What Softec does

Softec (合肥晟泰克汽车电子股份有限公司) is a Hefei-headquartered automotive electronics Tier-1/Tier-2 supplier founded in 2003, specializing in the R&D, manufacturing, and sale of intelligent vehicle sensors and electronic control systems. Its portfolio spans two product units: an Intelligent Driving unit covering ADAS cameras, millimeter-wave radar (in development), ultrasonic parking radar, 360° surround-view (AVM), and auto parking assist (APA); and a Body Electronics unit covering TPMS, BCM body controllers, gateways, anti-pinch modules, seat memory, vehicle speed sensors, and EV-specific products including VCU, vacuum brake boosters, trailer modules, and a water-fording radar. The technology stack combines proprietary ultrasonics at ASIL B, ASPICE 4.0 CL2-certified software, CNAS-accredited in-house labs, and integration with partner silicon from Horizon Robotics and Black Sesame.

Softec's business model is hardware-centric B2B sales to automotive OEMs through multi-year project-based supply contracts. Revenue is generated from per-vehicle sensor/ECU content supplied into model programs, with engineering, APQP support, and PPAP documentation bundled into qualification. The customer base comprises more than 20 Chinese OEMs including Chery (18+ year strategic partner), BYD (since 2022 mass production), JAC, Geely, Great Wall, SAIC, BAIC, Dongfeng, Nissan, Hozon, Human Horizons, with active discussions underway with Nio, XPeng, and Li Auto. International customers include Hyundai Motor Group (entered October 2025), Scania, VINFAST, and SAIPA, with products shipped to Europe, Southeast Asia, and North America. Pricing is project-negotiated, not list-published; export sales exceeded 100 million RMB with over 500% YoY growth. R&D intensity runs at 8-10% of annual revenue.

The company operates from two production sites within its Hefei Economic and Technological Development Zone 70-mu industrial park (C2 operational, C3-1 topped out June 2023, employee center for 500+ under construction since August 2024) and a new Xiamen Technology Center (opened May 2025). It is designated a National Specialized and Sophisticated 'Little Giant' enterprise by China's MIIT and recognized as an Anhui Province champion enterprise. The company publicly stated plans to launch an IPO process in 2022 but no listing completion is disclosed in available sources.

Name

Softec

Legal name

合肥晟泰克汽车电子股份有限公司

Website

https://hfstk.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

合肥晟泰克汽车电子股份有限公司 is a Hefei-based Tier-1 automotive electronics supplier founded in 2003, developing and manufacturing intelligent sensors and control systems—including ultrasonic radar, ADAS cameras, TPMS, BCM, and VCU—for 20+ domestic and international automotive OEMs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Automotive Electronics

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing (3363)

SIC

Miscellaneous Transportation Equipment (3790)

akta.pro primary industry

Passenger Vehicle Electrical & Electronics Manufacturing (ICE) (IMACAAAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Automotive & Industrial-Grade IDMs (HDAHAAAI)

Keywords

• Automotive electronics manufacturing
• Intelligent vehicle sensors
• Ultrasonic radar systems
• Automotive camera modules
• Body control modules

Headquarters

HQ city

Hefei

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Automotive Sensor Hardware Sales: Primary revenue from selling automotive intelligent sensors and systems (ultrasonic radar, cameras, TPMS, body controllers, VCU, etc.) to automotive OEMs as a Tier 1 supplier. Revenue is project-based with per-vehicle content value across the vehicle lifecycle. The company has been growing its revenue substantially year-over-year, with export sales exceeding 100 million RMB and growing.
2. Engineering and Technical Services: Engineering support, testing, and validation services bundled with OEM projects, including product co-development, APQP support, and PPAP documentation as part of OEM qualification and ongoing supply agreements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Softec (合肥晟泰克汽车电子股份有限公司) is a national high-tech enterprise engaged in the R&D, manufacturing, and sales of automotive intelligent key sensors and systems. The company supplies automotive OEMs with a full portfolio spanning ultrasonic radar sensors, automotive cameras, tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS), body control modules (BCM), vehicle control units (VCU), domain controllers, ADAS cameras, and surround-view/auto-parking systems. Products are sold as Tier 1/Tier 2 components embedded into vehicles during manufacturing.

