Specialized company for micro-etching,
VaultCreation, based on low ion beam dry etching

VaultCreation is global dry etching company and provides precision processing of parts to customer's needs
Dry etching technology can be processed no matter what materials such as metal foil, PET, PI, etc.

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Applications

01

FMM

Mobile Fine Metal Mask refers to a metal foil of finely processed
invar material required for manufacturing displays such
as OLED.

02

EMI

The EMI shielding window is transparent in the visible
light area and effectively blocks electromagnetic waves,
developed for the military and can be applied to other
industries

03

V-α  V-glassV-polass

The V-α can prevent the distortion of the screen
caused by rainwater or steam being absorbed onto
the from glass of a camera.

04

Air Pre Filter

Vault Creation is the world’s first manufacturer of air
filters using polymer materials. A polymer air filter is an
air filter that uses dry etching technology to process fine
holes of uniform size in PET or PE.

R&D

Vault Creation developed its own FMM for OLED for the first time in S.Korea
and developed fine hole processing technology for EMI shielding filters
and polymer films for defense

Newsroom

Vaultcreation wins Gold at the prestigious ‘Edison Awards 2024’ in the USA
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Vaultcreation wins Gold at the prestigious ‘Edison Awards 2024’ in the USA

Vaultcreation, a company specializing in dry etching, recently announced its entry into the global automotive camera market, worth $8 billion, in collaboration with optical camera manufacturer Sekonix.  On the 22nd, Vaultcreation revealed that it received the highest honor, the Gold Award, at the 'Edison Awards 2024' held in Florida, USA, on the 19th. The Edison Awards is the most highly regarded innovation technology competition in the American technology industry. Every year, thousands of technology companies worldwide compete for the awards, which are ranked and given Gold, Silver, and Bronze seals.  Past winners include global technology companies such as Apple, 3M, and General Electric.   Vaultcreation's 'V-glass' was named a finalist in February and ultimately received the Gold Award.  This is the first time a domestic company has won in the Materials Protection & Imaging Technology category. This award has solidified the company's technological innovation on the global stage.   Additionally, V-glass has been recognized for its technological innovation, receiving the Mobility Innovation Award at 'CES 2024' and the Innovation Award at 'World IT Show Korea 2024.'   V-glass achieves visibility even in severe weather conditions by finely etching patterns on thinly deposited glass at the micrometer level.  It also possesses electromagnetic shielding performance that blocks external interference.  V-glass can be widely applied in safety and optical industries where visibility is crucial, such as in CCTV, automotive rearview cameras, and side-view mirrors.   A representative from Vaultcreation stated, "We are delighted to be recognized for our innovation excellence at a global awards ceremony as a leading domestic materials and components venture company.  We will accelerate our overseas expansion based on recently concluded NDAs and MOAs with Japanese and North American distributors."     Meanwhile, Vaultcreation has delivered 'Polymer Air Filter (V-air filter),' a pre-filter for air purifiers that can be washed and reused to protect both health and the environment, to welfare centers and senior centers in Gangnam-Gu.  The company is expanding its business scope to commercialize this product.     송은정 기자yuniya@newspim.com 출처 : 뉴스핌(https://www.newspim.com/news/view/20240422000716)

2024.04.22
Vaultcreation, Sign agreement for joint development of ‘camera cover’ with Sekonix
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Vaultcreation, Sign agreement for joint development of ‘camera cover’ with Sekonix

Vaultcreation, a company specializing in dry etching, has signed a joint development agreement with Sekonix, an optical camera company, to solve issues in mobility cameras. Through this agreement, the two companies will develop a lens cover that prevents condensation on mobility camera lenses and external electromagnetic interference.   Despite extensive global research and development efforts to solve condensation issues in cameras, no significant breakthroughs have been achieved so far.  Some high-end cameras have attempted to apply waterproof coatings or install heating elements to prevent condensation, but embedding heating elements in the lens cover compromised visibility.  However, with Vaultcreation's visibility assurance technology, which has been proven on the global stage, this issue is expected to be resolved.   Additionally, their precision etching technology will block external electromagnetic waves without compromising the lens's transparency.  The excellence of their electromagnetic shielding technology has been validated by their delivery of shielding products for the Korean fighter jet KF-X project.     A representative from Vaultcreation stated, "The development of a lens cover with combined functions, such as preventing condensation and electromagnetic interference, is a technology that many have attempted worldwide but have not succeeded in achieving.  We have completed the foundational technology, so only application and implementation remain," expressing strong confidence. They added, "This technology can be widely utilized in defense, safety, and optical industries where visibility is crucial.     정우정 기자woo@chosunbiz.com 출처 : 조선비즈(https://biz.chosun.com/industry/company/2024/04/17/WLFNBCVGPNFHBOEIDP7HEOTYSE/)

