A high-efficiency circular vibration/polarization ultrasonic conversion technology capable of detecting cracks, which can occur in various directions within a structure, has been developed for the first time in the world.For the first time in the world, the joint research team led by Senior Research
Excessive administration of analgesic drugs frequently results in medical accidents. To prevent the occurrence of these accidents, a drug infusion pump featuring a technology for safely detecting medication administration has been developed for the first time in the world.The research team led by Pr
Hyundai Mobis announced on Sept. 19 that it has developed MPS 1.0 Premium, which improves the performance of its next-generation parking control system (MPS) developed for the first time in the world in 2021.This technology’s signature feature is Memory Parking Assist (MPA). When a driver executes p
Samsung Electronics will not load its next foldable smartphone models with in-display fingerprint sensors.The company has considered the adoption of in-display fingerprint recognition technology for the Galaxy Z Fold 4 and the Galaxy Z Flip 4, but recently decided not to use it. The two foldable mod
The Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology announced on Dec. 20 that it reduced amyloid beta plaque and improved brain connectivity in the lab rat model of 5xFAD using ultrasound brain stimulation.The outcome of the research is highly meaningful in that amyloid beta in the brain tissue, which c
Hyundai Mobis announced on Nov. 14 that it has developed a smart parking system designed to help drivers park their vehicles in small parking spaces.The Mobis Parking System (MPS) is part of the advanced driver assistance system (ADASs) that integrates narrow-road driving, rear autonomous driving an
The Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials (KIMM), an institute under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Science and ICT, has successfully developed technology for the mass-production of microfluidic chips. These are, in turn, used to uniformly mass-produce lipid nanoparticles such as liposomes
Samsung Electronics announced on Nov. 9 that its Eco Life Lab has been accredited as a microbial laboratory by TUV Rheinland, a global testing and certification agency in Germany.The lab was certified in ISO 22196, which focuses on measurement of antibacterial activity on plastics and other non-poro
POSCO has decided to provide 200 patented technologies to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) free of charge as a measure to enhance their competitiveness and expand the base of the green and digital markets.Especially this year, POSCO expanded the scope of support to the group level, includin
The author is an analyst of NH Investment & Securities. He can be reached at ryan.ra@nhqv.com. – Ed. Ilooda boasts a profit structure in which its margins improve in line higher equipment sales and greater frequency of procedures and the resultant rise in medical consumables sales. Having secured a
The Yonsei University Severance Hospital and the Hanyang University Myongji Hospital announced on Sep. 22 that their join research team conducted MR-guided focused ultrasound (MRgFUS) on four treatment-resistant depression patients and the patients’ symptoms have been relieved for over a year withou
The author is an analyst of NH Investment & Securities. He can be reached at kyuha.lee@nhqv.com. -- Ed. It is believed that Apple will likely equip its iPhone 12 Pro Max (scheduled for release in 2H20) with Qualcomm’s ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. As the adoption of FoD technology looks set to incr
This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Santa Fe, Hyundai Motor's first SUV. The launch of the Santa Fe marked a milestone in the automaker's history. The Santa Fe, now in its fourth generation, has become an icon for the brand. Celebrating the 20th anniversary, Hyundai will launch an en
While their plants in India remain locked down, South Korean companies are donating money and relief goods to the country's central and local governments to help them contain the COVID-19 outbreak. Samsung Electronics’ India unit plans to donate 200 million rupees, or approximately 3.2 billion w
North Gyeongsang Province is operating a booth for local companies jointly with Daegu city at CES 2020, the world’s largest tech expo which opened in Las Vegas, the United States on Jan. 7. Thirty companies located in Daegu city or North Gyeongsang Province are showcasing their technological prowess
Samsung Electronics is taking steps to respond to the fingerprint security problem of its flagship Galaxy S10 and Galaxy Note10 smartphones. A growing number of customers say that when the front of their phones are covered with a silicon case, they can be unlocked even with others’ fingerprints.Acco
Hyundai Motor Group's plan to establish a joint venture with Aptiv of the United States, the third largest autonomous driving technology developer in the world, is causing concern among South Korean component producers.The self-driving joint venture is expected to help Hyundai Mobis secure futur
After Apple applied the fingerprint recognition technology to the iPhone 5S in 2013, many companies have been making efforts to develop fingerprint recognition technologies using ultrasound, and this has led to a surge in patent applications.According to the Korean Intellectual Property Office (KIPO
A team of Korean researchers has shed light on how high-intensity ultrasound eliminates tumors and cancerous tissues. This study is expected to pave the way for the development of new technologies for cancer surgery. The principle elucidated by the research team can be applied to development of a te
Samsung Electronics will unveil the Galaxy S10 smartphone series in San Francisco on Feb. 20.The company sent an invitation letter to global media outlets and partners on Jan. 11, announcing that it will introduce the Galaxy S10 series in San Francisco, a city close to the corporate headquarters of