What EXP Tech does

EXP Tech (legally EXP GmbH) is a privately held German electronics wholesale distributor founded in 2010 by Dipl.-Ing. Yuan Wang and headquartered in Saarbrücken. The company sources and resells niche electronic components — primarily IoT connectivity hardware (LoRaWAN gateways, sensors and antennas; NB-IoT, LTE-M and LTE Cat-1 modules), HMI touch panels and displays (Nextion, Elecrow), industrial networking equipment (USR IoT serial device servers and protocol gateways), LiDAR sensors, motors and motor controllers (Pololu), and laboratory/test instruments (Saleae logic analyzers) — to registered business customers across 33 European countries. EXP Tech operates as an authorized distribution and development partner for international manufacturers including Dragino, Nextion, RAKwireless, Pololu, Bitcraze, Benewake, and AI-Thinker, with 173+ LoRaWAN sensor SKUs and 38+ HMI display SKUs visible in its catalog.

Revenue mechanics combine transactional catalog sales through a self-serve e-commerce storefront (priced per item, typically EUR 0.70 to EUR 470 per SKU) with individualized project consulting services covering requirement analysis, sourcing, prototyping support, and mass-production handoff. The customer base is diversified across three primary verticals — producing industries (manufacturing and prototyping buyers), laboratories (research and test buyers), and educational institutions (universities and training groups) — with named references including DLR, Justus-Liebig-Universität Gießen, Uni Saarland, TU Dresden's AirMetro research group, IPS Elektroniklabor, and SCEWO.

Operationally, the company ships within one business day of payment receipt, delivers within Germany in 2–3 business days, and runs a content-marketing motion through a founder-authored technical blog and email newsletter focused on LoRaWAN implementation, ChirpStack hosting, and sensor integration. The firm has no disclosed external funding, no subsidiaries, and no public ownership structure; a single shared sales contact ([email protected]) and a planned August 2026 office and warehouse relocation indicate a small, founder-led operation continuing to scale its European distribution footprint incrementally.

Name

EXP Tech

Legal name

EXP GmbH

Website

https://exp-tech.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

EXP Tech is a privately held German electronics wholesale distributor founded in 2010, reselling IoT connectivity, HMI displays, industrial networking, sensors, and motors to registered business customers across 33 European countries, with project-based consulting support.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Saarbrücken

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Electronics Component Sales: Wholesale and retail distribution of electronic components including microcontrollers, SBCs, sensors, motors, motor controllers, LoRaWAN devices, HMI displays, and accessories to business customers in research and industry sectors.
2. Project Consulting Services: Individualized project consultation and support services for prototyping and production, from requirement analysis through mass production implementation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

EXP Tech is a German B2B wholesale distributor of electronic components serving registered business customers in research and industry. The company distributes IoT hardware (LoRaWAN gateways, sensors, and antennas; NB-IoT, LTE-M, and LTE Cat-1 modules), HMI touch panel displays (Nextion and Elecrow), industrial networking equipment, LiDAR sensors, motors, motor controllers, development platforms, and laboratory equipment sourced from international manufacturers. Beyond product distribution, EXP Tech provides individualized project consultation services supporting customers from requirement analysis through prototyping to serial production.

Product overview

EXP Tech is an electronics wholesale company offering a comprehensive portfolio of technology components for research and industry. Their product offering is structured as multiple interconnected product categories centered around IoT solutions, HMI displays, and industrial electronics. Core offerings include LoRaWAN Gateways, Sensors, and Antennas for LPWAN connectivity; NB-IoT, LTE-M, and LTE Cat-1 hardware for cellular IoT; HMI Panel Displays (Nextion) for industrial human-machine interfaces; and Industrial Network Technology (USR IoT) for protocol conversion and serial-to-Ethernet connectivity. Supporting categories include LiDAR Sensors, Motor Controllers and Motors (DC, stepper, servo), Development Platforms (Teensy, Crazyflie), Laboratory Equipment (logic analyzers, water quality sensors), and various accessories. The company also provides project consultation services for custom IoT and industrial manufacturing solutions, serving as both a distributor and development partner for international manufacturers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• LoRaWAN Gateways Gateways that serve as interfaces between LoRaWAN end devices and network servers, enabling wireless communication over large distances with low energy consumption. Supports Ethernet, Wi-Fi, and cellular (4G/LTE) connectivity options.
• LoRaWAN Sensors Wireless sensors for capturing measurement values over large ranges and transmitting them in real time to servers. Includes temperature, humidity, CO2, PIR motion, current, water quality, and distance sensors from manufacturers such as Dragino and RAKwireless.
• NB-IoT Hardware Narrowband IoT modules and sensors for machine-to-machine communication with high range and extremely low power consumption. Includes AI-Thinker EC-01 series and Dragino products for applications such as smart metering and asset tracking.
• HMI Panel Displays (Nextion) Human Machine Interface touch panels for process control and monitoring in industrial environments. Features integrated processors, memory, touch panels, and editor software. Includes resistive and capacitive touch options from Nextion and Elecrow with LVGL open-source GUI library support.
• LTE-M Hardware Long Term Evolution for Machines hardware supporting mobile IoT applications with seamless cell handover. Includes combined NB-IoT/LTE-M sensor nodes from Dragino for cellular IoT deployments.
• LTE Cat-1 Hardware Category 1 LTE hardware for industrial IoT applications requiring higher bandwidth than NB-IoT or LTE-M. Includes sensors, modems, and modules with up to 10 Mbit/s download speeds.
• Industrial Network Technology (USR IoT) Industrial communication systems including serial device servers, protocol gateways, industrial switches, and cellular modems for connecting machines and legacy systems to modern IIoT infrastructure.
• LiDAR Sensors Light Detection and Ranging sensors from Benewake for distance measurement applications in robotics, automation, and industrial environments.
• Motor Controllers and Motors Comprehensive range of DC motors, gearmotors, stepper motors, servo motors, and vibration motors with corresponding control units from Pololu and other manufacturers for robotics and automation projects.
• Development Platforms Development platforms including Arduino-compatible boards (Teensy), quadcopters (Crazyflie/Bitcraze), Industrial IoT solutions, robotics platforms, and LoRa development tools for prototyping and product development.
• Laboratory Equipment Equipment for data acquisition and analysis including Saleae logic analyzers, water quality sensors, oscilloscope probes, power supplies, and laboratory tools for research and testing applications.
• Project Inquiry and Consulting Service Custom project consultation service for IoT, SOC, or industrial manufacturing needs, including product sourcing not available in the standard catalog and integration support from requirement analysis through prototyping to serial production.

