What TE Technology does

TE Technology, Inc. is a privately held industrial manufacturer founded in 1989 and headquartered at 1590 Keane Drive, Traverse City, Michigan. The company designs and manufactures thermoelectric (Peltier) cooling modules and complete cooling assemblies, and is ISO 9001:2015 certified. Its product portfolio centers on Peltier modules offered in five configurations: standard, high-performance, high-temperature (VT, rated to 120°C continuous / 200°C processing), micro (sub-1.0mm element footprints), and multi-stage/cascaded (DTmax up to 91°C). These are integrated into air coolers, cold plate coolers, and liquid coolers for thermal management of electronic enclosures, analytical instruments, telecommunications equipment, lasers, DNA sequencers, medical devices, and CCD cameras.

The company monetizes primarily through direct hardware sales via its e-commerce site (tetech.com), with unit-level pricing ranging from approximately $17 for entry-level modules to over $800 for higher-value assemblies, and volume discounts at typical 5-15% increments for larger quantities. Four revenue streams are evident: thermoelectric cooling products (modules, cold plates, liquid coolers, air coolers), temperature controllers (TC series including TC-48-20, TC-720, TC-36-25, TC-24-10 in both housed and OEM variants), power supplies and accessories (PS series, thermistors, RS232 adapters, cables), and custom/OEM cooling assemblies engineered to customer specifications. Standard stock items ship in 24-48 hours, and the company supports buyers with engineering assistance and online module/heat load calculators.

Customer segmentation spans four vertical markets: scientific and analytical equipment (primary), industrial and manufacturing (primary), medical and healthcare, and OEM manufacturers requiring custom or embedded cooling. Go-to-market is direct-to-customer, primarily through the company website's e-commerce storefront with quote-request handling for custom and bulk orders; the company claims global reach through this channel. A proprietary potting process for moisture protection, Made-in-USA manufacturing, and an integrated ecosystem of compatible modules, controllers, sensors, and power supplies form the principal basis of competitive differentiation. No external funding, M&A activity, or public-company status is disclosed.

Name

TE Technology

Legal name

TE Technology, Inc.

Website

https://tetech.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

TE Technology designs and manufactures thermoelectric (Peltier) cooling modules, cold plates, liquid coolers, air coolers, and temperature controllers, selling directly via its e-commerce site to scientific, industrial, medical, and OEM customers globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Thermoelectric Cooling Products

NAICS

Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (33341), Power Boiler and Heat Exchanger Manufacturing (33241), Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512), Relay and Industrial Control Manufacturing (335314)

SIC

Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585), Refrigeration & Service Industry Machinery (3580)

akta.pro primary industry

Heat Exchangers & Thermal Transfer Equipment (IMAHAKAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Chillers & Cooling Plant Equipment (IMAHAKAE), Thermal Management Components (Heat sinks, TIMs, fans/blowers, thermal pads) (IMAGAJAL), Cooling & Thermal Solutions (Air/Liquid, fans, thermal paste) (HDACAGAF)

Keywords

• Thermoelectric cooling modules
• Peltier coolers
• Temperature controllers
• Cold plate coolers
• Liquid coolers

Headquarters

HQ city

Traverse City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Thermoelectric Cooling Products: Sale of thermoelectric (Peltier) cooling modules, cold plates, liquid coolers, and air coolers. Products are available in standard configurations and custom/OEM assemblies. Volume pricing with discounts for larger quantities.
2. Temperature Controllers: Sale of temperature controllers (TC series) for thermoelectric cooling and heating applications. Includes both standard and OEM versions.
3. Power Supplies and Accessories: Sale of power supplies, thermistors, cables, adapters, and cooler accessories to support thermoelectric systems.
4. Custom/OEM Cooling Assemblies: Custom thermoelectric cooling solutions designed and manufactured to customer specifications for specialized applications.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

TE Technology designs and manufactures thermoelectric (Peltier) cooling products, including cooling modules, air/cold plate/liquid cooling assemblies, temperature controllers, thermistors, and power supplies. It sells standard, high-performance, high-temperature, micro, and multi-stage modules, plus custom/OEM cooling assemblies for precise thermal management.

