FUST Lab

FUST Lab is a South Korean technology startup that develops and manufactures equipment for creating highly uniform, nanoscale dispersions and emulsions without using surfactants. A spin-off from the Korea Research Institute of Standards and Science, the company leverages its proprietary 'Circle-type Focused Ultrasonic Technology'. This core technology enables the production of stable, high-performance, and eco-friendly materials by mixing otherwise immiscible substances.

The company's main product line is the DEBREX system, available in laboratory (LAB) and small-scale (SS) versions. These systems are designed for inline processing and feature cooling systems that allow for continuous operation and prevent thermal damage to samples, making them suitable for mass production. FUST Lab serves clients in various industries, including cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, specialty coatings, secondary batteries, and chemicals. The business model is centered on selling its equipment, and it has already attracted notable cosmetics and pharmaceutical companies in Korea.

Financially, FUST Lab has secured $2.32 million in a Pre-Series A funding round led by investors such as Enlight Ventures and KDB Bank. This capital is aimed at accelerating market entry in Korea and Japan. The company is actively expanding its global reach, having participated in major industry exhibitions in Asia and Europe, and is establishing a liaison office in Tokyo to build its presence in the Japanese market. In addition to its emulsification equipment, FUST Lab is developing a microbubble advanced oxidation process (AOP) unit named CAVITOX for water treatment applications.

Keywords: focused ultrasonic technology, nano-emulsification, nano-dispersion, surfactant-free, DEBREX, industrial manufacturing, cosmetics technology, pharmaceutical technology, battery materials, specialty chemicals, water treatment, advanced oxidation process, CAVITOX, materials science, Korean startup, dispersion equipment, eco-friendly production