NIDS

Name

NIDS

Legal name

NIDS Co., Ltd.

Website

https://nids.co.kr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Environmental Sensors

NAICS

Industrial and Commercial Fan and Blower and Air Purification Equipment Manufacturing (333413), Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512)

SIC

Industrial & Commercial Fans & Blowers & Air Purifing Equip (3564)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMAHAKAI

Air Quality & Filtration Equipment (IAQ)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Industrial Machinery & Heavy Equipment/Refrigeration, HVAC & Thermal Equipment

SECONDARYHSAOANAH

Smart Air Quality Sensors, Purifiers & Humidifier/Dehumidifier Integration

Home & Personal Services/Plumbing, Electrical & HVAC Services/Smart Home Electrical & HVAC Integration Services

SECONDARYIMACALAF

Automotive Air Distribution & Ventilation Components (Blower Motors/Ducts/Vents/Cabin Filters)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Automotive & Mobility Manufacturing/Automotive Thermal & HVAC Systems Manufacturing

Keywords

• Environmental sensor manufacturing
• Air quality monitoring
• Particulate matter sensors
• NDIR gas sensors
• Air sterilization modules

Headquarters

HQ city

Seongnam

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, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Environmental Sensor Components (OEM/ODM): Sale of dust sensors (IR and laser), gas sensors (CO2, TVOC, multi-gas modules), and multi-sensor modules to global home appliance and automotive manufacturers as embedded OEM/ODM components. Long-term supply contracts with major brands.
2. Plasma, Photocatalysis & HEPA Modules: Sale of plasma sterilization modules, visible light photocatalyst modules, and antibacterial HEPA filter media to OEM customers for integration into air purifiers, air conditioners, HVAC systems, and built-in products (bidets, water purifiers, automobiles).
3. IoT Air Quality Management Systems: Sale of IoT hardware platforms (Airvom T, Airvom T4), air quality monitoring (AQM) devices, and associated server/cloud services for smart building and facility management.
4. Consumer Air Sterilization Products: B2C sales of branded air sterilizers (Plasma K, W, C, NAS-10NA) through Naver Store e-commerce and potentially retail channels under the Airvom brand.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

NIDS designs, manufactures, and sells environmental sensors (IR and laser dust sensors, NDIR CO2 and CH4 sensors, MOS gas sensors, and multi-sensor modules), air sterilization and purification modules (corona discharge and DBD plasma modules, visible-light photocatalyst modules, and antibacterial HEPA filters), and IoT air quality monitoring devices (Airvom T and T4). Its primary commercial motion is B2B OEM/ODM supply of these components to global appliance, HVAC, and automotive manufacturers, with a secondary B2C channel selling branded consumer air sterilizers (Plasma K, W, C and NAS-10NA) under the Airvom brand.

Product overview

NIDS (엔아이디에스) is an environmental sensor technology company founded in 2000, offering a comprehensive portfolio of air quality monitoring and purification solutions. The product portfolio includes: (1) Environmental Sensors - IR dust sensors (SM-PWM series) and Laser Particle Sensors (SM-LS series, NLS series) for PM1.0/PM2.5/10 detection in appliances, HVAC, and automotive applications; (2) Gas Sensors - NDIR CO2 sensors (NOG series), MOS gas sensors (NSG series), and Multi-Sensor Modules (NMG, MGS series) detecting CO2, TVOC, HCHO, and various gases; (3) Air Sterilization Products - Plasma Modules (Corona and DBD types) using ion cluster technology for 99.9% virus/bacteria elimination, Photocatalytic Modules (PCO) with visible light technology, and Antivirus HEPA Filters (E10-H13 grades) with 99.9% antibacterial certification; (4) IoT Solutions - Airvom T/T4 air quality monitors with cloud connectivity, MQTT protocol server integration, and smartphone app control; (5) Consumer Products - PLASMA K/W/C series air sterilizers and NAS personal necklace device under the Airvom brand. The sensors and sterilization modules can be integrated into third-party appliances, HVAC systems, and automotive products as OEM/ODM components.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Airvom: Consumer air sterilization and purification brand offering products such as Plasma K, Plasma W, Plasma C air purifiers and sterilizers
• SM-PWM-01A
• SM-LS-01C
• NOG001
• NLS006
• Plasma Module
• PCO Module
• Antivirus HEPA