Product overview

Softec (合肥晟泰克汽车电子股份有限公司) is a national high-tech enterprise specializing in R&D, production, and sales of automotive intelligent key sensors and systems. The company operates two main product units: the Intelligent Driving product unit and the Body Electronics product unit. The Intelligent Driving unit is divided into Environmental Perception Sensors (automotive cameras, millimeter-wave radar, ultrasonic radar) and Intelligent Driving Control Systems (AVM surround view, APA automatic parking, ACC adaptive cruise, AED). The Body Electronics unit is divided into Body Sensing series (vehicle speed sensors, TPMS, smart remote controllers) and Body Control series (BCM, VCU, DCU domain controllers). The portfolio includes 17+ named products spanning ADAS cameras, ultrasonic parking sensors, TPMS, BCM, gateway controllers, seat memory modules, anti-pinch modules, door control modules, VCU, vacuum brake boosters, trailer modules, and water-fording radar. Products serve as core intelligent sensors and systems for intelligent connected vehicles and are supplied to over 20 domestic OEMs including Chery, BYD, SAIC, BAIC, Great Wall, JAC, Geely, Nissan, Dongfeng, Hozon, and Hyundai Motor Group, as well as international markets including North America, Europe, and Southeast Asia.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 前方碰撞/车道偏离预警系统 (FCW/LDW System) Front-facing ADAS camera system that detects vehicles, bicycles, and motorcycles using the Horizon Robotics J2 chip, supporting FCW (forward collision warning), AEB (automatic emergency braking), LDW (lane departure warning), and ACC (adaptive cruise control) functions. Sold to automotive OEMs.
• 人脸识别摄像头 (Face Recognition Camera) In-cabin camera module for intelligent cockpit systems, supporting face recognition functionality for driver identification and monitoring. Sold to automotive OEMs.
• 车内摄像头 (In-Cabin Camera) Intelligent cockpit monitoring camera with MIPI output at 1920x1080 resolution, 118°x67° field of view, IP52 rating, operating from DC6V-10V, for driver and cabin monitoring applications. Sold to automotive OEMs.
• 全景泊车辅助系统 (Surround View / AVM) 360-degree surround view monitoring system with HD controller (1280x720 LVDS output, <300ms video stabilization), providing seamless bird's-eye view for parking maneuvers. Sold to automotive OEMs.
• 自动泊车辅助系统 (APA - Auto Parking Assist) Automatic parking assist system using ultrasonic sensors (48KHz, IP69, measurement range 20cm-350cm) for autonomous parking maneuver execution. Sold to automotive OEMs.
• 倒车雷达 (Reverse Radar / PDC) Parking distance control system using ultrasonic sensors (55.5KHz/58kHz, IP69, measurement range 20cm-150cm) with blind zone <=20cm, providing audio/visual alerts during reversing. Sold to automotive OEMs.
