Shanghai Lanbao Sensor Technology Co., Ltd

Name

Shanghai Lanbao Sensor Technology Co., Ltd

Legal name

Shanghai Lanbao Sensing Technology Co., Ltd

Website

https://lanbaosensor.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Shanghai Lanbao Sensor Technology Co., Ltd is a Shanghai-based, privately held industrial sensor manufacturer founded in 1998 that designs and sells 10,000+ photoelectric, inductive, capacitive, ultrasonic, laser, and fiber-optic sensors, plus IO-Link modules, to 30,000 customers across 120 countries, primarily serving new energy, semiconductor, photovoltaic, logistics, and packaging automation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Sensors

NAICS

Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513), Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Electronic Components & Accessories (3670), Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Sensors (Pressure, Temperature, Flow, Level, Proximity, Vibration) (IMAGAFAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial-Grade Sensors & Transducer Components (Discrete sensing elements, transducers, MEMS sensors) (IMAGAJAO), Machine Vision & Optical Sensing (Cameras, 3D vision, LiDAR, illumination) (IMAGAFAB)

Keywords

• Industrial sensors
• Photoelectric sensors
• Laser displacement sensors
• Capacitive sensors
• Inductive sensors

Headquarters

HQ city

Shanghai

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Sensor Products: Lanbao generates revenue primarily through the sale of industrial intelligent sensors including photoelectric, inductive, capacitive, ultrasonic, magnetic, laser displacement, fiber optic, and measurement sensors. The company also sells measurement and control systems, industrial safety products, IO-Link modules, and accessories (cables, connectors, mounting brackets, reflectors). Products are sold directly and through distribution channels globally.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

Shanghai Lanbao Sensor Technology Co., Ltd manufactures and sells industrial intelligent sensors including photoelectric, inductive, capacitive, ultrasonic, magnetic, laser displacement, fiber optic, and 3D laser measurement sensors, alongside IO-Link communication modules, safety light curtains, encoders, and measurement/control systems. Its products enable position, presence, distance, level, and quality detection in industrial automation lines serving lithium battery, semiconductor, photovoltaic, 3C electronics, intelligent logistics, packaging, and textile customers in 120 countries.

