UDMTEK

UDMTEK (유디엠텍) is a South Korean technology company that develops and supplies smart factory solutions based on machine language processing (MLP) technology. Founded in May 2007, the company is headquartered in Suwon, Gyeonggi-do, and has grown into a key player in the industrial AI and smart manufacturing sector. UDMTEK's core technology involves interpreting control logic and data flows within machines using AI approaches to provide various application services. Leveraging its control program analysis technology, the company offers smart manufacturing solutions such as digital twins, predictive maintenance, and process optimization. Its client base includes major domestic and international companies such as Hyundai Motor, LG Energy Solution, LG Display, Samsung Electronics, POSCO, and SK C&C. UDMTEK has been recognized for its innovation, receiving the 4IR AWARDS in the AI category for four consecutive years (2021–2024) and being selected as an AI Factory specialist company in 2025. The company listed on the KOSDAQ market in November 2024 through a merger with Daishin Balance 13th SPAC. UDMTEK continues to advance its product lineup, including the OPTRA platform, and remains a notable player in South Korea's smart factory ecosystem.

UDMTEK was established in May 2007 as a corporation in South Korea. Initially located at Ajou University's Industry-Academia Cooperation Building, the company moved its headquarters several times over the years, reflecting its growth. In 2008, it registered as a venture company and established an integrated manufacturing technology research institute. The following year, Kwak Jong-geun became CEO, and the company registered as an automotive supplier, securing its first automotive delivery contract. In 2010, UDMTEK developed its first major product, OPTRA® Tracker, and won the Grand Prize at the Korea SW Technology Awards. The company continued to gain recognition, receiving ISO 9001 certification in 2011 and registering patents in both Korea and the United States in 2013. Wang Ji-nam became CEO in 2013. In 2014, UDMTEK developed OPTRA® Black-box and moved to the Gwanggyo Business Center. The company expanded into the display sector with a supply contract in 2015. Subsequent years saw the development of PLC eXpert (2018) and UXIM Analyzer (2020). UDMTEK received numerous awards, including the 4IR AWARDS in the AI category for four consecutive years starting in 2021. In 2023, it applied for KOSDAQ preliminary review, and in 2024, it completed a merger with Daishin Balance 13th SPAC and listed on KOSDAQ in November. In 2025, the company developed the OPTRA Platform and was selected as an AI Factory specialist company. UDMTEK has attracted investment from Woori Venture Partners and KB Investment, raising 4 billion won.

• UDMTEK founded

• Headquarters moved to Ajou University Industry-Academia Cooperation Building

• Registered as a venture company

• Established Integrated Manufacturing Technology Research Institute

• Kwak Jong-geun appointed CEO

• Registered as automotive supplier

• First automotive delivery contract

• Won Minister's Award at Korea SW Contest

• Developed OPTRA® Tracker

• Won Grand Prize at Korea SW Technology Awards

• Innobiz certification (Grade A)

• Designated as military service exception research institute

• ISO 9001:2008 certification

• Korea Technology Finance Corporation A+ Members

• Headquarters moved to Gyeonggi Venture Building

• Suwon City Excellent SME Commendation

• Wang Ji-nam appointed CEO

• Reported as R&D service business

• Patent registration in Korea and US

• Minister's Commendation for Knowledge Service Merit

• Developed OPTRA® Black-box

• Headquarters moved to Gwanggyo Business Center

• Display supply contract

• Registered as special agent

AI-driven smart factory and industrial analytics solutions provider

• OPTRA® Tracker

  Developed in 2010, a product for tracking and analyzing machine operations.

• OPTRA® Black-box

  Developed in 2014, a black-box solution for machine data recording and analysis.

• PLC eXpert

  Developed in 2018, a tool for PLC program analysis and optimization.

• UXIM Analyzer

  Developed in 2020, an analyzer for user experience and interaction monitoring.

• OPTRA Platform

  Developed in 2025, an integrated platform for smart factory solutions.

1. 1UDMTEK official websiteudmtek.com
2. 2유디엠텍 - Wikipedia (Korean)ko.wikipedia.org
3. 3UDMTEK - Wikidatawikidata.org
4. 4Toyota invite sends Korea's UDMTEK stock to upper limitbiz.chosun.com