• 后视摄像头 (Rear View Camera) Rear-facing backup camera with 640x480 resolution, NTSC TV system, CVBS signal output, 120°x98° field of view, lens IP69 and body IP67 ratings. Sold to automotive OEMs.
• 网关 (Gateway Controller) Vehicle network gateway module enabling communication across different automotive bus protocols. Static current <=1mA, with zero-point drift tolerance of ±1.5V during normal voltage operation. Sold to automotive OEMs.
• 座椅记忆模块 (Seat Memory Module) Automotive seat position memory control module supporting storage and recall of driver seat preferences, operating at -40°C to +85°C. Sold to automotive OEMs.
• 防夹模块 (Anti-Pinch Module) Window and sunroof anti-pinch control module with anti-pinch force requirement <=100N, static current <=2mA, enhancing safety for power window and sunroof operations. Sold to automotive OEMs.
• 车身控制器 (BCM - Body Control Module) Central body control module operating at DC12V (range DC9V-16V), static current <=3mA, RF receiver at 433.92MHz±0.1MHz, with 20m blind-zone-free remote control range in open areas. Sold to automotive OEMs.
• 车门控制模块 (Door Control Module) Door control module managing windows, door locks, rearview mirrors, door/lock state detection, and door lamp/side turn signal driving. Sold to automotive OEMs.
• 胎压监测系统 (TPMS - Tire Pressure Monitoring System) Tire pressure monitoring system with sensors operating at DC3V (range DC2.1V-3.6V), pressure range 100kPa-900kPa or 100kPa-1400kPa, receive frequency 125kHz, transmit frequency 433.92MHz, IP6K9K rating, lifespan 8 years or 150,000 km. Sold to automotive OEMs.
• 车速里程表传感器 (Vehicle Speed Sensor) Automotive speed sensor with DC8V rated voltage (range DC5V-32V), operating temperature -40°C to +130°C, 8 pulses per revolution, 50% duty cycle signal, maximum rated speed 3000 r/min. Sold to automotive OEMs.
• 整车控制器 (VCU - Vehicle Control Unit) Core control unit for electric vehicles managing motor start, operation, forward/reverse, speed, and stopping, as well as controlling other electronic devices on the EV. Sold to automotive OEMs.
• 真空助力制动系统 (Vacuum Brake Booster) Vacuum-assisted braking system for new energy vehicles, providing power assistance for enhanced braking performance and safety. Sold to automotive OEMs.
• 拖车模块 (Trailer Module) Trailer detection and control module enabling towing functionality. Reached mass production in December 2024 on a domestic first-tier OEM's new model, covering 6 vehicle models with 5-year lifecycle and 100,000 units/year volume. Sold to automotive OEMs.
• 涉水雷达 (Water-Fording Radar) Ultrasonic water-depth detection radar for flooded driving scenarios. Awarded a domestic first-tier OEM model nomination in January 2025, with 8-year lifecycle and 150,000 units/year volume. Sold to automotive OEMs.
• 车载麦克风 (In-Vehicle Microphone) New in-vehicle microphone product targeting the automotive audio technology domain, released at a dedicated new product launch event on October 12, 2025. Sold to automotive OEMs.

