DRTECH is a company dedicated to developing digital X-ray detectors and radiation imaging solutions since its establishment in 2000 [5]. It stands as the world's sole company to commercialize both direct and indirect detector technologies, offering customized solutions across medical, dental, and industrial sectors [6, 19]. The company possesses its own research and manufacturing facilities, enabling the development of innovative detector products and pioneering new horizons in X-ray diagnostics [5]. DRTECH provides total digital diagnostic imaging solutions, encompassing detectors, complete systems, and AI-based image processing software [7, 19].DRTECHisacompanydedicatedtodevelopingdigitalX-raydetectorsandradiationimagingsolutionssinceitsestablishmentin2000[5].Itstandsastheworld'ssolecompanytocommercializebothdirectandindirectdetectortechnologies,offeringcustomizedsolutionsacrossmedical,dental,andindustrialsectors[6,19].Thecompanypossessesitsownresearchandmanufacturingfacilities,enablingthedevelopmentofinnovativedetectorproductsandpioneeringnewhorizonsinX-raydiagnostics[5].DRTECHprovidestotaldigitaldiagnosticimagingsolutions,encompassingdetectors,completesystems,andAI-basedimageprocessingsoftware[7,19].
Key Products/TechnologiesKeyProducts/Technologies
The Exprimer series represents digital X-ray solutions utilizing CsI detectors for low-dose imaging [2, 8]. This product line includes models such as EVS 4343, EVS 3643, EVS 2430W, EVS 2430, 14x17, and 10x12, delivering clear images with 140ฮผm or 76ฮผm pixel pitch and 16-bit depth [2, 3, 10, 12, 13]. It incorporates FOCUS technology for ultra-low noise and enhanced image clarity, alongside Lossless Automatic Exposure Detection (AED) to reduce radiation dose [2, 3, 4, 8]. The series features a Wireless Power Charging System (WPCS) and built-in memory, ensuring efficient workflow and preventing image loss [2, 4].TheExprimerseriesrepresentsdigitalX-raysolutionsutilizingCsIdetectorsforlow-doseimaging[2,8].ThisproductlineincludesmodelssuchasEVS4343,EVS3643,EVS2430W,EVS2430,14x17,and10x12,deliveringclearimageswith140ฮผmor76ฮผmpixelpitchand16-bitdepth[2,3,10,12,13].ItincorporatesFOCUStechnologyforultra-lownoiseandenhancedimageclarity,alongsideLosslessAutomaticExposureDetection(AED)toreduceradiationdose[2,3,4,8].TheseriesfeaturesaWirelessPowerChargingSystem(WPCS)andbuilt-inmemory,ensuringefficientworkflowandpreventingimageloss[2,4].
The FLAATZ series comprises direct conversion flat panel digital X-ray detectors based on Amorphous Selenium [14, 15, 16]. Models like FLAATZ 600, FLAATZ 560, and FLAATZ 760 offer excellent image quality with high Modulation Transfer Function (MTF) and Detective Quantum Efficiency (DQE) [14, 15, 16, 43]. These detectors feature a lightweight, cassette-sized design (35cmx43cm or 14x17) and AED functionality, enhancing portability and user convenience [14, 16, 47]. With a 139ฮผm pixel pitch and 2,560 x 3,072 pixel resolution, the series achieves precise diagnostic imaging [14, 15, 16].TheFLAATZseriescomprisesdirectconversionflatpaneldigitalX-raydetectorsbasedonAmorphousSelenium[14,15,16].ModelslikeFLAATZ600,FLAATZ560,andFLAATZ760offerexcellentimagequalitywithhighModulationTransferFunction(MTF)andDetectiveQuantumEfficiency(DQE)[14,15,16,43].Thesedetectorsfeaturealightweight,cassette-sizeddesign(35cmx43cmor14x17)andAEDfunctionality,enhancingportabilityanduserconvenience[14,16,47].Witha139ฮผmpixelpitchand2,560x3,072pixelresolution,theseriesachievesprecisediagnosticimaging[14,15,16].