Product overview

Shanghai Lanbao Sensor Technology Co., Ltd is an intelligent manufacturing core components and intelligent application equipment supplier established in 1998. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of over 10,000 intelligent sensor specifications across multiple product lines including photoelectric sensors (PSV/PSW, PST/PSJ, PSE, PSR, PSS/PSM series), inductive sensors (standard, extended distance, temperature extended, analog output, full metal, high pressure resistant, NAMUR series), capacitive sensors (standard, extended distance, frequency enhanced, corrosion resistant, pipeline liquid level, high temperature series), ultrasonic sensors, magnetic sensors, optical fiber sensors (FD series amplifiers with PFT/PFR/PGT/PGR fiber heads), measurement and vision sensors (3D laser scanners, laser distance/displacement sensors, CCD wire diameter sensors, LVDT sensors, code readers), fork sensors (PU series), safety products (light curtains, encoders, safety door switches), industrial network modules (IO-Link Master/Hub), gas pressure sensors (DPG series), and measure and control systems. The product portfolio is complemented by comprehensive accessories including mounting brackets, reflectors, connection systems, and junction boxes. These products serve industrial automation applications across new energy equipment, 3C electronics, semiconductor equipment, modern textile, intelligent logistics, and robotics industries, addressing sensing needs for position, distance/displacement, and speed detection even in challenging environments including high temperatures, electromagnetic interference, confined spaces, and strong light reflection.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Photoelectric Sensors (PSV/PSW, PST/PSJ, PSE Little Square, PTL/PTE/PTB Big Square, PSR Round And Square, PSS/PSM/PR12/18/30 Cylindrical Series) Photoelectric sensors in multiple form factors with diffuse, retro, polarized, and convergent reflection modes for position detection, object presence detection, and material identification across industrial automation lines. Used in lithium battery, semiconductor, photovoltaic, packaging, logistics, and livestock applications.
• Inductive Sensors (Standard, Extended Distance, Temperature Extended, Analog Output, Full Metal, Self-Diagnostic, High Pressure, Rotation Speed, NAMUR, Power Clamp, High Protective, Factor 1, Welding Immune Series) Non-contact electromagnetic induction position detection sensors in Ø4 to M30 sizes with specialized variants for high temperatures, harsh environments, and specific industrial applications such as welding lines and NAMUR interfaces. Used across factory automation for metal target detection.
• Capacitive Sensors (Standard, Extended Distance, Frequency Enhanced, Corrosion Resistant, Pipeline Liquid Level, High Temperature Series) Capacitive sensors for detecting both metal and non-metal workpieces through dielectric-constant change, with adjustable detection distance, excellent EMC performance, and specialized versions for liquid-level, high-temperature, and corrosive environments. Deployed in PV, semiconductor, packaging, and livestock applications.
• Measurement and Vision Sensors (3D Laser Line Scanner, Millimeter Wave Radar, Laser Distance Measuring, Laser Displacement, CCD Laser Line Diameter, LVDT Contact Displacement, Code Reader) Precision measurement and vision sensors for dimensional measurement, deviation correction, and quality inspection, offering micron-level repeatability. Includes 3D line scan laser, millimeter-wave radar, laser distance/displacement, CCD laser line diameter, LVDT contact displacement, and intelligent code readers.
• Fork Sensors (PU05, PU07, PU13S, PU15, PU30, PU30S Series) U-shaped through-beam photoelectric sensors with integrated transmitter and receiver, compact form factor, multi-angle LED indicators, up to 3kHz switching frequency, multiple protection circuits, and IP65 rating. Used for limit, identification, and positioning detection in automated lines.
• Ultrasonic Sensors (Reflective, Single and Double Sheet Detect Series) Ultrasonic distance and presence detection sensors with analog voltage (0–5/10V) or current (4–20mA) outputs, teach-wire distance setting, and temperature compensation. Used for liquid-level detection and double-sheet detection in manufacturing.
• Magnetic Sensors (Hall, Reed, Gear Speed Measurement Series) Magnetic sensors including Hall-effect, reed, and gear-speed-measurement variants for non-contact detection of magnets and magnetically conductive materials, used primarily for cylinder piston position detection and speed measurement with short-circuit protection.
• Safety and Control Products (Light Curtains, Encoders, Safety Door Switches) Safety sensors and control products including area light curtains with detection heights from 140 to 1880mm, encoders, and safety door switches featuring self-testing, automatic internal abnormality detection, and synchronization abnormality detection for industrial safety applications.
• Optical Fiber Sensors (FD Digital/Amplifier, Optical Fiber Head Series) Fiber optic sensors featuring industry-leading dual-monitoring mode, built-in high-speed digital processing chip, and automatic/manual calibration. Includes FD series amplifiers with plastic (PFT, PFR) and glass (PGT, PGR) fiber optics rated up to 350°C for high-temperature and confined-space detection.
• Identification Sensors (Color Mark, Color, Label Sensor Series) Color mark, color, and label detection sensors with circuit protections (reverse, surge, short-circuit), yellow LED indicators, and multiple channel options for distinguishing colors and labels on products in packaging and printing lines.
• Industrial Network Modules (IO-LINK Master, IOLINK-Hub) Industrial communication modules that bring IO-Link connectivity to digital sensor networks, supporting data interconnection and digital quality traceability systems for Industry 4.0 and smart manufacturing applications.
• Gas Pressure Sensors (DPG Series) DPG series gas pressure sensors with ultra-thin form factor, frosted panel with HD LED display, and three-key setup for pressure monitoring in industrial applications.
• Measure and Control Systems (Moisture Meter, Bobbin Yarn Knot Monitoring System for DTY Machines, Tension Sensor) Industrial measure-and-control systems including moisture meters, DTY bobbin yarn knot monitoring systems, and tension sensors that solve complex automation technical problems for textile machinery and other manufacturing equipment.
• Accessories (Mounting Brackets, Reflectors, Connection Systems, Junction Boxes, Regulating Levers, Narrow Slits) Complete range of sensor accessories including mounting brackets, reflectors for polarized retro-reflection and transparent-object detection, connection cables, connectors, junction boxes, regulating levers, and narrow slits that complement the core sensor portfolio.
• PSE-YC25DNBR Background Suppression Photoelectric Sensor Intelligent background-suppression photoelectric sensor with 2–250mm effective detection distance and ≤5mm black-card blind zone, using a patented compensation algorithm and adaptive computing system to suppress environmental interference in industrial applications.
• PDA Series Laser Distance Sensor Long-range laser distance sensor with ±0.05% FS linear accuracy, ±10µm repetition accuracy, up to 1m measurement range, double-shielding design, OLED digital display, and RS485/4-20mA MODBUS output for industrial distance measurement.
• PTM Series Laser Displacement Sensor High-resolution laser displacement sensor offering up to 0.1µm resolution and ±0.5µm repeatability across a 10–200mm measurement range, using triangulation principle for thickness and flatness detection of object surfaces in precision manufacturing.
• PDM/PDT Series CCD Wire Diameter Measurement Sensor Light-curtain CCD wire-diameter measurement sensor consisting of detection head and controller, with 10µm repeatability at 100mm setting distance and 15µm at 500mm, used for winding correction, glass substrate positioning, and outer-diameter inspection.
• CRX Series Capacitive Sensors Capacitive sensors available in M12/18/30 sizes with 176 models, featuring integrated housing, IP68 protection, multi-turn potentiometer adjustment, dual bright LED indicators, and up to 25mm detection distance for industrial target detection.
• PSE-CC Series TOF Photoelectric Sensor Time-of-Flight photoelectric sensor that is unaffected by target material color or reflection, capable of stably detecting transparent and extremely black objects, and operating outdoors without being affected by surface gloss or sunlight.
• MH20 Measurement Light Curtain Measurement light curtain for vehicle separation with integrated design, IP67 protection, measuring accuracy ≤±20mm, response within 5ms, detection distance 0–5m, and 20mm optical-axis spacing, used at toll stations and logistics gates.
• PSV Series Ultra-Thin Photoelectric Sensor Ultra-thin 4.2mm-thickness photoelectric sensor available in through-beam (front/side light), diffuse reflection, limited reflection, and background-suppression variants with fast response speed for high-speed small-object detection in narrow installation spaces such as 3C equipment.
• UR18DC Series Ultrasonic Sensor Ultrasonic sensor with built-in temperature compensation, 3-channel NPN/PNP outputs, teach-in material learning function, and single- and double-sheet detection capability across various materials.
• LVDT Contact Displacement Sensor Contact displacement sensor with micron-level repeatability accuracy, 5–20mm measurement ranges, and low 1.7N induction head pressure enabling non-wearing detection on metal and glass surfaces, available with switching, analog, and RS485 outputs.
• PHM6000 Series 3D Line Scan Laser Sensor 3D line-scanning laser sensor with flexible output modes, stable imaging for highly reflective surfaces, missed detection rate below 0.1%, complete workpiece scanning within 1 second, and detection accuracy below 0.01mm for battery inspection and quality control.
• PID Series Intelligent Code Reader Intelligent code reader that operates online without additional downtime, with stable barcode recognition rate over 99.99% and high-speed code reading completed within 150ms for manufacturing traceability.
• CPES Color Sensor Color sensor offering slight chromatic aberration recognition, easy sensitivity adjustment, intelligent digital settings, small-volume high-power special detection head, and 8-channel or 4-channel detection across various color models for industrial color identification.
• FD Series Fiber Optic Amplifiers (FD1, FD2, FD3, FD4) Digital fiber-optic amplifiers (FD1/FD2/FD3/FD4) with detection-distance button setting, light/dark pass option, short-circuit/reverse-polarity/shock protection, multiple response-time options from 50µs to 16ms, and dual LED display.

