Since entering the aircraft engine and film camera businesses in 1977, Samsung Techwin has been a driving force in the development of Korea’s precision machinery industry. The company has since expanded its business scope to include semiconductor equipment and components, turbo compressors and self-propelled howitzer businesses, producing products such as digital cameras and video information devices.

Samsung is at the forefront of changes brought about by digital technology. Currently, the company is developing the “digital camera lifestyle,” built around state-of-the-art digital cameras that are convenient to carry, feature super-precision lenses and screen processing technologies, and boast environmentally friendly technologies that serve as a model for the entire semiconductor industry. The company has established production and sales subsidiaries in several major countries, including the U.S. and China. These subsidiaries strive to meet the needs of local markets and consumers, and are reinforcing Samsung’s global marketing competency.

2006 saw many accomplishments for Samsung Techwin. These included the launch of the compact VLUU NV series digital camera and new D-SLR products, which have become bestsellers, propelling the company to the top market position in Korea. The company also entered the high-growth multi-pixel camera module market with mass-production of 1M and 1.3M CMOS, and 2M and 3M modules.

Techwin’s semiconductor business is pushing into new markets, both geographically and with new technologies. It is exploring new growth businesses and strengthening its success by mass-producing COF and bumping, and completing the development of BOC for high speed D-RAM.

In power systems, the company is pushing ahead the KF-16 and F-15 fighter engine projects and KHP (Korean helicopter) project. It is also actively participating with GE in GENEX, an engine development project for civil aircrafts, with Rolls-Royce on the development of the Trent 900 engine and is extending its gas turbine expertise gained in aircraft engines into industrial engine areas.

In special business, Techwin is contributing to the national defense with the development and production of ground combat equipment.

In addition, Samsung Techwin has maintained an unwavering commitment to meeting social responsibilities through developing environmentally friendly technologies.