2024.04.17
Vaultcreation, signed up NDA for sale collaboration with RYODEN of Japan
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Vaultcreation, signed up NDA for sale collaboration with RYODEN of Japan

Ryoden, with annual sales totaling $1.9 billion as of last year, is one of Japan's top ten companies in the semiconductor sector, employing over 1,000 staff members.  It has expanded its operations to 11 countries outside of Japan and boasts a network of over 2,000 partner companies.  Primarily focused on factory automation (FA) systems, information and communication technology (ICT), and electronic product sales, Ryoden has recently diversified its portfolio to include ventures in smart farming and healthcare sectors. According to a Vaultcreation spokesperson, the NDA signed this time carries significance as it comes after the completion of investigations into the 'V-glass' market. CIPO Young-jae Kim stated, "This NDA includes discussions on specific business procedures between the two parties, encompassing not only the Japanese headquarters but also Ryoden's U.S. subsidiary. This business agreement seems to present a significant opportunity for international expansion." V-glass, a special lens cover securing visibility developed with Vaultcreation's core technology, is currently undergoing sample testing with the Japanese automotive OEM 'N' company. V-glass, recognized with the CES 2024 Innovation Award and the Edison Award, provides clear vision even in rainy conditions or when foreign substances are present, garnering attention from domestic and international automotive and optical lens companies. In particular, winning the Edison Award in the United States marked the first time a Korean company was recognized in the materials and substances category, spotlighting the technological prowess of South Korea's cutting-edge small and medium-sized venture enterprises to the world. Vaultcreation will participate in the '2024 World IT Show (WIS 2024),' Korea's largest comprehensive ICT exhibition held at COEX from the 17th to the 19th. As part of the event, they will offer a limited quantity of 'V-glass' for rear-view cameras for free to booth visitors.     송은정 기자 yuniya@newspim.com 출처 : 뉴스핌(https://www.newspim.com/news/view/20240415000420)

2024.04.12
Vaultcreation ”Publish overview containing FMM Specifications for the first half of 2024”
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Vaultcreation ”Publish overview containing FMM Specifications for the first half of 2024”

  Vaultcreation (CEO Sangjun Choi) announced on the 7th that it will publish an overview containing FMM (Fine Metal Mask) specifications for the first half of 2024. FMM is one of the essential components of displays that increases the resolution of smartphones, providing a clear screen. Vaultcreation, which announced the mass production of 500ppi FMM in last year, introduced high-resolution FMM in stick form using its proprietary 'ion beam dry etching technology,' securing domestic and international patents. This was previously only available in Japan.   In the recently published '2024 FMM Tech Overview,' one can easily confirm the distinctive features of Vaultcreation's independently developed FMM, such as CTE, thickness, uniformity, among other detailed specifications of the FMM currently produced by Vaultcreation.  Particularly noteworthy is the adjustable hole angle, ranging from 45 to 56 degrees, providing flexibility, and the use of anisotropic etching, resulting in minimal thickness variation compared to conventional wet etching.  Furthermore, Vaultcreation's etching method allows for minimized rib size, and the company has secured intellectual property rights for etching processes both domestically and internationally.   The production timeline is also innovative. Upon providing the specifications required by each customer, Vaultcreation can manufacture FMMs according to the desired specifications within 5 to 6 weeks after the production request.   Vaultcreation stated, 'It is true that high-resolution FMMs could only be produced in Japan, which posed many limitations in display research and development due to long production lead times and high costs.  With our independent development of equipment and processes, we have significantly reduced both production costs and lead times.'   The mobile FMM sector is crucial within the core of the display industry. Since the mention of display resolution for smartphone displays, the FMM market has been perceived as a domain of technology and products exclusive to Japan.  In efforts to localize production, leading Korean technology companies, including government-funded and self-invested endeavors, conducted research, yielding promising results at the lab level.  However, despite claims of successful mass production, there were no tangible demonstrations.   In October 2023, Vaultcreation's production facility attracted a visit from VDM, the world's leading steel company based in Germany, as a material supplier.     Vaultcreation's FMMs, with reduced costs and production times, are expected to be utilized in various fields such as automotive displays, VR, and AR products shortly.     이영기 기자 007@newpim.com 출처 : 뉴스핌(https://www.newspim.com/news/view/20240307000909)