Products and services

• SM-LS-01C Laser Particle Sensor High-accuracy laser-based optical scattering sensor that detects PM1.0/PM2.5/10 concentrations with UART interface and proprietary particle classification algorithms; intended for OEM integration into home appliances, HVAC systems, and air quality monitors.
• SM-LS-03A Laser Particle Sensor High-accuracy laser particle sensor with screw hole mounting and UART 3.3V TTL interface, designed for OEM integration into appliances and HVAC equipment measuring PM1.0/PM2.5/PM10.
• SM-LS-05B Laser Particle Sensor Compact laser particle sensor with UART and I2C interfaces for space-constrained OEM integrations measuring PM1.0/PM2.5/PM10 at 0-1,000 µg/m3.
• NLS006 Automotive Laser Particle Sensor Automotive-grade laser particle sensor released in 2022 for cabin air quality monitoring; size 82.5x40x24mm, +12V input, LIN interface, 0-500 µg/m3 detection range. Supplied to automotive OEMs such as Hyundai Motor.
• SM-PWM-01A IR Dust Sensor Infrared LED-based optical scattering dust sensor with PWM and UART interfaces that detects fine particles including cigarette smoke and PM2.5/PM10 at 0-800,000 pcs/ft3 with ±30% deviation; intended for OEM appliance and air quality monitor integration.
• SM-PWM-03A IR Dust Sensor High-accuracy IR dust sensor with PWM and UART 5V TTL interfaces, 0-800,000 pcs/ft3 detection range and ±15% deviation, supplied to OEM appliance and air quality device manufacturers.
• SM-PWM-03A-G Multi Sensor Module (Dust + TVOC) Multi-sensor module combining IR dust detection and TVOC measurement with PWM/UART interfaces plus analog voltage output for TVOC; intended for indoor air quality monitors and smart appliances.
• SM-ND-10A IR Dust Sensor Superior noise tolerance IR dust sensor with auto gain system and LED control; PWM/UART 5V TTL interface with ±15% deviation, designed for robust OEM appliance integration.
• NOG001 NDIR CO2 Sensor High-sensitivity non-dispersive infrared CO2 sensor (33x20x17.6mm) with +5V input, UART interface, 400-5,000 ppm range and ±5% ±50 ppm accuracy, supplied to HVAC, air quality monitor, and appliance OEMs.
• NOG002 NDIR CO2 Sensor High-sensitivity single-type NDIR CO2 sensor (33x20.5x18mm) with +5V input, UART interface, 400-5,000 ppm range and ±5% ±50 ppm accuracy, supplied to OEM customers for indoor air quality monitoring.
• NOG101 Automotive NDIR CO2 Sensor Automotive-grade NDIR CO2 sensor released in 2022 (79.3x42.8x25.2mm, +12V input, LIN interface, 400-5,000 ppm) for cabin air quality monitoring in vehicles.
• NOG011 NDIR CH4 (Methane) Sensor NDIR methane sensor released in 2022 (33x20.5x18mm, +15V input, UART interface, 0-100% LEL, ±3% deviation) for industrial and semiconductor process gas monitoring.
• NSG002 MOS Gas Sensor High-sensitivity metal oxide semiconductor gas sensor (Ø9.4x17.6mm, +5V input, analog voltage output, ±10% Rs/R0 deviation) for low-cost detection of various gases in OEM appliances and air quality devices.
• NMG002 Multi Sensor Module High-performance MEMS multi-sensor module (22x37x9.7mm, +5V, I2C) for IoT applications measuring IAQ index (0-500), temperature (0-65°C), and humidity (20-80% RH) with low power consumption.
• MGS-104B Multi Sensor Module Compact multi-sensor module (22x37x9.7mm, +5V input) using a high-sensitivity MEMS sensor and compensation algorithm to measure IAQ index, temperature, and humidity for IoT air quality applications.
• Plasma Module (Corona Discharge) Corona discharge plasma module that generates ion clusters (OH radicals) for antibacterial action, deodorization, and virus elimination (99.9%) with 200,000+ ions/cc output and +3.0/-4.6 kV discharge; supplied as an OEM module for appliances, HVAC, and consumer sterilizers.
• Plasma Module (DBD) Dielectric barrier discharge (DBD) plasma module for industrial deodorization and sterilization applications, generating 500,000+ ions/cc with 20kVp-p discharge voltage and 0.05 ppm ozone output; supplied as an OEM component.
• PCO Module (Visible Light Photocatalyst) Visible light photocatalyst module using proprietary non-TiO2 semiconductor that absorbs visible light spectrum, is stable in neutral electrolyte, and is non-toxic; generates hydroxyl radicals for sterilization, deodorization, and VOC decomposition, available in sponge, honeycomb, and ceramic ball media forms.
• Antivirus HEPA Filter Antibacterial HEPA filter media with 99.9% antibacterial power (KS K 0693 certified) using inorganic antibacterial agents on melt-blown nonwoven fabric, available in E10, H11, H12, and H13 grades; supplied to air purifier, air conditioner, and HVAC OEMs to prevent secondary filter contamination.
• Airvom T Portable Air Quality Monitor Portable IoT air quality monitor with high-accuracy PM2.5/PM10 simultaneous measurement, USB recharge, and Korean manufacturing; intended for personal and facility air quality monitoring with cloud connectivity.
• Airvom T4 Fixed High-Precision Air Quality Monitor Fixed high-precision IoT air quality monitor with 3.2-inch TFT LCD, Grade 1 performance certification, real-time 1-second measurement of PM2.5, PM10, CO2, TVOC, temperature, and humidity, and 60-second data transmission to IoT server and smartphone app.
• Plasma K201 Air Sterilizer DBD plasma air sterilizer for offices, hospitals, and large indoor spaces (~40 pyeong class) under the Airvom consumer brand; provides rapid and powerful sterilization to remove airborne bacteria and viruses.
• Plasma W201 Air Sterilizer Air purification sterilizer for office, kitchen, living room, and bedroom use under the Airvom consumer brand, delivering comprehensive environmental protection for families.
• Plasma C201 Vehicle Air Sterilizer Vehicle-mounted air sterilizer using DBD plasma technology under the Airvom consumer brand, providing advanced air purification and sterilization for car cabin environments.
• NAS-10NA Personal Necklace Air Sterilizer Personal wearable necklace air sterilizer under the Airvom consumer brand, combining style with personal sterilization for portable health protection.

