What SamickTHK does

SAMICK THK CO., LTD. is a publicly listed (KOSDAQ) Korean precision motion and industrial automation company, headquartered in Daegu and operating four manufacturing facilities (Daegu HQ/Technopolis, Dasan in Goryeong, Pyeongtaek) plus 14 domestic sales offices, 30+ agency locations, and three overseas subsidiaries (Poland, United States, China). Founded in 1960 originally as a file manufacturer, the company entered LM Guide and ball screw production in the 1970s and now claims 60 consecutive years as the No. 1 LM Guide supplier in South Korea. Its two business divisions are Motion (LM Guides, Ball Screws, Orthogonal Coordinate Robots SAS/SAB/SLD/SCBT, Linear Motor Robots CDM/SDM, Precision Stages SMX/TX, the SSI Seismic Isolation Device, files) and Smart Factory / Solution (Industrial Transfer Robots ITR ATM/VAC, SCARA variants Smart/Universal/Compact-WTR, Universal Robots collaborative robots, MiR autonomous mobile robots, Pickit 3D vision, ATLUS history management, OMNIedge predictive maintenance, HP/CP thermal systems, the Air Management System, and the 2025-launched Versatile Transport System).

The company sells predominantly into four vertical customer segments — secondary battery manufacturers, semiconductor and display manufacturers, general manufacturing / smart factory integrators, and precision machinery OEMs — with a long-running supply relationship with Samsung Electronics since 2005 and engagement with KIA and global secondary battery customers. Hardware sales dominate the revenue model (LM components plus robot and integrated cell solutions), supplemented by after-sales service, technical support, and spare-parts. Pricing is quote-based via a direct inquiry system, structured around multi-year integration contracts for Smart Factory / Solution work, with distribution through own field sales for enterprise accounts and an agency / e-commerce layer (e-lmsystem.co.kr) for mid-market LM Guide buyers.

Revenue and profitability declined materially in fiscal year 2025: consolidated sales of KRW 222.2 billion versus KRW 304.4 billion in 2024, an operating loss of KRW -35.5 billion, and a net loss of KRW -45.0 billion. The company experienced a 2025 KOSDAQ trading suspension with 2026 resumption, and in December 2025 appointed Ryu Young-su as the first professional Co-Representative/President in its history. Strategic technology partnerships include a 40+ year relationship with THK Co., Ltd. (Japan), certified integrations with Universal Robots and MiR, a February 2024 technology transfer with KIST for wearable robots, and a May 2026 AI/robot smart-manufacturing partnership with FPT Corporation of Vietnam.

Name

SamickTHK

Legal name

SAMICK THK CO., LTD.

Website

https://samickthk.co.kr

Company type

Public

Founded year

1960

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

SAMICK THK is a Korean precision motion components and industrial automation company, manufacturing LM Guides (Korea's No. 1 supplier), ball screws, orthogonal and linear motor robots, and integrated smart factory solutions for semiconductor, secondary battery, display, and general manufacturers across Korea, Poland, the US, and China.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Precision Motion Components and Industrial Automation

NAICS

Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (3339), Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451)

SIC

General Industrial Machinery & Equipment, Nec (3569), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Special Industry Machinery, Nec (3559)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Motion & Machine Control (CNC, Robotics Controllers, Servo/Motion Controllers) (IMAGABAG), Motion Control Controllers & CNC/Robot Drives (Motion Controllers, Multi-axis) (IMAGACAH), Spindles & High-Speed Drives (Machine Tool Spindles, High-speed Motors) (IMAGACAL), Industrial Controllers & Control Systems (PLCs, PACs, CNC Controllers) (IMAHAHAH)

Keywords

• Precision motion components
• Linear motion guides
• Industrial robotics
• Smart factory solutions
• Automation equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Daegu