Quantifiable outcome

• 0 PPM defective parts supplied to Dongfeng (zero defects per million)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

AI capability3 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• USTC Robotics Laboratory (中科大机器人实验室)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 December 2025Softec's robotics business unit and USTC's Robotics Laboratory co-hosted a产学研融合 innovation exchange on 'Embodied Intelligence and Full-Domain Perception'. The collaboration explores intelligent sensing technology applications in robotics, combining Softec's automotive sensor expertise with USTC's research capabilities in embodied AI and multimodal perception. Both parties reached initial consensus on multiple technical directions for future cooperation.
• Pujin Intelligence (朴津智能)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 April 2023Signed long-term strategic cooperation agreement to jointly promote integrated development of intelligent sensors and autonomous mobile robots (AMR). Softec's image sensors and ultrasonic sensors provide precise positioning, environmental perception, and obstacle detection for AMR applications. The partnership leverages both companies' advantages in intelligent mobile robot market.
• Hefei University of Technology (合肥工业大学)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative R&D partner for automatic parking system project. HTU's multi-source heterogeneous environment perception expertise and target recognition/sensor fusion capabilities combined with Softec's sensor and parking system products. Project aims to develop full-domain automatic parking systems using multi-sensor fusion and high-precision positioning.
• Jiangsu University (江苏大学)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch partner in the full-domain automatic parking system project. Jiangsu University contributes expertise in environmental perception, navigation and positioning, and assisted driving algorithm design for the joint development initiative.
• Black Sesame Technologies (黑芝麻智能科技有限公司)coreTechnology or IntegrationChip partner for full-domain automatic parking system. Using Black Sesame's华山 series chips as the computing platform for the joint development of autonomous parking systems. Black Sesame is a leading automotive-grade AI chip company.
• China Electronics Technology Group - CEMIF (中电博微电子科技有限公司)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCETC subsidiary with strong capabilities in radar, integrated circuits, intelligent connected, and smart parking. Potential cooperation in chip customization, smart parking, low-altitude economy, and vehicle-chip synergy. CETC is a major state-owned defense electronics group.
• Jianghuai Automobile Group (江淮汽车集团)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner18+ year strategic partnership with JAC. Collaborative development in new energy electronics and intelligent sensors. JAC named Softec 'Strategic Supplier' and 'Core Supplier'. Close cooperation on APQP, quality management, and new product development.
• Chery Automobile (奇瑞汽车)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner15+ year partnership with Chery; named Chery's 'Core Strategic Supplier'. Cooperative development in ADAS and new energy electronics. Joint APQP activities, quality improvement projects, and QC成果. Softec received Chery's 'Excellent Quality Performance Award'.
• Horizon Robotics (地平线机器人)coreTechnology or IntegrationChip partner for 1V forward ADAS system development. Softec developed pure vision forward-looking integrated machine solution based on Horizon Robotics J2 chip, achieving mass production at a major OEM. The solution supports FCW, AEB, LDW, ACC, and 10+ ADAS functions.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Shanghai Baolong Automotive (保隆科技): Chinese automotive sensor specialist with leading TPMS and pressure-sensor offerings, plus active ADAS sensor expansion. Most direct competitor to Softec's TPMS and ultrasonic radar portfolio serving the same Chinese OEM base.
• Joyson Electronics (均胜电子): Chinese Tier 1 automotive safety and electronics supplier with global footprint, covering body electronics, sensors, and human-machine interface. Comparable business model and customer overlap with major Chinese OEMs.
• Desay SV Automotive (德赛西威): Leading Chinese Tier 1 automotive electronics supplier with comparable ADAS, smart cockpit, BCM, and sensor portfolios. Direct competitor in the same Chinese OEM sockets Softec targets, including Chery, BYD, and other domestic OEMs.
• Sensata Technologies: Global sensor specialist serving automotive and industrial markets with TPMS, pressure sensors, and vehicle speed sensors. Directly comparable sensor portfolio to Softec's body sensing and TPMS product lines.
• Beijing Jingwei Hirain Technologies (经纬恒润): Chinese automotive electronics specialist with overlapping ADAS, body electronics, and ECU product lines. Competes head-to-head for OEM design wins in similar Chinese passenger vehicle programs.

Broad incumbents

• Aptiv: Global Tier 1 with extensive ADAS, body electronics, and connector portfolios serving major global OEMs. Overlaps with Softec at the architecture/system level but operates at much larger scale across broader geographies.
• Bosch Mobility Solutions: Dominant global Tier 1 with industry-leading ultrasonic radar, ADAS cameras, BCM, and ECU offerings. Sets the technical benchmark Softec competes against for OEM design wins in both domestic and export markets.
• Valeo: Global Tier 1 with strong ultrasonic parking sensor and ADAS camera portfolios, plus body electronics. Most directly comparable global incumbent to Softec's parking and perception sensor business.
• Continental AG: Global automotive supplier with major ADAS sensor, camera, ultrasonic/radar, and BCM product lines. Incumbent competitor for OEM sensor sockets with much deeper R&D resources and global OEM relationships.
• ZF Friedrichshafen: Global automotive supplier with broad sensor, ADAS, and vehicle control product lines including domain controllers. Overlaps with Softec at the integrated vehicle control and ADAS integration level for major OEMs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors4 records

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M&A

Investments

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