LIG Precision Technology
South Korean defense precision parts and electronics manufacturer, subsidiary of LIG Nex1, producing displays, embedded computers, power supplies, optical seekers, and metal 3D-printed defense components.
- CEO / Founder
- Kwak Heon-gyu (곽헌규)
- Stage
- Active
- Latest Round
- Acquired
- Key Investors
- LIG Nex1 Co., Ltd. (parent company, acquired in 2019)
Technology & Products
Key Products
Displays (전시기); Embedded computers (일체형 컴퓨터); Optical seekers (탐색기); Power supplies (전원공급기); MRO test/inspection equipment; Special-purpose machinery; Board-level electronics; Metal AM defense components (via Metal AM Center)
Technological Advantage
Metal AM Center with L-PBF equipment (M-Line, M2 Series 5), powder removal systems (MARS 04), and full post-processing/quality verification chain; deep integration with LIG Nex1's missile, radar, and electronic warfare programs.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Metal additive manufacturing for defense-grade production parts, leveraging L-PBF technology to produce lightweight, structurally integrated components for missile systems, radar, and electronic warfare equipment.
How They Differentiate
As a dedicated defense manufacturing subsidiary within the LIG Group, LIG Precision Technology combines 25+ years of precision defense electronics manufacturing with a newly established Metal AM Center (₩7.8B investment) focused specifically on serial production of metal 3D-printed defense components, not just prototyping.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
LIG Nex1 (parent company), Republic of Korea Armed Forces, defense OEMs, export defense customers
Industry Verticals
Defense; Aerospace; Military electronics
Competitors
Hanwha Defense (precision manufacturing); Poongsung Precision; Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) precision parts division
Growth & Milestones
Major Milestones
1999: Founded as 엘림시스 (Ellimsys); 2004: Registered as LG Innotek partner; 2019: Acquired by LIG Nex1, renamed to LIG Precision Technology; 2026: Opened Metal AM Center in Daejeon with ₩7.8B investment for L-PBF defense production
Notable Customers
LIG Nex1; Republic of Korea Ministry of National Defense