2025
Advancing Global Healthcare Leadership with Continuous Glucose Monitoring
In 2023, i-SENS became the first company in Korea to successfully develop and manufacture a continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) system, launching CareSens® Air in the domestic market. This achievement marked official entry into the CGM sector, paving the way for rapid global expansion, beginning with launch in Europe in 2024. i-SENS will continue to grow as a global leader in healthcare industry with the CGM systemￚa key driver of next-generation growthￚwhile delivering more accurate, user-friendly blood glucose management solutions.
View Detailed History (2019–2025)
2025
03
Launched upgraded version of CareSens Air, CGMS
2024
11
Awarded Minister of Health and Welfare Commendation at 2024 Healthcare Industry
Achievement Exchange Conference
09
CareSens received Brand of the Year Award in BGMS category for 12th consecutive
year (Korea Consumer Forum)
07
Received Minister of Health and Welfare Award at 13th Asia LOHAS Industry
Exhibition
01
CareSens received First Brand Award in BGMS category for 13th consecutive year
(Korea Consumer Forum)
2023
10
Completed i-SENS Songdo second factory, Korea
09
Launched CareSens Air, CGMS
07
Acquired AgaMatrix, Inc
2022
03
Awarded Industrial Service Medal at 56th Taxpayer's Day
02
Launched ivisen IA-1100, immunoassay analyzer
2020
12
Designated as an Innovative Medical Device Company (Ministry of Health and Welfare)
12
Precision Biosensor, Inc. listed on KOSDAQ
05
i-SENS 20th Anniversary
2019
12
Received '$100 Million Export Tower Award' at 56th Trade Day Ceremony (Korea
International Trade Association)
11
Launched i-SmartCare 10, blood gas analyzer
11
Selected as a World-Class Product (Ministry of Knowledge Economy)
04
Awarded Prime Minister's Commendation at 2019 Science and ICT Day
2018
Global Market Expansion Built on Quality and Trust
In 2018, i-SENS ranked first in the domestic blood glucose meter market, achieving a 31% market share and surpassing multinational competitors. This achievement was the result of a global localization strategy initiated in 2013, along with the establishment of a subsidiary and expanded production capabilities in China in 2015.
During this time, i-SENS secured the capacity to produce over 1.6 billion test strips annually, enabling its expansion into more than 100 countries across Europe, Asia, and beyond. Additionally, through OEM and ODM partnerships, i-SENS further solidified its presence in the international market and enhanced its competitiveness in the global healthcare industry.View Detailed History (2016–2018)
2018
07
Launched CareSens® IoT (cooperation with SKT), BGMS
2017
11
Received National Quality Innovation Award in Product Quality Innovation category at 43rd National Quality Management Conference
06
Received 'Best Job Creation Company Award' at 9th Korea KOSDAQ Awards (KOSDAQ Association)
2016
12
Received '$70 Million Export Tower Award' at 53rd Trade Day Ceremony (Korea International Trade Association)
12
Established i-SENS GmbH
12
Launched CareSens Expert Plus, BGMS for healthcare professionals
11
Acquired ‘CoaguSense, Inc.’
10
Established i-SENS Biosensors Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.
10
Awarded Presidential Commendation on 11th Electronics and IT Day
2014
Strengthened Quality Management and R&D Investment
The year 2013 marked a pivotal step forward for i-SENS, laying out a clear roadmap for future growth and defined its mid- to long-term business strategies. With enlarged investment in R&D and the strengthening of its quality management systems, i-SENS achieved multiple international certifications, enhancing its competitiveness in the global market.
During this period, i-SENS evolved into a comprehensive Point-of-Care diagnostics company with the launch of on-site analyzers, including blood gas, HbA1c, and electrolyte analyzers. The company’s listing on the KOSDAQ in 2013 further accelerated its growth, establishing a strong foundation for continued expansion.View Detailed History (2014–2015)
2015
11
Launched CareSens PRO, BGMS
09
Completed construction of China Factory
08
Launched CareSens Dual and CareSens N Premier, BGMS
06
Established i-SENS Chile SpA.
04
Established i-SENS BIOSENSORS INDIA Pvt. Ltd.
2014
06
Established i-SENS Biz, Inc.
05
Established i-SENS (Jiangsu) Co., Ltd.
05
Launched A1Care Analyzer, HbA1c analyzer
05
Relocated i-SENS Headquarters to Seocho District
04
Launched i-Smart 300, blood gas analyzer
02
Established i-SENS MEXICO, S.A. DE C.V.
