About Us

Research & Development

A Research Center Leading Technological Innovation

Our research center focuses on developing core technologies that lead various business areas pursued by
the company, primarily centered around semiconductor process component development.

The key goal of the center is to secure new technologies through advanced development and enhance existing businesses.
In the field of material development, we are conducting research on high-performance new materials used in semiconductor
processes, aiming to improve process efficiency and quality. Through the development of deposition technologies, we are
maximizing precision and durability in critical semiconductor manufacturing processes.
Building on our experience in manufacturing display process equipment, we are gradually automating component manufacturing
processes, achieving improved productivity and precision control in production processes.

Core Research
Areas

The center focuses on the following four key areas of research.
Through research and development in these areas,
we are securing new technologies and commercializing them to
strengthen our competitiveness in the global market.

  • 01
    Material Development
    Developing new materials applicable to semiconductors and
    advanced components
  • 02
    Deposition Technology Development
    Research on the advancement of deposition technologies
  • 03
    Process Automation
    Developing automated processes to maximize production efficiency
  • 04
    Application of AOI Technology
    Applying Automated Optical Inspection (AOI) technology to improve quality control and process efficiency

R&D Investment and Personnel

Our company continually invests heavily in R&D relative to revenue and has secured
specialized research personnel to enhance the operation of the research center. We pursue
relentless technological innovation through substantial R&D investment.

R&D Expenses

R&D investment as a percentage of revenue

  • R&D Expenses
  • R&D to Revenue Ratio

(Unit: 1,000 KRW)

R&D Personnel

The research center is comprised of specialized personnel, including

Material Experts

AOI Technology
Engineers

Process Engineers

Automation System
Developers

Research personnel as a percentage of the total workforce

Total: 199 person
  • Research personnel

Intellectual Property
and Technical Achievements

Our research center is dedicated to advanced technology research and development and holds key patents and intellectual property in various fields. We have achieved significant advancements in semiconductor process deposition technology, process automation solutions, and AOI (Automated Optical Inspection) technology, continuously strengthening our technological competitiveness in the market. These research achievements play a crucial role in securing technological superiority in both domestic and international markets, and we will continue contributing to industrial progress through innovative technology development.

Status of Intellectual Property Registrations

Edge Polishing System and Method

Region
Domestic
Right Type
Patent
Registration Date
March 22, 2023

Patentee
KNJ Co., Ltd.

Edge Ring Outer Diameter Processing Device and Method

Region
Domestic
Right Type
Patent
Registration Date
February 6, 2023

Patentee
KNJ Co., Ltd.

Edge Ring Processing System and Method

Region
Domestic
Right Type
Patent
Registration Date
January 27, 2023

Patentee
KNJ Co., Ltd.

Edge Ring Inner Diameter Processing Device and Method

Region
Domestic
Right Type
Patent
Registration Date
November 15, 2022

Patentee
KNJ Co., Ltd.

Tilting-Type Substrate Edge Polishing Device and Method

Region
Domestic
Right Type
Patent
Registration Date
June 3, 2022

Patentee
KNJ Co., Ltd.

Disturbance-Reduction Roll-to-Roll Inspection System

Region
Domestic
Right Type
Patent
Registration Date
February 15, 2022

Patentee
KNJ Co., Ltd.

Level-Adjustable Roll-to-Roll Inspection System

Region
Domestic
Right Type
Patent
Registration Date
February 15, 2022

Patentee
KNJ Co., Ltd.

Manufacturing Method for a Component Containing a Silicon Carbide Layer

Region
Domestic
Right Type
Patent
Registration Date
February 4, 2022

Patentee
KNJ Co., Ltd.

Substrate Polishing Device

Region
Domestic
Right Type
Patent
Registration Date
September 29, 2021

Patentee
KNJ Co., Ltd.

Substrate Polishing Device

Region
Domestic
Right Type
Patent
Registration Date
December 30, 2020

Patentee
KNJ Co., Ltd.

Substrate Polishing Device

Region
Domestic
Right Type
Patent
Registration Date
December 21, 2020

Patentee
KNJ Co., Ltd.

Substrate Polishing Device with Contaminant Dispersion Prevention

Region
Domestic
Right Type
Patent
Registration Date
July 17, 2020

Patentee
KNJ Co., Ltd.

Manufacturing Method for Large SiC Plate

Region
Domestic
Right Type
Patent
Registration Date
December 2, 2019

Patentee
KNJ Co., Ltd.

Manufacturing Method for SiC Plate

Region
Domestic
Right Type
Patent
Registration Date
October 17, 2019

Patentee
KNJ Co., Ltd.

Semiconductor Package Slimming Device and Method

Region
Domestic
Right Type
Patent
Registration Date
April 16, 2019

Patentee
KNJ Co., Ltd.

