What Microsystems, Inc. does

Microsystems, Inc. is a South Korean deep-technology company founded in November 2017 that develops and commercializes Drop Free Glass (DFG), an electronic self-cleaning glass technology using microfluidic and electric-field control to remove contaminants (rainwater, fog, dust) from camera and sensor surfaces in approximately one second without mechanical moving parts. Headquartered in Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do, with a co-located R&D center, the company employs 11-50 staff and has built a patent portfolio of 50+ filings including a US patent (12,515,244) and multiple Korean patents covering electric-vibration, heating-electrode, and thin-film-actuator architectures.

The company sells its technology in three forms: finished DFG-AIDED AI Security Camera systems, modular DFG/DFS components for integration by camera and device manufacturers, and licensed technology transfer. Its product portfolio spans self-cleaning AI security cameras, DFG camera modules for autonomous driving, DFS (Drop Free Screen) modules that combine fluid shutter privacy with self-cleaning, and external device modules. Applications extend from security and surveillance into autonomous driving sensors, military drones, marine and naval autonomous ships, smart city infrastructure, disaster safety, and a 2025-launched AI swimming pool safety system.

Commercially, Microsystems operates a B2B enterprise and government sales motion combining direct sales, public procurement channels (designated Public Procurement Service Venture Innovation Product), exhibition-driven lead generation (CES, SECON, VivaTech, MWC, Web Summit), and strategic partnerships with Samsung C-Lab Outside, Shinhan Financial Group, IBK Capital, and Maritime Blue. Government and public-sector deployments form the majority of disclosed revenue, including a 537-unit installation at National Veterans Affairs welfare facilities and stadium-scale deployments. Cumulative disclosed funding is approximately $2.35M USD across 2018-2022 rounds including KODIT (Korea Credit Guarantee Fund), KOSME, Big Basin Capital, L&S Venture Capital, and TIPS Program grants.

Name

Microsystems, Inc.

Legal name

Microsystems, Inc.

Website

https://microsystems.co.kr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Microsystems, Inc. is a South Korean deep-tech firm that develops Drop Free Glass (DFG), an electronic microfluidic self-cleaning technology used in AI security cameras, autonomous-driving sensors, and DFG modules, selling primarily to Korean government and public-sector buyers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Self-Cleaning Optical Sensors & Cameras

NAICS

Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451), Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519)

SIC

Optical Instruments & Lenses (3827), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

MEMS Actuators & Micro-Mechanisms (Micromirrors/Microfluidics) (HDAHALAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sensors, MEMS & Imaging ICs (HDAHAAAG), Physical Security IoT & Smart Building Security Integration (Sensors, BMS tie-ins) (BPAKAGAL)

Keywords

• Microfluidic self-cleaning technology
• Electronic self-cleaning glass
• AI security cameras
• Autonomous driving sensors
• Drop free glass modules

Headquarters

HQ city

Yongsin

HQ country

South Korea

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. DFG Product Sales: Sale of Drop Free Glass modules, DFG-aided security cameras, and autonomous driving sensor products. The company manufactures and sells finished products including self-cleaning AI security cameras and external devices.
2. Technology Licensing: Technology transfer of proprietary DFG microfluidic technology to other manufacturers for integration into various products and applications.
3. DFG Module and Sensor Sales: Provides DFG technology in various forms to manufacturers including DFG modules and DFG-aided sensors for security cameras, automotive cameras, action cameras, and large area glass applications.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Microsystems, Inc. develops and sells electronic self-cleaning optical products based on its proprietary Drop Free Glass (DFG) microfluidic technology. Its offerings include finished self-cleaning AI security cameras, DFG camera modules for autonomous vehicles, DFS-enabled cyber security cameras, external sensor modules, and an Intelligent (AI) CCTV software solution, sold to government agencies, security OEMs, and autonomous driving integrators primarily in South Korea with international expansion.

Product overview

Microsystems, Inc. offers a portfolio of electronic self-cleaning optical products centered on Drop Free Glass (DFG) and its advanced variant DFS (Drop Free Screen) technologies. The core technology uses microfluidic and electric-field-based control to remove contaminants (rainwater, fog, dust) from camera and sensor surfaces in approximately 1 second without mechanical wipers. The product line spans DFG-AIDED AI Security Camera Systems, Self-Cleaning AI Security Cameras, general Security Cameras, DFG Camera Modules for Autonomous Driving, External Devices, DFG Modules, DFS modules, DFG-aided Sensors, a Deep Learning-based Self-Cleaning System, and an Intelligent (AI) CCTV Solution. Products are available as standalone cameras, modules, and integrated sensors, targeting autonomous driving, security/surveillance, smart cities, marine/naval, defense/military drone, and industrial safety applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Drop Free Glass (DFG): World's first electronic self-cleaning glass technology using microfluidic technology for automotive and security camera applications
• DFS (Drop Free Screen)

