What Korea Robot Manufacturing does

Korea Robot Manufacturing (KRM Co., Ltd.) is a South Korean propulsion and motion technology company specializing in high-performance brushless DC (BLDC) motors, adaptive electronic speed controllers (ESCs), and customized propellers for unmanned aerial vehicles, drones, and robotics platforms. The company's product portfolio spans the BL8950 120 Kv heavy-lift high-torque motor, the KRM ESC 30AL for lightweight UAVs, EO/IR camera payloads, and the TMM9200 high-performance audio/video processor for automotive and mobility applications. KRM operates vertically integrated manufacturing spanning rare-earth material sourcing through exclusive partnerships to finished magnet and motor assembly, supported by a Gumi production facility with 300,000 units annual capacity (recently doubled) and 30+ years of motor design experience.

KRM generates revenue primarily through B2B hardware sales of custom-engineered propulsion systems, with pricing on a quote-based model tailored to mission specifications rather than publicly disclosed list pricing. The company sells directly to enterprise defense and aerospace customers and UAV manufacturers, while operating an exclusive strategic manufacturing partnership with Hoverfly Technologies under the "Hoverfly Motors — Powered by KRM" co-branded product line, in which KRM invested $5 million in October 2025 as part of Hoverfly's Series B. Revenue streams include motor and propulsion systems sales, semiconductor IP/mobility solutions, and strategic investment returns. The go-to-market combines direct enterprise field sales with channel partnerships, industry events (XPONENTIAL 2026), and trade missions such as the Oklahoma Department of Commerce delegation targeting U.S. defense localization.

The company holds ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications and is pursuing U.S. market localization and "Made in USA" compliance for Department of War domestic content regulations, with U.S. production under development. Customer segments are defense and military (primary), UAV and drone manufacturers (primary), robotics industry (secondary), and automotive/mobility semiconductor (secondary).

Name

Korea Robot Manufacturing

Legal name

KRM Co., Ltd.

Website

https://tamulm.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Korea Robot Manufacturing (KRM Co., Ltd.) designs and manufactures high-performance BLDC motors, ESCs, and propellers for UAVs, drones, and robotics, with vertically integrated magnet production serving defense, aerospace, and automotive semiconductor customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

UAV Propulsion Systems and Motor Manufacturing

NAICS

Speed Changer, Industrial High-Speed Drive, and Gear Manufacturing (333612), Motor Vehicle Electrical and Electronic Equipment Manufacturing (336320)

SIC

Motors & Generators (3621), Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)

akta.pro primary industry

Motion Control Components (Servos, Drives, Motors, Encoders) (IMAHAHAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

DC Motors (Brushed, Brushless DC) (IMAGACAB), Motion Control Controllers & CNC/Robot Drives (Motion Controllers, Multi-axis) (IMAGACAH)

Keywords

• BLDC motor manufacturing
• UAV propulsion systems
• Electronic speed controllers
• Precision propeller design
• Automotive semiconductor IP

Headquarters

HQ city

Anyang

HQ country

South Korea

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Motor and Propulsion Systems Sales: KRM generates revenue through the sale of high-performance BLDC motors, electronic speed controllers, and precision propellers for UAVs and robotics applications. Products are custom-engineered for mission-specific performance with in-house Korean manufacturing at core.
2. Semiconductor Solutions: Revenue from high-performance semiconductor IPs and mobility solutions powered by advanced multimedia core and SoC design technologies, including audio/video processors.
3. Strategic Investment Returns: KRM invested $5 million in Hoverfly Technologies' Series B round in October 2025, representing a financial partnership investment as exclusive manufacturer for Hoverfly's core propulsion components.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

KRM (Korea Robot Manufacturing) designs and manufactures high-performance BLDC motors, adaptive electronic speed controllers (ESCs), and customized propellers for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and robotics platforms. The company also produces automotive semiconductor IPs and SoC-based multimedia processors, and operates a vertically integrated manufacturing capability from rare-earth material sourcing to finished propulsion systems at its Gumi, South Korea facility with 300,000 units annual production capacity.

Product overview

KRM (Korea Robot Manufacturing) operates as a propulsion and motion technology company offering a modular product portfolio centered on motor and propulsion solutions, robotics platforms, and automotive semiconductors. The core product line includes high-performance BLDC motors (such as the BL8950 Heavy-Lift motor), adaptive Electronic Speed Controllers (ESC 30AL), and customized propellers designed for UAVs and robotics. The portfolio extends to payload systems including EO/IR Cameras and semiconductor solutions featuring the TMM9200 High-Performance Audio/Video Processor. KRM's vertically integrated manufacturing covers everything from magnetic cores to final assembly, with solutions designed for co-development to meet specific mission requirements including torque curves, thermal profiles, and mechanical interfaces.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Hoverfly Motors - Powered by KRM: A product line of defense-grade propulsion systems, including high-performance BLDC motors across three size classes and precision electronic speed controllers, produced in partnership with Hoverfly Technologies.

