Edge Foundry Targets U.S. Security Market with Thermal Imaging Technology... Emerges as 'Alternative to China' at ISC WEST

From the left, Nam Yonghyun, CEO of Edge Foundry, and Seo Byungil, CEO of Wonwoo ENG, are signing an MOU at the IST WEST 2026 exhibition site. Provided by Edge Foundry

Edge Foundry, a KOSDAQ-listed company specializing in sensors, announced on April 1 that it is expanding its presence in the U.S. security market with its domestically developed thermal imaging solution. Particularly, the company has emerged as an alternative to Chinese products, drawing significant attention from global corporations at the world’s largest security exhibition, ISC WEST 2026.

Recently, as global security regulations have become more stringent—including heightened certification requirements by the Security Industry Association (SIA) in the United States—the position of Chinese-made products has diminished. In this context, Edge Foundry’s domestically designed and manufactured thermal imaging sensor technology is gaining recognition as a reliable alternative.

At this exhibition, Edge Foundry held on-site meetings with AXIS Communications, a global security company and a major sponsor of the event. During these meetings, the company showcased its products and provided corporate introductions. In particular, its thermal imaging ISP (Image Signal Processor) technology attracted strong interest from industry professionals, and numerous North American and global companies requested technical meetings to discuss replacing existing foreign-made products with domestic solutions.

At the exhibition site, there was strong demand not only for high-resolution VGA-grade products but also for competitively priced QVGA-grade models, confirming the diverse needs of industrial and security sectors.

The core product that attracted attention was the ‘2MP 40x Payload Camera (WDG-H4003L)’, jointly exhibited with Wonwoo ENG, a video solution company. This equipment is a hybrid system that combines Edge Foundry’s uncooled IR module ‘ThermoK’ with a 40x optical zoom visible light camera.

The new system addresses the high cost and bulkiness issues commonly associated with traditional cooled thermal imaging cameras. It features a lightweight design at 1.28 kg, precise control with a three-axis gimbal, and a laser rangefinder (LRF) capable of measuring up to 3,000 meters, enabling AI-based object detection and tracking in both day and night environments.

To respond to growing global demand, Edge Foundry signed a strategic business agreement (MOU) with Wonwoo ENG during the exhibition. The two companies plan to combine their expertise in thermal imaging sensors and modules with video signal processing and camera module technologies to expand their businesses into defense, drone, and commercial markets.

Nam Yonghyun, CEO of Edge Foundry, stated, “Through ISC WEST, we have demonstrated the competitiveness of domestic thermal imaging technology in an environment of strengthened security regulations. Based on our collaboration with Wonwoo ENG, we will actively respond to replacement demand in the North American market and further expand our business into the global defense industry.”

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