?
MediThinQ's product category is Surgical Visualization Hardware. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HLAHADAG, Surgical Navigation, Tracking & Intraoperative Guidance (Ortho/Neuro/ENT), with a secondary code of HLAHADAI, Patient Positioning & OR Tables, Lights & Booms. Its NAICS code is 339113 and its SIC code is 3841.