2024.02.20
Vaultcreation ‘V-glass’ won the innovation award in the CES 2024
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Vaultcreation ‘V-glass’ won the innovation award in the CES 2024

  Specializing in dry etching, Vaultcreation announced on the 10th that it will showcase 'V-glass,' which won the innovation award in the mobility sector at CES 2024. 'V-glass' is a lens cover with the capability to spread water droplets upon contact, achieved by depositing a thin layer of metal material onto glass and etching microscale patterns.  It prevents water to adhere on the glass surface caused by external factors such as rainwater and humidity, ensuring a clear view without the need for windshield washer fluid, hydrophobic coatings, or external power sources.  It can be applied to any area requiring visibility, such as automotive rearview cameras, CCTV, and side-view mirrors.   Additionally, it possesses electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding properties, preventing external interference waves, garnering significant interest from buyers across various industries.   A VaultCreation representative stated, "We are delighted to participate in CES for the third consecutive year. Especially this time, winning the innovation award in the mobility sector for 'V-glass' feels like a particularly valuable exhibition where our technology is recognized globally.”   And “Through participating in the world's largest exhibition, we will make every effort to facilitate collaboration with new buyers.”   On the other hand, Vaultcreation plans to release the 'V-glass' product for rearview cameras, which solves the inconvenience of water droplets obscuring the view on rainy days, domestically and internationally.  They aim to launch it in both domestic and international markets within the first quarter of this year and are in discussions with major domestic and international automotive companies about entering the aftermarket.   오효진 기자 출처 : venturesquare(https://www.venturesquare.net/909621)  

2024.01.10
Vault Creation, signs a pilot purchase agreement with  Gangnam-gu, Seoul, Korea for innovative products
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Vault Creation, signs a pilot purchase agreement with Gangnam-gu, Seoul, Korea for innovative products

  Vault Creation, a dry etching specialist company, announced on the 20th that it had signed a pilot purchase agreement with Gangnam-gu, Seoul, Korea, for innovative products. The scale of the pilot purchase agreement signed this time is estimated to be around $150k and installation is scheduled for March.    As a result, Vault Creation’s fine dust-blocking ‘Polymer Air Filter (V-air filter) will be installed in 14 welfare centers and 179 senior community centers in Gangnam-gu, Seoul, Korea as pre-filter to assist HEPA filters in air purifiers. Gangnam-gu stated, ‘The purchase of the V-Air Filter this time is part of the welfare administration to help ensure the safety and health of residents.    Young jai-Kim, a director of Vault Creation, stated, ‘The V-Air filter, as a pre-filter, minimizes dust and other particles captured by HEPA filters, extending the replacement period by more than three times’ and ‘Users can save on replacement costs, and from the perspective of local governments and nation, it effectively reduces HEPA filter waste, which annually causes significant environmental issues, by one-third, in carbon dioxide reduction.’ He also expressed great confidence in the product, saying,’ Starting with Gangnam-gu, Seoul, Korea, we plan to expand installation areas to encompass the entire Seoul metropolitan area soon.    Vault Creation received an Innovation award at CES 2024 in January. It was also selected for ‘Edison award’, called the Oscar Award of Innovation, and planning to participate in the awards ceremony in Florida, US, in April.

2024.03.19
Vault Creation, a South Korea etching company, has completed preparations for  mass-producing 500ppi
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Vault Creation, a South Korea etching company, has completed preparations for mass-producing 500ppi

