Sonostar Technologies Co., Limited

What Sonostar Technologies Co., Limited does

SonoStar Technologies Co., Limited (Guangzhou Sonostar Technologies Co., Limited) is a privately held Chinese medical equipment manufacturer founded in 2011 and headquartered in Guangzhou, China. The company designs, manufactures, and sells ultrasound and related diagnostic devices, with a product portfolio centered on wireless handheld probes (PalmUS series), portable and trolley-based ultrasound systems, veterinary ultrasound, bladder scanners, ophthalmic ultrasound, and adjacent equipment including ECG, patient monitors, fetal Dopplers, and respirators. Its hardware differentiators include miniaturized 4D volumetric imaging previously limited to cart-based systems, replaceable battery probe designs, 64-channel/192-element wireless probe architectures, and multi-probe configurations spanning convex, linear, and biplane arrays. The company also offers OEM/customization services and, as of March 2026, a companion mobile application (SmartUSG) for device control and image management.

SonoStar serves clinical use cases across urology, anesthesiology, vascular, cardiology, OB/GYN, critical care, primary care, musculoskeletal, veterinary, and ophthalmology. Revenue is generated primarily through one-time hardware sales, supplemented by OEM/professional services; pricing is not publicly disclosed. The go-to-market combines direct export from Guangzhou to 100+ countries, a seven-language website (Chinese, English, French, Spanish, German, Russian, Arabic), active participation in five major international medical exhibitions (FIME, RSNA, MEDICA, CMEF, AUA), and a multi-channel content and social media presence. The organization is small (~10 employees) and privately held with no disclosed funding rounds, subsidiaries, or parent company. In January 2026 the company inaugurated a new office building in conjunction with its 15th anniversary.

Name

Sonostar Technologies Co., Limited

Legal name

Guangzhou Sonostar Technologies Co., Limited

Website

https://sonostar.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

SonoStar Technologies is a Guangzhou-based medical equipment manufacturer founded in 2011 that designs, builds, and globally exports wireless handheld and portable ultrasound devices, probes, and related diagnostic equipment to clinical, veterinary, and ophthalmic customers across 100+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medical Imaging Equipment

NAICS

Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing (334510), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (3345)

SIC

Electromedical & Electrotherapeutic Apparatus (3845), Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841)

akta.pro primary industry

Remote Diagnostics & Home Testing Devices (Connected POC/At-Home Diagnostic Readers) (HLAHACAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

ECG/EKG & Heart Rhythm Monitors (Consumer) (CRACAQAC), Maternal, Fetal & Neonatal Monitoring (CTG, Infant Wearables) (HLAHACAF), Imaging Equipment & Accessories (X-ray, Ultrasound, Endoscopy) (HLAMAFAC)

Keywords

• Handheld ultrasound devices
• Portable medical imaging
• Color doppler scanners
• Veterinary ultrasound equipment
• Medical diagnostic imaging

Headquarters

HQ city

Guangzhou

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medical Ultrasound Hardware Sales: Sale of medical ultrasound equipment including handheld wireless scanners, portable systems, trolley-based units, and specialized probes. Revenue is generated through one-time hardware purchases with no recurring subscription model mentioned.
2. OEM/Customized Products: Customized product development and OEM services for specialized medical equipment requirements

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Sonostar Technologies manufactures and sells handheld wireless ultrasound devices (PalmUS series), portable and trolley-based ultrasound systems, veterinary ultrasound scanners, bladder scanners, ophthalmic ultrasound equipment, ECG/patient monitors, fetal dopplers, respirators, and interchangeable ultrasound probes. The company also offers OEM/customized products and the SmartUSG mobile app, exporting from Guangzhou to distributors and clinical buyers in more than 100 countries.

Product overview

Sonostar Technologies Co., Limited is a medical equipment company specializing in ultrasound technology. The product portfolio centers on handheld and portable ultrasound devices including the PalmUS series (wireless handheld probes with convex, linear, and specialty configurations), PortableUS, TrolleyUS cart-based systems, VetUS for veterinary use, BladderUS for urinary diagnostics, and Ophthalmic equipment. The company also offers ECG monitors, patient monitors, fetal Dopplers, and respirators. The PalmUS handheld series features replaceable batteries, 4D/3D imaging capabilities, and color Doppler, while trolley systems provide comprehensive diagnostic imaging. Products are supported by an OEM customization service and repair/maintenance programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SmartUSG: Mobile application for wireless handheld ultrasound devices, released in March 2026.
• PalmUS
• Sonoscan