HQ country

South Korea

HQ region

Asia

Offices17 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Motion Components: Sale of precision linear motion components including LM Guides, ball screws, linear motor robots, orthogonal coordinate robots, precision stages, seismic isolation devices, and files. These are the company's core manufactured products developed over 60 years of precision engineering expertise.
2. Smart Factory / Solution Business: Sale and integration of industrial robots (ITR ATM, ITR VAC, Smart-WTR, Universal-WTR, Compact-WTR), collaborative robots (Universal Robots series), autonomous mobile robots (MiR series), vision systems, history management systems, and process equipment. Includes customized smart factory solutions for secondary battery, semiconductor, and display manufacturers.
3. Services and Parts: After-sales service, technical support, spare parts, and consulting services related to the motion and smart factory product lines.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

SAMICK THK manufactures and sells precision linear motion components (LM Guides, Ball Screws, Orthogonal Coordinate Robots, Linear Motor Robots, Precision Stages, Seismic Isolation Devices, Files) and integrated smart factory solutions (industrial transfer robots, vision systems, collaborative robots, autonomous mobile robots, history management software, and process equipment) for semiconductor, secondary battery, display, and general manufacturing customers. The company combines 60 years of in-house precision engineering with software/data management capabilities through its IMC enterprise platform and ATLUS history management system.

Product overview

SAMICK THK is a Korean precision motion and automation company offering two integrated business divisions: Motion and Smart Factory/Solution. The Motion division produces LM Guides (linear motion guides, ranked No. 1 in Korea for 60 years), Ball Screws, Orthogonal Coordinate Robots (SAS ball-screw type, SAB belt type, SLD high-load type, SCBT belt unit), Linear Motor Robots (CDM coreless type, SDM coreless/iron-core types in module and unit forms), Precision Stages (SMX alignment stage, TX single-axis/XY stages in standard and Javara cover types), Seismic Isolation Devices (SSI), and hand files/wires. The Smart Factory/Solution division provides turn-key automation solutions including Industrial Transfer Robots (ITR ATM, ITR VAC, Smart-WTR, Universal-WTR, Compact-WTR), Controllers (SRC-5C/5L), Vision Systems (2D alignment/inspection/cognition and Pickit 3D vision with SD2/M-HD2/L-HD2/XL-HD2 cameras), History Management System ATLUS, Collaborative Robots (Universal Robots UR3e/UR5e/UR10e/UR16e/UR20/UR30/UR5CB/UR10CB), Autonomous Mobile Robots (MiR250/MiR600/MiR1350), Smart Things (Position Adjustment Unit, Quick Clamper, Shape Memory Device, Auto Grease Device, Porous Plate, OMNIedge predictive maintenance, PPR ultra-low impact pick-and-place robot, THK End Effector), HP/CP thermal processing systems, Air Management System, and Versatile Transport System (VTS).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• LM Guides: Linear Motion Guide systems — precision guide rails for linear motion, ranked No. 1 in Korean domestic market share.
• Ball Screws
• ITR Series
• SAS / SAB
• Smart Factory Solution
• TX Precision Stage
• CDM / SDM Linear Motor Robots