The RoseM series is the world's first cassette-type digital mammography upgrade solution [1, 7, 11]. RSM 1824C and RSM 2430C models boast a 76ใ pixel size, the smallest among CsI-based mammography detectors [1, 26, 37, 40, 44]. DRTECH's proprietary image processing algorithm, TRUVIEWโขART, enhances image sharpness by 30% and improves microcalcification detection [1, 8, 37, 40]. This solution offers broad compatibility with existing analog mammography units, facilitating easy digital conversion [1, 37, 40].TheRoseMseriesistheworld'sfirstcassette-typedigitalmammographyupgradesolution[1,7,11].RSM1824CandRSM2430Cmodelsboasta76ใpixelsize,thesmallestamongCsI-basedmammographydetectors[1,26,37,40,44].DRTECH'sproprietaryimageprocessingalgorithm,TRUVIEWโขART,enhancesimagesharpnessby30%andimprovesmicrocalcificationdetection[1,8,37,40].Thissolutionoffersbroadcompatibilitywithexistinganalogmammographyunits,facilitatingeasydigitalconversion[1,37,40].
The EXTRON series includes C-arm surgical X-ray systems, featuring models such as EXTRON 3, EXTRON 5, EXTRON 7, and EXTRON Omni [11, 22, 24, 27, 28, 32]. It integrates AI-based image processing, IGZO detectors, and X-ray filter technologies to achieve ultra-low dose and high-quality imaging [24, 27, 32]. The technology significantly reduces radiation exposure by an average of 5 times and up to 15 times compared to competitors, enhancing safety for medical staff and patients [27, 32]. Differentiated features like Real-time Noise Reduction (RNR), Digital Subtraction Angiography (DSA), and smart memory position functions improve surgical precision and user convenience [27, 32].TheEXTRONseriesincludesC-armsurgicalX-raysystems,featuringmodelssuchasEXTRON3,EXTRON5,EXTRON7,andEXTRONOmni[11,22,24,27,28,32].ItintegratesAI-basedimageprocessing,IGZOdetectors,andX-rayfiltertechnologiestoachieveultra-lowdoseandhigh-qualityimaging[24,27,32].Thetechnologysignificantlyreducesradiationexposurebyanaverageof5timesandupto15timescomparedtocompetitors,enhancingsafetyformedicalstaffandpatients[27,32].DifferentiatedfeatureslikeReal-timeNoiseReduction(RNR),DigitalSubtractionAngiography(DSA),andsmartmemorypositionfunctionsimprovesurgicalprecisionanduserconvenience[27,32].
The Xero series offers portable X-ray systems for dental applications, with the Xero Alpha model having secured US FDA approval [22, 25]. This dental diagnostic solution provides superior image quality and lower radiation doses compared to competing products [25]. The FleX series comprises industrial flexible detectors designed to effectively eliminate image distortion on curved objects like pipes and tanks [29, 48]. These lightweight, expandable detectors with powerful wireless performance enhance operational efficiency in diverse industrial environments [29].TheXeroseriesoffersportableX-raysystemsfordentalapplications,withtheXeroAlphamodelhavingsecuredUSFDAapproval[22,25].Thisdentaldiagnosticsolutionprovidessuperiorimagequalityandlowerradiationdosescomparedtocompetingproducts[25].TheFleXseriescomprisesindustrialflexibledetectorsdesignedtoeffectivelyeliminateimagedistortiononcurvedobjectslikepipesandtanks[29,48].Theselightweight,expandabledetectorswithpowerfulwirelessperformanceenhanceoperationalefficiencyindiverseindustrialenvironments[29].