Products and services

• PalmUS Handheld Wireless Ultrasound Series A flagship line of palm-sized, wireless handheld ultrasound scanners (Wi-Fi/USB) with multiple sub-models using convex, linear, micro-convex, intracavity, cardiac, and rectal probes. Designed for point-of-care diagnostic imaging by clinicians, sonographers, and veterinarians.
• PortableUS Portable Ultrasound Systems Compact portable ultrasound systems intended for mobile and bedside diagnostic imaging in hospitals, clinics, and field settings.
• TrolleyUS Trolley Ultrasound Systems Trolley/cart-based ultrasound systems with full imaging features for hospital departments and high-volume diagnostic environments.
• VetUS Veterinary Ultrasound Systems Veterinary ultrasound systems configured for companion animals, livestock, and equine practice, supporting pregnancy diagnosis, reproductive management, and general imaging.
• BladderUS Bladder Scanner Portable ultrasound-based bladder volume scanner for urology, post-operative, and bedside bladder assessment use.
• Ophthalmic Ultrasound Equipment Ophthalmic ultrasound systems for ocular biometry and diagnostic imaging in eye care settings.
• ECG, Patient Monitor, and Related Equipment Electrocardiographs, patient monitors, and related diagnostic monitoring equipment for clinical and bedside use.
• Fetal Doppler Handheld fetal Doppler device used for detecting and monitoring fetal heart rate in obstetric and prenatal care settings.
• Respirator Equipment Respiratory/respirator equipment for clinical and supportive care use.
• Ultrasound Probes and Transducers Interchangeable ultrasound probes/transducers (convex, linear, micro-convex, intracavity, cardiac, biplane rectal, and 4D probes) compatible with the company's ultrasound platforms and used across clinical and veterinary applications.
• SmartUSG Mobile Application Companion mobile application that pairs with Sonostar ultrasound probes to enable image capture, viewing, storage, and sharing on smartphones and tablets.
• OEM / Customized Medical Device Manufacturing OEM/ODM manufacturing service that produces customized, private-label ultrasound systems, probes, ECG/monitor devices, and related medical equipment for third-party brands and distributors.

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Mindray: Mindray is a Shenzhen-based medical device manufacturer offering handheld, portable, and cart-based ultrasound systems across the same customer segments (urology, OB/GYN, critical care) and competing directly with Sonostar on price in emerging markets.
• Edan Instruments: Edan Instruments is a Chinese competitor offering portable ultrasound, patient monitors, ECG, and OB/GYN diagnostic devices, overlapping with Sonostar's handheld ultrasound and adjacent monitor categories.
• CHISON: CHISON is another Chinese ultrasound OEM manufacturing portable, handheld, and trolley color Doppler systems with multi-probe options. It is a direct like-for-like competitor in price-sensitive global markets where Sonostar exports.
• Sonoscape: Sonoscape produces a similar portfolio of portable and handheld ultrasound devices, ECG, and patient monitors—overlapping almost perfectly with Sonostar's product matrix and serving the same export-focused distributor channels.
• Clarius Mobile Health: Clarius sells wireless handheld ultrasound scanners with replaceable batteries and multi-probe options—almost the exact same product architecture as Sonostar's PalmUS line. They compete head-to-head in POC, emergency medicine, and veterinary segments globally.
• Butterfly Network: Butterfly Network is a direct competitor in handheld, single-probe, smartphone-connected ultrasound. Both companies target point-of-care clinicians with wireless, miniaturized color Doppler imaging, though Butterfly leads on software/AI and brand recognition in Western markets.

Broad incumbents

• Samsung Medison: Samsung Medison provides portable and handheld ultrasound along with premium imaging systems, competing in OB/GYN, cardiology, and point-of-care segments where Sonostar also targets customers, particularly in Asia and emerging markets.
• Fujifilm SonoSite: SonoSite pioneered point-of-care ultrasound and remains a category-defining incumbent in handheld/portable systems for emergency medicine, anesthesia, and military use. It competes on clinical credibility and installed-base rather than price, contrasting with Sonostar's OEM/value positioning.
• GE HealthCare: GE HealthCare is the largest global incumbent in ultrasound, with Vscan Air handheld devices directly competing with Sonostar's PalmUS line. It competes on brand, AI software, and clinical evidence rather than on the OEM/price tier where Sonostar operates.
• Philips Ultrasound: Philips sells Lumify handheld ultrasound alongside its premium cart-based systems, directly overlapping Sonostar's handheld POC offering while leveraging far greater clinical evidence, software ecosystem, and enterprise contracts.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@sonostar-tj3tl?si=qG6ZUPMwnXtTk51t
• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php
• Instagraminstagram.com/sonostar_technologies?igsh=MTZ0eWszNmcyeXNwNw==
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sonostar-technologies-co-limited

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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