Overview
Supplier SloganEnabling an Intelligent PlanetInspiring InnovationsSensors Worldwide
HQ LocationUnited StatesTaiwanGermanySwitzerlandGermanyGermany
Year Founded198619831923194919211900
Company TypePublicPublicPrivatePrivatePrivatePrivate
Stock TickerNASDAQ:SYNATPE: 2395
Revenue$100m-1b$1-10b$1-10b$1-10b$100m-1b$100m-1b
Employees1,001 - 10,0001,001 - 10,00010,001 - 50,00010,001 - 50,0001,001 - 10,0001,001 - 10,000
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Company Description

Synaptics ignited the human interface revolution. Their touch, display and Biometrics products are built on the company's storied research and development, extensive intellectual property and global partnerships. With solutions designed to optimize the user experiences in the mobile, PC and automotive industries, Synaptics combines ease of use, functionality and aesthetics to enable products that help make users' digital lives more productive, secure and enjoyable.

Founded in 1983, Advantech is a leader in providing trusted innovative embedded and automation products and solutions. Advantech offers comprehensive system integration, hardware, software, customer-centric design services, and global logistics support; all backed by industry-leading front and back office e-business solutions.
Phoenix Contact Software is a leading international provider in the field of software development for automation. As leading supplier in the industry, we have been developing software technologies for the global players in automation for more than 30 years. Our core technologies IEC 61131 CONTROL, IEC 61508 SAFETY and PROFINET are being used successfully by our customers worldwide. Our products prove their quality and reliability on a daily basis in hundreds of thousands of automation systems. The range of applications comprises almost all industries.
Liebherr Group today is a leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, but also supplies innovative user-oriented products and services in many other fields.
With over 50 years of sensor experience, Balluff GmbH is a world leader and one of the most efficient manufacturers of sensor technology with company office in Neuhausen a.d.F. directly at Stuttgart. The company offers sophisticated technology and very modern electronics application-specific customer solutions and an individual consultation and first-class service.
RAFI was founded in Ravensburg in the year 1900. The RAFI Group is active on a worldwide level with approx. 2,000 employees in seven manufacturing and three distribution companies. Its headquarters are located in Berg near Ravensburg, Germany. RAFI develops and produces electro-mechanical components, control systems for human-machine communication as well as electronic assemblies and devices. The great level of added value within the RAFI Group is ensured due to relevant expertise and delivery reliability for all RAFI customers. The product division for electromagnetic components is made up of short-travel keyswitches of the MICON, RACON and RF series that are used in industrial membrane keyboards, car steering wheels, and car remote controls. The LUMOTAST pushbuttons and RAFIX control components are primarily used for mechanical/plant engineering applications and control systems. In particular, the RAFIX 22 FS series, with an extremely flat design and the PCB mounting option, is still the technological leader in this segment.
IoT Solutions

Synaptics helps users get the most out of their devices through an extensive portfolio of human interface solutions that enable elegant, intuitive user experiences.

Touch Controller ICs
Interacting with touchscreens should feel as smooth as the glass on the display itself. With Synaptics ClearPad touch Controllers, an accurate and intuitive user experience is literally at your fingertips.

Display Driver ICs
Synaptics ClearView display drivers deliver crystal clear images with vivid colors, and contain power saving innovations that maximize battery life.

Integrated Touch & Display ICs
Touchscreens get sleeker and simpler when designed with Synaptics TouchView integrated touch and display offerings, which combine high resolution with precise navigation into a single offering.

Fingerprint Sensors
Synaptics Natural ID set a new standard for fingerprint Authentication in existing and emerging technologies, delivering unparalleled security and ease of use.

TouchPad Modules
Synaptics customizable touchpads bring exceptional sensitivity, accuracy and reliability to notebook PCs and other devices.

Audio DSPs, SoCs,Far-Field Voice
Voice is the fastest growing human interface in the smart home, and Synaptics’ AudioSmart far-field voice DSPs are the key ingredient to connecting with global personal assistants.

Headset SoCs
Whether you are in a noisy office environment, or relaxing on the sofa to Mozart, Synaptics’ headphone and headset solutions bring to life the high-fidelity sound and active noise cancellation you need.

Multimedia Processors
Home entertainment is more engaging and fun when powered by Synaptics VideoSmart multimedia solutions.

Fax/Modem/Printer Processors
Synaptics ImagingSmart image processor solutions are found in offices around the world – and now on your person with portable pocket printers where you can plug and print directly from your smartphone.


Video Interface ICs
ConnectSmart provides high-speed video/audio/data connectivity for linking CPUs/GPUs for docking stations, dongles, hubs and VR headsets.

Wireless Connectivity
Delivering the best-in-class wireless connectivity including state-of-the-art Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.x and L1+L5 dual frequency GPS.