Quantifiable outcome

• Plasma module eliminates 99.9% of airborne viruses, bacteria, and mold
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments7 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

Feature7 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Walton Chain Technology (월튼체인테크놀로지)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 March 2023Walton Chain Technology (CEO Sun Ryang) and NIDS agreed to jointly develop a smart city platform covering environment, energy, and water supply sectors. The platform will combine Walton Chain's blockchain and VIoT technology with NIDS's environmental sensors and air quality monitoring technology. Upon completion, the platform will be deployed in Xiamen, China as part of a smart city initiative, with plans to expand internationally after establishing credibility. Both companies planned to establish a joint venture in Korea by June 2023, with Walton Chain providing R&D funding.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Aeroqual: New Zealand-based air quality monitoring company offering both integrated monitors and OEM sensor modules (PM, gas, VOC) for industrial, commercial, and smart city deployments. Comparable to NIDS in IoT-grade air quality hardware and emerging smart city focus, though smaller and earlier-stage.

Direct peers

• Plantower: Chinese laser particle sensor specialist focused on PM2.5/PM10 detection modules for indoor air quality monitors and smart appliances. Directly competes with NIDS in laser dust sensing, particularly in the Chinese OEM market where NIDS supplies TCL/Media/YADU.
• Sensirion: Swiss manufacturer of environmental sensors (PM, CO2, VOC, humidity) for HVAC, automotive, and consumer appliance OEMs. Most directly comparable peer to NIDS in laser and IR dust sensing plus NDIR gas sensing, with overlapping customers in European air purifier and HVAC markets.
• Winsen Sensor: Chinese gas and air quality sensor maker (MOS, NDIR, dust) for industrial and consumer applications. Overlaps with NIDS' gas sensor portfolio (NSG MOS, NOG NDIR series) and competes on price-performance in similar appliance and HVAC OEM channels.
• Cubic Sensor and Instrument: Chinese manufacturer of gas, dust, and air quality sensors for HVAC, automotive, and consumer applications. Competes head-to-head with NIDS in NDIR CO2/CH4 and laser particle sensing, with comparable OEM customer targets.
• Sharp Corporation (Sensor / Device Division): Japanese electronics conglomerate historically known for dust sensors (PM2.5/PM10) integrated into its own air purifiers and supplied to other appliance OEMs. Directly comparable to NIDS in IR/laser dust sensing for consumer air purifiers.

Broad incumbents

• Bosch Sensortec: Division of Bosch supplying MEMS environmental sensors (pressure, humidity, gas, particulate) into consumer electronics, automotive, and appliances. Larger incumbent with deeper R&D and broader automotive-grade portfolio than NIDS, overlapping in dust/gas sensing for HVAC and cabin air quality.
• ams OSRAM (Sensing): European semiconductor company with environmental and spectral sensing product lines serving automotive IAQ, HVAC, and consumer applications. Broader portfolio than NIDS but overlaps on VOC/IAQ multi-sensor modules for appliance and automotive OEMs.
• Honeywell Sensing & Productivity Solutions: Honeywell's sensor division produces gas, particulate, and pressure sensors for industrial, automotive, and building applications. Much larger incumbent with global automotive and industrial OEM relationships that compete with NIDS in NDIR CO2/CH4 and laser dust sensing modules.

Others

• IQAir: Swiss air purifier and air quality monitoring company that sources advanced particulate and gas sensors for its consumer and commercial products. Adjacent ecosystem participant that consumes sensor technology similar to what NIDS produces, and a potential OEM partner rather than direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance2 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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