Products and services

• LM Guide Linear motion guide bearings that enable precise linear movement for industrial automation equipment. SAMICK THK ranks No. 1 in domestic Korean market share for LM Guides, manufactured with precision technology over 60 years.
• Ball Screw Precision ground ball screws enabling high-precision linear motion transmission, a core precision motion component for industrial machinery.
• SAS Orthogonal Coordinate Robot Ball screw-driven orthogonal coordinate robot with travel life up to 20,000km, repeatability of ±0.01mm, strokes from 100mm–1500mm, available in AL cover and PC cover types. Uses HSR-type LM GUIDE for precision.
• SAB Orthogonal Coordinate Robot Belt-driven orthogonal coordinate robot for high-speed operation and long strokes up to 3,600mm with ±0.1mm repeatability. Available in extruded cover serial/parallel and PC cover serial/parallel variants.
• SLD Orthogonal Coordinate Robot Ball screw-driven high-load/long-stroke special-purpose orthogonal coordinate robot with travel life up to 20,000km, handling long axes up to 2,000mm.
• SCBT Belt Type Orthogonal Coordinate Robot Full-cover belt unit with non-contact patented structure minimizing particle generation, supporting long strokes up to 3,500mm (longer custom), travel life 20,000km, and travel speeds up to 2,500mm/s.
• CDM Linear Motor Robot Coreless type linear motor robot with anti-cogging structure (Patent No. 10-0892217) minimizing cogging force for smoother motion control, available in module and unit configurations with multiple size variants.
• SDM Linear Motor Robot Coreless and iron-core linear motor robot in module and unit types featuring SSR retainer type for quiet operation, optical linear encoder for closed-loop control with 1μm resolution and ±1μm repeatability.
• SMX Alignment Stage High-precision alignment stage enabling X-Y and θ multi-motion on the same plane, with modular cross-roller bearing and LM Guide drive elements and standardized table sizes up to 1500×1500mm.
• TX Precision Stage Fixed-precision linear stage with low-profile design using V-type LM Guide for multi-constraint structure; available as single-axis and XY combinations with Javara cover type, precision grades P4–P6 with repeatability down to ±0.001mm.
• SSI Seismic Isolation Device Seismic isolation device using energy-dissipating hysteresis to protect servers, statues, and equipment during earthquakes; uses LM Guide for high load capacity up to 2,000kg per unit, ±125-145mm displacement; received New Technology Certification No. 0486.
• Steel Wire Files Hand files for finishing metal surfaces and shapes, including steel files, joint files, saw files, and farrier files. SAMICK THK's original export product dating to 1970 with 80% domestic market share at launch.
• ITR ATM Industrial Transfer Robot High-rigidity frame industrial transfer robot for reliable work transport in display manufacturing; ultra-light CFRP hand, high durability, minimal dust generation. Models from 4G to 8G generation with payloads from 8kg to 80kg. CE, KCS, and UL certified.
• ITR VAC Vacuum Robot 360-degree rotating vacuum robot centered on equipment; metal bellows and magnetic fluid seal for high vacuum operation (4×10⁻⁸ Torr environment tested), 20kg payload, robot mass 630kg. CE and KCS certified.
• Smart-WTR (SCARA-type Wafer Transfer Robot) SCARA-type robot with motor inside the body for easy maintenance and slim link structure for operation in narrow spaces; supports SEMI standard port spacing (505mm) with 1 robot for 2 ports without travel. CE and KCS certified.
• Universal-WTR (Dual-hand SCARA Robot) SCARA-type robot with two independently driven hands for dual-link effect and high-speed motion; position repeatability ±0.05mm, robot mass 70kg. CE and KCS certified.
