What UTEK Technology(SHENZHEN) Co.,Ltd. does

UTEK Technology (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd., operating under the brand UOTEK, is a privately held Chinese industrial networking equipment manufacturer founded in 2003 and headquartered in Shenzhen. The company designs and produces industrial communication and connectivity hardware spanning Layer 2 and Layer 3 managed and unmanaged Ethernet switches, PoE switches, media converters, serial device servers (1-32 ports), Modbus gateways, industrial gateways, 5G CPE routers, serial and protocol converters, CANBUS converters, USB-to-serial adapters, PCI/PCI-E cards, industrial wireless devices, embedded modules, lightning isolators, and remote I/O modules. Its technology base is built on optoelectronic isolation, a self-claimed industry-first "four-dimensional safe connection standard," wide -40°C to 85°C operating temperature ranges, 20ms redundant fiber ring recovery, and dual power redundancy, targeting deployment in harsh industrial environments.

The company's core technology is industrial IoT networking and protocol conversion — bridging legacy RS-232/485/422 serial devices to modern IP-based networks using TCP/IP, Modbus TCP/RTU, and MQTT protocols. Products carry international certifications (ISO9001:2008, ISO14001, CE, FCC, RoHS) and are applied across industrial automation, rail transit, intelligent transportation, power systems, financial systems, intelligent medical, security, and IoT verticals. Named end-customers disclosed in the source data are limited to two Chinese municipal authorities: Hangzhou City Traffic Management Authority and Huangshi City Traffic Police, both deploying UOTEK switches and converters in traffic management and electronic police infrastructure.

UOTEK generates revenue primarily through hardware sales via a multi-channel go-to-market: direct enterprise sales ([email protected], phone/WhatsApp/Skype), a Shopify e-commerce storefront (uotek.store), Amazon regional marketplaces across the US, Canada, Mexico, and Brazil, and an international sales agent/distributor network. Pricing is quote-based rather than publicly disclosed, consistent with industrial B2B sales. The company is a Chinese National High-Tech Enterprise and Shenzhen Certified Software Enterprise, holds patents and software copyrights in industrial Ethernet communication, and maintains R&D cooperation with Tsinghua University and Jinan University. No external funding, parent company, or M&A activity is disclosed, indicating founder-owned, bootstrapped growth since inception.

Name

UTEK Technology(SHENZHEN) Co.,Ltd.

Legal name

UTEK TECHNOLOGY(SHENZHEN)CO., LTD.

Website

https://uotek.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

UOTEK is a Shenzhen-based industrial IoT hardware manufacturer, founded in 2003, producing industrial Ethernet switches, serial device servers, media converters, and remote I/O modules for factory automation, rail, power, and traffic verticals in China and the Americas.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Networking Hardware

NAICS

Communications Equipment Manufacturing (3342), Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing (334290)

SIC

Computer Communications Equipment (3576)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial IoT/Edge Electronics Manufacturing (Gateways, Edge Controllers) (IMAGAGAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Serial/Fieldbus-to-Ethernet Device Connectivity (Device Servers/Protocol Gateways) (HDAFAJAF), Ruggedized/Harsh-Environment Electronics Manufacturing (IP-rated, shock/vibration, wide-temp) (IMAGAGAF)

Keywords

• Industrial Ethernet switches
• Serial device servers
• Industrial media converters
• MODBUS protocol gateways
• Industrial networking hardware

Headquarters

HQ city

Shenzhen

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Networking Hardware Sales: UOTEK generates revenue primarily through the manufacturing and sale of industrial networking hardware including Ethernet switches (Layer 2/3 managed, unmanaged, PoE), serial device servers, media converters, interface converters, wireless transmission devices, and remote I/O modules. Products are sold via direct sales, their Shopify e-commerce store, and Amazon marketplaces across multiple countries.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

UTEK Technology (UOTEK) designs, manufactures, and sells industrial IoT networking hardware including industrial Ethernet switches (managed, unmanaged, POE), serial device servers, media converters, MODBUS gateways, industrial gateways, 5G CPE routers, serial converters, CANBUS converters, USB/serial converters, and remote I/O modules. The products are engineered for harsh industrial environments, providing reliable connectivity, optoelectronic isolation, and wide-temperature (-40°C to 85°C) operation for factory automation, transportation, power, and security applications.

