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Autonics offers solutions to simplify industrial processes with automation, and also provides technology to make the world more convenient and deliver new customer values.

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Autonics is globally trusted provider of comprehensive automation solutions for building smart factories providing sensors, controllers, safety, and SCADA.

Global Subsidiaries

13
Global Network / Offices

100
+
Annual Revenue

152
M USD
Products (SKU)

35000
+
Established in 1977
47th Anniversary
R&D Human Resources
21%
Revenue/R&D Investment
11%
Employees Worldwide
1,620
Registered Patents
65

* Annual Revenue and R&D Investment as of 2023 / Employees as of 2024

Autonics has 13 international offices and
various domestic & overseas production bases.

Now, Autonics has established ourselves
as a leading company in the automation industry
that is expanding beyond Korea and around the world.

Our Business

K-Smart Lighthouse Factory Autonics,
We offer the best smart total solution

Autonics maximizes customer satisfaction with optimal solutions ranging from small sensors applied in the field to software for data management and smart field operation.

Smart
Total Solution

Award

Autonics Awards at a Glance

Check out the research and development awards that have been recognized for Autonics' technological prowess and the various products that have won the world's top three design awards for their outstanding design!

Ministry of Science and ICT

2023 Excellent Enterprise Research Institute

Ministry of Science and ICT

2019 Excellent Enterprise Research Institute

Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy

2019 Designated as a Materials
& Components Specialized Company

Ministry of SMEs and Startups

2018 Designated as a Technology
Innovation Company

Busan Mayor Award

2006 Grand Prize for New Technology Innovation

Presidential Award

2002 Presidential Award for
Excellent Capital Goods Development

Design Award

World's Top Three Design Awards

Red Dot Award

The world’s largest design award organized by the Nordheim-Westphalia Design Center in Germany

iF Design Award

A world-renowned international design award organized by the German International Forum Design

IDEA Award

International Design Awards organized by the Society of Industrial Designers of US

PIN-UP Award

Korea Design Award organized by the Korea Industrial Designers Association and sponsored by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy

Good Design Award

Korea Design Award hosted by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy and organized by the Korea Institute of Design Promotion

History

Change, Innovation, and Autonics' History of Challenge

Autonics has achieved remarkable historical growth by making the impossible possible with a constant spirit of challenge. Under the corporate philosophy of pursuing unwavering innovation, Autonics will continue to take on new challenges to lead the global market to provide reliable and efficient automation solutions to our customers.

New Growth : Evolution into a future-oriented innovative company

Autonics is expanding the field of future-oriented innovation by establishing the Reliability Center and Magok R&D Center in Seoul. Autonics also has been selected as an excellent company's research institute, and recognized for our reliability and technical expertise.

2024

03

Establishment of Osaka sales office in Japan
01

Establishment of Frankfurt sales office in German

2023

12

'Best Family Friendly Management' certification acquired (Ministry of Gender Equality and Family)
12

Awarded '2023 Korea Technology Award' (Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy Award)
11

Desingated as a 2023 Time-honored Business (Ministry of SMEs and Startups)
10

Establishment of Western office in California, U.S.A

2020

12

Awarded Grand Prize at Manufacturing Category at 'Web Award Korea 2020'
05

Establishment of New Autonics R&D Center in Seoul, South Korea
05

Establishment of manufacturing factory in Ha Nam province, Vietnam (Autonics VNM Company Limited)

2019

09

Awarded as a Leading Industrial Sensor Company at 'Industry Award Korea 2019'
08

Designated as a Materials & Components Specialized Company (Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy)
04

Designated as a Middle Market Enterprise (Federation of Middle Market Enterprises of Korea)

2018

11

Awarded Smart Factory Innovation Company at 'Industry Award Korea 2018'
11

Finalist at Mid-Sized Business Category at 'Web Award Korea 2018'
09

Designated as a Technology Innovation Company (Ministry of SMEs and Startups)
07

Started Construction of new Autonics R&D Center in Magok District in Seoul, South Korea
06

Approved as a TUV Rheinland test center for EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility) and LVD (Low Voltage Directive)
03

Construction of Autonics Reliability Center (Product Quality Test Center)
03

Designated as an outstanding taxpayer company in Busan city.
01

Presidential Award for Job Creation Companies (Presidential Award)

Challenge and Innovation : Opening the horizon for research and development

This was a time when change and innovation were initiated to become a global company, and the current subsidiary system in 12 countries and a global network were established. In addition, it was a time when Autonics made diversified investments in research and development to meet international quality standards and customer satisfaction.

2017

12

Incorporation of Russia sales branch (RUS LLC, Moscow)

2016

12

ISO 14001 Certification (Environmental Management System) acquired
12

Designated as one of top mid-sized companies for human resource development
07

Designated as one of the leading companies in work-life balance
05

Acceptance to UL Witness Test Data Program (WTDP)

2015

08

Designated as one of the Best Companies to Work For at the "Korea Happy Company Grand Awards"
03

Announcement of new CEO, Yong-jin Park

2014

08

Construction and relocation of new headquarters (Seokdae, Busan)
05

Incorporation of sales branch in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam (Cong Ty Tnhh Autonics Vina.)