Substrate Corner Processing Device

Region
Domestic
Right Type
Patent
Registration Date
December 3, 2018

Patentee
KNJ Co., Ltd.

Substrate Processing Device

Region
Domestic
Right Type
Patent
Registration Date
June 21, 2018

Patentee
KNJ Co., Ltd.

Panel Processing Device for Flat Panel Displays

Region
Domestic
Right Type
Patent
Registration Date
June 21, 2018

Patentee
KNJ Co., Ltd.

Substrate Polishing Device and Method

Region
Domestic
Right Type
Patent
Registration Date
February 13, 2018

Patentee
KNJ Co., Ltd. | Samsung Display

Substrate Processing Device

Region
Domestic
Right Type
Patent
Registration Date
November 27, 2017

Patentee
KNJ Co., Ltd.

Substrate Processing Device

Region
Domestic
Right Type
Patent
Registration Date
November 16, 2017

Patentee
KNJ Co., Ltd.

Substrate Processing Device

Region
Domestic
Right Type
Patent
Registration Date
November 16, 2017

Patentee
KNJ Co., Ltd.

Substrate Corner Processing Device

Region
Domestic
Right Type
Patent
Registration Date
November 16, 2017

Patentee
KNJ Co., Ltd.

Semiconductor Package Slimming Device and Method

Region
Domestic
Right Type
Patent
Registration Date
July 21, 2017

Patentee
KNJ Co., Ltd.

Semiconductor Package Slimming Device and Method

Region
Domestic
Right Type
Patent
Registration Date
July 12, 2017

Patentee
KNJ Co., Ltd.

Semiconductor Package Slimming Device and Method

Region
Domestic
Right Type
Patent
Registration Date
June 15, 2017

Patentee
KNJ Co., Ltd.

Edge Inspection Device and Method for Flat Panel Display Panels

Region
Domestic
Right Type
Patent
Registration Date
April 19, 2017

Patentee
KNJ Co., Ltd.

Panel Polishing Device and Method

Region
Domestic
Right Type
Patent
Registration Date
November 1, 2016

Patentee
KNJ Co., Ltd.

Substrate Polishing Device and Substrate Corner Polishing Method

Region
Domestic
Right Type
Patent
Registration Date
October 24, 2016

Patentee
KNJ Co., Ltd.

Cell Scrap Removal Device and Method for Removing Cell Scrap

Region
Domestic
Right Type
Patent
Registration Date
October 5, 2016

Patentee
KNJ Co., Ltd.

Panel Edge Inspection Device and Method

Region
Domestic
Right Type
Patent
Registration Date
September 19, 2016

Patentee
KNJ Co., Ltd.

Polishing Device for Curved Glass Substrates

Region
Domestic
Right Type
Patent
Registration Date
March 10, 2016

Patentee
KNJ Co., Ltd. | Samsung Display

Polishing Wheel Flatness Correction Device, Panel Polishing Device, and Polishing Wheel Flatness Correction Method

Region
Domestic
Right Type
Patent
Registration Date
December 16, 2015

Patentee
KNJ Co., Ltd.

Panel Manufacturing Device and Method

Region
Domestic
Right Type
Patent
Registration Date
September 2, 2015

Patentee
KNJ Co., Ltd.

Clutch Device and Panel Transfer Device

Region
Domestic
Right Type
Patent
Registration Date
May 26, 2015

Patentee
KNJ Co., Ltd.

Susceptor Manufacturing Device Equipped with a Cooling Fan

Region
Domestic
Right Type
Patent
Registration Date
April 7, 2015

Patentee
KNJ Co., Ltd.

Susceptor Manufacturing Device Equipped with Means for Mixing and Heating Reaction Gases

Region
Domestic
Right Type
Patent
Registration Date
March 4, 2015

Patentee
KNJ Co., Ltd.

Susceptor Manufacturing Device Equipped with Means for Mixing and Heating Reaction Gases

Region
Domestic
Right Type
Patent
Registration Date
February 24, 2015

Patentee
KNJ Co., Ltd.

Cell Scrap Removal Device

Region
Domestic
Right Type
Patent
Registration Date
February 9, 2015

Patentee
KNJ Co., Ltd.

Rotating Device for Panel Polishing and Panel Rotation Method

Region
Domestic
Right Type
Patent
Registration Date
December 19, 2014

Patentee
KNJ Co., Ltd.

Method for Manufacturing Cover Glass and Cover Glass Cutting Device

Region
Domestic
Right Type
Patent
Registration Date
October 28, 2014

Patentee
KNJ Co., Ltd.