Advantech has always been an innovator in the development and manufacture of high-quality, high-performance computing platforms. They cooperate closely with our partners to help provide complete solutions for a wide array of applications across a diverse range of industries. To realize our corporate vision of Enabling an Intelligent Planet, Advantech will continue collaborating and Partnering for Smart City & IoT Solutions.
Liebherr creates innovative IoT solutions that are extendable and plug-and-play. Liebherr has developed the fleet management platform LiDAT for their construction machines. Due to customer demand, these platforms are often extended to include competitors’ products but with limited data coverage and functionality. For the household appliance industry, Liebherr has a novel refrigeration solution: a plug-and-play device that turns almost any of the company's fridges into a smart fridge. What's especially brilliant about the SmartDevice is not so much its capabilities, but Liebherr's overall approach to smart home technology. Unlike smart home setups that force users to buy pricey hardware that can't be upgraded and may not even be necessary, SmartDevice gives consumers the option of choosing nearly any Liebherr fridge and adding connectivity only if and when they feel comfortable doing so.
The competitive advantage of Industry 4.0 and the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is at your fingertips. The technology that enables these advantages is here now and well proven. Intelligent, connected systems provide scalability to seamlessly grow with your manufacturing needs. Are you ready to capitalize? Our commitment is to the development and manufacture of sensors, identification systems and connectivity solutions for every area of industrial automation. We already offer the necessary technologies for implementing Industry 4.0 and IIoT solutions. • Integration in successive stages as budget and time allow • Prioritize projects based on need with scalable implemention • Capitalize on existing control architectures to quickly realize Industry 4.0 and IIoT
Key Customers
Almaz, Hochtief, Hyundai
Subsidiary
Parent Company

IoT Snapshot
TechnologiesAutomation & ControlSensorsWearablesApplication Infrastructure & MiddlewareCybersecurity & PrivacyAutomation & ControlNetworks & ConnectivityPlatform as a Service (PaaS)Processors & Edge IntelligenceAnalytics & ModelingApplication Infrastructure & MiddlewareCybersecurity & PrivacyFunctional ApplicationsInfrastructure as a Service (IaaS)SensorsWearablesAutomation & ControlApplication Infrastructure & MiddlewarePlatform as a Service (PaaS)SensorsAutomation & ControlAutomation & ControlSensorsNetworks & ConnectivityAutomation & Control
IndustriesAutomotiveAgricultureApparelAutomotiveBuildingsConstruction & InfrastructureElectronicsEquipment & MachineryFood & BeverageHealthcare & HospitalsMetalsRenewable EnergyRetailSemiconductorsTransportationUtilitiesAutomotiveMarine & ShippingUtilitiesAerospaceAgricultureConstruction & InfrastructureElectronicsEquipment & MachineryMarine & ShippingMiningSpecialty VehiclesAutomotiveLife SciencesMetalsPackagingRenewable EnergyAutomotiveElectronicsEquipment & MachinerySpecialty Vehicles
Use CasesBuilding Automation & ControlBuilding Energy ManagementComputer VisionMachine Condition MonitoringManufacturing System AutomationMesh NetworksOutdoor Environmental MonitoringPredictive MaintenanceProcess Control & OptimizationPublic Warning & Emergency ResponseRemote Asset ManagementSmart IrrigationTrack & Trace of AssetsVehicle TelematicsVisual Quality DetectionWarehouse AutomationMaterial Handling Automation
FunctionsBusiness OperationDiscrete ManufacturingField ServicesLogistics & TransportationMaintenanceProcess ManufacturingProduct Research & DevelopmentQuality Assurance
ServicesHardware Design & Engineering ServicesSystem Integration

Technology Stack
Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)NoneModerateNoneNoneNoneNone
Platform as a Service (PaaS)NoneStrongModerateNoneNoneNone
Application Infrastructure & MiddlewareMinorStrongMinorNoneNoneNone
Analytics & ModelingNoneModerateNoneNoneNoneNone
Functional ApplicationsNoneModerateNoneNoneNoneNone
Cybersecurity & PrivacyMinorMinorNoneNoneNoneNone
Networks & ConnectivityNoneStrongNoneNoneMinorNone
Processors & Edge IntelligenceNoneStrongNoneNoneNoneNone
SensorsMinorStrongMinorNoneModerateNone
Automation & ControlMinorStrongModerateModerateMinorMinor
RobotsNoneNoneNoneNoneNoneNone
DronesNoneNoneNoneNoneNoneNone
WearablesMinorMinorNoneNoneNoneNone
ActuatorsNoneNoneNoneNoneNoneNone
OtherNoneNoneNoneNoneNoneNone

