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PanelMate

HardwareShanghai, ChinaFounded 2011· One of 1708 Hardware companies tracked by AMPulse

Develops industrial IT solutions including monitors, industrial panel PCs, and CNC control panels for industrial automation.

CEO / Founder
Sun Jian
Team Size
11-50
Stage
Active

Technology & Products

Key Products

Industrial Displays, Industrial Panel PCs, Automation Controllers, CNC Control Panels, Hand-held Pendants, Industrial Monitors, Mini UPS, KVM Extenders.

Technological Advantage

High-reliability fanless designs and modular HMI architecture optimized for the vibration and thermal demands of industrial manufacturing environments.

Differentiation

Value Proposition

Provides ruggedized, modular industrial HMI and computing hardware used as control interfaces for CNC-based additive manufacturing systems, ensuring high uptime and reliable process monitoring in industrial environments.

How They Differentiate

Focuses on modularity and high-protection ratings (IP65/67) specifically for machine-mount applications, providing a more serviceable alternative to integrated industrial PCs from larger vendors like Advantech.

Market & Competition

Target Customers

Industrial automation sectors

Industry Verticals

Industrial Automation

Competitors

Advantech; Axiomtek; Kontron

Growth & Milestones

Growth Metrics

Recognized as a Shanghai 'Specialized and Sophisticated' Little Giant enterprise; Over 10 years of operation in industrial automation; Maintains ISO9001 and CE certifications for industrial computing hardware

Major Milestones

Founded in 2011; launched the PanelMate modular HMI series; recognized as a Shanghai Science and Technology Small and Medium-sized Enterprise in 2021.

Notable Customers

Industrial 3D printer manufacturers and CNC machine tool builders.

https://panelmate.cn

Why this company matters

Shanghai PanelMate Electronics supplies ruggedized industrial HMI and computing hardware tailored for CNC-based additive manufacturing systems. Its modular PanelMate design decouples display and computing units, enabling easier maintenance and hardware upgrades for long-lifecycle industrial 3D printers. This approach differentiates it from integrated industrial PCs offered by larger vendors like Advantech.

The company's product line includes industrial displays, panel PCs, automation controllers, CNC control panels, hand-held pendants, industrial monitors, mini UPS units, and KVM extenders. These fanless, high-reliability systems are optimized for the vibration and thermal demands of industrial environments, with IP65/67 protection ratings for machine-mount applications.

PanelMate targets industrial automation sectors, supplying industrial 3D printer manufacturers and CNC machine tool builders. It has established technology partnerships with Siemens and Mitsubishi Electric, and supply chain relationships with various Chinese industrial 3D printing OEMs. The company holds multiple Chinese utility model patents for industrial display structures and modular PC enclosures.

Backed by IDG Capital, Cowin Capital, and Oriza Holdings, PanelMate has raised $15.7 million in total funding. Recognized as a Shanghai 'Specialized and Sophisticated' Little Giant enterprise and a Shanghai Science and Technology Small and Medium-sized Enterprise in 2021, it maintains ISO9001 and CE certifications. Its modular architecture presents a serviceable alternative for AM equipment manufacturers seeking long-term hardware support.