Bionics
Bionics is a privately held South Korean life-sciences services company founded in 1998, offering integrated molecular-biology services—DNA/RNA and gene synthesis, peptide synthesis, antibody production, protein expression, and sequencing/NGS—to academic, government, and biotech R&D customers in Korea, alongside distribution of 20+ global biotech brands.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1998
- HeadquartersSeongdong, South Korea
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What Bionics does
Bionics (주식회사 바이오닉스) is a privately held South Korean life-sciences service company founded in 1998 and headquartered in Seongdong-gu, Seoul. It operates an integrated molecular-biology service platform spanning DNA/RNA oligo synthesis, gene synthesis, cloning, peptide synthesis, recombinant protein expression (E. coli, baculovirus/insect, and mammalian CHO via the proprietary TurboCHO platform), custom antibody production (polyclonal, monoclonal, MonoRab, MonoBoost), Sanger sequencing, NGS-based BITseq long-read sequencing (300 bp to 20 kb on Illumina MiSeq), genotyping (microbial ID, mycoplasma, SNP, STR, cell line authentication), and related molecular biology services. Quality is certified to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 13485.
The company earns revenue through pay-as-you-go unit pricing on synthesis, sequencing, protein, and antibody services (e.g., basic Sanger sequencing from 8,000 KRW per reaction; E. coli protein expression packages ranging 350,000–1,400,000 KRW; gene synthesis from 190,000 KRW standard), complemented by quote-based pricing on higher-complexity projects such as mammalian TurboCHO expression and NGS hub collaborations. A second revenue stream comes from being the Korean distributor for 20+ international life-science brands (Illumina, BD Biosciences, TECAN, Sartorius, Thermo Fisher/Applied Biosystems, Polyplus-transfection, GenScript, BioBasic, Dojindo, NIPPON Genetics, GeneCopoeia, Eurogentec, Opentrons, BioNex, PAA, Megazyme), providing one-time capital-equipment and recurring consumable revenue. Customer segments are primarily Korean academic and government research institutions and pharmaceutical/biotech R&D groups, with limited exposure to in-vitro diagnostics. The firm holds its proprietary toolchain (BITseq, TurboCHO, GenSmart, OptimumAntigen, ImmunoPlus, MonoRab, MonoBoost, Polyclonal Express, NICSRO, NICSPRESS) as trade-marked service brands.
Distribution is executed through a website-based online ordering platform (bionicsro.co.kr) with e-commerce ordering, regional offices in Seoul, Daejeon, and Busan, dedicated account managers and phone/email lines for each service line, and a direct sample-pickup service in the Seoul/Gyeonggi/Daejeon area. Marketing is largely digital and local (corporate website with event/promotion pages, YouTube channel, and Naver Blog), with no public marketing of an API/SDK or developer portal.
Bionics firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Bionics
- Legal name
- (주)바이오닉스
- Website
- https://bionicsro.co.kr
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1998
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- Bionics is a privately held South Korean life-sciences services company founded in 1998, offering integrated molecular-biology services—DNA/RNA and gene synthesis, peptide synthesis, antibody production, protein expression, and sequencing/NGS—to academic, government, and biotech R&D customers in Korea, alongside distribution of 20+ global biotech brands.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Bionics industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Contract Research Organization (Molecular Biology Services)
- NAICS
- Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology) (541714)
- SIC
- Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)
- akta.pro primary industry
- mRNA & Nucleic Acid Manufacturing Services (mRNA/saRNA/Plasmid DNA) (HLAGAGAC)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Biologics (mAbs/Recombinant Proteins) CDMO (HLAGABAC), Process Development & Tech Transfer Services (upstream/downstream) (HLAAAKAF), GMP Quality, Validation & Regulatory Support (GMP/CSV/Qualification) (HLAGAGAL)
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Where Bionics is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Seongdong
- HQ country
- South Korea
- HQ region
- Asia
Offices8 records
Markets served
Bionics business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- DNA/RNA Synthesis Services: Revenue from DNA oligo synthesis (standard and modified), gene synthesis, RNAi synthesis (siRNA, miRNA), and related services. Services are priced per reaction/bp with varying scales and turnaround times.
