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142 Daehwa-ro 132beon-gil, Daedeok-gu, Daejeon, South Korea
+82 42-932-7947
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Overview
- Summary
- DNF is a specialized company in the development and supply of electronic materials, which are core components for the semiconductor and display industries. The company has led the localization of CVD/ALD precursors, essential for semiconductor miniaturization processes, contributing to the advancement of the domestic semiconductor industry. Through continuous R&D investment, the company focuses on technological innovation, earning recognition for its technical capabilities from global clients. Beyond semiconductor materials, DNF is expanding its business into display electronic materials, functional coating materials, and uniform nanoparticle materials, aiming to become a comprehensive chemical material enterprise.DNF is a specialized company in the development and supply of electronic materials, which are core components for the semiconductor and display industries. The company has led the localization of CVD/ALD precursors, essential for semiconductor miniaturization processes, contributing to the advancement of the domestic semiconductor industry. Through continuous R&D investment, the company focuses on technological innovation, earning recognition for its technical capabilities from global clients. Beyond semiconductor materials, DNF is expanding its business into display electronic materials, functional coating materials, and uniform nanoparticle materials, aiming to become a comprehensive chemical material enterprise.
- Key Products/Technologies
- Semiconductor Materials: A specialized company in CVD/ALD precursors used for forming semiconductor circuits. It supplies various thin-film materials, including DPT (Double Patterning Technology) precursors for fine pattern implementation, High-K dielectric precursors for DRAM capacitors and metal gate insulation films, Hexachlorodisilane precursors for DRAM etching processes, and ACL (Amorphous Carbon Layer) precursors for Etch Hard Mask Films. The company also develops and supplies core materials such as Barrier Metal, Electrode Material, Gap Fill Material, Low-k, Metallization Metal, and PRAM GST materials. Notably, it has gained recognition for exclusively supplying Al CVD Precursors, a semiconductor wiring material, to domestic chipmakers. DNF holds patented technologies related to tellurium for semiconductor thin film deposition and ruthenium-containing thin film manufacturing methods.Semiconductor Materials: A specialized company in CVD/ALD precursors used for forming semiconductor circuits. It supplies various thin-film materials, including DPT (Double Patterning Technology) precursors for fine pattern implementation, High-K dielectric precursors for DRAM capacitors and metal gate insulation films, Hexachlorodisilane precursors for DRAM etching processes, and ACL (Amorphous Carbon Layer) precursors for Etch Hard Mask Films. The company also develops and supplies core materials such as Barrier Metal, Electrode Material, Gap Fill Material, Low-k, Metallization Metal, and PRAM GST materials. Notably, it has gained recognition for exclusively supplying Al CVD Precursors, a semiconductor wiring material, to domestic chipmakers. DNF holds patented technologies related to tellurium for semiconductor thin film deposition and ruthenium-containing thin film manufacturing methods.
- Display Materials: Development and supply of OLED intermediate materials. Focus on developing next-generation encapsulation materials and Oxide TFT materials for displays.Display Materials: Development and supply of OLED intermediate materials. Focus on developing next-generation encapsulation materials and Oxide TFT materials for displays.
- Functional Coating Materials: Through DNF New Materials, the company develops and supplies high-performance coating products. This includes Anti-Glare (AG) and Anti-Reflection (AR) coating technologies applied to mobile and tablet displays, and automotive CIDs. Hard Coating technology provides over 9H hardness for glass and flexible organic substrates. Water Repellent Coating technology, utilizing PHPS, forms strong chemical bonds, achieving a water contact angle of over 110°. Inorganic polymer-based Color Coating technology is used for solar BIPV cover glass and automotive color glass, offering various colors and high power generation efficiency.Functional Coating Materials: Through DNF New Materials, the company develops and supplies high-performance coating products. This includes Anti-Glare (AG) and Anti-Reflection (AR) coating technologies applied to mobile and tablet displays, and automotive CIDs. Hard Coating technology provides over 9H hardness for glass and flexible organic substrates. Water Repellent Coating technology, utilizing PHPS, forms strong chemical bonds, achieving a water contact angle of over 110°. Inorganic polymer-based Color Coating technology is used for solar BIPV cover glass and automotive color glass, offering various colors and high power generation efficiency.