Quantifiable outcome

• 24-hour shipping capability for available products
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• DraginocoreTechnology or IntegrationPrimary distribution partner for Dragino LoRaWAN products including gateways, sensors, and antenna solutions. Dragino products represent a significant portion of the LoRaWAN portfolio with 173+ sensor products offered.
• NextioncoreTechnology or IntegrationPrimary distribution partner for Nextion HMI touch panels and displays. NEXTION brand represents the main HMI product line with 38+ display products including Intelligent, Enhanced, and Discovery series.
• RAKwirelesscoreTechnology or IntegrationDistribution partner for RAKwireless LoRaWAN gateways, sensors, and modules. New addition to portfolio specializing in modular solutions for developers and agricultural businesses.
• PololucoreTechnology or IntegrationDistribution partner for Pololu motors, motor controllers, and robotics components including Zumo robot platforms. Pololu represents a major portion of the motor and robotics product category.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Seeed Studio: Seeed Studio is an IoT-specialist hardware distributor and manufacturer with deep focus on LoRaWAN, NB-IoT, sensors, and edge devices. Closest peer to EXP Tech in product mix and IoT/LPWAN specialization, including partnerships with overlapping ecosystem players.
• Mouser Electronics: Mouser is one of the largest global broadline electronics component distributors with deep IoT, sensor, and SBC coverage. Directly comparable to EXP Tech as a B2B catalog distributor of the same manufacturer brands (e.g., Pololu) but at vastly greater scale.
• Conrad Electronic: Conrad is a long-established European electronics and industrial components distributor with strong presence in Germany and broader EU. Comparable to EXP Tech on European B2B customer base and broad components catalog, but at substantially larger scale and brand recognition.
• Digi-Key Electronics: Digi-Key is a top-tier global electronics distributor offering microcontrollers, sensors, IoT modules, and development platforms. Comparable to EXP Tech on catalog breadth in IoT/sensor categories, with similar B2B registration model and same target customers in research and prototyping.
• RobotShop: RobotShop is a global robotics-focused retailer and distributor of motors, controllers, sensors, and platforms. Comparable to EXP Tech on robotics/SBC/motor portfolio (Pololu, Bitcraze, etc.) and similar target customers in research and prototyping.
• Distrelec: Distrelec (now part of RS Group) is a European industrial electronics and maintenance distributor serving research, education, and industrial customers. Comparable to EXP Tech on European B2B distribution model and customer segments, though broader in industrial MRO scope.
• SparkFun Electronics: SparkFun is a US-based electronics distributor focused on sensors, microcontrollers, and IoT modules for makers, educators, and industry. Comparable to EXP Tech in serving the prototyping-to-production customer segment with curated sensor and SBC offerings and educational content.
• Adafruit: Adafruit designs, manufactures, and distributes open-source electronics including sensors, HMI displays, and microcontrollers. Comparable to EXP Tech as a curated electronics retailer/distributor serving education, research, and prototyping customers with strong content marketing.

Broad incumbents

• Arrow Electronics: Arrow Electronics is a global broadline electronics distributor and solutions provider. Comparable to EXP Tech as a competitor for the same IoT/sensor/industrial customers, but operates at vastly larger scale with a portfolio spanning enterprise solutions, not niche specialization.

Emerging players

• Tindie: Tindie is a marketplace for hobbyist and small-batch electronics including sensors, IoT, and dev boards. Comparable to EXP Tech on customer overlap in research/prototyping and product category, though operates as a marketplace rather than first-party distributor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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