- Peptide Synthesis Services: Revenue from custom peptide synthesis, catalog peptides, cosmetic peptides, and peptide libraries. Pricing varies by length, purity level, and modifications.
- Sequencing Services: Revenue from Sanger sequencing, BITseq NGS-based sequencing, full sequencing, viral genome sequencing, mitochondrial sequencing, and microbial identification. Includes basic, reference-based, and raw data service tiers.
- Protein Services: Revenue from protein expression (E.coli, Baculovirus/Insect Cell, Mammalian cells via TurboCHO), purification, refolding, tag removal, and one-stop gene-to-protein services.
- Antibody Production Services: Revenue from custom monoclonal and polyclonal antibody production, including MonoRab, MonoBoost, Polyclonal Express, and various rabbit/mouse/rat polyclonal services.
- Cloning Services: Revenue from sub-cloning, TA cloning, mutagenesis, large-scale plasmid prep, and in vitro transcription services.
- Genotyping Services: Revenue from microbial identification, mycoplasma testing, SNP analysis, STR analysis, and cell line authentication (CLA).
- NGS Hub Services: Revenue from next-generation sequencing services including BIT sequencing and NGS hub coordination with domestic and international providers.
- Laboratory Equipment Products: Revenue from distribution of third-party laboratory equipment and consumables including TECAN, Illumina, BD Biosciences, Sartorius, Thermo Fisher, Opentrons, and others.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Basic Sequencing: 8,000 KRW per reaction |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Standard Oligo synthesis: 500-2,000 KRW per mer |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | BITseq Basic: 25,000 KRW per 2kb (100 SE) |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | E. coli Protein Expression: 350,000-1,400,000 KRW |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Gene Synthesis Standard: 190,000-500 KRW per bp |
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | BD Biosciences products distributed at promotional rates |
| Unit Pricing | Quote-based | Mammalian Cell Protein Expression (TurboCHO): three tiers |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | In Vitro Transcription: 200,000-300,000 KRW per reaction |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Large Scale Prep (Plasmid): 120,000-1,000,000 KRW |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | siRNA/miRNA synthesis: 10-20 day turnaround |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels6 records
Bionics product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Bionics is a South Korean contract research organization providing integrated molecular biology services including DNA/RNA oligo synthesis, gene synthesis, peptide synthesis, antibody production, recombinant protein expression, and Sanger and NGS-based DNA sequencing. The company also distributes laboratory equipment and consumables from 20+ international biotech brands (Illumina, BD Biosciences, TECAN, Sartorius, Thermo Fisher, etc.) to the Korean market. Services are ordered online or through direct sales via its Seoul headquarters and Daejeon and Busan branches.
Product overview
Bionics is a Korean biotechnology company offering a comprehensive suite of molecular biology services organized around a multi-service platform. The core portfolio spans DNA synthesis (oligo and gene synthesis), RNA synthesis (siRNA/miRNA), peptide synthesis, and cloning services. Downstream services include DNA sequencing (Sanger and NGS-based BIT Sequencing), a NGS Hub for broader genomic analysis, genotyping services (microbial ID, mycoplasma, SNP, STR, CLA), antibody production (polyclonal and monoclonal), and recombinant protein expression (E. coli, Baculovirus, Mammalian cells via TurboCHO). Additional services include custom PCR, Western blot, and in vitro transcription. Alongside its in-house services, Bionics distributes a broad catalog of third-party life science brands including TECAN (liquid handling), Illumina (NGS instruments), BD Biosciences (flow cytometry), Thermo Fisher Scientific (sequencing instruments and TaqMan assays), Sartorius (lab equipment), Polyplus-transfection, BioBasic, GenScript, Dojindo, BAMBANKER, and its own NICSRO nucleic acid purification and NICSPRESS diagnostic kit brands. Services are ordered online through the company's website with sample pickup in Seoul/Gyeonggi and Daejeon, and distribution through offices in Seoul, Daejeon, and Busan.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- NICSRO™: Nucleic Acid Purification Kits, Polymerase Enzyme, and DNA Ladder product line.
