What Quintess does

QUINTESS Co.,Ltd. is a privately-held Korean advanced materials and engineering company, headquartered in Uiwang-si, Gyeonggi-do (with a registered address in Incheon). It has been operating for more than 25 years on the back of intensive R&D into ferroelectrics, piezoelectrics, sensors and electronic materials. The company manufactures advanced core materials including platinum and platinized Si wafer electrodes, PZT and lead-free (KNN/BNKT) sol-gel coating solutions, multi-component oxide chemical solutions, silicon and SOI wafers, conductive metal foil, and in-house roll-to-roll PVDF piezoelectric film and powder with a proprietary poling process.

Beyond its own materials, Quintess is a value-added distributor in Korea of measurement systems from aixACCT (Germany) and PolyK (USA) covering d33/d31/d32 coefficient measurement, ferroelectric hysteresis, dielectric breakdown and thin-film analysis, plus ultra-high vacuum motion and handling components from UHV Design (UK). The company also sells MEMS foundry and thin-film coating services (PZT and lead-free films on substrates up to 6 inches; full surface and bulk micromachining up to 8 inches) and offers technology-transfer, consulting and global co-marketing services to manufacturing partners.

Quintess serves three vertical customer segments: electronic component and device manufacturers (semiconductors, high-k capacitors, MEMS/NEMS, energy devices), national laboratories and corporate R&D centers, and academic schools of engineering and science. Pricing is conducted via custom quotation rather than disclosed list pricing, consistent with a B2B specialty materials and services model. Revenue mechanics span hardware sales (materials and distributed equipment), professional services (foundry and coating), and licensing/royalties (technology transfer and consulting). In January 2025 the company raised approximately 2.5 billion KRW (~USD 1.87M) via a third-party share allocation to Magna Investment and Gluon Bond Investment Trust, and in March 2025 it announced an office relocation to Uiwang Smart City Quantum.

Name

Quintess

Legal name

QUINTESS Co.,Ltd.

Website

https://quintess.co.kr

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

QUINTESS Co.,Ltd. is a Korean advanced materials and engineering company that manufactures ferroelectric, piezoelectric, semiconductor and MEMS materials (PZT and lead-free sol-gel solutions, platinum electrodes, PVDF film, Si/SOI wafers) and distributes specialized measurement and ultra-high vacuum equipment from aixACCT, PolyK and UHV Design, serving electronic component manufacturers, national laboratories and academic researchers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Advanced Functional Materials

NAICS

Paint and Coating Manufacturing (32551), Resin and Synthetic Rubber Manufacturing (32521), Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing (33441)

SIC

Miscellaneous Chemical Products (2890), Paints, Varnishes, Lacquers, Enamels & Allied Prods (2851), Semiconductors & Related Devices (3674)

akta.pro primary industry

Thin-Film Deposition Materials (PVD/CVD/ALD Targets & Precursors) (HDAHAGAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Electroplating & Metallization Chemicals (Cu/Ni/Au plating, additives) (IMAEAKAK), Dielectrics & Insulating Materials Chemicals (Low-k/High-k precursors) (IMAEAKAJ), Electronic-Grade Solvents & Thinners (IMAEAKAD), Compound Semiconductor Wafers & Substrates (SiC/GaN/GaAs/InP/Sapphire) (HDAHAGAB), Industrial & Protective Coatings (IMAEAGAB)

Keywords

• Piezoelectric materials
• Ferroelectric measurement systems
• MEMS foundry services
• Sol-gel coating solutions
• Semiconductor advanced materials

