Lameditech

What Lameditech does

Lameditech (라메디텍) is a Seoul-based medical device manufacturer founded in 2012 that commercialized the world's first needle-free laser blood collection device under the HandyRay brand. Its core technology is an ultra-miniaturized high-output laser module that reduces traditional 70-120cm laser sources to finger-sized form factors, enabling a 0.001-second laser pulse that evaporates a micro-hole in the skin for peripheral blood sampling without needles, cross-contamination, or sharps waste. The product portfolio spans three HandyRay tiers (Lite for personal use, the original LMT-3000 for clinics, and Pro for hospitals), plus the HandyRay-Glu connected glucose monitor, the CAREVEAM 308nm excimer phototherapy device for autoimmune skin diseases (atopy, eczema, psoriasis, vitiligo), the PURAXEL/PURAXEL-ME fractional laser aesthetic line, and the Ray-Vet veterinary device. All devices share the proprietary miniaturized laser module as the technical platform.

Lameditech operates a hybrid go-to-market combining direct-to-consumer channels (own e-commerce, home shopping TV, CareCamp and Cresoty pharmacy networks reaching 18,000+ outlets), enterprise sales to hospitals and clinics (via CareCamp's 70+ member hospitals and direct procurement), and global distribution through BodyTexMed (120+ countries) plus regional distributors in 13+ countries. Revenue mechanics include one-time hardware sales (consumer model ~400,000 KRW), recurring consumable revenue from disposable caps (60-80 KRW per use, ~20,000-use device lifespan), and a 48-month subscription rental via BS Rental bundled with credit-card-linked free-service programs. The company holds KFDA, FDA 510(k), CE, ANVISA, INMETRO, ISO 13485, and KGMP certifications, was selected as a Korean World-Class Product and Patent Unicorn, and listed on KOSDAQ (ticker 462510) in June 2024.

Name

Lameditech

Legal name

(주)라메디텍

Website

https://lameditech.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Lameditech (라메디텍) is a Seoul-based KOSDAQ-listed medical device company (founded 2012) that manufactures needle-free laser blood collection devices (HandyRay series), 308nm excimer phototherapy (CAREVEAM), fractional laser aesthetic devices (PURAXEL), and veterinary laser devices (Ray-Vet), serving diabetes patients, hospitals, dermatology clinics, aesthetic shops, and veterinary clinics across 13+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medical Laser Devices

NAICS

Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112), Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing (334510)

SIC

Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841)

akta.pro primary industry

Laser & Energy-Based Dermatology (HLAKACAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Skincare Devices (Cleansing Brushes, Microcurrent, LED, Dermaplaning) (CRABAKAI)

Keywords

• Laser blood collection
• Medical laser devices
• Phototherapy equipment
• Aesthetic laser devices
• Veterinary laser therapy

Headquarters

HQ city

Seoul

HQ country

South Korea

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medical Device Hardware Sales: Sale of laser blood collection devices (HandyRay series) and laser treatment devices to hospitals, clinics, and individuals. One-time hardware purchase model with product lifespan of approximately 20,000 uses.
2. Consumables (Disposable Caps): Recurring revenue from disposable protective caps used with HandyRay devices. Estimated cost per use with consumables approximately 60-80 KRW.
3. Device Rental Services: Monthly rental service for HandyRay devices through BS Rental partnership. 48-month rental term with free service for card users spending 300,000+ KRW monthly.
4. Aesthetic/Beauty Device Sales: Sale of PURAXEL fractional laser aesthetic devices and home-use PURAXEL-ME to aesthetic shops and beauty facilities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Lameditech manufactures and sells laser-based medical devices, anchored by the HandyRay series of needle-free laser blood collection devices (LMT-1000, LMT-3000, LMT-5000 models) for personal, clinic, and hospital use. The portfolio extends to the CAREVEAM 308nm excimer phototherapy system for autoimmune skin diseases, the Ray-Vet veterinary laser phototherapy device, and the PURAXEL/PURAXEL-ME aesthetic fractional laser devices for skin rejuvenation, supported by recurring revenue from disposable caps.

