Name

Korea ITS

Legal name

(주)한국아이티에스

Website

https://koreaits.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Scientific Analysis Instruments

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516), Irradiation Apparatus Manufacturing (334517)

SIC

Laboratory Analytical Instruments (3826), X-Ray Apparatus & Tubes & Related Irradiation Apparatus (3844)

akta.pro primary industry

Analytical Instruments & Chromatography Systems (HLAGAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Microscopy, Imaging & Flow Cytometry Instruments (HLAGAIAE), Material Characterization & Spectroscopy (NMR/FTIR/MS) (HLAGADAK)

Keywords

• Scientific analysis instruments
• X-ray diffraction equipment
• X-ray fluorescence spectrometers
• Electron microscopy accessories
• Mercury analysis equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Seoul

HQ country

South Korea

HQ region

Asia

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Scientific Analysis Equipment Sales: Korea ITS generates revenue through the sale of high-end scientific analysis instruments including X-ray diffraction (XRD), X-ray fluorescence (XRF), electron microscopes (SEM/TEM/AFM), spectrometers, and related accessories. Products range from benchtop units to advanced research-grade systems with prices varying significantly based on specifications.
2. Technical Support and After-Sales Service: Provides application support, maintenance, and repair services for distributed equipment through their Semi Support Center (SSC) and regional offices.
3. Training and Education Services: Offers scheduled training programs on equipment operation and analysis techniques including XRD, XRF, and mercury analyzer courses.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Korea ITS distributes and integrates high-end scientific analysis instruments in South Korea on behalf of international manufacturers, primarily Rigaku. Its portfolio spans X-ray diffraction (XRD) and X-ray fluorescence (XRF) systems, X-ray CT scanners, mercury analyzers, spark optical emission spectrometers (OES), electron microscopy accessories, nanoindentation systems, AFM-in-SEM platforms, sample preparation fusion devices, thermal analyzers, and semiconductor metrology/CVD equipment. The company complements equipment sales with technical support, application consultation, operator training programs, and a dedicated Semi Support Center for after-sales service.