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Overview
Supplier SloganEnabling an Intelligent PlanetInspiring InnovationsSensors Worldwide
HQ LocationUnited StatesTaiwanGermanySwitzerlandGermanyGermany
Year Founded198619831923194919211900
Company TypePublicPublicPrivatePrivatePrivatePrivate
Stock TickerNASDAQ:SYNATPE: 2395
Revenue$100m-1b$1-10b$1-10b$1-10b$100m-1b$100m-1b
Employees1,001 - 10,0001,001 - 10,00010,001 - 50,00010,001 - 50,0001,001 - 10,0001,001 - 10,000
Website Open website Open website Open website Open website Open website Open website
Company Description

Synaptics ignited the human interface revolution. Their touch, display and Biometrics products are built on the company's storied research and development, extensive intellectual property and global partnerships. With solutions designed to optimize the user experiences in the mobile, PC and automotive industries, Synaptics combines ease of use, functionality and aesthetics to enable products that help make users' digital lives more productive, secure and enjoyable.

Founded in 1983, Advantech is a leader in providing trusted innovative embedded and automation products and solutions. Advantech offers comprehensive system integration, hardware, software, customer-centric design services, and global logistics support; all backed by industry-leading front and back office e-business solutions.
Phoenix Contact Software is a leading international provider in the field of software development for automation. As leading supplier in the industry, we have been developing software technologies for the global players in automation for more than 30 years. Our core technologies IEC 61131 CONTROL, IEC 61508 SAFETY and PROFINET are being used successfully by our customers worldwide. Our products prove their quality and reliability on a daily basis in hundreds of thousands of automation systems. The range of applications comprises almost all industries.
Liebherr Group today is a leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, but also supplies innovative user-oriented products and services in many other fields.
With over 50 years of sensor experience, Balluff GmbH is a world leader and one of the most efficient manufacturers of sensor technology with company office in Neuhausen a.d.F. directly at Stuttgart. The company offers sophisticated technology and very modern electronics application-specific customer solutions and an individual consultation and first-class service.
RAFI was founded in Ravensburg in the year 1900. The RAFI Group is active on a worldwide level with approx. 2,000 employees in seven manufacturing and three distribution companies. Its headquarters are located in Berg near Ravensburg, Germany. RAFI develops and produces electro-mechanical components, control systems for human-machine communication as well as electronic assemblies and devices. The great level of added value within the RAFI Group is ensured due to relevant expertise and delivery reliability for all RAFI customers. The product division for electromagnetic components is made up of short-travel keyswitches of the MICON, RACON and RF series that are used in industrial membrane keyboards, car steering wheels, and car remote controls. The LUMOTAST pushbuttons and RAFIX control components are primarily used for mechanical/plant engineering applications and control systems. In particular, the RAFIX 22 FS series, with an extremely flat design and the PCB mounting option, is still the technological leader in this segment.
IoT Solutions

Synaptics helps users get the most out of their devices through an extensive portfolio of human interface solutions that enable elegant, intuitive user experiences.

Touch Controller ICs
Interacting with touchscreens should feel as smooth as the glass on the display itself. With Synaptics ClearPad touch Controllers, an accurate and intuitive user experience is literally at your fingertips.

Display Driver ICs
Synaptics ClearView display drivers deliver crystal clear images with vivid colors, and contain power saving innovations that maximize battery life.

Integrated Touch & Display ICs
Touchscreens get sleeker and simpler when designed with Synaptics TouchView integrated touch and display offerings, which combine high resolution with precise navigation into a single offering.

Fingerprint Sensors
Synaptics Natural ID set a new standard for fingerprint Authentication in existing and emerging technologies, delivering unparalleled security and ease of use.

TouchPad Modules
Synaptics customizable touchpads bring exceptional sensitivity, accuracy and reliability to notebook PCs and other devices.

Audio DSPs, SoCs,Far-Field Voice
Voice is the fastest growing human interface in the smart home, and Synaptics’ AudioSmart far-field voice DSPs are the key ingredient to connecting with global personal assistants.

Headset SoCs
Whether you are in a noisy office environment, or relaxing on the sofa to Mozart, Synaptics’ headphone and headset solutions bring to life the high-fidelity sound and active noise cancellation you need.

Multimedia Processors
Home entertainment is more engaging and fun when powered by Synaptics VideoSmart multimedia solutions.

Fax/Modem/Printer Processors
Synaptics ImagingSmart image processor solutions are found in offices around the world – and now on your person with portable pocket printers where you can plug and print directly from your smartphone.


Video Interface ICs
ConnectSmart provides high-speed video/audio/data connectivity for linking CPUs/GPUs for docking stations, dongles, hubs and VR headsets.

