VMECA Inc.
Korean vacuum technology manufacturer founded 1991, making vacuum generators, Magic Grippers, and suction cups for industrial automation.
VMECA Co., Ltd. was established on May 22, 1991 in Seoul, South Korea, by CEO Hoyoung Cho. The company designs and manufactures compressed-air-driven vacuum technology products — vacuum pumps (generators), suction cups, grippers, conveyor systems, and accessories — for industrial automation applications worldwide. VMECA's US subsidiary, VMECA Inc., was established March 5, 2003 in Placentia, California.
Core product lines include: Vacuum Generators such as the Turtle Pump (integrated three-stage VMECA Midi Vacuum Cartridge with pleated filter), Eco Turtle Pump (multi-function control valve, reduces air consumption up to 90%, single M8x6 pin connector), Keyboard Pump and Eco Keyboard Pump (stackable up to 8 units), Micro Pump MC102, Mini Pump, Mega Pump ML and VCML series (up to 16 cartridges), Magic Pump (auto filter cleaning), MPM Pump, and VQ Pump (built-in blow-off, auto vacuum filter cleaning).
Magic Grippers are all-in-one gripper units combining vacuum generator, cartridge, suction cup and fittings: MC10 (max -83 kPa, 14 Nl/min flow), MC20 (max -92 kPa, 42.2 Nl/min), MC23 (max -91 kPa, 85 Nl/min, 3-stage cartridge), MC25 (max -94.5 kPa, 146 Nl/min), and MV10/MV15/MV20 series (max -87 kPa, up to 4 cartridges, 45% volume reduction vs MC10).
Additional products include Magic Suction Cups (C-Type and SB-Type multi-stage bellows for irregular surfaces), V-Grip System (configurable multi-cup robot end-of-arm tooling), Vacuum Conveyors (VTC100 and VTRA750 for powder/bulk transfer), Water Free Units for wash-down environments, and Solar Master grippers for photovoltaic panel handling.
Key proprietary technology: multi-stage vacuum cartridge (Micro, Mini, Midi sizes; 2-stage and 3-stage variants) that provides stable vacuum despite fluctuating or low compressed-air pressure.
Target industries: packaging, glass, wood, plastics, metal sheet handling, electronics, food (FDA-approved), powder/granules transfer, automotive, and ATEX (explosive atmosphere) applications.
Global presence: Korea HQ (Seoul), Germany subsidiary VMECA GmbH (Filderstadt, est. 2001), USA VMECA Inc. (Placentia CA, est. 2003), Thailand (Bangkok, est. 2015), China VMECA Guangzhou (Guangdong, est. 2017). In February 2025, the company announced a distribution and integration partnership with Zimmer Group (Germany). Products carry CE, GOST, ISO, and FDA-related approvals.
Primary type & automation activities this supplier delivers:
Magic Gripper MC20 Series
All-in-one vacuum gripper with mini 2-stage cartridge; max -92 kPa and 42.2 Nl/min open vacuum flow.
Eco Turtle Pump
Multi-function vacuum generator with integrated air-saving control; reduces air consumption up to 90%.
Magic Gripper MV20 Series
Compact Magic Gripper with up to 4 cartridges, max -87 kPa; 45% smaller volume than MC10 generation.
Contact VMECA Inc.
WEBSITE
https://www.vmeca.comPHONE
+1 562 665 2378HEADQUARTERS
United States
Company Facts
Founded
1991
Primary Role
Manufacturer
Company Size
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Primary Region
North America
Annual Sales
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Funding Stage
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Funding Total
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