Name

Futronic

Legal name

(주)퓨트로닉

Website

https://futronic.co.kr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Automotive Electronic Actuators and Control Devices

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Electrical and Electronic Equipment Manufacturing (33632)

SIC

Motors & Generators (3621), Electronic Components & Accessories (3670)

akta.pro primary industry

Automotive Electric Motors & Actuators Manufacturing (EPS/Brake-by-wire/Seat/Window) (IMACAJAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

EV Charging Hardware Manufacturing (AC/DC Chargers/Dispensers) (IMACACAE)

Keywords

• Automotive actuators
• Electronic control devices
• EV charging infrastructure
• Steer-by-wire systems
• Drivetrain components

Headquarters

HQ city

Busan

HQ country

South Korea

HQ region

Asia

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Automotive Electronic Actuators and Control Devices: Revenue generated from manufacturing and selling electronic control actuators and devices to automotive OEMs. Products include Transfer Case actuators, E-Locker actuators, Steering actuators, Parking Lock actuators, Electric Oil Pumps, and PTU actuators. Sold as components for vehicle manufacturing.
2. EV Charging Infrastructure: Revenue from EV charger manufacturing and charging station infrastructure solutions including slow and fast charging systems with proprietary billing software.
3. Commercial Vehicle Components: Electronic solenoid actuators for commercial trucks, including cooling fan actuators that provide active control and fuel efficiency improvements.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Futronic manufactures and supplies electronic control actuators, motors, and controllers to automotive OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers. Its core product line includes 4WD Transfer Case shift actuators, E-Locker solenoid actuators, EPS/SBW steering actuators, Electric Parking Brake actuators, Electric Oil Pump motors, and Power Transfer Unit disconnect actuators. The company also provides EV charging infrastructure solutions, including slow and fast chargers with proprietary billing systems, supported by an installed base of 200+ charging stations in Korea.

Product overview

Futronic is an automotive components manufacturer offering a portfolio of electronic actuator products for vehicles. The product line includes Transfer Case (4WD shift actuators), E-Locker (solenoid actuators for wheel control), Steering (EPS/SBW actuators), Parking Lock (electric parking brake actuators), EOP (electric oil pump motors), PTU (power disconnect actuators), and Ev Infra (EV charging infrastructure). All products are developed with in-house design capabilities including mechanical, magnetic, and electronics analysis, and are manufactured according to international automotive quality standards (IATF 16949) and functional safety standards (ISO 26262).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 4WD Transfer Case Shift Actuator (Transfer Case) Electronic actuator mounted on 4WD vehicle Transfer Case systems that switches between 2WD and 4WD drive modes based on driving conditions. Features position detection sensors and optional brake function to prevent drive mode disengagement during driving. Sold to automotive OEMs for passenger vehicles, pickup trucks, and SUVs.
• E-Locker eDrive Module Solenoid Actuator and Electric Cooling Fan Actuator (E-Locker) Electronic solenoid actuators for body posture control and wheel rotation control based on road conditions. Includes the world's first control position sensor technology for real-time wheel rotation sensing and active body control. Also includes Electronic Cooling Fan Actuator for commercial trucks that achieves approximately 6% fuel efficiency improvement.
• EPS/SBW Steering Actuator (Steering) Electronic power steering and Steer-by-Wire actuators customizable with SPM and IPM motors. Features proprietary motor-optimized controllers available in integrated or separated designs, supporting autonomous driving upgrade requirements. Sold to automotive OEMs and Tier 1 steering system integrators.
• Electric Parking Brake Actuator (Parking Lock) Electronic brake caliper control actuators for parking brake systems in eco-friendly and internal combustion vehicles. Uses proprietary in-house manufactured DC and BLDC motors with torque range of 1.0Nm to 2.0Nm.
• Electric Oil Pump and Motor (EOP) Integrated electronic oil pump motor for eco-friendly vehicle drive modules, managing heat from drive motors and controllers. Features integrated pump, motor, and controller design for miniaturization with precision constant-volume control.
• Power Transfer Unit Disconnect Actuator (PTU) Electronic actuator for permanent AWD vehicles that disconnects power to rear wheels when 4WD is not needed, switching to 2WD mode. Available in Linear Type (Fork) and Rotary Type (Cam Shift), achieving 7-8% fuel efficiency improvement.
• EV Charger and Infrastructure Solution (Ev Infra) Self-developed EV chargers with proprietary billing system for slow and fast charging. Features include 7KW and 50KW output options, KC certification, 8-inch touchscreen, RFID membership card communication, and M2M modem. Backed by 200+ charging station infrastructure deployment experience in Korea.

Quantifiable outcome

• 6-8% fuel efficiency improvement through PTU disconnect actuators
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability1 record

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Autronic (오트로닉)coreOthersAutomotive parts machining company specializing in precision machining of complex-shaped components. Located in Busan, Korea. Part of Futronic group of companies.
• Saracom (사라콤)coreOthersMarine communication and navigation equipment manufacturer. Products include whistles, magnetic compasses, and GMDSS equipment. Located in Busan, Korea. Part of Futronic group of companies.
• UGIMAG Korea (우|Mat|Image](주)coreOthersAutomotive motor permanent magnet manufacturer with 30+ years of experience. Supplies permanent magnets for automotive air conditioning, heaters, windows, and starter motors. Located in Seoul, Korea. Part of Futronic group of companies.
• AAPScoreOthersParking equipment solutions and mechanical parking system specialist. Has maintained #1 market share in Korean mechanical parking equipment sector for 5 consecutive years. Headquarters in Busan with factory in Geochang, Gyeongnam. Part of Futronic group of companies.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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