What Samick Precision Ind.Co.,LTD. does

Samick Precision Ind. Co., LTD. (삼익정공주식회사) is a Korean manufacturer of linear motion bearings and precision mechanical components, founded March 28, 1987 and headquartered in Daegu, South Korea. The company designs and produces a comprehensive portfolio of linear motion products including Linear Bushing (available in Asian LM, European LME, and American LMBS standard series), Ball Bushing, Guide Master, McGuide polygon-structured needle bearing guides, Linear Shaft, Support Rail Units, aluminum case units, Servo Cylinders, Picker Actuators, McTctuator mechatronic actuators, PBG polygon ball guides, and Automatic Calibrators. Its core proprietary technology is the McGuide polygon needle bearing guide, which the company states was the world's first commercialized design in this category, providing line contact instead of point contact for higher rigidity and load capacity.

The company serves industrial OEM customers across factory automation equipment, machining centers, semiconductor and LCD manufacturing equipment, automotive production lines, medical and pharmaceutical equipment, packaging, printing, textile, and inspection machinery, with products exported to 30+ countries. Its Linear Bushing received "World-Class Product" designation from Korea's Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy in 2002 for achieving top 5 global market share in that category. Samick operates a direct sales model in Korea through regional sales teams across Seoul, Incheon, Suwon, Cheonan, Daegu, Daejeon, Changwon, and Ulsan, plus a network of authorized distributors domestically. International sales are handled through a 100% owned Shanghai subsidiary (established March 2008), a European logistics center in Rotterdam, Netherlands, and distributors across Asia, Europe, North America, Oceania, Middle East, and Africa. Customers transact via quote-based pricing with multi-year contracts, with no public price list available, and the company supports its sales with downloadable CAD files, multi-language website (Korean, English, Chinese), online inquiry systems, and regular participation in international trade shows including Hannover Messe, IMTS, and PTC Asia.

The company is privately held and led by Representative Director Jin Moon-young (진문영), with no external venture capital or institutional investors disclosed. It maintains an integrated technology and compliance profile: ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 (TUV SUD), RoHS compliance, AEO customs certification (Korea Customs Service, 2014), Fraunhofer IPA cleanroom suitability (Class 100/1000, 2011-2012), and multiple Korean and Chinese patents including a 2015 Korea Excellent Patent Award for the polygon needle bearing applied actuator (McTctuator). Related party affiliations exist within the broader Samick group family, including Samick THK (LM Guide distribution), Samick SDT (slide covers, joint venture with Japanese THK), Samick KIRIU (automotive brake components, joint venture established 2006), and Samick HDS (harmonic drives, technology partner with Japan's Harmonic Drive Systems).

Name

Samick Precision Ind.Co.,LTD.

Legal name

삼익정공주식회사 (Samick Precision Ind. Co., LTD.)

Website

https://mysamick.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Samick Precision Ind. Co., LTD. is a Korean manufacturer (founded 1987, Daegu) of linear motion bearings, polygon needle bearing guides (McGuide), mechatronic actuators, and precision motion components serving factory automation, semiconductor, LCD, and industrial OEM customers across 30+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Linear Motion Bearings & Precision Mechanical Components

NAICS

Ball and Roller Bearing Manufacturing (332991), Speed Changer, Industrial High-Speed Drive, and Gear Manufacturing (333612)

SIC

Ball & Roller Bearings (3562)

akta.pro primary industry

Linear Motion & Mechanical Power Transmission (Ball/roller screws, linear guides, bearings, couplings) (IMAHAGAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Aerospace Bearings, Bushings & Motion Components (IMABANAB), Motion Control Controllers & CNC/Robot Drives (Motion Controllers, Multi-axis) (IMAGACAH)

Keywords

• Linear motion bearings
• Linear bushings
• Ball bushings
• Precision motion components
• Linear guide systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Daegu

HQ country

South Korea

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Linear Motion Components Manufacturing and Sales: Manufacturing and selling of linear motion bearings and components including Linear Bushing, Ball Bushing, Guide Master, McGuide, Linear Shaft, Support Rail Units, Actuators, Servo Cylinders, and Picker Actuators. Revenue is generated through product sales to industrial customers worldwide.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Samick Precision Ind. Co., LTD. (삼익정공주식회사) manufactures and sells linear motion bearings and precision mechanical components, including Linear Bushing, Ball Bushing, Guide Master, McGuide polygon needle bearing guides, McTcuator mechatronics actuators, Servo Cylinders, Picker Actuators, PBG polygon ball guides, aluminum case units, and shaft & support rail units. The company's products serve factory automation, semiconductor, LCD/LED manufacturing, medical equipment, automotive production lines, and robotics applications worldwide.

Product overview

Samick Precision Ind.Co.,LTD. is a linear motion bearing manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of precision components for factory automation. The core product line centers on linear bushings available in Asian (LM series), European (LME series), and American (LMBS/LMES series) standards, including self-adjusting types and compact designs. Supporting products include aluminum case units, shaft & support rail units, and automatic calibrators. The company's advanced offerings feature proprietary polygon-shaped guide technologies: Guide Master for precision applications, McGuide needle bearing guides with extended stroke capability, and Mcctuator mechatronics actuators combining McGuide technology with servo control for manufacturing automation. Additional products include servo cylinders, picker actuators, and PBG polygon ball guides. The company also offers CAD files and 3D models for design integration.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Guide Master: Linear motion guide product using polygon needle bearing technology
• McGuide
• McTcuator
• McLift
• PBG
• Picker Actuator