Product overview

Korea ITS (한국아이티에스) is a distributor and service provider of scientific analysis instruments, primarily representing Rigaku and other international manufacturers in the Korean market. The product portfolio centers on X-ray analysis technologies including X-ray diffraction (XRD) systems such as SmartLab (9kW high-output) and MiniFlex 600 (benchtop 600W); X-ray fluorescence (XRF) spectrometers including sequential WDXRF models (ZSX Primus IV, ZSX Primus III NEXT, Simultix 15) and energy dispersive models (NEX-DE, NEX QC II Series, Micro Z); and X-ray CT/non-destructive tomography equipment (nano3DX, CT Lab HX). Complementing these are mercury analyzers (MA-3000, WA-5A/5F, RA-7000A, EMP-3, PE-1000) for environmental and petroleum applications, spark optical emission spectrometers (OES) for metal analysis including Metavision stationary systems (1008i, 1008i³, 10008X) and portable mobile units (Metavision-MX&MX+, Moss), electron microscopy accessories including TEM cathodoluminescence detectors (Mönch), scan controllers (REVOLON), electrical analysis systems, and nanoindentation systems (Alemnis ASA, UHS), as well as AFM-in-SEM (LiteScope), sample preparation equipment (xrFuse, Phoenix fusion systems, xrWeigh), thermal analyzers (STA8122), CVD/PECVD systems (Corial D350L), and semiconductor metrology tools (MFM310). The company also provides training services and technical support for these instruments across multiple regional offices in Korea.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• SmartLab XRD System High-output 9kW X-ray diffractometer with sample-horizontal goniometer, HR-XRD analysis, hybrid large-area 2D detector, high-resolution Kα1 X-ray, and In-Plane measurement support. Features automated Guidance software for measurements regardless of user skill level. Designed for high-resolution thin film and powder diffraction analysis in research and advanced materials laboratories.
• MiniFlex 600 XRD System Compact benchtop X-ray diffractometer with 600W output, multi-channel semiconductor detector, and auto sample changer support for efficient powder diffraction analysis. Targets routine powder XRD applications in industrial QC and academic settings.
• ZSX Primus IV XRF Spectrometer Sequential wavelength-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectrometer with bottom-illumination design optimized for liquid sample analysis, 4kW X-ray generator, and micro mapping capabilities. Covers elements from Be to U. Designed for cement, ceramic, and liquid sample analysis in industrial and research laboratories.
• ZSX Primus III NEXT XRF Spectrometer Sequential WDXRF spectrometer with top-illumination design for powder and solid samples, 3kW Rh target, covering elements from Be to U with ppm to 100% concentration range. Targets powder and solid sample elemental analysis.
• NEX-DE ED-XRF Analyzer Energy dispersive XRF analyzer with large sample chamber (30cm diameter x 10cm tall) for multi-element simultaneous analysis from Na to U, supporting solid, liquid, powder, and alloy samples. Designed for rapid multi-element screening in industrial and research environments.
• Simultix 15 XRF Spectrometer Simultaneous multi-element XRF spectrometer supporting up to 40 elements with top-illumination design optimized for powder samples, featuring vacuum system and automatic sample preparation device connectivity. Targets high-throughput cement and ceramic analysis.
• MA-3000 Mercury Analyzer High-sensitivity mercury analyzer for solid, liquid, and gas samples using combustion vaporization gold amalgamation method with 0.001ng detection limit and 100-position auto sampler. Covers 0.001 to 70,000 ng measurement range. Designed for environmental, food, and petrochemical laboratories.
• RA-7000A Mercury Analyzer Wet decomposition reduction vaporization mercury analyzer for liquid samples using CVAAS detection method with 0.5ppt detection limit and automated 80-position sampler supporting up to 240 samples. Designed for water quality and environmental compliance testing.
• EMP-3 Portable Mercury Analyzer Portable battery-powered mercury analyzer for indoor workplace air monitoring with real-time cold vapor atomic absorption detection, touch screen interface, and GPS capability. Designed for field and workplace environmental monitoring.
• Metavision-1008i Spark OES High-performance stationary optical emission spectrometer for metal analysis with dual optics, analyzing 29+ elements with ≤20ppm detection limits for C, N, S, P in steel. Designed for foundry and metal production quality control.
• Metavision-1008i³ Spark OES Advanced stationary OES with sub-ppm detection limits, analyzing 55+ elements including ultra-trace N, O, C, H with 120-671nm wavelength range and 99.992% purity analysis capability. Designed for high-purity metal analysis in steel and non-ferrous metals production.
• Metavision-MX&MX+ Mobile OES High-performance mobile OES on wheels for in-situ metal analysis in harsh environments including casting, forging, rolling mills, and scrapyards with field-swappable battery supporting 1,000+ burns per charge. Designed for on-site metal sorting and verification.
• nano3DX X-ray CT Scanner Submicron-resolution X-ray CT scanner with 325nm voxel resolution using ultra-bright 1200W rotating anode X-ray source and parallel beam geometry for soft material imaging. Designed for non-destructive 3D imaging of soft materials in research settings.
• CT Lab HX Benchtop CT Scanner Versatile benchtop X-ray CT scanner with flexible geometry achieving 2.2μm/voxel resolution and 200mm FOV, featuring 130kV 39W X-ray source for multi-purpose non-destructive testing. Designed for industrial QC and research non-destructive evaluation.
• Mönch STEM CL Detector STEM add-on cathodoluminescence detector for TEM featuring mirror-based optical design enabling CL, PL, and Gain Spectroscopy analysis for semiconductor defect mapping and optoelectronic material characterization.
• REVOLON TEM Scan Controller TEM scan controller integrating scan generator and image acquisition with 4D STEM synchronization, gapless frames for in-situ experiments, and open architecture SDK for complete user configuration. Designed for advanced TEM imaging and 4D STEM research.
• Alemnis Standard Assembly (ASA) Nanoindenter Advanced nanomechanical testing system for SEM compatibility with true displacement control, supporting nanoindentation, compression, tension, scratch, and fatigue tests with μN to 4N load range. Designed for in-situ SEM nanomechanical characterization.
• Alemnis UHS Ultra High Strain Nanoindenter High strain rate nanoindenter achieving 0.0001 to 10,000/s strain rates for micro-scale mechanical testing, enabling testing speeds one million times faster than standard nanoindentation methods. Designed for dynamic and impact nanomechanical testing.
• LiteScope AFM-in-SEM AFM-in-SEM hybrid system combining SEM 2D imaging with AFM 3D topography at sub-nano resolution, supporting conductive-AFM and air-free sample loading for battery research. Designed for correlative microscopy in materials science and battery research.
• xrFuse 1 Sample Fusion Device Electric oven-type sample fusion device with single crucible/mold capacity, reaching 1200°C for producing high-quality beads for XRF, AA, and ICP analysis. Designed for XRF sample preparation in cement, ceramic, and mining laboratories.
• Phoenix GO 4 Gas-Fired Fusion Device High-efficiency gas-fired sample fusion device producing 30 beads per hour with ABCS (Adjustable Burner Control System) and individual burner control up to 1250°C. Designed for high-throughput XRF and ICP sample preparation.
• STA8122 Thermal Analyzer Thermal analyzer (TG-DTA/DSC) for simultaneous thermogravimetric and differential thermal analysis with high-precision horizontal differential triple-coil balance and compact furnace design supporting temperatures up to 1500°C. Designed for materials characterization in research and QC.
• Corial D350L PECVD System Plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition system supporting wafers up to 300mm with mechanical-free design, high uptime, and particle-free process for MEMS, LEDs, OLEDs, and power semiconductors. Designed for semiconductor and MEMS fabrication.
• MFM310 Inline X-ray Film Metrology Tool Inline X-ray metal film monitor combining XRR, XRF, and XRD measurements for non-contact film thickness, density, roughness, and composition analysis of semiconductor process wafers at 1-20 WPH throughput. Designed for semiconductor fab thin film process control.
• Training and Education Services Scheduled training programs on equipment operation and analysis techniques including XRF quantitative analysis, XRD thin film and powder analysis, mercury analyzer operation, and XRF sample preparation. Delivered through the Seoul training academy and regional offices for customers across Korea.
• Technical Support and After-Sales Service Application support, maintenance, and repair services for distributed equipment through the Semi Support Center (SSC) in Hwaseong and regional offices across South Korea. Includes installation, calibration, and ongoing application consultation.