Cell Mounting Unit for Cell Scrap Removal Device

Region
Domestic
Right Type
Patent
Registration Date
August 4, 2014

Patentee
KNJ Co., Ltd.

Cell Scrap Removal Device

Region
Domestic
Right Type
Patent
Registration Date
August 4, 2014

Patentee
KNJ Co., Ltd.

Polishing Method for Flat Panel Display Panels

Region
International
Right Type
Patent
Registration Date
August 1, 2014

Patentee
KNJ Co., Ltd.

Device for Manufacturing a Susceptor through Mass-Transfer Controlled Reaction

Region
Domestic
Right Type
Patent
Registration Date
July 21, 2014

Patentee
KNJ Co., Ltd.

Method and Device for Manufacturing a Susceptor through Mass-Transfer Controlled Reaction, and Susceptor Manufactured Thereby

Region
Domestic
Right Type
Patent
Registration Date
July 2, 2014

Patentee
KNJ Co., Ltd.

Substrate Polishing Device and Method

Region
International
Right Type
Patent
Registration Date
May 11, 2014

Patentee
KNJ Co., Ltd.

Method for Manufacturing a Susceptor with a Concave Surface and Susceptor Manufactured Therefrom

Region
Domestic
Right Type
Patent
Registration Date
May 2, 2014

Patentee
KNJ Co., Ltd.

Polishing Method for Flat Panel Display Panels

Region
International
Right Type
Patent
Registration Date
April 16, 2014

Patentee
KNJ Co., Ltd.

Substrate Polishing Device and Method

Region
Domestic
Right Type
Patent
Registration Date
February 6, 2014

Patentee
KNJ Co., Ltd.

Wafer Chip Polishing Method

Region
Domestic
Right Type
Patent
Registration Date
November 4, 2013

Patentee
KNJ Co., Ltd.

Wafer Chip Polishing Method

Region
Domestic
Right Type
Patent
Registration Date
November 4, 2013

Patentee
KNJ Co., Ltd.

Substrate Polishing Device with Wheel Abrasion Compensation Capability

Region
Domestic
Right Type
Patent
Registration Date
October 10, 2013

Patentee
KNJ Co., Ltd.

Substrate Picking Device and Method

Region
Domestic
Right Type
Patent
Registration Date
September 24, 2013

Patentee
KNJ Co., Ltd.

Substrate Transfer Device

Region
Domestic
Right Type
Patent
Registration Date
August 13, 2013

Patentee
KNJ Co., Ltd.

Polishing Method for Flat Panel Display Panels

Region
International
Right Type
Patent
Registration Date
August 2, 2013

Patentee
KNJ Co., Ltd.

Adjustable Table Device

Region
Domestic
Right Type
Patent
Registration Date
July 19, 2013

Patentee
KNJ Co., Ltd.

Substrate Polishing Device and Method

Region
Domestic
Right Type
Patent
Registration Date
May 8, 2013

Patentee
KNJ Co., Ltd.

Substrate Polishing Device and Method

Region
Domestic
Right Type
Patent
Registration Date
April 29, 2013

Patentee
KNJ Co., Ltd.

Inspection Device and Method for Substrate Edges

Region
Domestic
Right Type
Patent
Registration Date
April 29, 2013

Patentee
KNJ Co., Ltd.

Substrate Polishing Device and Method

Region
Domestic
Right Type
Patent
Registration Date
December 29, 2012

Patentee
KNJ Co., Ltd.

Inspection Method and Device for Flat Panel Display Panels

Region
Domestic
Right Type
Patent
Registration Date
December 29, 2012

Patentee
KNJ Co., Ltd.

Polishing Method for Flat Panel Display Panels

Region
Domestic
Right Type
Patent
Registration Date
July 6, 2012

Patentee
KNJ Co., Ltd.

Scratch Inspection Device and Method

Region
Domestic
Right Type
Patent
Registration Date
February 28, 2012

Patentee
KNJ Co., Ltd.

Substrate Polishing Device and Method

Region
Domestic
Right Type
Patent
Registration Date
October 17, 2011

Patentee
KNJ Co., Ltd.

Edge Inspection Device and Method for Flat Panel Display Panels

Region
Domestic
Right Type
Patent
Registration Date
March 11, 2011

Patentee
KNJ Co., Ltd.

Manufacturing Device for Flat Panel Display Panels

Region
Domestic
Right Type
Patent
Registration Date
August 5, 2010

Patentee
KNJ Co., Ltd.

Inspection Device and Method for Flat Panel Display Panels

Region
Domestic
Right Type
Patent
Registration Date
August 28, 2009

Patentee
KNJ Co., Ltd.

Integrated Inspection Device for Polishing Flat Panel Display Panels and Method

Region
International
Right Type
Patent
Registration Date
June 11, 2009

Patentee
KNJ Co., Ltd.