- NICSPRESS®
- TurboCHO™
- GenSmart™
- MonoRab™
- MonoBoost™
- Polyclonal Express™
- BITseq
- OptimumAntigen
- Bionics 1Day
Products and services
- DNA Synthesis Service DNA oligo synthesis service offering standard oligo (up to 130mer with HAP/PAGE/HPLC purification), modified oligo, and gene synthesis up to 3.5kb with 100% sequence guarantee. For academic, government, pharmaceutical, and biotech research customers.
- RNA Synthesis (RNAi) Service
- Peptide Synthesis Service Custom peptide synthesis from mg to kg scale with purity from crude to greater than 98%, including standard peptide, modified peptide, catalog peptide, cosmetic peptide, and peptide library services. For research and commercial customers.
- Cloning Service Gene cloning service covering sub cloning, TA cloning, mutagenesis, large-scale plasmid prep (MIDI/MAXI/MEGA/GIGA), and in vitro transcription. For molecular biology research customers.
- DNA Sequencing Service (Sanger) DNA sequencing service using Sanger method, including basic Sanger sequencing with 24-hour turnaround, full sequencing, viral genome sequencing, and mitochondrial genome sequencing.
- BIT Sequencing (NGS) Service NGS-based long-read sequencing service that overcomes Sanger limitations, supporting 300bp to 20kb analysis range. Provides Basic, Reference-Based, Raw Data, and Microbial Identification service tiers.
- NGS Hub Service Next-generation sequencing hub service partnering with domestic and international NGS providers to offer comprehensive genomic analysis solutions beyond Bionics' in-house BITseq capability.
- Genotyping Service Genotyping services including microbial identification (16S/18S rRNA), mycoplasma testing (qPCR), SNP analysis, STR analysis, and cell line authentication (CLA). For IVD, clinical, and research customers.
- Antibody Production Service Custom antibody services including polyclonal (Rabbit/Mouse/Rat), monoclonal (Hybridoma, MonoRab), MonoBoost accelerated monoclonal, Polyclonal Express 45-day expedited polyclonal, plus antibody labeling and ELISA kit development. Uses proprietary OptimumAntigen and ImmunoPlus technologies.
- Protein Expression & Purification Service Recombinant protein expression and purification services using E. coli, Baculovirus/Insect Cell, and Mammalian Cells (TurboCHO platform at mg to kg scale), plus one-stop Gene-to-Protein service with purification, refolding, tag removal, and endotoxin removal.
- Custom Molecular Biology Service Additional molecular biology services including conventional and real-time PCR, Western blotting, Coomassie staining, and in vitro transcription for custom research needs.
- NICSRO Nucleic Acid Purification Kits In-house brand of nucleic acid purification kits, polymerase enzymes, and DNA ladders for molecular biology research.
- NICSPRESS Diagnostic Kits In-house brand of food poisoning and infectious disease diagnostic kits.
- TECAN Laboratory Equipment TECAN liquid handling and automation systems (Fluent), microplate readers and washers (Spark, Spark Cyto, HydroSpeed), and consumables distributed by Bionics in Korea.
- Illumina NGS Sequencing Systems NGS sequencing systems including MiSeq i100, iSeq 100, MiniSeq, MiSeq, and NextSeq 2000 distributed by Bionics in Korea.
- BD Biosciences Flow Cytometry Products Flow cytometry products including FACSymphony A5, FACSLyric, FACSDiscover S8, FACSMelody cell analyzers and sorters, plus flow cytometry reagents, distributed by Bionics in Korea.
- Thermo Fisher Scientific Instruments and Reagents Applied Biosystems instruments including QuantStudio series, SeqStudio, SeqStudio-8 Flex real-time PCR systems, thermal cyclers, and TaqMan assays distributed by Bionics in Korea.
- Sartorius Laboratory Products Sartorius Minisart syringe filters, Vivaspin series, pipettes, and lab weighing equipment distributed by Bionics in Korea.
- Polyplus-transfection Reagents Transfection reagents for life science research, in vivo transfection, protein production, and viral vector production for gene therapy applications, distributed by Bionics in Korea.
- TaqMan Real-time PCR Assays Real-time PCR assays from Applied Biosystems for gene expression, microRNA analysis, and SNP genotyping, distributed by Bionics in Korea.