Product overview

UTEK Technology (UOTEK) is a National High-Tech Enterprise founded in 2003, specializing in industrial IoT manufacturing. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of industrial communication and networking equipment organized into core product lines including Industrial Ethernet Switches (Layer 3 Managed, Layer 2 Managed, Unmanaged, POE variants), Serial Device Servers (1-32 ports), Media Converters, MODBUS Gateways, Industrial Gateways, 5G CPE Routers, Serial Converters, CANBUS Converters, USB/RS-232/485/422 converters, PCI/PCI-E cards, Industrial Wireless devices, Embedded Modules, Lightning Isolators, and Remote I/O systems (including digital/analog I/O modules, sensors, and data acquisition devices). The products utilize protocols including TCP/IP, RS-232/485/422, Modbus-RTU, MQTT, and support network management via SNMP, CLI, Web, and SSH. Applications span electric systems, railway/traffic, intelligent medical systems, industrial automation, power environment, and security systems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Layer 3 Managed Industrial Ethernet Switch Enterprise-grade managed Ethernet switches with layer 3 routing capabilities for industrial networks. Designed for industrial automation and network management environments requiring advanced routing functionality.
• Layer 2 Managed Industrial Ethernet Switch Managed Ethernet switches operating at layer 2 for industrial automation and network management. Supports web interface, SSH, CLI, and telnet management with LLDP, IPV4/IPV6 routing, link aggregation, and port status relay alarms.
• Unmanaged Industrial Ethernet Switch Plug-and-play Ethernet switches for simple industrial network deployments without configuration requirements.
• POE Industrial Ethernet Switch Power over Ethernet switches providing both data transmission and power supply to connected devices. Available in Managed POE and Unmanaged POE variants.
• Industrial Media Converter Devices converting between electrical (copper) and optical (fiber) Ethernet ports, including 100M and Gigabit variants. UT series media converters comply with telecom operating standards with MTBF exceeding 50,000 hours.
• Serial Device Server Devices converting serial ports (RS-232/485/422) to TCP/IP network interfaces, available in 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, and 32 port configurations. Supports multiple protocols including TCP, UDP, Modbus TCP, MQTT, VCOM.
• MODBUS Gateway Industrial protocol gateways enabling MODBUS communication between serial and Ethernet networks in 1, 2, 4, and 8 port configurations.
• Industrial Gateway Industrial communication gateways for protocol conversion and network connectivity in harsh environments.
• 5G CPE Router 5G wireless routers providing cellular connectivity for industrial IoT applications.
• Serial Converter Protocol converters for RS-232 to RS-485/422 conversion, repeaters, hubs, fiber converters, and extenders.
• CANBUS Converter Converters enabling communication between CANBUS and other industrial protocols.
• USB to RS-232/485/422 Converter USB adapters and converters enabling connection between USB devices and serial RS-232/485/422 equipment.
• PCI/PCI-E Converter Card Internal expansion cards providing serial ports (RS-232/485/422) via PCI or PCI-E computer bus interfaces.
• Industrial Wireless Device Wireless industrial communication devices including radio modems for remote data transmission.
• Embedded Communication Module Compact embedded communication modules for integration into industrial equipment and devices.
• Lightning Isolator Protection devices isolating equipment from lightning surges and electromagnetic interference.
• Remote I/O Module Remote input/output modules including digital and analog I/O controllers, sensors, and data acquisition modules for industrial monitoring and control. Supports Modbus-RTU protocol.
• UT-211 RS-232 Isolated Converter Port-powered RS-232 isolated converter using optoelectronic isolation technology to protect serial devices from ground loop voltage, surge, lightning, ESD, and electromagnetic interference. Supports baud rates 300bps-57,600bps.
• UT-6808 Series Serial Device Server 8-port serial device server converting RS-232/485/422 to TCP/IP, supporting multiple operation modes (VCOM, TCP, UDP, Modbus TCP, MQTT). Features 32bit 400MHZ processor, 128M storage, wide power input 12-48VDC, operating temp -40 to 85°C.
• UT-2604G Series Gigabit Fiber to Ethernet Transceiver 4-port Gigabit media converter with 4x10/100/1000Base-T ports and 1x1000Base-X fiber port. Supports auto MDI/MDI-X, operating temp -40 to 85°C, IP40 protection. Extends transmission to 120km single-mode fiber.
• UT-62424G Managed Industrial Ethernet Switch Managed industrial switch supporting up to 28 Gigabit ports including 12 Gigabit fiber ports. Features LLDP, IPV4/IPV6 routing, link aggregation, power/port status relay alarms.
• UT-62208F Industrial Ethernet Switch 10-port managed industrial switch with 2 Gigabit fiber ports. Fanless design, low power consumption, wide operating temp range, supports web interface, SSH, CLI, telnet management.
• UT-6001 Series Serial Device Server Serial to Ethernet converter supporting TCP/IP, IEEE 802.3AF POE, DHCP/static IP, 4 hosts simultaneous connection.
• UT-5508AD 8-channel AI/DI Acquisition Module 8-channel analog/digital input acquisition module for industrial sensor data collection.
• UT-5535 Water Immersion Sensor Water leak detection sensor with RS-485 Modbus-RTU output, DC10-30V input, relay output, IP68 waterproof rating for humid environments.
• UT-5524A 4-channel Digital Voltmeter 4-channel differential voltage input module, 24-bit resolution, 0.5% accuracy, RS-485 MODBUS-RTU communication, sampling 16.6HZ.
• UT-5521 Temperature and Humidity Sensor Environmental sensor with RJ45 interface, RS-485 MODBUS protocol, temperature range -20 to 80°C (±1°C), humidity 0 to 100%RH (±5%RH).
• UT-5518 8-channel Optical Isolated Wet Contact I/O Input Module 8-channel isolated digital input module with RS-485/232, MODBUS-RTU, 2500V isolation, supports baud rates up to 115200bps.
• UT-5564A 4-channel Analog Output Module 4-channel analog output module with RS-485, MODBUS RTU support, voltage output -10V to +10V, current output 0 to 20mA, 3000V DC isolation.
• UT-5816 Hybrid I/O Controller Hybrid I/O controller with 8 dry contact inputs and 16 voltage outputs (12V 500mA each), RS-232 DB9 interface, 9600bps.
• UT-5528 8-channel Optical Isolated Dry Contact I/O Input Module 8-channel isolated switching input module with RS-485 (RS-232 optional), MODBUS-RTU, 2500V rms isolation voltage.
• UT-5510A 4-Channel Wireless IO Controller 4-channel opto-electronic isolation input with 4-channel relay output I/O controller, RS-485 MODBUS-RTU, 2500V isolation.
• UT-5512 8-channel Relay Output Controller 8-channel relay output controller with RS-232/485 opto-isolated interface, DC9-30V power, supports MODBUS-RTU protocol.
• UT-5526 32-channel High-speed Voltage Acquisition Meter 32-channel digital voltmeter with 14-bit A/D accuracy, TCP/IP and RS-485/422 interfaces, supports 0 to 36V DC input.
• UT-2088D 32-channel Opto-isolated Relay Output Control Box 32-channel relay output control box with RS-232/485/TCP/IP interfaces, 600W surge protection, AC100-240V power input.

