Company Introduction

Company Introduction


Founded in 1995, Shanghai STEP Electric Co., Ltd. was listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange in 2010 (Stock Code: 002527). In June 2025, Haier Group strategically invested in STEP, making it an ecological brand in the robotics industry under the Haier Group.

STEP is an industrial intelligent technology company focusing on productivity innovation. It always adheres to the brand vision of "Technology Empowers Humans, and Ecosystem Wins the Future". The company focuses on motion control technology centered on algorithms and software, builds an industrial AI capability platform covering perception, control, execution and intelligent decision-making, promotes the deep integration of artificial intelligence with real industrial scenarios, and reimagine productivity.

Innovation is the core driving force for the long-term development of STEP. The company has established R&D centers in Shanghai, Shenzhen, Xi'an, Hangzhou and Germany, as well as a Postdoctoral Research Workstation. Its Technical Center Laboratory has obtained the national CNAS accreditation. STEP is a member of the National Robot Standardization General Group and the National Elevator Standardization Technical Committee, and is deeply involved in the formulation and revision of more than 60 national and industry technical standards. Up to now, the company has 6 "Specialized, Fine, Special and New" (Little Giant) enterprises and has accumulated more than 1,100 national authorized patents, invention patents and software copyrights.

Focusing on the real economy and always putting users first, STEP focuses on three major fields: smart elevators, general automation and robotics. Its products and solutions are widely used in 3C electronics, lithium battery, semiconductors, photovoltaic, automotive, logistics, engineering machinery, elevators, HVAC and other industries and market segments. The company has set up more than 20 subsidiaries, including STEP Robotics, STEP Intelligent Technology, Shanghai STEP Sigriner Electric, Shenzhen Adtech, Yixin International, Hong Kong International STEP, STEP Sigriner Electronik GmbH, and SAM(Malaysia) (Joint Venture). The service network covers more than 110 countries and regions worldwide.

R&D and Marketing

STEP places great emphasis on research and development, having established R&D centers in Shanghai, Shenzhen, Xi'an, Hangzhou, and Germany. It also operates a postdoctoral research workstation and its technical center laboratory is accredited by the national CNAS. The company has participated in the drafting and revision of numerous national and industry technical standards. To date, it has obtained over 1,200 authorized patents—including utility model patents, invention patents, and software copyrights.

Based in its Shanghai headquarters, STEP is pursuing a global strategy and has established more than 20 subsidiaries both domestically and internationally, including STEP Robotics, STEP Intelligent Technology, Singringa STEP Motors, Anhui STEP Cables, Xi'an STEP High-end Equipment Manufacturing Software Applications, Yixin (Shanghai) International Trade, Shanghai Baijiang Intelligence, Shenzhen Zhongweixing, STEP Industrial Control Technology, Hong Kong International STEP, Germany STEP Electric, Japan's STEP JP Co., Ltd., and Malaysia's Singringa Automation. In the future, STEP plans to further expand its global presence and continue to explore new markets worldwide.

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Corporate culture

The Main SolutionsCorporate Mission

The Main SolutionsCorporate Mission

Building a Sustainable Industrial Future for Human-Machine Symbiosis

Business LocalizationCorporate Vision

Business LocalizationCorporate Vision

To be The Global Pioneer and Leader in Industrial Intelligence

Resource CenterCore values

Resource CenterCore values

Build Trust-enabling Ecosystem Towards Win-win Co-evolution Carry on RenDanHeYi; Carry out EMC Contract

Development History

1995–2010
Elevator Control: The Hidden Champion

2011–2024
Industrial control and robotics advance in parallel with multiple cores.

2025–present
AI-driven ecological development

1995–2010
Elevator Control: The Hidden Champion

Hidden Champion in Elevator Control

2011–2024
Industrial control and robotics advance in parallel with multiple cores.

Industrial control and robotics advance in parallel with multiple cores.