- Uniform Nanoparticle Materials: Possesses technology for manufacturing high-concentration copper nanoparticles without agglomeration. Developed copper nano materials characterized by uniform particle size (average 50nm) and excellent conductivity. Applicable in industries replacing silver (Ag), as well as for PCB repair inks, digitizer FPCBs, touch panel bezel electrodes, and RFID/NFC antenna electrodes.Uniform Nanoparticle Materials: Possesses technology for manufacturing high-concentration copper nanoparticles without agglomeration. Developed copper nano materials characterized by uniform particle size (average 50nm) and excellent conductivity. Applicable in industries replacing silver (Ag), as well as for PCB repair inks, digitizer FPCBs, touch panel bezel electrodes, and RFID/NFC antenna electrodes.
- Core Advantages
- Unique Technological Competence and Continuous R&D Investment: The company possesses advanced technological capabilities specialized in molecular design, synthesis, and purification of organometallic compounds. It invests 8-12% of its sales in R&D and maintains over 20% of its workforce in research, focusing on developing core materials for next-generation semiconductor processes. DNF emphasizes its unique technological competitiveness and strategic R&D investment for developing core materials for semiconductor miniaturization as key competitive advantages.Unique Technological Competence and Continuous R&D Investment: The company possesses advanced technological capabilities specialized in molecular design, synthesis, and purification of organometallic compounds. It invests 8-12% of its sales in R&D and maintains over 20% of its workforce in research, focusing on developing core materials for next-generation semiconductor processes. DNF emphasizes its unique technological competitiveness and strategic R&D investment for developing core materials for semiconductor miniaturization as key competitive advantages.
- Joint Development and Trust Building with Global Clients: Initiated joint development projects with domestic and international semiconductor manufacturers and equipment companies since 2003. The company supplies core materials to major domestic semiconductor companies like Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, earning recognition for its technological prowess. In 2021, DNF secured a 7% equity investment from Samsung Electronics, solidifying its partner status and expanding opportunities for additional product supply.Joint Development and Trust Building with Global Clients: Initiated joint development projects with domestic and international semiconductor manufacturers and equipment companies since 2003. The company supplies core materials to major domestic semiconductor companies like Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, earning recognition for its technological prowess. In 2021, DNF secured a 7% equity investment from Samsung Electronics, solidifying its partner status and expanding opportunities for additional product supply.
- Production Infrastructure and Strict Quality Management System: Established its own plants and ultra-high purity refining facilities for mass production. Developed production processes, precise analysis equipment and methods, and a quality management system to ensure reliability. The company aims for utmost customer satisfaction, minimal customer complaints, and securing quality competitiveness through statistical control of raw materials, processes, and products.Production Infrastructure and Strict Quality Management System: Established its own plants and ultra-high purity refining facilities for mass production. Developed production processes, precise analysis equipment and methods, and a quality management system to ensure reliability. The company aims for utmost customer satisfaction, minimal customer complaints, and securing quality competitiveness through statistical control of raw materials, processes, and products.
- Business Diversification and Portfolio Expansion Strategy: Based on its success in semiconductor materials, DNF is expanding its business into display electronic materials, functional coating materials for home appliances and industry, and uniform nanoparticle materials. The company has set a vision to become a global leading comprehensive chemical enterprise, moving beyond being solely a semiconductor material specialist.Business Diversification and Portfolio Expansion Strategy: Based on its success in semiconductor materials, DNF is expanding its business into display electronic materials, functional coating materials for home appliances and industry, and uniform nanoparticle materials. The company has set a vision to become a global leading comprehensive chemical enterprise, moving beyond being solely a semiconductor material specialist.
