Humintec, Co., Ltd
The Shift from Glass Slides to Image-Based Diagnosis

Pathology has traditionally relied on glass slides and manual microscopy. But in the last decade, this approach slowed diagnosis, limited collaboration, and increased strain on specialists managing complex workloads. Limited access to slides hinders collaboration between hospitals, while students and researchers often train on low-quality images instead of authentic whole- slide data.

Most healthcare institutes seek ways to digitize their work, share information securely, and build platforms that support both clinical practice and academic growth; but how?

Humintec, Co., Ltd addresses this need.

The company’s advanced Clinical Decision Support System (CDSS) revolutionizes the capture, storage, and sharing of pathology data, while enhancing disease analysis and diagnosis. Its mission is to enable complete digital workflows, allowing laboratories to move beyond microscopes and glass slides, and adopt systems that integrate with existing hospital environments.

iPEAK, Humintec, Co., Ltd’s comprehensive pathology PACS (Picture Archiving and Communication System), combines a high-resolution viewer with an image management system, allowing pathologists to analyse and manage slides digitally.

It preserves original whole-slide image formats such as SVS, NDPI, and TIFF, while offering optional DICOM conversion for integration with hospital PACS. This prevents data loss and ensures clinicians always have access to the highest-quality images. iPEAK also have Teleconsultation System, which allows pathologists to share cases online for remote consultations and second opinions—enhancing collaboration regardless of location.

Humintec, Co., Ltd offers additional solutions to support iPEAK. The Digital Pathology Tracking System provides endto-end visibility, tracing each slide from specimen preparation through reporting and archiving. Real-time data collection delivers accurate operational insights, while dashboards and analytics optimize efficiency and workflow performance.

Built on a robust architecture, it ensures a sustainable and intelligent pathology environment.

Additionally, HuminTec offers the KBBN Brain Archive Review System, developed for the Korea Brain Bank Network. This digital platform supports high-resolution whole slide images with vendor-neutral viewing, custom annotation tools, and secure role-based access. It empowers clinicians, students, and researchers through collaborative consultations, case-based discussions, and real-world access to high quality brain tissue data.

“Humintec, Co., Ltd’s Biomedical Informatics Platform transforms traditional healthcare practices into next-generation services and precision medicine through an integrated set of hardware and software solutions,” says Professor Peom Park, CEO Humintec, Co., Ltd.

"In December 2018, Humintec. Co., Ltd entered into a partnership with KLAS #1 Medical Imaging IT and Cybersecurity Company named "Sectra". "H-sectra is an advanced platform that integrate Humintec's solution with Sectra Digital Pathology System". H-Sectra On-Premise (VNA)/Sectra One Cloud brings together global technology and K-Medical expertise to deliver a next-generation digital pathology platform on premise as well as on cloud for accurate, efficient, secured and scalable diagnosis.

DGPS (Digital Gross Pathology System) makes the whole Process of gross photography – from initial image capturing, archiving, and retrieving to printing-as easy as possible, so that it makes your work more efficient. The easy-to-use software includes hands-free control of camera, a real-time live image in LCD, and a faster transference of the captured image from camera to PC.

DGLS (Gross Photography and Gross Lab Station) makes the whole Process of gross photography with Gross Lab station.

GPRS (Digital Photography and Recording System) enables us to capture gross images and record voice memos simultaneously and transmit gross images and voice dictation files to the server.

The Smart K-Medical Biomedical Informatics Platform is a cloud-based datahub for standardized biomedical data integration, supporting real-time collaboration among patients, physicians, and experts, providing innovative medical services such as remote pathology, surgical consultations and AI-driven precision medicine.

Establishing a diagnostic system through “NGS integrated management and big data research

1) Standardized processes for NGS data through integrated management system.

2) Development of a system leveraging NGS big data research for diagnostic applications.

3) Enhanced data quality to increase the reliability of analysis results.

Humintec, Co., Ltd’s key advantage is its ability to integrate seamlessly with existing hospital infrastructure. By connecting with systems such as LIS, HIS, EMR, and PACS, it brings together images, test results, reports, and clinical data into a unified record.

This eliminates silos and provides real-time access for pathologists, clinicians, and researchers. The result is smoother workflows, faster turnaround times, and stronger compliance with data management requirements. The integration-first design ensures scalability, supporting hospitals of different sizes while keeping usability straightforward for end users.

The impact of this model is clear in the company’s history. Seoul National University Hospital served as the first test site, creating a strong reference case. Success there enabled adoption at Korea University Hospitals, Yonsei University Severance Hospitals, Samsung Medical Center, Seoul St. Mary’s, KMI, Ulsan University Hospital, Busan and Chungbuk National University Hospitals among others.

Humintec, Co., Ltd holds over 70 percent of the digital pathology market in Korea, building long-term relationships with key opinion leaders and shaping standards of practice. Clients consistently cite its 25 years of expertise and responsiveness to real-world needs as core strengths. Feedback from major hospitals informs ongoing product development, ensuring the platform evolves with clinical demands.

Now expanding internationally, Humintec, Co., Ltd brings a model grounded in integration, precision, and collaboration. Its work improves diagnostic accuracy, streamlines workflows, and supports education and research, demonstrating how a thoughtfully designed digital platform can transform healthcare practice.