2025–present
AI-driven ecological development

AI-driven ecological development


 

2025–present
AI-driven ecological development


 

2025–present
AI-driven ecological development

<p2> Haier Group has made a strategic equity investment in Shanghai Xindada Electric Co., Ltd., officially making Xindada a member of the Haier COSMOPlat industrial internet ecosystem. </p2>

2025年


Haier Group has made a strategic equity investment in Shanghai Xindada Electric Co., Ltd., officially making Xindada a member of the Haier COSMOPlat industrial internet ecosystem.

2025–present
AI-driven ecological development

<p1> SmartX, a contactless micro-elevator control system, has been released. </p1><br/><p1> The ship-specific variable-frequency drive AS710 has been released. </p1>

2024年


SmartX, a contactless micro-elevator control system, has been released.
The ship-specific variable-frequency drive AS710 has been released.

2011–2024
Industrial control and robotics advance in parallel with multiple cores.

<p1> The third-generation elevator cloud system, G-Cloud3, has been released. </p1><br/><p1> The fourth-generation domestically developed robot control system, SRC4, has been released. </p1>

2023年


The third-generation elevator cloud system, G-Cloud3, has been released.
The fourth-generation domestically developed robot control system, SRC4, has been released.

2011–2024
Industrial control and robotics advance in parallel with multiple cores.

<p1> The next-generation variable-frequency drive intelligent flexible platform E6 has been released. </p1>

2022年


The next-generation variable-frequency drive intelligent flexible platform E6 has been released.

2011–2024
Industrial control and robotics advance in parallel with multiple cores.

<p1> 50kg Payload SCARA Robot Released </p1><br/><p1> The Ω6 Series AC Servo System and the SC Series Motion Controller Have Been Released. </p1>

2021年


50kg Payload SCARA Robot Released
The Ω6 Series AC Servo System and the SC Series Motion Controller Have Been Released.

2011–2024
Industrial control and robotics advance in parallel with multiple cores.

<p2> A factory capable of producing 10,000 robots annually is now operational. </p2><br/><p1> Semiconductor Robot Release </p1>

2020年


A factory capable of producing 10,000 robots annually is now operational.
Semiconductor Robot Release

2011–2024
Industrial control and robotics advance in parallel with multiple cores.

<p1> The B7000/B8000 residential elevator control system has been launched. </p1>

2019年


The B7000/B8000 residential elevator control system has been launched.

2011–2024
Industrial control and robotics advance in parallel with multiple cores.

<p1> Acquisition of Hangzhou Zhishan Intelligent Control </p1><br/> <p1> Construction begins on Xiaoao's new Kunshan factory </p1><br/> <p1> Groundbreaking for Zhongweixing's Dongguan Songshan Lake Industrial Park project </p1>

2017年


Acquisition of Hangzhou Zhishan Intelligent Control
Construction begins on Xiaoao's new Kunshan factory
Groundbreaking for Zhongweixing's Dongguan Songshan Lake Industrial Park project

2011–2024
Industrial control and robotics advance in parallel with multiple cores.

<p1> High-performance servo drive series Ω6 launched </p1>

2016年


High-performance servo drive series Ω6 launched

2011–2024
Industrial control and robotics advance in parallel with multiple cores.

<p1> Acquire Huitong Technology and Shanghai Xiaoa Xiangrong. </p1>

2015年


Acquire Huitong Technology and Shanghai Xiaoa Xiangrong.

2011–2024
Industrial control and robotics advance in parallel with multiple cores.