Products and services

• DFG-AIDED AI Security Camera System AI-powered security camera system with electronic self-cleaning Drop Free Glass (DFG) that uses electrical microfluidic control to detect and remove contaminants (rainwater, fog, dust) from the lens in approximately 1 second, enabling continuous high-quality video surveillance under extreme weather conditions for government, public safety, and enterprise security buyers.
• Self-Cleaning AI Security Camera AI security camera featuring electronic self-cleaning glass technology using electric-field-based microfluidic control for low-power, rapid contaminant removal from lens surfaces; designed for security, autonomous driving, and industrial sensor applications with AI-based visual analysis.
• Electronic Self-Cleaning Security Camera Electronic self-cleaning security camera for outdoor and indoor surveillance that uses electrical signals to remove fog, rain, and dust from the lens within 1 second to maintain clear video quality in adverse conditions; targeted at public institutions, government facilities, and enterprises.
• Drop Free Glass (DFG) Module Miniaturizable, low-power DFG module that uses electric fields for self-cleaning without external driving devices; supplied to OEM manufacturers for integration into security cameras, automotive cameras, action cameras, and large-area glass applications.
• DFG Camera Module for Autonomous Driving DFG-equipped camera module designed for autonomous vehicles that maintains clear sensor visibility in adverse weather conditions by electronically removing contaminants from optical sensor surfaces; sold to autonomous driving OEMs and ADAS integrators.
• DFS (Drop Free Screen) - Cyber Security Camera Advanced functional glass technology with dual-mode capability: an internal liquid-screen (fluid shutter) function to block hacking threats, and an external liquid-cleaning function to maintain clear visibility in rainy and adverse environments; ~20 mW power consumption; applicable to security cameras, smartphones, laptops, military drones, and autonomous vehicles.
• DFG External Devices External device modules based on Drop Free Glass (DFG) technology providing self-cleaning functionality for cameras and sensors in various industrial and consumer applications; sold as standalone add-on modules.
• Intelligent (AI) CCTV Solution AI-powered CCTV solution combining electronic self-cleaning technology with advanced AI for loitering detection, intrusion detection, and abnormal behavior detection; KISA-certified for intelligent surveillance deployments.
• AI Swimming Pool Safety System AI-based swimming pool safety system leveraging self-cleaning optical technology for child drowning prevention, developed in partnership with government and private-sector organizations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Contaminant removal in 1 second
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability3 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered key and core.

• Maritime BluekeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Washington-based Maritime Blue for applying electronic self-cleaning technology to autonomous ships. Collaboration with major Korean shipbuilders for maritime sensor applications.
• Shinhan Financial Group (신한금융)keyGTM or Marketing PartnerShinhan Square Bridge 2022 acceleration program - received customized consulting, open innovation opportunities, private IR, Google program and network connections. Selected as best company in the program.
• Samsung Electronics C-Lab OutsidekeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerSelected as Samsung C-Lab Outside startup for 5th batch - receives growth consulting, Samsung cooperation opportunities, and IT exhibition participation support.
• K Startup Center Seattle (KSC Seattle)keyStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment-supported program for overseas expansion - company selected as one of 5 promising companies for marine sector entry to US market.
• Public Procurement Agency (조달청)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDesignated as innovative procurement product; government procurement supplier; products available through national supply system for public institutions.
• Ministry of Oceans and FisherieskeyOthersSelected as Prospective Ocean Star Enterprise by Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries; ongoing R&D project partnerships in maritime sector.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Teledyne FLIR: Manufacturer of thermal imaging, security cameras, and machine vision sensors. Comparable in serving defense, marine, security, and autonomous system applications with optical sensing products. Significant incumbent in maritime and defense sensor markets where Microsystems is expanding.
• STMicroelectronics: Major IDM with extensive MEMS sensor and microfluidic product lines (including microfluidic chips for life sciences and inkjet). Comparable at the semiconductor/MEMS technology layer where Microsystems' core microfluidic innovation sits, though at vastly larger scale and broader scope.
• Dahua Technology: One of the world's largest security camera manufacturers with strong AI video analytics portfolio. Directly comparable product category and customer base (government, smart city, enterprise surveillance) but at much larger scale and global footprint.
• Hikvision: Global leader in network cameras and AI surveillance systems. Directly comparable end-market (security/surveillance) and product category (AI-enabled security cameras), but at vastly larger scale and without self-cleaning optical specialization.
• Bosch Security Systems: Major security camera and intrusion detection provider with deep automotive and industrial sensor DNA through its parent Bosch group. Comparable across both security camera and automotive sensing verticals where Microsystems competes.

Emerging players

• Innoviz Technologies: Solid-state lidar manufacturer for autonomous vehicles. Comparable as a sensor supplier targeting automotive OEMs with perception sensors that face similar contamination challenges addressed by DFG. Earlier-stage public competitor with similar automotive OEM pursuit.

Direct peers

• Axis Communications: Network security camera specialist with strong presence in government, city surveillance, and critical infrastructure. Directly comparable in product category (network security cameras) and target customer (government/smart city).
• Hanwha Vision (Samsung Wisenet): Major Korean-headquartered security camera manufacturer with AI video analytics. Directly competes in the same primary segment (AI security cameras for surveillance) and is headquartered in the same Korean market where Microsystems has its strongest traction.
• Ouster (formerly Velodyne Lidar): Manufacturer of lidar and digital flash sensors for autonomous vehicles, robotics, and smart infrastructure. Directly comparable in autonomous driving sensor category and in serving the contamination/degradation problem that Microsystems' DFG technology addresses.

Others

• Corning Incorporated: Specialty glass manufacturer with oleophobic, anti-fog, and Gorilla Glass coatings. Comparable as a supplier of advanced functional glass for cameras and sensors, though Corning's coatings are passive rather than active electronic self-cleaning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/MicrosystemsTheGlass
• Facebookfacebook.com/microsystemslaboratory/?ref=settings
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/microsystemscorp
• Xx.com/microsystemsDFG

Compliance29 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds5 records

Investors5 records

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M&A

Investments

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