- BIOBASIC Biochemical Reagents and Labware General biochemical reagents, culture media, PCR products, electrophoresis reagents, and labware distributed by Bionics in Korea.
- BAMBANKER Cell Freezing Medium Cell freezing media for preserving cell viability without pre-freezing steps from NIPPON Genetics, distributed by Bionics in Korea.
- GenScript Antibody, Protein, and Gene Editing Products Antibody and recombinant protein products, peptide synthesis, and virus/gene editing tools from GenScript, distributed by Bionics in Korea.
- Dojindo Cell Biology Research Reagents Cell biology research reagents including cell proliferation, intracellular metabolism, oxidative stress, and cellular senescence assay products, distributed by Bionics in Korea.
- GeneCopoeia ORF Clone Series ORF clone series for genomics research from GeneCopoeia, distributed by Bionics in Korea.
- Megazyme Dietary Fiber and Starch Assay Kits Dietary fiber and starch assay kits from Megazyme, distributed by Bionics in Korea.
- Opentrons Laboratory Automation Systems Opentrons OT-2 liquid handling robots and Opentrons Flex laboratory automation systems, distributed by Bionics in Korea.
- BioNex Automated Centrifuge BioNex automated centrifuge products distributed by Bionics in Korea.
Quantifiable outcome
- BITseq delivers results from 300bp to 20kb per sample run
- +4 more outcomes
Companies that use Bionics
Customer profileSegments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Bionics technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
Bionics partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
14 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.
- BIOBASIC (BioBasic Inc.)coreBionics has a strategic partnership with BIOBASIC for DNA oligonucleotide synthesis. BIOBASIC provides advanced oligo synthesis capabilities and quality control (ESI-MS) for the Nextweek oligo service line, complementing Bionics' in-house synthesis capacity. Bionics also distributes BIOBASIC products in Korea.
- GenePharmacoreGenePharma is a global RNA synthesis company partnered with Bionics for RNAi synthesis services including siRNA, miRNA, shRNA vectors, and lentivirus shRNA vectors. GenePharma produces the RNA products while Bionics handles local sales and customer service in Korea.
- IlluminamajorBionics distributes Illumina products in Korea including sequencing systems (MiSeq i100, iSeq 100, MiniSeq, MiSeq, NextSeq 2000), and serves as an Illumina partner for NGS Hub services.
- BD BiosciencesmajorBionics distributes BD Biosciences products in Korea including flow cytometers (FACSymphony A5, FACSLyric, FACSDiscover S8, FACSMelody), cell analyzers, cell sorters, and flow cytometry reagents.
- TECANmajorBionics distributes TECAN products in Korea including liquid handling and automation systems (Fluent), microplate readers and washers (Spark, Spark Cyto, HydroSpeed), and consumables.
- SartoriusmajorBionics distributes Sartorius laboratory products in Korea including Minisart syringe filters, Vivaspin series, pipettes, and lab weighing equipment.
- Thermo Fisher Scientific / Applied BiosystemsmajorBionics distributes Thermo Fisher Scientific / Applied Biosystems products including real-time PCR instruments (QuantStudio series, SeqStudio, SeqStudio-8 Flex), thermal cyclers, and TaqMan assays.
- GenScriptcoreGenScript supplies antibody and recombinant protein products distributed by Bionics in Korea, as well as serving as a partner for custom antibody production technology including MonoRab and related services.
- PolyPlus-transfectioncoreBionics distributes PolyPlus transfection products in Korea including reagents for life science research, in vivo transfection, protein production, and viral vector production for gene therapy applications.
- NIPPON GeneticsminorBionics distributes NIPPON Genetics products in Korea including cell freezing media (BAMBANKER), DNA/RNA staining products, and gel documentation systems (FastGene FAS DIGI Pro, FastGene FAS V).
- DojindominorBionics distributes Dojindo products in Korea including cell proliferation assays, oxidative stress reagents, intracellular metabolism products, and cellular senescence detection kits.
- OpentronsminorBionics distributes Opentrons laboratory automation products in Korea including OT-2 liquid handling robots and Opentrons Flex systems.
