Hanwha Vision, originally founded as Samsung Techwin, is a leading video surveillance company and a subsidiary of Hanwha Group. Headquartered in South Korea, the company employs 1,822 people and reported total sales of 529.8 billion South Korean won in 2020. Established over sixty years ago, Hanwha Vision initially specialized in precision products for the energy, aerospace, defense, and security sectors. Since 1978, it has concentrated on video surveillance systems, accumulating over forty years of expertise. In 2015, Hanwha Group acquired Samsung Techwin and rebranded it as Hanwha Techwin.
Hanwha Vision has been at the forefront of the global video surveillance industry for over 30 years, known for its cutting-edge optical design, image processing, and cybersecurity technologies. In the U.S., Hanwha provides high-quality security cameras and DVRs, including Samsung IP and CCTV cameras, encoders, and DVRs, with a focus on excellent customer service and competitive pricing.
Hanwha Techwin offers a diverse range of top-tier surveillance products, such as storage devices, video management software, and IP cameras with advanced video analytics. Its product lineup includes indoor and outdoor cameras, infrared and thermal cameras, dome cameras, bullet cameras, PTZ cameras, box cameras, and 360-degree fisheye cameras. The company excels in lens technology, producing fixed, varifocal, and motorized lenses, and features a 40x optical zoom for detailed long-distance footage.
Hanwha Techwin’s WiseNet cameras incorporate built-in AI for motion detection, people counting, and facial recognition. These features enhance site security, optimize personnel deployment, and provide insights into customer and employee behavior. Facial recognition capabilities allow for watch lists and automatic tracking. The 2021 P Series cameras offer advanced analytics, including gender and age group categorization, license plate recognition, and two-factor gate access control.
The company’s SmartViewer video management software supports open-source security cameras and offers simultaneous analysis of multiple live feeds.
As South Korea’s seventh-largest business group, Hanwha operates across diverse sectors including energy, ocean, aerospace, finance, and retail & services. Ranked in the Fortune Global 500, Hanwha leverages its global network to drive innovation and sustainability, creating impactful solutions for industries and communities worldwide.
