Hardware Startups

Hanvo (Jiangsu Hanvo Safety Product Co.) is a publicly listed group (Shenzhen Stock Exchange code 300952) that develops, manufactures, and sells hand safety protection products, including cut-resistant, cold-resistant, oil-resistant, waterproof, heat-insulating, and corrosion-resistant gloves. It operates across the full chain from raw-material yarn to finished protective gear plus intelligent manufacturing equipment, serving industrial users in over 50 countries including European, US, and Japanese markets.

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AIPhotonix develops, manufactures, and sells high-speed optoelectronic chips used in 400G/800G/1.6T optical modules for AI supercomputing and data communications. Its technology also targets LiDAR/3D sensing and AI robotics applications, with in-house capabilities spanning wafer fabrication, chip design, epitaxial growth, packaging, and testing.

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Sichuan Toprotech provides high-end intelligent manufacturing and industrial automation solutions for the electronic circuit (PCB/CCL) industry, with expertise spanning mechanical design, software development, machine vision, and motion control. The company serves electronic circuit manufacturers and is based in Suining, China.

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Bambu Lab (拓竹) designs and sells consumer 3D printers and printing materials such as its PLA filament, distributing through its own retail stores and Sam's Club locations in China. The company positions itself in the desktop 3D printing hardware category.

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Slac (Suzhou Slac Precision Equipment) manufactures complete production-line equipment for high-speed easy-open can ends and two-piece cans, along with inspection and auxiliary machinery for the metal can-making industry. Founded in 2004 and based in Suzhou, China, it supplies can and can-end manufacturers across more than twenty countries, with a strategic focus on the Asian market.

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A Chinese semiconductor company established in July 2002 that designs, manufactures, and sells power semiconductor chips and discrete devices, operating 5-inch and 6-inch wafer fabrication lines. Its 16 product series (over 2,000 models) include VDMOS field-effect transistors, Schottky diodes, high-voltage bipolar transistors, and rectifier diodes, used in power conversion, lighting, smart home, mobile and communications electronics.

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JAMPT (Japan Additive Manufacturing) is a specialized metal 3D printing service bureau that provides an integrated offering spanning metal powder development and manufacturing, part fabrication, machining, inspection, and mass production. Using electron beam and laser metal 3D printers, it serves manufacturers with prototyping, product development support, and material development services.

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Kunyu Power (Cospowers) provides integrated lithium-battery energy storage solutions for global customers, offering on-demand development and customer support services.

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APsystems (昱能科技) develops module-level power electronics (MLPE) for distributed solar PV, serving residential and commercial/industrial applications. The company also delivers large-scale solar and energy storage projects for customers and partners worldwide.

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eTopus develops high-speed SerDes IP and ultra low latency connectivity IP, including 400G and 112G serial solutions, for wired data connections. Its technology supports a range of process nodes (6nm to 22nm) and protocols such as Ethernet, PCIe Gen 5/6, CXL, and Interlaken, targeting semiconductor and chip design applications.

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Shenzhen Zhiyan Technology, founded in 2017, develops smart home products and optimizes their supply chain, including smart ambient lighting and small home appliances. Its consumer hardware brand Govee sells smart home devices in markets worldwide.

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Nano IC (Hangzhou Micro-Nano Technology) designs integrated circuits and end-to-end solutions for advanced human-machine interaction, intelligent audio processing, and IoT, offering 2.4G/BLE RF-SoC and Audio MCU/DSP/SoC chips along with core algorithms, wireless protocols, middleware, and apps. It serves device-to-host-to-cloud data input, processing, and wireless connectivity applications.

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JPT (杰普特) is a Chinese manufacturer of lasers and optical devices, producing pulsed, continuous, solid-state and semiconductor lasers along with optical interconnect components and laser-based inspection and processing equipment. Its products serve data centers, consumer electronics, semiconductor manufacturing, and new energy/battery and photovoltaic industries.

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Robotics company developing general-purpose and humanoid robots, including its Torobo humanoid robot built with torque sensing and impedance control, for use in manufacturing, logistics, and service settings. It aims to automate repetitive and hazardous manual labor tasks.

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CM Advisory helps multinational companies run open innovation programs in China and guides international hard tech startups on China market entry and partnerships. It provides advisory services, venture investment, and a furnished Shanghai working base and event space, connecting corporates with curated startups.

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Sells industrial metal and resin 3D printers, filament production machines, and surface treatment equipment, and offers contract manufacturing including reverse engineering, part production, and discontinued-parts fabrication. Serves business (B2B) clients in manufacturing, with applications spanning plant maintenance parts, prototyping, and medical/care product development.

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A Japanese warehousing and logistics company providing warehouse consulting, warehouse management systems, automated warehouse solutions, and maintenance services across multiple locations in Japan.

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CAST Inc. develops and manufactures sensors and peripheral equipment with software for IoT applications, guided by a philosophy of accurate physical measurement. The company serves markets requiring high-quality measurement systems in the IoT era.

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FOMM operates a battery-swap conversion EV business, applying its proprietary battery-swapping technology to convert existing gasoline-powered vehicles into electric vehicles. It works with a network of partner automotive repair and service companies in Japan.

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HARTi operates a smart photo booth platform that combines self-serve photography with AI-powered retouching, digital data storage, and internet-connected features for customizable frames and promotional marketing in retail and entertainment venues.

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Highlanders develops Physical AI, including a foundational AI model called Kepler and its own robot hardware, using a real-world data flywheel where each deployed unit acts as a sensor to improve physical intelligence. It targets industrial use cases across automotive, logistics, and manufacturing.

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IAC manufactures precision components and systems for the aerospace industry. The company operates production facilities in Japan, Malaysia, and Vietnam, and holds aerospace quality certifications including AS 9100.

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KOEDA develops a 1mm anchor device that is inserted through an endoscopic ultrasound puncture needle to fix the gallbladder and stomach/duodenum together, making EUS-guided gallbladder drainage (EUS-GBD) easier and safer for treating conditions such as acute cholecystitis. The Japan-based medical device startup targets gastroenterology and endoscopy clinicians and is developing its technology through animal studies and clinical trials.

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micro-AMS develops and sells microwave molding equipment for resin/plastic molding and sells microwave-molded products. The company operates in the manufacturing and materials processing sector.

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