• Compact-WTR (Cylindrical-type Robot) Cylindrical type robot with single arm and dual arm variants where the robot end always moves in a straight line toward the work direction. Various models for 300mm wafer size. CE and KCS certified.
• SRC-5C/5L Robot Controller Real-time multi-control robot-specific controller providing predictive maintenance diagnostic data; modular design by function and capacity, bus-type structure for easy installation and replacement. CE certified.
• PPR Ultra-Low Impact Pick-and-Place Robot Ultra-low impact robot equipped with load cell for work damage minimization, supporting 0.01N unit resolution for pick-and-place operations of delicate products.
• 2D Vision System High-performance camera-based vision system for alignment, inspection, cognition, and deep learning applications in manufacturing quality control, covering secondary battery, semiconductor, display, and automotive sectors.
• Pickit 3D Vision System 3D robot vision solutions (SD2, M-HD2, L-HD2, XL-HD2 cameras) for industrial automation including bin picking and palletizing, using active stereo and structured light/laser triangulation measurement methods with IP65 rating. Certified CE, RoHS, FCC.
• ATLUS History Management System Adaptive Tracing Logic Unit System that manages production tracking data through equipment-to-equipment and equipment-to-module communication. Supports code recognition, proprietary data generation, and PLC-based data transmission to customer operating systems. Features proprietary code recognition and machine vision algorithms with deep learning OCR under development.
• Universal Robots Collaborative Robot Series (UR3e / UR5e / UR10e / UR16e / UR20 / UR30 / UR5CB / UR10CB) Collaborative robots distributed and integrated in Korea by SAMICK THK as certified Universal Robots partner and integrator. SAMICK THK also hosts a Universal Robots certified training center. Models cover payloads from 3kg to 30kg with reaches from 500mm to 1750mm.
• MiR Autonomous Mobile Robot Series (MiR250 / MiR600 / MiR1350) Autonomous mobile robots distributed and integrated in the Korean market by SAMICK THK as an authorized MiR partner, providing material handling automation solutions for smart factories. Models include MiR250, MiR600, and MiR1350 with payloads from 250kg to 1350kg.
• HP/CP Thermal Processing System Thermal processing and cooling equipment for TFT and CF display manufacturing. Provides precise temperature control with heating uniformity ±2°C and cooling uniformity ±1°C for fume and moisture removal.
• Versatile Transport System (VTS) Next-generation circulating transport system with high-speed slider reducing transfer time and boosting productivity. Enables direct work on the slider with free movement, multi-product handling with accurate positioning, flexible layout, and expandable/reusable modular design.
• Air Management System Smart factory solution that detects equipment status in real time and automatically reduces pressure when production stops, reducing air consumption by over 62%. Features wireless communication for easy installation and real-time remote data monitoring.
• OMNIedge Predictive Maintenance System Predictive maintenance detection device that collects LM system drive vibration data via sensors and uses THK's proprietary AI algorithm to numerically quantify equipment anomaly signs for easy understanding.
• THK End Effector Electric (Eg) and humanoid (TRX) type end effectors supporting finger grip, palm (bottom) grip, and payload grasping, offered in TRX gripper and work-piece gripper variants. Distributed by SAMICK THK under the THK partnership.