Wireless Connectivity
Delivering the best-in-class wireless connectivity including state-of-the-art Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.x and L1+L5 dual frequency GPS.

Advantech has always been an innovator in the development and manufacture of high-quality, high-performance computing platforms. They cooperate closely with our partners to help provide complete solutions for a wide array of applications across a diverse range of industries. To realize our corporate vision of Enabling an Intelligent Planet, Advantech will continue collaborating and Partnering for Smart City & IoT Solutions.
Liebherr creates innovative IoT solutions that are extendable and plug-and-play. Liebherr has developed the fleet management platform LiDAT for their construction machines. Due to customer demand, these platforms are often extended to include competitors’ products but with limited data coverage and functionality. For the household appliance industry, Liebherr has a novel refrigeration solution: a plug-and-play device that turns almost any of the company's fridges into a smart fridge. What's especially brilliant about the SmartDevice is not so much its capabilities, but Liebherr's overall approach to smart home technology. Unlike smart home setups that force users to buy pricey hardware that can't be upgraded and may not even be necessary, SmartDevice gives consumers the option of choosing nearly any Liebherr fridge and adding connectivity only if and when they feel comfortable doing so.
The competitive advantage of Industry 4.0 and the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is at your fingertips. The technology that enables these advantages is here now and well proven. Intelligent, connected systems provide scalability to seamlessly grow with your manufacturing needs. Are you ready to capitalize? Our commitment is to the development and manufacture of sensors, identification systems and connectivity solutions for every area of industrial automation. We already offer the necessary technologies for implementing Industry 4.0 and IIoT solutions. • Integration in successive stages as budget and time allow • Prioritize projects based on need with scalable implemention • Capitalize on existing control architectures to quickly realize Industry 4.0 and IIoT
Key Customers
Almaz, Hochtief, Hyundai
Subsidiary
Parent Company

IoT Snapshot
TechnologiesAutomation & ControlSensorsWearablesApplication Infrastructure & MiddlewareCybersecurity & PrivacyAutomation & ControlNetworks & ConnectivityPlatform as a Service (PaaS)Processors & Edge IntelligenceAnalytics & ModelingApplication Infrastructure & MiddlewareCybersecurity & PrivacyFunctional ApplicationsInfrastructure as a Service (IaaS)SensorsWearablesAutomation & ControlApplication Infrastructure & MiddlewarePlatform as a Service (PaaS)SensorsAutomation & ControlAutomation & ControlSensorsNetworks & ConnectivityAutomation & Control
IndustriesAutomotiveAgricultureApparelAutomotiveBuildingsConstruction & InfrastructureElectronicsEquipment & MachineryFood & BeverageHealthcare & HospitalsMetalsRenewable EnergyRetailSemiconductorsTransportationUtilitiesAutomotiveMarine & ShippingUtilitiesAerospaceAgricultureConstruction & InfrastructureElectronicsEquipment & MachineryMarine & ShippingMiningSpecialty VehiclesAutomotiveLife SciencesMetalsPackagingRenewable EnergyAutomotiveElectronicsEquipment & MachinerySpecialty Vehicles
Use CasesBuilding Automation & ControlBuilding Energy ManagementComputer VisionMachine Condition MonitoringManufacturing System AutomationMesh NetworksOutdoor Environmental MonitoringPredictive MaintenanceProcess Control & OptimizationPublic Warning & Emergency ResponseRemote Asset ManagementSmart IrrigationTrack & Trace of AssetsVehicle TelematicsVisual Quality DetectionWarehouse AutomationMaterial Handling Automation
FunctionsBusiness OperationDiscrete ManufacturingField ServicesLogistics & TransportationMaintenanceProcess ManufacturingProduct Research & DevelopmentQuality Assurance
ServicesHardware Design & Engineering ServicesSystem Integration

Technology Stack
Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)NoneModerateNoneNoneNoneNone
Platform as a Service (PaaS)NoneStrongModerateNoneNoneNone
Application Infrastructure & MiddlewareMinorStrongMinorNoneNoneNone
Analytics & ModelingNoneModerateNoneNoneNoneNone
Functional ApplicationsNoneModerateNoneNoneNoneNone
Cybersecurity & PrivacyMinorMinorNoneNoneNoneNone
Networks & ConnectivityNoneStrongNoneNoneMinorNone
Processors & Edge IntelligenceNoneStrongNoneNoneNoneNone
SensorsMinorStrongMinorNoneModerateNone
Automation & ControlMinorStrongModerateModerateMinorMinor
RobotsNoneNoneNoneNoneNoneNone
DronesNoneNoneNoneNoneNoneNone
WearablesMinorMinorNoneNoneNoneNone
ActuatorsNoneNoneNoneNoneNoneNone
OtherNoneNoneNoneNoneNoneNone

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