Product overview

Lameditech is a laser technology company specializing in medical and beauty laser devices. The company's core product line consists of the HandyRay series of needle-free laser blood collection devices available in three tiers: HandyRay-Lite for personal/home use (LMT-1000), HandyRay for small clinics (LMT-3000), and HandyRay-Pro for hospitals (LMT-5000). The portfolio also includes CAREVEAM (EX-3000) a 308nm excimer light therapy device for skin diseases, Ray-Vet for animal skin treatment, and the PURAXEL/PURAXEL-ME laser beauty device brand. All products are powered by the company's proprietary ultra-compact high-output laser module technology.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• HandyRay: Needle-free laser blood collection device line, including HandyRay-Lite (LMT-1000, personal use), HandyRay (LMT-3000, personal/clinic use), and HandyRay-Pro (LMT-5000, hospital/expert use).
• CAREVEAM
• PURAXEL
• Ray-Vet
• HandyRay-Glu

Products and services

• HandyRay-Lite (LMT-1000) Needle-free laser blood collection device for personal home use that uses laser technology to collect peripheral blood without needles, designed as a compact and lightweight consumer model.
• HandyRay (LMT-3000) Needle-free laser blood collection device for personal and small clinic use that collects peripheral blood without needles, providing painless blood sampling for diagnostic testing.
• HandyRay-Pro (LMT-5000) Professional needle-free laser blood collection device for hospitals and medical institutions with faster laser charging and reduced consumable size for lower medical waste costs in high-volume settings.
• HandyRay-Glu Laser blood collection device integrated with blood glucose measurement functionality and a companion mobile app for integrated personalized diabetes management.
• CAREVEAM (EX-3000) 308nm Excimer light phototherapy device for treating autoimmune and inflammatory skin diseases such as atopy, eczema, psoriasis, and vitiligo.
• Ray-Vet Laser phototherapy device for animals utilizing therapeutic laser wavelengths to treat autoimmune and inflammatory skin diseases such as dermatitis and allergies in companion animals.
• PURAXEL Handheld fractional laser device for skin rejuvenation that creates micro-holes for cosmetic ingredient delivery, available in professional and home-use versions at a fraction of the cost of traditional medical laser systems.
• PURAXEL-ME Home-use version of the PURAXEL laser beauty device for self-administered laser skincare management at home.

Quantifiable outcome

• 75% pain reduction compared to traditional needle lancets based on clinical trials measuring oxygen saturation and pain scores in pediatric patients
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and strategic.

