Name

Smartens

Legal name

智朗科技

Website

https://smartens-tek.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Smartens (智朗科技) is a Shenyang-based embedded software company serving automotive, industrial, and power-grid clients with HMI frameworks, AUTOSAR, BMS, MES, and power digitalization products distributed via IDH partners and Vector.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Automotive Embedded Software & Industrial Automation

NAICS

Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), Computer Systems Design Services (541512), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming Services (7371), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620)

akta.pro primary industry

Automotive & Industrial ICs (ADAS/Powertrain/Factory/Robotics) (HDAHABAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) & Smart Metering (EUADAPAB)

Keywords

• Automotive embedded software
• Industrial MES systems
• Power grid digitalization
• Automotive electronics testing
• SOA middleware

Headquarters

HQ city

Shenyang

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Software Licensing: Licensing of automotive embedded software, HMI frameworks, communication protocol stacks, and SOA middleware to automotive electronics manufacturers
2. Automotive Electronics Testing Services: Professional testing services for automotive electronic components and systems
3. Power Digitalization Solutions: Smart power grid solutions including fault location systems, digital sensors, and energy storage management systems
4. Technology Distribution: Distribution of third-party semiconductor and embedded software products through IDH partnerships (cloudway semiconductor, Lingxin electronics, Ousi micro, Shanhe digital modeling)

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Smartens develops and delivers embedded software solutions and digital systems across three business sectors: industrial automation (MES systems), smart automotive (HMI frameworks, automotive basic software, body comfort controllers, and automotive electronics testing services), and electric power digitalization (transmission line fault location systems, energy storage BMS, digital oil level gauges, digital gas relays, and industrial-commercial energy storage EMS). The company operates a software-driven business model that combines proprietary embedded platforms with value-added services for industrial, automotive, and energy customers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Industrial-sector Manufacturing Execution System that supports production line execution, visibility, and control for manufacturing operations.
• HMI-Framework Human-machine interface framework for smart automotive cockpit and control applications.
• Smart Automotive Basic Software Foundational embedded basic software stack for smart automotive electronics, used by OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers.
• Body Comfort System Controller Body comfort domain controller product for vehicle electrical systems.
• Standalone Controller Software Standalone software product for automotive electronic control units.
• Automotive Electronics Testing Services Professional testing and validation services for automotive electronics, supporting OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers.
• Communication Protocol Stack Communication protocol stack product used in automotive electronic systems for in-vehicle networking.
• SOA Middleware Service-oriented architecture middleware enabling service-based communication across automotive software components.
• Parking Lot Map Data Publishing Service Platform Platform for publishing and distributing parking lot map data to support intelligent parking and ADAS applications.
• Transmission Line Fault Location System Digital system for locating faults on electric transmission lines, used by power utilities.
• Energy Storage BMS Battery management system for energy storage installations, providing cell monitoring, protection, and balancing.
• Digital Oil Level Gauge Digital oil level gauge device used for transformer condition monitoring in power systems.
• Digital Gas Relay Digital gas relay device used for Buchholz-type protection and monitoring in power transformers.
• Non-stop Electricity Meter Replacement Device Device that enables live replacement of electricity meters without interrupting customer power supply.
• Industrial-Commercial Energy Storage EMS Energy management system for industrial and commercial energy storage installations.
• Contract Management System Software product for managing contracts within enterprise workflows.
• IUBIOT Light Box Security Monitoring Security monitoring solution branded IUBIOT, applied to light box assets.
• Internet Healthcare Internet healthcare service offering within Smartens' diversified product portfolio.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• Cloudway Semiconductor (云途半导体)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCloudway Semiconductor is listed under IDH and technology distribution partnerships. Cloudway focuses on automotive-grade MCU chips. This partnership enables Smartens to offer complete automotive embedded solutions combining Smartens' software with Cloudway's semiconductor products.
• Lingxin Electronics (瓴芯电子)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLingxin Electronics is included in the IDH partner network for technology distribution. Lingxin provides automotive semiconductor solutions. The partnership enables integrated hardware-software solutions for automotive customers.
• Ousi Micro (欧思微)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOusi Micro is part of the IDH partner ecosystem for technology distribution. The partnership expands Smartens' reach in the automotive semiconductor market through combined hardware and software offerings.
• Shanhe Digital Modeling (山河数模)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorShanhe Digital Modeling operates as an IDH partner within Smartens' technology distribution network. The partnership provides modeling and simulation capabilities for automotive electronics development.
• VectorflagshipTechnology or IntegrationVector is a global leader in AUTOSAR tools and automotive software solutions. Smartens partners with Vector for AUTOSAR distribution, enabling customers to access Vector's AUTOSAR Classic and Adaptive Platform tools alongside Smartens' embedded software products.

Scale indicators1 record

Direct peers

• ETAS (Bosch): ETAS, a Bosch subsidiary, provides AUTOSAR basic software, middleware, and automotive embedded development tools. It overlaps directly with Smartens' AUTOSAR, SOA middleware, and automotive electronics testing services.
• Wind River Systems: Wind River provides real-time operating systems, embedded software platforms, and automotive-grade solutions used in intelligent cockpits and connected vehicles. It competes with Smartens in embedded and automotive software.
• Elektrobit: Elektrobit (EB) is a leading global supplier of embedded software for the automotive industry, including AUTOSAR basic software, HMI, and connected vehicle solutions. It directly competes with Smartens in AUTOSAR, HMI-Framework, and automotive basic software.
• Luxoft (DXC Technology): Luxoft (part of DXC) provides automotive software engineering, AUTOSAR integration, and digital cockpit services globally. It overlaps with Smartens' automotive embedded software and engineering services.
• KPIT Technologies: KPIT is a global automotive software specialist focused on AUTOSAR, ADAS, electric mobility, and embedded solutions. It is comparable to Smartens' automotive embedded software and engineering services offerings.

Regional players

• ThunderSoft: ThunderSoft is a leading Chinese smart vehicle and intelligent OS provider serving OEMs with cockpit, connected car, and embedded software. It is highly comparable to Smartens' automotive software and HMI offerings within the China market.
• Sungrow: Sungrow is a leading Chinese supplier of power conversion and energy storage systems including BMS/EMS. It is comparable to Smartens' energy storage BMS and industrial/commercial EMS product lines within China.
• Neusoft: Neusoft is a major Chinese IT and automotive software provider with significant intelligent cockpit, connected vehicle, and OEM software business. It is a relevant China-based peer competing for similar domestic OEM accounts.

Broad incumbents

• Vector Informatik: Vector Informatik is the global leader in AUTOSAR tools and automotive software solutions and is Smartens' flagship AUTOSAR distribution partner. While a partner today, Vector's broader embedded software stack creates competitive overlap in AUTOSAR and testing.
• Bosch Automotive Electronics: Bosch's automotive electronics division offers a broad portfolio of body comfort controllers, ECUs, and embedded software. It competes with Smartens' body comfort system controllers and broader automotive electronics stack.

Market position

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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