Products and services

• Samick Linear Bushing (삼익 리니어부싱) Standard linear motion bearings available in Asian (LM series), European (LME series), and American (LMBS series) standards. Includes general type, flanged type, pilot flanged type, and middle flanged type variants for factory automation and precision machinery.
• Self-Adjusting Linear Bushing (자동조심형 리니어부싱) Self-adjusting linear bushings for European (LMES) and American (LMBS) standards with automatic clearance adjustment capability for high-load applications.
• Compact Linear Bushing - CLB (컴팩트리니어부싱) Compact design linear bushings for space-constrained applications where smaller form factor is required without sacrificing performance.
• Aluminum Case Unit (알루미늄케이스유니트) Pre-assembled aluminum housing units with integrated linear bearings available for Asian (SC series), European (SCE series), and American (SCB, SLB) standards.
• Shaft & Support Rail Unit (샤프트&서포트 레일유니트) Complete shaft support systems including support rail units (SBS, TBS), shaft supports (SK), and shafts (SF) for linear motion applications.
• Guide Master (가이드마스터) Polygon-shaped guide bearings with high rigidity and precision for semiconductor equipment, LCD assembly and inspection equipment, and precision mold guides. Includes SGM, SGMF, SGMC, SGMW series with optional stoppers and springs.
• McGuide (맥가이드) Polygon structure needle bearing guides featuring high rigidity, fixed accuracy, and long service life. Uses needle circulation type retainer structure for extended stroke capabilities and superior stiffness via line contact instead of point contact.
• McTcuator (맥츄에이터) Mechatronics actuators applying the polygonal McGuide to direct drive actuators. Available in P series (McTP005 to McTP100) for manufacturing environment improvement and energy savings, and C series for precision applications. Features brake for safety and high-precision load cell.
• Servo Cylinder (서보 실린더) Servo-driven cylinders for precision linear motion control. Available in SAS-T (tiedown) and SAS-S (profile) series.
• Picker Actuator (피커 액츄에이터) Actuators designed for pick-and-place operations and material handling applications in automation lines.
• PBG - Polygon Ball Guide (PBG) Polygon ball guide systems including PBG and PBGS series for precision linear motion applications, providing high rigidity with polygon-based ball arrangement.
• Automatic Calibrator (자동교정기) Automatic calibration equipment for precision measurement and alignment of linear motion systems.

Quantifiable outcome

• Linear Bushing designated as World-Class Product by government ministry in 2002
• +2 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• 상해삼익기전유한공사 (Shanghai Samick Subsidiary)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 March 2008100% owned subsidiary established March 25, 2008. Handles sales and operations in China market. Located in Shanghai Minhang district.
• 삼익KIRIU 주식회사 (Samick KIRIU Co., Ltd.)minorOthers · 1 January 2006Joint venture with Japanese KIRIU Corporation established January 2006. Specializes in brake disc and drum manufacturing for automotive industry. Located in Daegu.
• 삼익THK 주식회사 (Samick THK Co., Ltd.)coreOthersRelated company specializing in LM Guide products. Established as separate entity from Samick Precision. Operates domestic sales network for THK linear guide products. Located at same Daegu campus. One of Samick group family companies.
• 삼익SDT 주식회사 (Samick SDT Co., Ltd.)minorOthersJoint venture with Japanese THK. Manufactures slide covers and related products for office equipment, copiers, electronic equipment, machine tool slide covers, and automation equipment. Located in Daegu.
• 삼익HDS 주식회사 (Samick HDS Co., Ltd.)minorOthersPartnership with Japanese Harmonic Drive Systems. Imports, manufactures, and sells harmonic drives and servo components for robotics, semiconductor equipment, FA machinery, medical devices, and optical equipment. Located in Daegu.
• 네덜란드 유럽물류센터 (European Logistics Center, Netherlands)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean logistics center established in Rotterdam, Netherlands to support European market distribution and customer service.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• NSK Ltd. Japanese bearings and motion-control major producing ball/roller bearings, linear guides, ball screws, and mechatronic products. Overlaps with Samick in linear bushings and LM guides but competes across a much broader bearing portfolio.
• NTN Corporation: Japanese bearings and driveline manufacturer offering linear motion bearings, ball screws, and actuators. Larger incumbent serving similar industrial automation and semiconductor customers as Samick.
• SKF Group: Global Swedish bearings leader offering linear ball bearings, plain bearings, and actuators. Larger incumbent overlapping with Samick in LM bushings and industrial automation end markets.
• Bosch Rexroth AG: German linear motion and factory automation specialist (ball rails, ball screws, linear actuators). Competes with Samick's Guide Master and McTctuator product lines in factory automation and precision machinery.
• Schaeffler / INA: German bearing and motion technology major (parent of INA) producing linear ball bearings, roller guides, and actuators. Direct competitor in the European-standard linear bushing category Samick serves.

Direct peers

• THK Co., Ltd. Japanese global leader in linear motion guides and ball screws, holding the dominant share Samick competes for. Closest comparable — both specialize in LM guides, linear bushings, and actuators for factory automation, and they share a domestic Korean channel via the Samick THK affiliate.
• HIWIN Technologies Corp. Taiwanese manufacturer of linear guideways, ball screws, and linear actuators. Direct competitor across nearly all of Samick's product lines, particularly in Asian and European standard LM guides and mechatronic actuators.
• IKO Nippon Thompson Co., Ltd. Japanese specialist in needle roller bearings and linear motion rolling guides. Closely comparable to Samick's polygon/McGuide needle-bearing technology and a recognized global leader in the same niche category.
• PMI Group / Pacific Bearing (TBI Motion): Taiwanese manufacturer specializing in linear guides, ball screws, and linear bearings. Direct mid-tier competitor to Samick in Asia-standard linear bushings and LM guides, with similar export-driven GTM.

Emerging players

• Kuroda Precision Industries: Japanese precision components maker active in ball screws, linear guides, and mechatronic systems for semiconductor and LCD equipment — segments where Samick's cleanroom-certified products compete directly.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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