Quantifiable outcome

• High-precision measurement: ±0.2mm electrode alignment accuracy in lithium battery coating
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles8 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• University of Electronic Science and Technology of ChinacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLanbao Sensing and the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China jointly established a 'Joint Postgraduate Training Experimental Base'. This university-enterprise co-creation laboratory model fully utilizes the R&D capabilities of both parties to accelerate the transformation of scientific research achievements and reduces R&D costs through patent cross-licensing.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Banner Engineering: US-based industrial sensor manufacturer specializing in photoelectric, vision, and safety products. Direct peer in photoelectric sensors, light curtains, and measurement sensors for industrial automation.
• IFM Electronic: German manufacturer of industrial sensors (inductive, photoelectric, capacitive) and IO-Link connectivity. Direct peer across discrete industrial sensors and Industry 4.0/digital factory offerings.
• SICK AG: German global leader in industrial sensors (photoelectric, laser, inductive) and factory automation. Direct competitor to Lanbao across photoelectric, laser displacement, and safety light curtains, particularly in EMEA OEM accounts.
• Pepperl+Fuchs: German specialist in industrial sensors and hazardous-area solutions. Direct peer in inductive, capacitive, photoelectric, and ultrasonic sensors, particularly in factory automation and process industries.
• Keyence Corporation: Japanese manufacturer of industrial sensors, measurement systems, and machine vision. Direct peer in laser displacement, photoelectric, fiber optic sensors, and code readers; competes globally on precision and breadth.
• Autonics: Korean industrial sensor and control component manufacturer with broad photoelectric, inductive, capacitive, and fiber optic portfolios. Closest Asia-based peer in product breadth and target verticals.
• Balluff: German sensor and connectivity specialist offering inductive, photoelectric, capacitive, and IO-Link solutions. Direct peer across Lanbao's discrete sensor portfolio and Industry 4.0 strategy.
• Omron Corporation: Japanese industrial automation company with a broad sensor portfolio (photoelectric, inductive, capacitive, vision). Direct peer in discrete industrial sensors and IO-Link/Industry 4.0 integration.

Broad incumbents

• Schneider Electric: Global industrial automation incumbent with sensor offerings within a much broader portfolio (PLC, drives, software). Competes in industrial sensing but specializes in integrated automation systems rather than discrete sensors.
• Panasonic Industry (Sunx): Division of Panasonic with a long-standing industrial sensor franchise (formerly Sunx). Competes in photoelectric, laser, and fiber optic sensors as part of a broader electronic components portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance9 records

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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