Headquarters

HQ city

Incheon

HQ country

South Korea

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Advanced Materials Manufacturing: Manufacturing and sales of advanced core materials including electrodes (Pt wafers), chemical coating solutions (PZT, lead-free), nano-powders, pastes, and polymer films (PVDF). Products are sold to electronic component manufacturers and research institutions.
2. MEMS Foundry Services: Surface and bulk micromachining process services including photolithography, CVD, dry etching, oxidation, and wafer dicing. Services provided from sample size to 8-inch wafers.
3. Thin Film Coating Services: PZT and lead-free thin film coating services using chemical solution deposition. Target thickness 100nm to 5μm on various substrates including Pt/Ti/SiO2/Si and SOI wafers.
4. Technology Transfer and Consulting: Technology transfer, consulting, and global marketing of prospective industrialized products through strategic alliances with manufacturing companies.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Quintess manufactures and supplies advanced functional materials for ferroelectric, piezoelectric, semiconductor, sensor and MEMS devices, including platinum electrodes and platinized Si wafers, PZT and lead-free sol-gel coating solutions, multi-component oxide solutions, Si/SOI wafers, conductive metal foil, and PVDF piezoelectric polymer films. The company also operates thin film coating and MEMS foundry services, distributes specialized measurement systems from aixACCT and PolyK along with ultra-high vacuum components from UHV Design, and engages in technology transfer, consulting and global marketing of co-developed products.

