September 19, 2025 /SemiMedia/ — With demand for electric vehicles, advanced driver assistance systems, and industrial automation rising, sensors are gaining increasing importance across the semiconductor value chain. Among them, uncooled infrared thermal imaging sensors are emerging as a key growth segment, drawing strong attention from global players due to their applications in both civilian and defense markets.

Korean semiconductor company Edge Foundry (formerly Truwin) is accelerating its transformation in this direction. The firm has built a solid position in automotive sensors, including APS, BPS and SLS products widely adopted in vehicle systems. Now, it is expanding into infrared thermal imaging sensors and module-based solutions, aiming to establish a new growth engine.

Company CEO Nam Yong-hyun said that the renaming to Edge Foundry reflects its ambition to move beyond traditional sensor manufacturing toward a model combining “edge technologies and advanced manufacturing.” By enhancing research and production capabilities, the company seeks to strengthen its role in the global sensor landscape.

A significant step in this strategy has been the integration with Hanwha Group affiliates, providing additional industrial resources and access to defense and high-security markets. Analysts say that through this collaboration, Edge Foundry is positioned to accelerate the localization of infrared technology in Korea, reducing reliance on overseas suppliers.

On the technology front, Edge Foundry has developed its own uncooled infrared sensors, which are now moving into mass production preparation. Industry observers note that this segment has long been dominated by Western suppliers, and the entry of a Korean manufacturer could increase competition and diversify supply.

Looking ahead, the convergence of automotive sensors with infrared imaging in electric vehicles, smart factories and surveillance systems is expected to open new market opportunities. Edge Foundry’s transition not only marks a new phase for the company but also reflects Korea’s broader efforts to localize key semiconductor components.