The FDXD series encompasses industrial detectors, including robust static imaging detectors (EXT 1036C, EXT 4357UH, EXT 3643UH, EXT 2430UH, EXT 3643S, EXT 2430H, EXT 1024S) that deliver high-quality images and high-resolution, high-speed dynamic imaging detectors (EXT 4343R, EXT 2832R, EXT 1616R) [48]. Additionally, the company supplies various medical finished systems such as the AIDIA Nex series for mammography and the EXSYS general radiography X-ray system [19, 22, 23].TheFDXDseriesencompassesindustrialdetectors,includingrobuststaticimagingdetectors(EXT1036C,EXT4357UH,EXT3643UH,EXT2430UH,EXT3643S,EXT2430H,EXT1024S)thatdeliverhigh-qualityimagesandhigh-resolution,high-speeddynamicimagingdetectors(EXT4343R,EXT2832R,EXT1616R)[48].Additionally,thecompanysuppliesvariousmedicalfinishedsystemssuchastheAIDIANexseriesformammographyandtheEXSYSgeneralradiographyX-raysystem[19,22,23].
Core AdvantagesCoreAdvantages
The company's unique position as the world's only provider of both direct and indirect detector technologies allows for optimized solutions across various applications [6, 11, 19]. This technological versatility enables the supply of customized products to a wide range of sectors including medical, dental, and industrial [19].Thecompany'suniquepositionastheworld'sonlyproviderofbothdirectandindirectdetectortechnologiesallowsforoptimizedsolutionsacrossvariousapplications[6,11,19].Thistechnologicalversatilityenablesthesupplyofcustomizedproductstoawiderangeofsectorsincludingmedical,dental,andindustrial[19].
DRTECH prioritizes patient and staff safety through its ultra-low dose, high-quality imaging technology [24, 27, 32]. The integration of AI-based image processing, IGZO detectors, and X-ray filter technologies delivers significantly lower radiation exposure compared to competitors, a key differentiating factor [24, 27, 32].DRTECHprioritizespatientandstaffsafetythroughitsultra-lowdose,high-qualityimagingtechnology[24,27,32].TheintegrationofAI-basedimageprocessing,IGZOdetectors,andX-rayfiltertechnologiesdeliverssignificantlylowerradiationexposurecomparedtocompetitors,akeydifferentiatingfactor[24,27,32].
The RoseM mammography detector features a 76ใ pixel size, the smallest globally among CsI-based mammography detectors [1, 37, 44]. This enables superior diagnostic accuracy by providing high-resolution, low-noise images crucial for early detection of microcalcifications and breast cancer [1, 37, 40].TheRoseMmammographydetectorfeaturesa76ใpixelsize,thesmallestgloballyamongCsI-basedmammographydetectors[1,37,44].Thisenablessuperiordiagnosticaccuracybyprovidinghigh-resolution,low-noiseimagescrucialforearlydetectionofmicrocalcificationsandbreastcancer[1,37,40].
The capability to provide a total solution, from detectors to complete systems and AI-based image processing software, is a significant strength [7, 19, 36]. In-house development and production of core detector components optimize finished products, ensuring both cost competitiveness and superior performance through vertical integration [19].Thecapabilitytoprovideatotalsolution,fromdetectorstocompletesystemsandAI-basedimageprocessingsoftware,isasignificantstrength[7,19,36].In-housedevelopmentandproductionofcoredetectorcomponentsoptimizefinishedproducts,ensuringbothcostcompetitivenessandsuperiorperformancethroughverticalintegration[19].
A robust global network, with products used in over 80 countries and 20,000 medical facilities worldwide, demonstrates strong international market penetration [6, 7, 36]. Generating approximately 80% of its total revenue from overseas markets, the company actively strengthens its presence in key regions like the US and Europe [9, 19, 22, 35].Arobustglobalnetwork,withproductsusedinover80countriesand20,000medicalfacilitiesworldwide,demonstratesstronginternationalmarketpenetration[6,7,36].Generatingapproximately80%ofitstotalrevenuefromoverseasmarkets,thecompanyactivelystrengthensitspresenceinkeyregionsliketheUSandEurope[9,19,22,35].
Target IndustrieTargetIndustrie
Medical Industry: Covering general radiography, mammography, surgical procedures (C-arm systems), and dental diagnostics, among other medical imaging applications [3, 7, 11, 19, 22, 36, 46].MedicalIndustry:Coveringgeneralradiography,mammography,surgicalprocedures(C-armsystems),anddentaldiagnostics,amongothermedicalimagingapplications[3,7,11,19,22,36,46].