• Ordlbughwa (올바른과)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 7 September 2023Supply agreement for PURAXEL-ME home laser aesthetic device distribution.
• BodyTexMed (바디텍메드)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 18 May 2023Global sales partnership for HandyRay laser blood collection devices. BodyTexMed secured 3-year global sales contract covering HandyRay-Lite, HandyRay-Pro, and disposable consumables. BodyTexMed has global sales network in 120+ countries with 200+ distribution points.
• MTwenty (엠투웬티)strategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 May 2023MOU for healthcare and beauty device market collaboration. Integration of PURAXEL laser aesthetic devices with MTwenty's MayoHome smart home training equipment and CMS/EMS/AI technology platforms.
• Seoul National University Green Bio Science Technology Research InstituteminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 March 2021MOU for animal market and bio industry development, expanding Ray-Vet veterinary laser device applications.
• IQCure (아이큐어)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 December 2020MOU for efficient vaccine delivery using laser technology, exploring applications for laser-based drug delivery systems.
• Korea University Ansan HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 August 2019MOU for laser technology medical device R&D collaboration, technology cooperation for new concept medical devices development.
• CareCamp (케어캠프)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 10 July 2019Exclusive domestic distribution partnership for hospital and pharmacy sales. CareCamp distributes HandyRay to 70+ member hospitals through hospital network and pharmacy channels via GeoYoung.
• Korea University Guro HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2019Strategic cooperation agreement for joint research and development of laser medical devices, product evaluation, and clinical trials.
• Cresoty (크레소티)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 29 November 2018Pharmacy distribution partnership via PharmPayMoll online platform serving 18,000+ pharmacies nationwide.
• BS Rental (비에스렌탈)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 8 November 2018Rental service partnership offering 48-month HandyRay rental with free service for high-spending credit card users. Includes 11 disposable caps and blood glucose meter.
• Jeonbuk National University Animal Medical CenterminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 August 2018Joint R&D partnership for animal skin disease treatment and examination devices, expanding veterinary laser applications.
• Dankook University Hospital Laser Clinical Research CentercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 July 2018Post-approval clinical trial partnership validating product superiority. Clinical results published in Lasers in Surgery and Medicine journal confirming 75% pain reduction vs traditional lancets.
• Gachon University Medical Device Convergence CentercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 November 2017MOU for medical device development cooperation including product efficacy verification and clinical trial support.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Lutronic: Korean medical/aesthetic laser device manufacturer specializing in energy-based devices for dermatology, aesthetics, and surgical applications. Direct comparable as a Korean-origin laser device company with similar product portfolio spanning medical and aesthetic use cases (lasers, RF, ultrasound). Both target dermatology clinics and hospitals with energy-based platforms.
• CLASSYS: Korean medical aesthetic device company known for Ultraformer (HIFU) and other energy-based aesthetic devices. Comparable as Korean-listed aesthetic medical device maker with hospital/clinic channel and emerging global expansion. Overlaps with Lameditech's PURAXEL and CAREVEAM product categories targeting dermatology and aesthetic segments.
• Jeisys Medical: Korean medical device manufacturer specializing in aesthetic and medical laser devices including Ultroid, INTRAcel, and EDGE systems. Comparable as Korean KOSDAQ-listed laser device maker serving dermatology clinics, hospitals, and aesthetic markets with overlapping customer base and channel.

Broad incumbents

• Alma Lasers: Global aesthetic and medical laser device company with broad portfolio across hair removal, skin resurfacing, body contouring, and surgical applications. Larger established player with extensive clinical evidence base and global distribution, comparable to Lameditech's PURAXEL and CAREVEAM product categories but with much broader scope and resources.
• Cynosure: Global aesthetic laser and light-based device manufacturer with PicoSure, TempSure, and other aesthetic platforms. Comparable to Lameditech's PURAXEL fractional laser aesthetic devices in target customer (aesthetic clinics, dermatology practices) but operates at significantly larger scale with broader portfolio across multiple laser modalities.
• Lumenis: Global leader in energy-based medical and aesthetic devices including laser, IPL, and RF systems for dermatology, ophthalmology, and surgical applications. Comparable to Lameditech's CAREVEAM excimer phototherapy and PURAXEL aesthetic devices but with vastly broader product portfolio and deeper hospital channel relationships.
• Becton Dickinson (BD): Global medical technology company with extensive blood collection, lancet, and diagnostic specimen products. Comparable to Lameditech's HandyRay series as a blood collection device maker serving hospitals, blood banks, and clinical labs. Much larger incumbent with entrenched hospital relationships and global distribution that could compete with or absorb laser-based alternatives.

Others

• Roche Diabetes Care: Global leader in blood glucose monitoring (Accu-Chek) and diabetes management. Overlaps with Lameditech's HandyRay-Glu product target segment (diabetes patients requiring frequent blood sampling) but uses lancing rather than laser technology. Represents the established incumbent that HandyRay-Glu must displace in patient mindshare and formulary positioning.

Emerging players

• Viol: Korean aesthetic medical device company (KOSDAQ-listed) focused on skincare and beauty devices including syringe-type and energy-based platforms. Comparable as Korean emerging aesthetic device player targeting similar dermatology and beauty clinic channels as Lameditech's PURAXEL, with overlapping customer base and channel structure.

Regional players

• Sinclair Pharma: European aesthetic medical device and skincare company with presence in dermal fillers, biostimulators, and energy-based devices. Comparable to Lameditech's aesthetic/dermatology product line targeting aesthetic clinics across European markets. Geographic complement to Lameditech's Korean and Asian focus, but overlapping in dermatology customer segment and similar business model of B2B device sales to clinics.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance22 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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