Quantifiable outcome

• Network redundancy recovery within 20ms after disconnection
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Tsinghua UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUOTEK maintains an enterprise and university cooperation with Tsinghua University for research and development in industrial networking communication, attracting top specialists and R&D personnel.
• Jinan UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUOTEK is the industry-university-research cooperation base of Jinan University, providing technology support and serving as a platform for collaborative R&D in industrial automation communication.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves2 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Westermo: Swedish manufacturer of industrial Ethernet switches, media converters, and serial-to-IP gateways focused on harsh-environment applications. Comparable product mix and target verticals (rail, power, water) to UOTEK.
• Lantech Communications: Taiwanese manufacturer specializing in industrial Ethernet switches, PoE switches, media converters, and serial converters. Directly overlaps UOTEK's product line and serves similar industrial customers.
• ORing Industrial Networking: Taiwan-based manufacturer of industrial Ethernet switches, serial device servers, and industrial wireless products. Direct competitor to UOTEK across its core product categories, targeting similar industrial vertical markets.
• Antaira Technologies: Industrial networking solutions provider offering managed/unmanaged switches, serial-to-Ethernet converters, and media converters. Closely comparable product portfolio and target customer base to UOTEK.
• Moxa Inc. Taiwan-based global leader in industrial networking equipment, offering industrial Ethernet switches, serial device servers, media converters, and protocol gateways. Closely mirrors UOTEK's core product categories and target verticals (rail, power, factory automation).
• Korenix Technology (Beijer Group): Industrial Ethernet switch, serial device server, and embedded computing manufacturer (part of Beijer Group). Direct competitor across UOTEK's core product categories with established presence in industrial automation.
• ICP DAS: Taiwan-based manufacturer of industrial I/O modules, remote I/O, serial converters, and industrial communication products. Directly comparable to UOTEK's remote I/O and serial converter product lines, serving similar factory automation customers.

Broad incumbents

• Hirschmann (Belden): Belden's Hirschmann brand is a leading industrial Ethernet switch provider, competing directly with UOTEK in rail, power, and factory automation. Part of a much broader industrial connectivity portfolio.
• Phoenix Contact: German industrial automation and connectivity giant with industrial Ethernet switches, serial converters, and I/O products. Overlaps UOTEK's product line within a much broader industrial portfolio, competing primarily in higher-end accounts.
• Advantech: Taiwan-based industrial computing and IoT leader with an extensive industrial networking portfolio (managed switches, serial servers, wireless). Serves the same factory automation, energy, and transportation verticals as UOTEK but at significantly greater scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/TechnologyUtek
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCZraoeyzi_C_MsPPtr2q95Q
• Facebookfacebook.com/UOTEK
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/utek-technology

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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