- Leadership in Localization and Adaptability to Market Changes: Gained attention as a beneficiary of semiconductor material, component, and equipment localization efforts following Japan's export regulations on semiconductor materials. Successfully localized and mass-produced DPT precursors for the first time in Korea and developed High-k dielectric materials for DRAM capacitors, contributing to the advancement and stable supply of the domestic semiconductor industry. The company shows potential for continuous growth driven by the advancement and miniaturization trends in semiconductor processes.Leadership in Localization and Adaptability to Market Changes: Gained attention as a beneficiary of semiconductor material, component, and equipment localization efforts following Japan's export regulations on semiconductor materials. Successfully localized and mass-produced DPT precursors for the first time in Korea and developed High-k dielectric materials for DRAM capacitors, contributing to the advancement and stable supply of the domestic semiconductor industry. The company shows potential for continuous growth driven by the advancement and miniaturization trends in semiconductor processes.
- Target Industrie
- Semiconductor Industry (memory semiconductors, DRAM, PRAM, etc.)Semiconductor Industry (memory semiconductors, DRAM, PRAM, etc.)
- Display Industry (OLED, mobile displays, tablets, touchscreens, flexible display films, automotive CIDs, RSE, Clusters, etc.)Display Industry (OLED, mobile displays, tablets, touchscreens, flexible display films, automotive CIDs, RSE, Clusters, etc.)
- Functional Coatings for Home Appliances and Industry (TVs, touchscreen panels, exterior films for home appliances, automotive exteriors, construction, industrial applications, etc.)Functional Coatings for Home Appliances and Industry (TVs, touchscreen panels, exterior films for home appliances, automotive exteriors, construction, industrial applications, etc.)
- Solar BIPV (Building-Integrated Photovoltaics cover glass)Solar BIPV (Building-Integrated Photovoltaics cover glass)
- PCB Substrates and Electronic Circuits (Digitizer FPCBs, touch panel bezel electrodes, RFID/NFC antenna electrodes, etc.)PCB Substrates and Electronic Circuits (Digitizer FPCBs, touch panel bezel electrodes, RFID/NFC antenna electrodes, etc.)
- Major Markets
- China, TaiwanChina, Taiwan
- Certifications/Patents
- Received the Presidential Commendation for Contributions to Material, Component, and Equipment Technology Development in 2021 (for DPT precursor localization and High-k development).Received the Presidential Commendation for Contributions to Material, Component, and Equipment Technology Development in 2021 (for DPT precursor localization and High-k development).
- Selected as one of the 'Top 100 Small but Strong Companies' in Material, Component, and Equipment in 2019.Selected as one of the 'Top 100 Small but Strong Companies' in Material, Component, and Equipment in 2019.
- Selected as a KOSDAQ Rising Star for two consecutive years in 2022.Selected as a KOSDAQ Rising Star for two consecutive years in 2022.
- Awarded the '50 Million Dollar Export Tower' in 2015.Awarded the '50 Million Dollar Export Tower' in 2015.
- Awarded the '20 Million Dollar Export Tower' in 2012.Awarded the '20 Million Dollar Export Tower' in 2012.
- Acquired ISO 9001/ISO 14001 Quality and Environmental Management System certifications in 2005.Acquired ISO 9001/ISO 14001 Quality and Environmental Management System certifications in 2005.
- Holds certifications for Corporate Research Institute, Green Technology, K-Mark, and Inno-Biz confirmation.Holds certifications for Corporate Research Institute, Green Technology, K-Mark, and Inno-Biz confirmation.
- Obtained Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) certifications (GC1A, GC3, GC4, GC6).Obtained Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) certifications (GC1A, GC3, GC4, GC6).
- Holds a total of 98 patents (as of 2009).Holds a total of 98 patents (as of 2009).
- Possesses a patent for tellurium for semiconductor thin film deposition.Possesses a patent for tellurium for semiconductor thin film deposition.
- Secured a Chinese patent for 'Ruthenium-containing thin film manufacturing method' jointly with Samsung Electronics (November 2025).Secured a Chinese patent for 'Ruthenium-containing thin film manufacturing method' jointly with Samsung Electronics (November 2025).
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142 Daehwa-ro 132beon-gil, Daedeok-gu, Daejeon, South Korea
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