Product overview

TE Technology is an ISO 9001:2015 certified manufacturer of thermoelectric (Peltier) cooling products and precision temperature control systems. The product portfolio centers on thermoelectric cooling modules available in multiple configurations: Standard Modules for general use, High-Performance Modules for superior DTmax and Qmax specifications, High-Temperature Modules rated to 120°C for demanding thermal cycling applications, Micro Modules for compact applications with sub-1.0mm element footprints, and Multi-Stage Modules cascaded for maximum temperature differentials. These modules are complemented by complete Cooling Assemblies including Air Coolers, Cold Plate Coolers, and Liquid Coolers, which integrate thermoelectric elements with heat sinks and thermal management components. Temperature control is provided through a family of controllers (TC-48-20, TC-720, TC-36-25 series, TC-24-10) offering various power ranges from 10A to 25A and communication interfaces including USB, RS232, and RS485. Supporting products include thermistors (MP-2996, MP-3193, MP-3189, MP-3176, MP-3022, MP-2542, MP-2379, MP-2371, MP-2444, MP-4049, MP-4067) for temperature sensing, power supplies ranging from 12V/12.5A to 48V/12.5A, RS232 adapters and cables, and online selection calculators. Custom OEM cooling assemblies are available for specialized applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Peltier – Thermoelectric Cooler Modules Thermoelectric (Peltier) cooling modules that use the Peltier effect for active cooling and heating, available in standard, high-performance, high-temperature, micro, and multi-stage configurations. For OEMs and engineers requiring precise thermal management.
• Standard Modules Standard thermoelectric modules offering reliable thermal performance with proprietary moisture-protection (potting) option, rated for use up to 80°C.
• High-Performance Modules Premium thermoelectric modules achieving higher temperature difference (DTmax) via quality material or increased heat pumping capacity (Qmax) via shorter elements/higher packing densities. Rated to 80°C.
• High-Temperature Modules Very High Temperature (VT) modules rated for continual use up to 120°C (200°C for processing) with fatigue-resistant solder for thermal cycling applications.
• Micro Modules Compact thermoelectric modules with semiconductor element footprints under 1.0mm square, enabling higher couple counts per module. Rated to 80°C.
• Multi-Stage Modules Cascaded/stacked thermoelectric modules achieving higher temperature differences (up to 91°C DTmax) than single-stage modules. Rated to 80°C.
• Air Coolers Thermoelectric cooling assemblies with integrated fans for forced-air cooling of electronic enclosures and telecommunications equipment.
• Cold Plate Coolers Direct-contact cooling assemblies where thermoelectric elements cool a metal plate that contacts the device to be cooled.
• Liquid Coolers Thermoelectric cooling assemblies with integrated liquid cooling for applications requiring high heat removal capacity.
• TC-48-20 Temperature Controller Cool-only or heat-only PWM temperature controller in die-cast aluminum with keypad/display, controlling 0-50V up to 20A with RS232 connectivity.
• TC-48-20 OEM Temperature Controller Basic version of TC-48-20 without keypad, display, or housing for OEM integration; control circuit PCB on aluminum panel.
• TC-720 Temperature Controller Bipolar heat-and-cool thermoelectric temperature controller with USB communications, controlling up to 36V/20A with LCD display and keypad.
• TC-720 OEM Temperature Controller Basic TC-720 for OEM integration without display, keypad, or enclosure; control circuit on aluminum panel with USB communications.
• TC-36-25-RS232 Temperature Controller Bi-polar (heat and cool) PID temperature controller modulating 12-36V at up to 25A, with RS232 communication and Windows-compatible software.
• TC-36-25-RS485 Temperature Controller Bi-polar temperature controller with RS485 communication enabling daisy-chaining of multiple controllers from a single communication port.
• TC-24-10 Temperature Controller Low-cost proportional-integral temperature controller with potentiometer adjustments, controlling 9-26V up to 10A (or 0-50V with dual supplies).
• MP-2996 Thermistor Lug-mounted thermistor with 24 gauge wire, 15K ohms at 25°C, for measuring -20°C to +100°C. Compatible with all TE Technology controllers.
• MP-3193 Thermistor Rugged moisture-resistant thermistor with 900mm 26 AWG wire leads, 15K ohms at 25°C, large contact surface ideal for cold plate and liquid cooler temperatures.
• MP-3189 Thermistor High-accuracy thermistor with 0.9mm sensor head and 34 gauge nickel wire, ±0.1°C tolerance within 0°C to +70°C, 15K ohms at 25°C.
• Power Supplies Compact switch-mode power supplies (12V/12.5A up to 48V/12.5A) with 115/230VAC auto-ranging input and overload/over-voltage/short-circuit protection for thermoelectric systems.
• RS232 Adapter USB-to-RS232 converter for connecting TC-48-20 and TC-36-25-RS232 controllers to Windows computers via USB, with LEDs for communication verification.
• MP-3023 RS232 Cable 150cm RS-232 cable for connecting TC-48-20 and TC-48-20 OEM controllers to a host computer serial port.
• Custom/OEM Cooling Assemblies Custom thermoelectric cooling solutions designed and manufactured to customer specifications for specialized applications, with engineering support for sizing and integration.