Veterinary Industry: Supplying detectors and X-ray systems for animal diagnostics, supporting veterinary care for pets and livestock [39, 47].VeterinaryIndustry:SupplyingdetectorsandX-raysystemsforanimaldiagnostics,supportingveterinarycareforpetsandlivestock[39,47].
Industrial Non-Destructive Testing (NDT): Providing flexible detectors for distortion-free X-ray imaging of curved objects like pipes and tanks, as well as highly durable static and dynamic detectors for industrial inspection [22, 29, 36, 48].IndustrialNon-DestructiveTesting(NDT):Providingflexibledetectorsfordistortion-freeX-rayimagingofcurvedobjectslikepipesandtanks,aswellashighlydurablestaticanddynamicdetectorsforindustrialinspection[22,29,36,48].
Major MarketsMajorMarkets
South Korea, Japan, China, Including over 100 countries across Asia [22, 36, 47]SouthKorea,Japan,China,Includingover100countriesacrossAsia[22,36,47]
Including over 100 countries across Europe [22, 35, 36, 47]Includingover100countriesacrossEurope[22,35,36,47]
United States, Including over 100 countries across North America [9, 22, 25, 28, 36, 47]UnitedStates,Includingover100countriesacrossNorthAmerica[9,22,25,28,36,47]
Certifications/PatentsCertifications/Patents
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) certifications for EXTRON 3 and EXTRON Omni C-arm surgical systems, and Xero Alpha portable dental X-ray system [24, 25, 28, 32].USFoodandDrugAdministration(FDA)certificationsforEXTRON3andEXTRONOmniC-armsurgicalsystems,andXeroAlphaportabledentalX-raysystem[24,25,28,32].
European Union (EU) Medical Device Regulation (CE MDR) certifications for EXTRON surgical X-ray systems, mammography systems, general radiography detectors, and image processing software [33, 35].EuropeanUnion(EU)MedicalDeviceRegulation(CEMDR)certificationsforEXTRONsurgicalX-raysystems,mammographysystems,generalradiographydetectors,andimageprocessingsoftware[33,35].
Japanese patent acquisitions for core radiation imaging technologies, including 'radiation image processing method and radiation imaging system' and 'radiation detector and radiation imaging method using the same' [17, 18, 20, 21, 31].Japanesepatentacquisitionsforcoreradiationimagingtechnologies,including'radiationimageprocessingmethodandradiationimagingsystem'and'radiationdetectorandradiationimagingmethodusingthesame'[17,18,20,21,31].
Recipient of Export Tower Awards: $10 million in 2007, $20 million in 2012, $30 million in 2019, and $50 million in 2025, demonstrating global market competitiveness [11, 36, 41].RecipientofExportTowerAwards:$10millionin2007,$20millionin2012,$30millionin2019,and$50millionin2025,demonstratingglobalmarketcompetitiveness[11,36,41].
IR52 Jang Young-sil Award for RoseM UD series direct-type ultra-high-resolution mammography detector and EXTRON C-arm surgical system [11, 23, 38, 41].IR52JangYoung-silAwardforRoseMUDseriesdirect-typeultra-high-resolutionmammographydetectorandEXTRONC-armsurgicalsystem[11,23,38,41].
Design awards including the 2020 Red Dot Design Award and the 2020 IDEA Design Award [23].Designawardsincludingthe2020RedDotDesignAwardandthe2020IDEADesignAward[23].
Designation as 'Next-Generation World-Class Product' and 'Next-Generation World-Class Producer' by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy and KOTRA for the AIDIA Nex mammography system and industrial bendable detector [22, 36, 41].Designationas'Next-GenerationWorld-ClassProduct'and'Next-GenerationWorld-ClassProducer'bytheMinistryofTrade,IndustryandEnergyandKOTRAfortheAIDIANexmammographysystemandindustrialbendabledetector[22,36,41].
Prime Minister's Award at the Korea Technology Awards for the EXTRON C-arm fluoroscopy system [22, 27, 36, 42].PrimeMinister'sAwardattheKoreaTechnologyAwardsfortheEXTRONC-armfluoroscopysystem[22,27,36,42].