- GeneCopoeiaminorBionics distributes GeneCopoeia products in Korea including ORF clone series for genomics research.
- EurogentecminorBionics distributes Eurogentec products in Korea for life science research applications.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights4 records
Bionics competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Eurogentec: Belgium-based custom oligonucleotide and peptide manufacturer - directly competes with Bionics in DNA/RNA synthesis and peptide synthesis, and is also distributed by Bionics in Korea.
- Cosmo Genetech: Korean molecular biology service company providing DNA sequencing, gene synthesis, peptide synthesis, and antibody production - the closest Korean CRO peer to Bionics in service breadth and customer base.
- Macrogen: Seoul-headquartered Korean genomics CRO offering DNA sequencing, gene synthesis, oligo synthesis, and bioinformatics services - directly comparable as a Korean molecular biology CRO serving academic and pharma customers.
- Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT): Danaher-owned global leader in DNA/RNA oligo synthesis and genomics services - direct competitor in oligonucleotide synthesis, NGS oligo probes, and gene editing reagents.
- Bio Basic: Canadian molecular biology products and services company - directly comparable as an oligo synthesis provider (Bionics' partner for ESI-MS-quality control) and reagent manufacturer.
- GenScript: Global biotechnology CRO/CDMO offering gene synthesis, peptide synthesis, antibody production, and protein expression services - directly overlapping with Bionics' core service lines at much larger scale.
- Sangon Biotech: Shanghai-based molecular biology CRO offering DNA synthesis, gene synthesis, peptide synthesis, antibody production, and protein services - comparable Asian peer with overlapping service portfolio.
Broad incumbents
- Eurofins Genomics: Global genomics services arm of Eurofins Scientific offering DNA sequencing, oligo synthesis, gene synthesis, and genotyping at much larger scale - competing with Bionics across multiple service lines.
- Thermo Fisher Scientific: Global life sciences giant whose GeneArt gene synthesis, Custom Primers, and antibody services overlap with Bionics; also a distribution partner (Applied Biosystems/TaqMan) for Bionics in Korea.
Emerging players
- Twist Bioscience: US-based DNA synthesis company with silicon-based synthesis platform for gene, oligo, and DNA data storage - emerging disruptive competitor in gene synthesis space where Bionics competes.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
Bionics social profiles
Digital presenceBionics compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance3 records
Bionics financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Bionics leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
Bionics funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Bionics M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Bionics
What does Bionics do?
Bionics is a South Korean contract research organization providing integrated molecular biology services including DNA/RNA oligo synthesis, gene synthesis, peptide synthesis, antibody production, recombinant protein expression, and Sanger and NGS-based DNA sequencing. The company also distributes laboratory equipment and consumables from 20+ international biotech brands (Illumina, BD Biosciences, TECAN, Sartorius, Thermo Fisher, etc.) to the Korean market. Services are ordered online or through direct sales via its Seoul headquarters and Daejeon and Busan branches.
Is Bionics a public or private company?
Bionics is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Bionics founded?
Bionics was founded in 1998. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is Bionics based?
Bionics is headquartered in Seongdong, South Korea, in the Asia region.
How does Bionics make money?
Nine revenue lines are on record. DNA/RNA Synthesis Services are the primary driver. The others are peptide Synthesis Services, sequencing Services, protein Services, antibody Production Services, cloning Services, genotyping Services, NGS Hub Services and laboratory Equipment Products.
Who are Bionics's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Eurogentec, Cosmo Genetech, Macrogen, Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT), Bio Basic, GenScript and Sangon Biotech. Broad incumbents are Eurofins Genomics and Thermo Fisher Scientific. Twist Bioscience is listed as an emerging player.
Does Bionics have an API?
No public API is recorded for Bionics.
What industry is Bionics in?
Bionics's product category is Contract Research Organization (Molecular Biology Services). Its primary akta.pro industry code is HLAGAGAC, mRNA & Nucleic Acid Manufacturing Services (mRNA/saRNA/Plasmid DNA), with a secondary code of HLAGABAC, Biologics (mAbs/Recombinant Proteins) CDMO. Its NAICS code is 541714 and its SIC code is 8731.