Product overview

Quintess is a technology-oriented company offering a comprehensive portfolio of advanced functional materials and measurement systems for ferroelectric, piezoelectric, semiconductor, and MEMS devices. The core product portfolio includes electrode materials (platinum thin films, platinized wafers), chemical coating solutions (PZT sol-gel, lead-free KNN/BNKT solutions, multi-component oxides), wafer and substrate products (Si/SOI wafers, conductive metal foils), and PVDF piezoelectric polymers. The company also distributes specialized measurement equipment from partner brands: aixACCT systems (aixDBLI, aixCMA, aixPES, TF2000E, ESPY31/33) for piezoelectric/ferroelectric characterization, and PolyK systems (dielectric test, polarization loop, charge-discharge testers) for dielectric materials testing. Additionally, Quintess distributes UHV Design ultra-high vacuum components including sample transfer arms, rotary drives, and motion manipulators. The company provides thin film coating and MEMS foundry processing services as add-on capabilities, positioning itself as a one-stop solution provider combining materials supply, characterization tools, and processing services for academic and industrial customers in electronic components, sensors, and energy devices.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Platinum Electrodes (Platinized Si Wafers) High temperature stable platinum thin film electrodes and platinized Si wafers for electronic and piezo-MEMS devices, with Pt film thickness 50–300 nm, Ti adhesion layer of 10–20 nm, temperature endurance up to approximately 800°C, and roughness around 1.5 nm RMS. Sold to electronic component manufacturers, national laboratories and academic engineering schools.
• PZT Sol-gel Solution Chemical coating solution for synthesis of lead zirconate titanate piezoelectric thin films, with lifetime of more than 3 months, layer thickness 12–300 nm, precise composition control within ±2%, and easy dopant addition (La, Ca, Nb, Sr). For piezoelectric thin film deposition in MEMS, sensors and ferroelectric devices.
• Lead-free Sol-gel Solution KNN or BNKT-based lead-free piezoelectric coating solution with non-toxic solvent, good bio-compatibility, lifetime of approximately 3 months, and per-layer thickness of 50–100 nm. Targeted at environmentally compliant piezoelectric and biomedical device applications.
• Single Component Chemical Solutions Dielectric and functional oxide chemical solutions including Al2O3, TiO2, ZrO2, SiO2 and ZnO at 0.1–0.4 mol/L concentration, used for thin film deposition in electronic and functional oxide research and devices.
• Multi-Component Chemical Solutions Complex oxide solutions for dielectrics, semiconductors and thermoelectric materials, including BaTiO3, BST, ZnO-based and LaNiCoO3-based compositions. Sold to electronic component manufacturers and research institutions for advanced functional oxide thin films.
• Silicon and SOI Wafers Silicon wafers in 2–8 inch sizes and SOI wafers with device thickness 2–10 µm and buried oxide layer 0.5–4 µm, used as substrates for MEMS and electronic device fabrication.
• Conductive Metal Foil Iron-chromium-nickel-based alloy foil of approximately 25 µm thickness with high corrosion resistance, bio-compatibility, and robustness up to 700°C, used as a flexible conductive substrate in electronic and biomedical applications.
• PVDF Piezoelectric Film and Powder In-house roll-to-roll produced piezoelectric PVDF film with thickness from 10 µm to over 200 µm, including beta-phase PVDF film with high optical transparency and a proprietary poling process delivering high d33/d31 values. Sold for high-energy-density capacitors, piezoelectric and electroactive polymer applications.
• P(VDF-TrFE) Polymer Kit Seven typical polymer resins based on P(VDF-TrFE) with compositions ranging from 50/50 to 80/20 mol ratio and Curie temperatures from 60°C to 135°C, sold as a kit for research into piezoelectric polymers and devices.
• Piezo-Capacitive Sensor Stable capacitance response sensor for precise load detection with real-time response monitoring, intended for logistics and smart shelf systems.
• aixDBLI – Double Beam Laser Interferometer Distributed aixACCT product: Double Beam Laser Interferometer for d33 measurement on MEMS products and sensors with accuracy up to 0.2 pm/V using x-cut quartz and ultra-fast acquisition time. Targets piezoelectric MEMS and ferroelectric characterization labs.
• aixCMA – Ceramic Multilayer Actuator Test Bench Distributed aixACCT test bench for comprehensive electrical and electro-mechanical characterization of piezo- and ferroelectric sensor devices, including ceramic multilayer actuators.
• aixPES – Piezoelectric Evaluation System Distributed aixACCT system for comprehensive electrical and electro-mechanical characterization of piezoelectric bulk ceramic samples.
• TF2000E – Thin Film Analyzer Distributed aixACCT Thin Film Analyzer 2000E for electroceramic material and device testing with FE, MR, RX, and DR module capabilities.
• ESPY31 and ESPY33 – Piezoelectric Coefficient Measurement Devices Distributed aixACCT devices for direct and indirect measurement of d31/d32/d33 coefficients on piezoelectric polymers, composites, biological soft materials, and other piezoelectric samples.
• PolyK Dielectric Test System Distributed PolyK turnkey system for measuring capacitance and dissipation factor versus temperature (-184°C to 250°C) and frequency with 4-channel simultaneous measurement, used for dielectric materials characterization.
• PolyK Polarization Loop and Dielectric Breakdown Test System Distributed PolyK ferroelectric hysteresis loop measurement system with voltage capability over 10 kV, test frequency 0.01–200 Hz, charges from less than 1 nC to greater than 1 mC, and integrated protection circuit.
• PolyK High Voltage Capacitor Charge-Discharge Test System Distributed PolyK high-voltage capacitor discharge testing system up to 15 kV with peak current exceeding 5,000 A, used to evaluate discharge performance of dielectric materials.
• PolyK Refurbished LCR Meters and Impedance Analyzers Distributed PolyK refurbished and new LCR meters and impedance analyzers, including HP/Agilent 4284A, Keysight E4980, and Microtest 6630, for general impedance and dielectric measurements.
• PowerProbe Sample Transfer Arms Distributed UHV Design magnetically coupled sample transfer arms with unrivalled axial coupling strength (approximately 10x thrust and 4x torque versus conventional devices), zero backlash, bakeable to 250°C, designed for ultra-high vacuum applications.
• MagiDrive Magnetic Rotary Drives Distributed UHV Design magnetically coupled, fail-safe rotary feedthroughs with no bellows, fluids or dynamic seals, bakeable to 250°C, providing high torque-to-size ratio and zero backlash for ultra-high vacuum applications.
• Linear and XYZ Motion Manipulators Distributed UHV Design precision linear shift mechanisms and multi-axis manipulators in Y, XY, XYZ, and XYZT configurations for ultra-high vacuum applications, with a 10,000-cycle lifetime guarantee.
• Analytical and Deposition Stages Distributed UHV Design compact analytical stages and deposition stages for ultra-high vacuum with heating capability to 1,200°C, cooling below 30 K, and substrate sizes up to 8 inches.
• PZT and Lead-free Thin Film Coating Services Chemical solution deposition services for PZT and lead-free thin films with customer-preferred composition (including dopants), target thickness from 100 nm to 5 µm, substrate sizes from sample size up to 6 inches, on standard substrates such as Pt/Ti/SiO2/Si, Pt/Ti on SOI wafer, or other MEMS-structured wafers. Includes basic data and process flow chart.
• MEMS Foundry Services Surface and bulk micromachining foundry services including photolithography (spin coater, track system, mask aligner, wet station, spin dryer, plasma asher, cleaner), chemical vapor deposition (PECVD), E-beam lithography, DRIE dry etching, oxidation, and electroplating, supporting sample size up to 8 inches.