Quantifiable outcome

• Standard stock items can ship within 24-48 hours
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Feature5 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Laird Thermal Systems: One of the largest global manufacturers of thermoelectric (Peltier) modules, assemblies, and temperature controllers. Head-to-head competitor to TE Technology across standard, high-performance, and multi-stage module categories for industrial, medical, and telecom cooling.
• Marlow Industries: Major US-based thermoelectric module manufacturer (now part of Coherent Corp). Directly competes with TE Technology in single-stage, multi-stage, and high-temperature Peltier modules used in medical, aerospace, and industrial applications.
• CUI Devices: Manufacturer of thermoelectric modules and motion/thermal management components with a broad catalog targeting industrial and consumer electronics cooling — directly overlapping with TE Technology's module and air-cooler lines.
• Thermonamic Electronics: Chinese thermoelectric module manufacturer competing globally in standard Peltier modules and assemblies. A direct volume competitor to TE Technology in price-sensitive industrial and OEM cooling designs.
• KELK Ltd: Japanese thermoelectric module manufacturer (Komatsu subsidiary) producing standard, high-temp, and high-density Peltier modules for semiconductor, industrial, and precision-instrument cooling — competing with TE Technology in high-specification niches.

Broad incumbents

• Ferrotec Corporation: Diversified global thermal and electronic materials manufacturer producing thermoelectric modules, liquid cooling systems, and broader thermal solutions. Overlaps with TE Technology across Peltier modules and complete cooling assemblies but at meaningfully larger scale.
• Advanced Thermal Solutions: Provider of heat sinks, fans, liquid cold plates, and thermoelectric coolers. Overlaps with TE Technology's cooling-assembly portfolio across electronics enclosures and OEM thermal management.
• Boyd Corporation (formerly Aavid Thermall): Large thermal management solutions provider offering air movers, cold plates, liquid cooling, and engineered thermal subsystems. Competes with TE Technology in integrated cooling assemblies, particularly for industrial and electronics customers.
• Wakefield-Vette: Manufacturer of heat sinks, cold plates, fans, and liquid-cooling assemblies. Competes with TE Technology in air and liquid cooling assemblies for electronics enclosures and OEM thermal designs.

Emerging players

• Adafruit Industries: Sells Peltier modules and thermoelectric kits primarily to the maker and hobbyist market. Serves a different (DIY/educational) customer than TE Technology but operates in the same underlying thermoelectric hardware category.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/TETechnology
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/te-technology-inc-

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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