South Korean contract manufacturer Dasan AT, which evolved from a semiconductor component maker into a medical device OEM, has completed a new production facility in Gumi National Industrial Complex 5. The 12 billion KRW investment expands capacity for RF microneedles—ultra-fine needles used in aesthetic skin treatments—and signals growing supply-chain opportunities for overseas buyers sourcing K-beauty-aligned medical devices.
Facility expansion and investment
Dasan AT held a completion ceremony on May 30 for its new plant in Gumi, North Gyeongsang Province. The company signed an investment agreement with Gumi City in 2025 and invested a total of 12 billion KRW (approx. USD 9 million) to build the facility. The expansion is expected to create about 60 new jobs.
Core product: RF microneedles for aesthetic devices
The company's flagship product is RF microneedles used in medical aesthetic equipment. These ultra-fine needles deliver radiofrequency energy into the skin to stimulate collagen production, supporting treatments for skin tightening, pore reduction, and overall rejuvenation. The microneedles are thinner than a human hair and are a critical consumable component for RF-based aesthetic devices.
Strategic shift from industrial parts to medical OEM
Founded in 1998 as Dasan Precision, the company initially produced industrial components for the semiconductor sector. It later expanded into medical device parts, developing medical microneedles in 2008. Today, it focuses on precision medical components including RF microneedles and hair transplant needles, positioning itself as a specialized OEM for the aesthetic device market.
Market signal: K-beauty and global demand
Dasan AT's investment aligns with the growth of the global aesthetic treatment market and the rising popularity of K-beauty. The new plant is designed to boost production capacity and preemptively address increasing overseas demand for RF microneedles. This move also diversifies Gumi's industrial base beyond semiconductors and electronics into medical-beauty convergence.
Sourcing context for buyers
For overseas importers, distributors, and clinic buyers, Dasan AT represents a specialized OEM source for RF microneedle consumables. The company's transition from semiconductor precision to medical-grade microneedle production suggests strong manufacturing discipline. Buyers evaluating suppliers for RF device components or microneedle patches may consider Dasan AT's expanded capacity and Gumi location as a stable production base within South Korea's medical device supply chain.
Source: Read the original report | Published: May 31, 2026