Achieving a resolutions of 500ppi with proprietary technology...completed initial setup a production equipment for mass production Korean dry etching specialized company, Vault Creation Co., Ltd., has announced that it will start selling FMM for smartphones with a resolution of 500ppi, which is essential component of mobile displays, to demand companies and research institutes that need it from September 1, 2023.  Until now, FMM-related companies worldwide have invested astronomical resources exclusively in Japan to develop high-resolution FMM for smartphones.  However, it is true that encountered technical limitations without providing practical results.    In this situation, Vault Creation, a South Korea company, which announced its entry into the market, has a golden opportunity to reshape the global FMM industry. As a venture established less than a decade ago in South Korea, Vault Creation has succeed in implementing the world’s best resolution after seven years of research and showed its amazing ability to build mass production facilities in a short time FMM(Fine Metal Mask) is a mask used to form Red(R), Green(G), and Blue(B) subpixels in small and medium-sized OLED panels and is a key material in the OLED deposition process. The microring mirroring is uniform and cross-sectional angles, step height, and location precision are required because the deposited organic matter serves as a major component that allows precise deposition only in the TFT(Thin Film Transistor) pixel area. No defects, such as appearance deformation, imprinting, clogging, or sticking, are allowed.    Accordingly, FMM-related companies around the world, including Korea, China, Japan, and Taiwan have invested heavily in the development of high-resolution FMM using methods like wet or electroplating etching. However, up untill now, no company has succeeded in achieving mass production for the market, and supplying or selling to demand sources was simply not possible. This situation has led to complete dependence on Japan for FMM.   Especially, FMM for OLED used in smartphone panel production has been produced by companies such as TOPPAN in Japan and Darwin in Taiwan. However, in practice, a Japanese company DNP(Dai Nippon Printing) has effectively monopolized the global market for OLED FMM.    Since 2015, Vault Creation has developed its own ‘Ion Beam Dry Etching Technology’ to secure global intellectual property and complete FMM development 2 years ago using a low-temperature process, and until recently, it has been confirmed that it has advanced technology for mass production.  The ion beam dry etching technology developed by Vault Creation stands out from another etching process like wet etching or electroplating. It allows etching without damaging the material and leaves no residual impurities. Moreover, using the advantages of dry etching, they claim to be able to manufacture according to the specifications of customers in terms of etching angles and shapes, as required.    CIPO(STEVE JAY) has announced the official start of sales stating,“Until now, the only company capable of providing FMM for the high-resolution market worldwide was Japan’s ‘DNP’. Over the past 7years, we have completed technological development that can diversify this exclusive market and we are fully prepared for mass production to supply 500ppi FMM to any company in need. The supply price can also be offered much more affordably than before, so we encourage all global demand companies to inquire anytime“    A representative from the display industry said, “Currently, high-resolution FMM production can only be produced in Japan globally. As a result, many companies had problems in the research and development of displays because the supply is limited and not smooth. If the mass production volume of Vault Creation comes to the market, it is expected that much research and development will be activated in the VR and AR industries as well as the research and development of existing high-resolution displays.    Currently, Vault Creation is accepting orders through its website.    * FMM order and contact E-MAIL : fmm@vaultcreation.com      

2023.08.22
VaultCreation has won CES 2024 Innovation Award
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VaultCreation has won CES 2024 Innovation Award

VaultCreation's V-Glass has won the CES 2024 Innovation Award. V-glass is optical lens with metal thinly deposit on glass, etch with tiny pattern in micrometer, ensuring a clear view even in water droplets stick. The CES Innovation award, given by the Consumer Techology Association (CTA), recognizes outstanding companies based on technicality, aesthetics, and innovation. VaultCreation is delighted to receive this honor award and is currently showcasing at the CES exhibition in Las Vegas.

2023.11.29
VaultCreation has simultaneously obtained certifications for ISO 37301 · ISO 37001
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VaultCreation has simultaneously obtained certifications for ISO 37301 · ISO 37001

VaultCreation has simultaneously obtained certifications for ‘Compliance Management System (ISO 37301)’ and ‘Anti-Bribery Management System (ISO 37001)’ from the ICR International Certification Institute. The VC executive attributed significance to the recent unified acquisition of two certifications, bringing the total to six, including the existing four. In the industry, obtaining all six certifications in the ESG field within the manufacturing sector is considered extremely rare, and it is viewed that only companies actively practicing ESG management activities can achieve this. VaultCreation has acquired ESG-related certifications, including 'ISO 9001 (Quality),' 'ISO 14001 (Environment),' 'ISO 27001 (Information Security),' 'ISO 45001 (Health and Safety),' 'ISO 37301 (Compliance),' and 'ISO 37001 (Anti-Bribery) VaultCreation will continue to strive for ESG management practices.

2023.11.29