2013

12

Designated as one of Busan strategic industry pioneer companies
12

Incorporation of sales branch in Mexico City, Mexico (Autonics Mexico S.A. de C.V.)
09

Designated as a “Specialized Global Company” by the Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Energy
05

Designated as a "World Class 300" company by the Korean government

2012

07

Entry into one hundred million dollar venture company
03

Gold Tower Industrial Award on 46th Taxpayer's Day

2011

11

Thirty Million Dollar Export Award at the 48th Annual Trade Day (Presidential Award)
11

First product release of I/O terminal blocks and cables
04

Establishment of Qingdao sales office in China
02

Designated as a Top 10 New Industry Pioneer Company in Jiaxing, China

2010

11

Twenty Million Dollar Export Award at the 47th Annual Trade Day (Presidential Award)
10

Establishment of Chongqing sales office in China
08

Establishment of Nanjing sales office in China
06

Incorporation of sales branch in Mumbai, India (Autonics Automation India Private Limited)
02

Relocation of R&D Center for Control & Measurement (Banyeodong, Busan)

2009

12

Construction and relocation of R&D Center for Sensors (Songdo, Incheon)
02

Establishment of corporation in Istanbul, Turkey (Autonics Otomasyon Ticaret Ltd. Sti.)

2008

07

Establishment of sales branch in Moscow, Russia (Autonics Corp. Russia Rep. Office)
05

Establishment of Chengdu sales office in China
05

Establishment of sales branch in Mexico City, Mexico (Autonics Mexico Sales Office)

2007

04

Completion of manufacturing factory in Jiaxing, China
03

Businessman-Worker of the Month (Yangsan Mayor Award)
01

Establishment of corporation in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia (Mal-Autonics Sensor Sdn. Bhd.)

2006

10

Grand Prize for New Technology Innovation (Busan Mayor Award)
07

Establishment of sales branch in Mumbai, India (Autonics India Liaison Office)
04

Grand Prize for Equal Employment Opportunity (Presidential Award)
03

Opening of showroom and technical education center (Bucheon, Gyeonggi-do)

2005

11

Ten Million Dollar Export Award at the 42nd Annual Trade Day (Presidential Award)
08

Establishment of sales branch in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam (Autonics Vietnam Rep. Office)
07

Establishment of manufacturing facility in Jiaxing, China (Autonics Electronic (Jiaxing) Corporation)
03

Establishment of corporation in Sao Paulo, Brazil (Autonics Do Brasil Ltd.)

2004

05

Establishment of Guangzhou sales office in China
04

Relocation of Seoul sales office (Bucheon, Korea)

Globalization : Establishment of overseas subsidiaries and targeting the global market

This was the time when Autonics achieved No. 1 domestic market share, surpassing foreign products. And Autonics began full-fledged global marketing by establishing local subsidiaries in Japan and Indonesia (1996) and participating in the Hannover Messe in Germany.

2003

09

China Compulsory Certificate (CCC) acquired

2002

12

Designated as Components & Materials Specialized Company (Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy)
09

Iron Tower Industrial Award on 26th Taxpayer's Day
08

Establishment of Beijing sales office in China
03

Excellence Award for Equal Employment Opportunity (Presidential Award)
02

Establishment of corporation in Shanghai, China (Autonics China Co., Ltd.)

2001

04

Establishment of sales office in Shanghai, China
02

Establishment of corporation in Illinois, USA (Autonics USA Inc.)

2000

12

Establishment of R&D Center for Sensors (Bucheon, Gyeonggi-do)
11

Five Million Dollar Export Award at the 37th Annual Trade Day (Presidential Award)
11

ISO 9001 Certification acquired

1999

04

Designated as a promising small & medium sized business for exports
01

Designated as a small & medium sized business with outstanding technical expertise

1998

12

Grand Prize for the 8th Small & Medium Sized Business (Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Energy)
07

Designated as Top 50 small & medium sized business in product quality
06

Construction and relocation to new manufacturing facility (Yangsan, Gyeonsangnam-do)
02

Designated as a venture company by the small & medium business administration

1997

10

Commendation from Ministry for Measuring Instrument Development (Ministry of Trade and Industry)

1996

10

Establishment of corporation in Tokyo, Japan (PT. Autonics Japan)
09

Establishment of corporation in Jakarta, Indonesia (PT. Autonics Indonesia)
07

Designated as a measuring instrument promotion subject company by the small & medium business administration

Leap and Growth : Brand Promotion

This was a time when competition with foreign products began, and Autonics was widely promoted by developing the first photoelectric sensor in Korea which required high technology (1988) and establishing a control and measurement research center.

1994

09

Establishment of Daejeon sales office in Korea

1993

08

Designated as a "Technology Pioneer Corporation" by the Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Energy

1992

11

Million Dollar Export Award at the 29th Annual Trade Day (Presidential Award)

1991

11

Establishment of Daegu sales office in Korea

1990

07

Establishment of Kwangju sales office in Korea
02

Establishment of R&D Center for Control & Measurement with official recognition from the Korean government (No. 272, Busan)

1989

11

Participation Award in New Product Exposition (Electronics Industries Association of Korea)
11

Incorporation of Autonics Corporation

1988

06

Construction and relocation of new headquarters (Banyeodong, Busan)

Turning Point : The era of domestic production of automation devices

After transitioning to manufacturing era, this was a time to develop Korea's first digital counter (K Series, 1981) and jump into the local production of automation products, cultivating competitive capabilities with foreign products and laying the foundation for sustainable development.

1986

10

Excellence Award in New Product Exposition (Ministry of Commerce and Industry)

1985

10

Excellence Award in New Product Exposition (Electronics Industries Association of Korea)
11

Establishment of sales office in Seoul, Korea (Shindorim, Guro-gu)

1984

10

Release of first digital counter in Korea (K Series)

Start-up : Engineering Business

Founder Hwan-ki Park, who started A/S electronic/communication products at the age of 24 (1976, has grown along with the growth of the domestic textile industry, including developing and supplying controllers for weaving machines as an engineering business for the first time in Korea (1977, Establishment of Kuk-Je Electronics).

1980