Quantifiable outcome

• Precise composition control of PZT solutions within ±2% tolerance
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• UHV DesigncoreTechnology or IntegrationUHV Design is a UK-based manufacturer of ultra-high vacuum components. Quintess distributes UHV Design products including PowerProbe sample transfer arms, MagiDrive magnetic rotary drives, linear motion systems, and analytical/deposition stages. The products feature magnetic coupling technology, bakeable to 250°C, with exceptional axial coupling strength and precision motion control for scientific and industrial applications.
• PolyKcoreTechnology or IntegrationPolyK (USA) is a manufacturer of dielectric and ferroelectric test systems. Quintess distributes PolyK products including Low-Cost Turnkey Dielectric Test Systems, Ferroelectric Polarization Loop Test Systems, High Voltage Capacitor Charge-Discharge Test Systems, Trek Amplifiers, and refurbished LCR meters/impedance analyzers for piezoelectric and ferroelectric material characterization.
• aixACCTcoreTechnology or IntegrationaixACCT (Germany) manufactures piezoelectric and ferroelectric measurement systems. Quintess distributes aixACCT products including the Double Beam Laser Interferometer (aixDBLI) for MEMS and sensor applications, Ceramic Multilayer Actuator test bench (aixCMA), Piezoelectric Evaluation System (aixPES), TF2000E Thin Film Analyzer, ESPY31 and ESPY33 for d31/d32/d33 coefficient measurements.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Kojundo Chemical Laboratory: Japan-based specialty chemical manufacturer of high-purity inorganic and ceramic precursors (including PZT, BST, BaTiO3) used in thin-film deposition. Closest direct competitor to Quintess's core sol-gel precursor business with overlapping product lines, customer base (electronics manufacturers and academic labs), and similar scale.
• Noliac (now part of CTS Corporation): Danish piezoelectric ceramics, materials, and components manufacturer producing PZT and lead-free piezo materials, wafers, and actuators. Highly comparable to Quintess's piezoelectric materials and component offerings, with similar focus on custom/small-batch specialty piezo products.
• APC International: US-based manufacturer of piezoelectric ceramics, custom piezo elements, and piezoelectric materials. Overlaps with Quintess's PZT piezoelectric materials and component focus, serving industrial, medical, and academic piezo customers.
• Sensor Technology Ltd. Canadian manufacturer of piezoelectric ceramics, transducers, and custom piezo materials. Comparable to Quintess's piezoelectric materials portfolio and shares overlap in supplying piezoelectric material solutions to research and industrial customers.
• X-FAB Silicon Foundries: Specialty MEMS and analog/mixed-signal foundry offering MEMS process services including thin-film deposition, lithography, and etching — directly comparable to Quintess's MEMS foundry service line. Operates at substantially larger scale across multiple geographies.

Broad incumbents

• TDK Corporation: Global Japanese electronics giant with a substantial portfolio of piezoelectric materials, MLCC dielectrics, MEMS sensors, and passive electronic components. Competes broadly with Quintess's piezoelectric and dielectric materials and MEMS-related offerings, though TDK operates at vastly greater scale and breadth.
• Mitsubishi Materials: Large Japanese materials manufacturer with piezoelectric ceramics, advanced electronic materials, and specialty chemicals divisions. Competes with Quintess in piezo materials, ceramic substrates, and specialty electronic materials but operates across many more end markets.
• FujiFilm Electronic Materials: Major global supplier of specialty chemicals, photoresists, and advanced materials for semiconductor and electronics manufacturing. Comparable as a specialty chemicals and electronic materials vendor with overlapping customers in semiconductor and electronics manufacturing.
• PI (Physik Instrumente): Global leader in high-precision positioning and piezo-based motion systems. Adjacent comparable to Quintess on piezoelectric technology and customer base, though PI focuses on systems and actuators rather than raw materials and foundry services.

Emerging players

• Rogers Corporation: US-based engineered materials manufacturer producing advanced polymer films, elastomers, and specialty materials for electronics, EV, and clean energy. Comparable to Quintess's PVDF polymer film business in particular, though Rogers serves much broader end markets at larger scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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