Integrated Inspection Device for Polishing Flat Panel Display Panels and Method

Region
International
Right Type
Patent
Registration Date
June 1, 2009

Patentee
KNJ Co., Ltd.

Manufacturing Device for Flat Panel Display Panels

Region
Domestic
Right Type
Patent
Registration Date
March 31, 2009

Patentee
KNJ Co., Ltd.

Polishing Table and Method for Supporting Flat Panel Display Panels

Region
Domestic
Right Type
Patent
Registration Date
December 10, 2008

Patentee
KNJ Co., Ltd.

Automatic Focusing Device and Method for Planar Compensation

Region
Domestic
Right Type
Patent
Registration Date
October 24, 2008

Patentee
KNJ Co., Ltd.

Sawing Device for Semiconductor Package Manufacturing and Method for Manufacturing Semiconductor Packages

Region
Domestic
Right Type
Patent
Registration Date
October 15, 2008

Patentee
KNJ Co., Ltd.

Manufacturing Device for Flat Panel Display Panels

Region
Domestic
Right Type
Patent
Registration Date
October 15, 2008

Patentee
KNJ Co., Ltd.

Substrate Holder with a Venturi Tube and Sawing/Sorting Device

Region
Domestic
Right Type
Patent
Registration Date
October 15, 2008

Patentee
KNJ Co., Ltd.

Sorting Table for Semiconductor Packages

Region
Domestic
Right Type
Patent
Registration Date
October 15, 2008

Patentee
KNJ Co., Ltd.

Polishing and Inspection Device for Flat Panel Display Panels

Region
Domestic
Right Type
Patent
Registration Date
September 11, 2008

Patentee
KNJ Co., Ltd.

Polishing and Inspection System for Flat Panel Display Panels

Region
Domestic
Right Type
Patent
Registration Date
September 11, 2008

Patentee
KNJ Co., Ltd.

Manufacturing Device for Flat Panel Display Panels

Region
Domestic
Right Type
Patent
Registration Date
June 9, 2008

Patentee
KNJ Co., Ltd.

Polishing Apparatus and Method for Flat Panel Display Panels

Region
Domestic
Right Type
Patent
Registration Date
June 9, 2008

Patentee
KNJ Co., Ltd.

Substrate Transfer Device

Region
Domestic
Right Type
Patent
Registration Date
June 9, 2008

Patentee
KNJ Co., Ltd.

Manufacturing Apparatus for Flat Panel Display Panels

Region
Domestic
Right Type
Patent
Registration Date
April 22, 2008

Patentee
KNJ Co., Ltd.

Manufacturing Apparatus for Flat Panel Display Panels

Region
Domestic
Right Type
Patent
Registration Date
March 25, 2008

Patentee
KNJ Co., Ltd.

Unloading Table and Semiconductor Package Unloading Device

Region
Domestic
Right Type
Patent
Registration Date
January 17, 2008

Patentee
KNJ Co., Ltd.

Inspection Apparatus for Flat Panel Display Panels

Region
Domestic
Right Type
Patent
Registration Date
December 27, 2007

Patentee
KNJ Co., Ltd.

Support Stage for Flat Panel Display Panels and Polishing Method

Region
Domestic
Right Type
Patent
Registration Date
November 27, 2007

Patentee
KNJ Co., Ltd.

Polishing Apparatus for Flat Panel Display Panels and Method for Adjusting the Abrasion Stone

Region
Domestic
Right Type
Patent
Registration Date
September 20, 2007

Patentee
KNJ Co., Ltd.

Polishing Method for Flat Panel Display Panels

Region
Domestic
Right Type
Patent
Registration Date
September 10, 2007

Patentee
KNJ Co., Ltd.

Polishing Apparatus for Flat Panel Display Panels

Region
Domestic
Right Type
Patent
Registration Date
May 14, 2007

Patentee
KNJ Co., Ltd.

Integrated Inspection Device for a Flat Panel Display Polishing Apparatus and Polishing Method

Region
Domestic
Right Type
Patent
Registration Date
January 25, 2007

Patentee
KNJ Co., Ltd.

Method for Correcting the Abrasion Amount of a Grinding Stone and a Flat Panel Display Polishing Apparatus Capable of Correcting the Abrasion Amount of the Grinding Stone

Region
Domestic
Right Type
Patent
Registration Date
December 6, 2006

Patentee
KNJ Co., Ltd.

Challenges and
Innovation for the Future

Through continuous innovation, our research center aims to lead semiconductor process technology and
strengthen our competitiveness in the global market.
We are committed to pursuing advanced technology development, providing more advanced solutions to our
customers and partners.
We will lead future technologies and achieve results that exceed customer expectations.