Products and services

• BL8950 UAV Motor 120 Kv heavy-lift, high-torque brushless DC motor designed for demanding unmanned aerial vehicle applications requiring substantial power output and durability.
• KRM ESC 30AL 30A electronic speed controller optimized for lightweight UAVs, providing precision motor control for propulsion systems.
• EO/IR Camera Electro-optical/infrared camera payload for UAVs and robotics platforms enabling visual sensing capabilities.
• TMM9200 High-Performance Audio/Video Processor High-performance audio/video processor delivering advanced multimedia processing capabilities for mobility and robotics applications.
• BLDC Motors High-performance brushless DC motors for UAVs and robotics, engineered for mission-specific performance with customizable torque curves and thermal profiles.
• Adaptive Electronic Speed Controllers Electronic speed controllers designed to work with BLDC motors, providing adaptive control for various UAV and robotics propulsion applications.
• Customized Propellers Custom propellers designed for UAVs and robotics, optimized to work with KRM's motor and ESC systems for complete propulsion solutions.
• Automotive Semiconductor IPs High-performance semiconductor IPs and mobility solutions powered by advanced multimedia core and SoC design technologies.
• Hoverfly Motors - Powered by KRM Defense-grade propulsion product line of high-performance BLDC motors across three size classes and precision electronic speed controllers produced by KRM as exclusive manufacturer for Hoverfly Technologies, targeted at the U.S. defense and aerospace market.

Quantifiable outcome

• 300,000 units annual production capacity
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Hoverfly TechnologiescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2025Strategic manufacturing partnership where KRM is designated as exclusive manufacturer for Hoverfly's core propulsion components. The partnership launched the 'Hoverfly Motors - Powered by KRM' product line delivering secure, defense-grade propulsion systems to the U.S. market. KRM invested $5 million in Hoverfly's Series B round in October 2025. Both companies are pursuing FCC certification and 'Made in USA' compliance for Department of War domestic content regulations, with additional drone components planned for XPONENTIAL 2026.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• T-Motor (T-Motor Technology Co., Ltd.): A leading Chinese-based manufacturer of BLDC motors, ESCs, and propellers for UAVs and drone applications. Directly comparable to KRM in product portfolio, target customer base (UAV manufacturers), and customization approach, though KRM differentiates via South Korean origin and U.S. defense positioning.
• Maxon Motor: Swiss manufacturer of high-precision BLDC and DC motors, gearheads, and ESCs serving robotics, aerospace, and defense. Comparable to KRM in mission-specific customization, defense-grade quality, and motion-control expertise, though Maxon operates at significantly larger scale and broader scope.
• Scorpion Power System: Manufacturer of high-performance BLDC motors and ESCs primarily for UAV and hobbyist/commercial drone applications. Directly comparable to KRM in product category (UAV motors/ESCs), performance positioning, and customization model.
• KDE Direct: Designer and manufacturer of high-performance brushless motors, ESCs, and propellers for UAVs, robotics, and industrial applications. Comparable to KRM in propulsion product mix, customization approach, and target verticals (UAVs, robotics).

Broad incumbents

• Allied Motion Technologies: U.S.-based designer and manufacturer of precision motion control products including brushless DC motors, servo motors, and integrated motion systems. Comparable to KRM in motor product category and target markets (aerospace, defense, industrial), though Allied serves as a broader incumbent with a larger product portfolio and U.S. manufacturing footprint.
• Mojave Energy (formerly UQM Technologies): U.S. developer and manufacturer of electric motors, generators, and power electronic controllers for mobility and industrial applications. Comparable to KRM in BLDC motor technology and motion controller focus, with overlap in automotive/mobility semiconductor-adjacent capabilities.
• Ametek Precision Motion Control: Division of Ametek producing high-precision BLDC motors, servo motors, and motion control solutions for aerospace, defense, medical, and industrial markets. Comparable to KRM in defense-grade motor positioning and customization, though at substantially larger scale and broader product breadth.

Emerging players

• Hoverfly Technologies: U.S. tethered drone and UAV propulsion specialist that is both KRM's exclusive manufacturing partner and a downstream integrator of KRM motors. Comparable as a peer because it competes in the same U.S. UAV propulsion ecosystem and shares KRM's defense focus, though from a system-integration rather than component-manufacturing angle.

Regional players

• Drone Racing League (DRL) / Drone Industry peers — KDE Direct / T-Motor: UAV propulsion ecosystem peers (e.g., T-Motor) that serve global racing and commercial drone markets. Listed here as a regional/ecosystem reference: comparable to KRM in motor technology and UAV end-market focus, but typically serving consumer/racing rather than defense.

Others

• Syntron (Hoerbiger Group): Motion and drive technology provider (via Hoerbiger) serving aerospace and industrial markets with motors, actuators, and propulsion-adjacent components. Adjacent peer — not a direct competitor in UAV BLDC motors, but comparable in defense/aerospace motion systems and integration depth.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments1 record

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