Quantifiable outcome

• Air Management System reduces air consumption by over 62% during equipment standby
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 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

Integration3 records

AI capability4 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered major, minor and core.

• FPT (Vietnam's Largest IT Company)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 May 2026SAMICK THK signed a partnership with FPT Corporation for AI and robot application in smart manufacturing innovation. FPT is Vietnam's largest IT company, providing this as a strategic technology partnership for manufacturing digitalization.
• Daegu Metropolitan City / Neuromeca (뉴로메카)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 31 July 2025Daegu City signed an MOU with SAMICK THK and Neuromeca for the cultivation of humanoid and AI advanced robot industries, supporting the regional robot industry ecosystem.
• KIST (Korea Institute of Science and Technology)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 February 2024KIST transferred muscular strength assistance wearable robot technology to SAMICK THK, enabling the company to develop wearable robot products planned for launch in 2025. This is a technology transfer partnership for joint product development.
• Hunatec (휴네이트)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 July 2023Hunatec signed an open technology collaboration agreement with SAMICK THK in July 2023 for technology partnership in smart factory automation.
• MATZ POLAND sp. z o.o.coreOthers · 1 January 2023European subsidiary of SAMICK THK established in Wroclaw, Poland in 2023 to serve European customers and support the global expansion of the secondary battery business. Contact: [email protected], +48-694-952-645.
• MATZ AMERICA, LLCcoreOthers · 1 January 2023North American subsidiary of SAMICK THK established in Dublin, Ohio, USA in 2023. Serves the North American market with smart factory and motion solutions. Contact: [email protected], +1-614-907-0113.
• MATZ Nanjing (玛慈(南京)自动化装置有限公司)coreOthers · 1 January 2023China subsidiary established in 2023 at the Nanjing Economic and Technological Development Zone to serve the Chinese market. Contact: [email protected], +86-133-7609-1810.
• Universal Robots (Denmark)coreTechnology or IntegrationSAMICK THK is a certified partner and integrator for Universal Robots collaborative robots in Korea. Products include UR3e, UR5e, UR10e, UR16e, UR20, UR30, UR5CB, UR10CB. SAMICK THK also hosts a Universal Robots certified training center.
• Mobile Industrial Robots (MiR)coreTechnology or IntegrationSAMICK THK distributes and integrates MiR autonomous mobile robots (MiR250, MiR600, MiR1350) in the Korean market as an authorized partner, providing material handling automation solutions for smart factories.
• THK Co., Ltd. (Japan)coreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerTHK is a 40+ year partner of SAMICK THK. SAMICK THK uses THK's linear motion technology under the partnership arrangement. THK has been mentioned in connection with Tesla's Optimus humanoid robot supply chain discussions. SAMICK THK also distributes THK End Effectors.
• 삼익KIRIU (Samick Kiriu)minorOthersAffiliated company under the SAMICK group umbrella, listed as a family company on the SAMICK THK website.
• 삼익정공 (Samick Jung Gong)OthersAffiliated company under the SAMICK group umbrella.
• 삼익HDS (Samick HDS)minorOthersAffiliated company under the SAMICK group umbrella.
• 삼익SDT (Samick SDT)minorOthersAffiliated company under the SAMICK group umbrella.
• 삼익ADM (Samick ADM)minorOthersAffiliated company under the SAMICK group umbrella.
• 삼익매츠벤처스 (Samick MATZ Ventures)minorOthersVenture capital arm of the SAMICK group that invested in patrol robot startup Dogu Space (도구공간) through a Series A round in 2023.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• HIWIN Technologies Corp. Taiwanese manufacturer of LM Guides, ball screws, and linear motion components that is the principal Asian challenger to THK globally. Comparable product portfolio and target customer base in semiconductor, medical, and industrial automation.
• THK Co., Ltd. THK is the global leader in linear motion (LM Guides, ball screws) and SAMICK THK's 40+ year technology partner. While nominally a partner, THK is also the primary competitive benchmark for SAMICK THK's core motion components business, especially in export markets.
• Yaskawa Electric Corporation: Japanese manufacturer of servo motors, motion controllers, and industrial robots. Comparable in industrial robot controllers, servo motion, and smart factory integration — directly overlapping with SAMICK THK's robotics and motion control businesses.
• Hyundai Robotics: Korean industrial robot manufacturer and direct domestic competitor to SAMICK THK's smart factory / robotics business. Overlapping product portfolio in industrial transfer robots for semiconductor/display applications.

Emerging players

• Doosan Robotics: Korean collaborative robot manufacturer listed on KOSDAQ. Direct competitor in the Korean cobot market where SAMICK THK is a Universal Robots integrator — represents both a competitor and an adjacent investment benchmark.

Broad incumbents

• NSK Ltd. Japanese diversified bearings and precision component manufacturer with a meaningful LM Guide and ball screw product line. Operates globally at scale and serves overlapping industrial customers, but motion components are part of a broader portfolio.
• FANUC Corporation: Japanese global leader in CNC, industrial robots, and factory automation. Competes with SAMICK THK in semiconductor/display robot applications and broader smart factory integration, with vastly larger scale and reference base.
• SKF Group: Swedish bearings and linear motion manufacturer with global scale. Comparable product portfolio in precision linear motion and broader industrial automation offerings.
• Bosch Rexroth AG: German linear motion and factory automation incumbent offering LM guides, ball screws, and complete motion control systems. Competes with SAMICK THK in industrial automation end markets with broader mechatronics portfolio.
• Schaeffler Group (INA): German automotive and industrial supplier whose INA brand produces linear guides and ball screws for factory automation. Larger, more diversified competitor serving global industrial OEMs.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance9 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments1 record

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