January 16, 2025 – NAMUGA CEO Don Lee (right) and METAOPTICS Technologies CEO Mark Thng signed the MOU, committing to future collaboration in applying metalens technology to AI vision solution modules. This partnership will focus on applications such as smartphone cameras, AR/VR devices, autonomous vehicles, and facial recognition systems using 3D sensing LiDAR. The companies also plan to accelerate joint promotions tailored to customer needs across various sectors.
NAMUGA Co., Ltd., a leading camera module supplier (190510, KOSDAQ), announced that it has become the first Korean camera module manufacturer to sign a strategic partnership MOU with METAOPTICS Technologies, a Singapore-based company specializing in metalens technology.
METAOPTICS is renowned for its metasurface flat lens (metalens) technology, which enables the development and manufacturing of ultra-compact and ultra-thin optical modules. This cutting-edge technology leverages innovative semiconductor-based optical design processes to overcome the limitations of conventional optics, establishing METAOPTICS as an industry leader. Metalens technology offers practical solutions to improve system performance while reducing size and weight, making it ideal for compact and slim devices.
NAMUGA, a leader in the 3D vision solution camera module industry, sees metalens technology as a transformative innovation for diverse fields, including portable cameras, AR/VR devices, and autonomous mobility. Through this strategic partnership with METAOPTICS, NAMUGA aims to expand its market presence by providing differentiated technology and enhancing customer-focused collaboration and promotional efforts.
Additionally, NAMUGA announced plans to develop industry-leading, ultra-compact 3D camera module samples utilizing ultra-thin metalens technology as early as the first half of the year. The company intends to conduct mass production tests with major global big-tech companies in the United States, Japan, and Europe that currently use its modules.
About NAMUGA
Founded in 2004 and based in Pangyo, South Korea’s Silicon Valley, NAMUGA has been at the forefront of innovation in the 3D sensing camera module industry. The company specializes in high-performance camera modules and 3D technology solutions, catering to top-tier markets worldwide. NAMUGA’s products play a critical role in various sectors, including mobile, micro actuator, AR/VR, mobility, security, and biomedical industries.
NAMUGA operates a state-of-the-art, 58,000-square-meter factory in Vietnam, which allows it to manage a fully integrated development and manufacturing process. This facility enables NAMUGA to meet diverse global customer needs effectively, ensuring high standards of precision, quality, and reliability. The company also holds multiple certificates in module technology R&D, highlighting its capability to deliver advanced solutions that meet the evolving demands of modern technology markets.
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