Quantifiable outcome

• Sub-ppm detection limits for elemental analysis in metals
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Rigaku CorporationcoreTechnology or IntegrationPrimary distribution partner for Rigaku XRD, XRF, CT, and related analytical instruments in Korea. Provides sales, installation, training, and technical support for Rigaku products including SmartLab, ZSX Primus, and CT Lab systems.
• Metal PowercoreTechnology or IntegrationDistribution partner for Metal Power optical emission spectrometers (OES) including Metavision, Moss, and related spark OES products for metal analysis applications.
• AttolightcoreTechnology or IntegrationDistribution partner for Attolight cathodoluminescence detection systems including the MÖNCH STEM add-on CL detector for advanced materials characterization.
• AlemniscoreTechnology or IntegrationDistribution partner for Alemnis nanoindentation systems including Standard Assembly (ASA) and Ultra High Strain (UHS) platforms for nanomechanical testing.
• NICcoreTechnology or IntegrationDistribution partner for NIC mercury analyzers including MA-3000, WA-5A/5F, RA-7000A, and related mercury analysis equipment.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Direct peers

• Bruker Korea: Bruker Korea distributes Bruker's X-ray analytical systems (D8 XRD, S8 TIGER XRF), electron microscopy (Nano/Micro CT), and spectroscopy instruments in Korea. Directly overlaps with Korea ITS's XRD/XRF and XRM product categories sold to overlapping academic, battery, and semiconductor customers.
• Shimadzu Korea: Shimadzu Korea distributes Shimadzu's broad analytical instrument portfolio (XRD, XRF, GC/MS, LC/MS, UV-Vis) in the Korean market. Highly comparable to Korea ITS in being a Japan-headquartered brand's Korean distribution channel serving research and industrial customers with multi-technique analytical workflows.
• JEOL Korea: JEOL Korea is the local Korean subsidiary of JEOL Ltd., distributing electron microscopes (SEM/TEM) and analytical instruments. It is the closest direct peer to Korea ITS in terms of distributing advanced microscopy and spectroscopy instruments from Japanese principals to Korean research and manufacturing customers.
• Carl Zeiss Korea: Carl Zeiss Korea distributes Zeiss electron microscopes (EVO, Sigma, Crossbeam) and microscopy systems. A peer to Korea ITS in the electron microscopy distribution segment for Korean academic and industrial customers, especially in semiconductor failure analysis.
• Oxford Instruments Korea: Oxford Instruments Korea distributes electron microscopy accessories, XRD, and analytical instruments including NanoAnalysis products. Comparable peer with overlapping distribution model and Korean research/manufacturing customer overlap.
• HORIBA Korea: HORIBA Korea distributes HORIBA Scientific's elemental analysis (ICP-OES, ICP-MS), Raman spectroscopy, and particle characterization products. Comparable peer competing for the same Korean R&D and battery materials characterization wallet.
• Hitachi High-Tech Korea: Hitachi High-Tech Korea distributes electron microscopes (SEM/TEM), OES (spark and ICP-OES), and X-ray analytical instruments. Comparable peer because of overlapping Korean customer base in steel, semiconductor, and battery QA/QC.

Broad incumbents

• Thermo Fisher Scientific Korea: Thermo Fisher Scientific's Korean operation is a broad incumbent offering analytical instruments, electron microscopy, and laboratory services across the same Korean customers Korea ITS serves. Larger and more diversified but overlaps meaningfully on XRD/XRF and electron microscopy distribution.
• PerkinElmer Korea: PerkinElmer Korea distributes atomic spectroscopy (ICP-OES/MS), FTIR, and chromatography instruments. Broader life science and analytical portfolio than Korea ITS, but competes in similar Korean industrial QA/QC RFPs.
• Agilent Technologies Korea: Agilent Technologies Korea distributes atomic spectroscopy (MP-AES, ICP-MS), molecular spectroscopy, and chromatography products. Broader portfolio than Korea ITS but overlapping target customers in Korean analytical labs and quality control environments.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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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