2007
‘Production Expansion and the Launch of CareSens N
The completion of the Wonju plant marked a pivotal moment in growth for i-SENS, enabling a significant increase in production capacity. This expansion laid the foundation for the company’s entry into global markets. With FDA approval of CareSens® N, i-SENS made a strong leap onto the international stage. By earning trust in key markets such as the United States and Europe, i-SENS solidified its position as a global healthcare company.
View Detailed History (2007–2013)
2013
12
Selected as a Leading Industrial Convergence Company (Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy)
12
Received '$50 Million Export Tower Award' at 50th Trade Day Ceremony (Korea International Trade Association)
12
Launched N NFC, BGMS
12
Established i-SENS Peru Office
10
CareSens® received Brand of the Year Award in BGMS category (Korea Consumer Forum)
09
Established i-SENS Hong Kong Limited
08
Acquired Nano-Ditech Corp.
05
Selected as a World-Class 300 company (Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy)
01
i-SENS, Inc. listed on KOSDAQ
2012
12
CareSens received First Brand Award in BGMS category (Korea Consumer Forum)
12
Received '$30 Million Export Tower Award' at 49th Trade Day Ceremony (Korea International Trade Association)
12
Selected as a World-Class Product for the 2nd consecutive year (Ministry of Knowledge Economy)
08
Signed exclusive supply agreement for BGMS with the New Zealand Government
03
Completed construction of Songdo Factory
2011
12
Launched CareSens® N Mini, BGMS
12
Selected as a World-Class Product (Ministry of Knowledge Economy)
11
CareSens received Consumer's Choice Award in BGMS category (Joongang Ilbo)
11
Established i-SENS Europe Office
04
Launched BGMS product of Arkray, Inc.
2010
12
Established i-SENS USA, Inc.
11
Received '$20 Million Export Tower Award' at 47th Trade Day Ceremony (Korea International Trade Association)
05
i-SENS 10th Anniversary
04
Launched i-Smart® 30 VET, veterinary electrolyte analyzer
04
Signed supply agreement for BGMS test strips with ARKRAY, Inc.
2009
04
Received Frost & Sullivan ‘Asia-Pacific BGMS Product of the Year’ Award
2008
01
Established i-SENS China Office
2007
11
Designated as an Advanced Manufacturing Technology Research Center (Ministry of Knowledge Economy)
11
Launched 'CareSens N', BGMS
10
Obtained approval from Japan Ministry of Health and Welfare for our ODM-based self-measurement blood glucose monitoring device
06
Completed construction of Wonju Factory
05
Launched i-Smart® 30, electrolyte analyzer
2000
i-SENS, Founded with a Spirit of Innovation
i-SENS was established in response to both opportunity and necessity. Founded by professors and students from Kwangwoon University, i-SENS emerged in response to a government mandate in transfering academic research to commercialization. In 2003, i-SENS launched CareSense®, Korea’s first blood glucose meter capable of measuring blood glucose in just five seconds with only 0.5 μL of blood. This breakthrough revolutionized the blood glucose meter market. A strategic partnership with U.S.-based AgaMatrix, Inc. paved the way for i-SENS to expand globally, solidifying its presence alongside leading international players in the competitive healthcare diagnostics market.
View Detailed History (2000–2006)
2006
10
Launched CareSens POP, BGMS
10
Registered as a Foreign-Invested Company under the Foreign Investment Promotion Act
2005
10
Launched 'CareSens Ⅱ', BGMS
08
Desginated as a Technology-Innovative SME (INNO-BIZ) (Ministry of SMEs)
08
Completed construction of Nowon Headquarters
2004
12
Received Minister of Health and Welfare Award (Health Industry Technologies Exposition Korea)
09
Signed supply agreement for BGMS test strips with AgaMatrix, Inc.
05
Completed construction of Giheung Factory
05
CareSens' exports begin
04
European CE, ISO 13485 certification
2003
07
Launched BGMS ‘CareSens’ in Korea
2002
11
Designated as a Components and Materials Technology Development Business (Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Energy)
10
Selected as a Promising Small & Medium Enterprise(SME) (Korea Development Bank)
2000
07
Established i-SENS Research Institute (Korea Industrial Technology Association)
05
Established i-SENS, Inc. (447-1 Weolgye-dong Nowon-gu Seoul)
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