<p1> The first-generation encoder product, SER200-Sincos, has been released. </p1><br/> <p1> The HVAC-specific liquid-cooled inverter cabinets AS710/AS720/AS530 have been released. </p1><br/> <p1> Acquire Shenzhen Zhongweixing </p1><br/> <p1> High-performance servo products eMobotic C and QX released </p1><br/> <p1> Meiyu Road Electrical Factory Opens Its Doors </p1>

2014年


The first-generation encoder product, SER200-Sincos, has been released.
The HVAC-specific liquid-cooled inverter cabinets AS710/AS720/AS530 have been released.
Acquire Shenzhen Zhongweixing
High-performance servo products eMobotic C and QX released
Meiyu Road Electrical Factory Opens Its Doors

2011–2024
Industrial control and robotics advance in parallel with multiple cores.

<p1> The predecessor of Elevator Cloud, “Xingchen IoT V1.0,” has been released. </p1><br/><p1> The first-generation servo drive EM is launched. </p1>

2013年


The predecessor of Elevator Cloud, “Xingchen IoT V1.0,” has been released.
The first-generation servo drive EM is launched.

2011–2024
Industrial control and robotics advance in parallel with multiple cores.

<p2> The first six-axis industrial robot, SR16, has been released. </p2>

2012年


The first six-axis industrial robot, SR16, has been released.

2011–2024
Industrial control and robotics advance in parallel with multiple cores.

<p1> Acquired office space in CITIC Plaza and established Yixin International Trade, an overseas business platform. </p1>

2011年


Acquired office space in CITIC Plaza and established Yixin International Trade, an overseas business platform.

2011–2024
Industrial control and robotics advance in parallel with multiple cores.

<p2> Company A’s shares are listed on the stock exchange (stock code: 002527). </p2><br/><p1> The elevator-specific integrated drive and control unit AS380 has been released. </p1>

2010年


Company A’s shares are listed on the stock exchange (stock code: 002527).
The elevator-specific integrated drive and control unit AS380 has been released.

1995–2010
Elevator Control: The Hidden Champion

<p1> A series of universal variable frequency drives—AS180/AS500/AS800—has been launched. </p1>

2009年


A series of universal variable frequency drives—AS180/AS500/AS800—has been launched.

1995–2010
Elevator Control: The Hidden Champion

<p1> Siyi Road Motor Factory Opens Its Doors </p1>

2008年


Siyi Road Motor Factory Opens Its Doors

1995–2010
Elevator Control: The Hidden Champion

<p1> The first servo drive, AS210, is now available. </p1><br/><p1> Elevator Destination Group Control System (DDS) Released </p1>

2006年


The first servo drive, AS210, is now available.
Elevator Destination Group Control System (DDS) Released

1995–2010
Elevator Control: The Hidden Champion

<p1> The first-generation elevator-specific variable-frequency drive, iAStar S3, has been released. </p1>

2004年


The first-generation elevator-specific variable-frequency drive, iAStar S3, has been released.

1995–2010
Elevator Control: The Hidden Champion

<p1> German company established </p1>

2003年


German company established

1995–2010
Elevator Control: The Hidden Champion

<p1> The first-generation group control system (supporting 8 elevators) has been released. </p1>

2001年


The first-generation group control system (supporting 8 elevators) has been released.

1995–2010
Elevator Control: The Hidden Champion

<p1> The Shanghai Xinqin Road factory is put into operation, and a Hong Kong company is established. </p1>

2000年


The Shanghai Xinqin Road factory is put into operation, and a Hong Kong company is established.

1995–2010
Elevator Control: The Hidden Champion

<p2> 1995-03-10 Company established </p2><br/><p1> The first elevator serial control system, SmartCom, has been released. </p1>

1995年


1995-03-10 Company established
The first elevator serial control system, SmartCom, has been released.

1995–2010
Elevator Control: The Hidden Champion

Manufacturing base

Shanghai Robot Superfactory

Shanghai Robot Superfactory

Shanghai Robot Superfactory

· Shanghai’s first robot-manufacturing intelligent factory, now completed and in operation
· Annual production capacity of 10,000 industrial robots

Shanghai Electric Factory

Shanghai Electric Factory

Shanghai Electric Factory

· We have a leading-edge intelligent production line for elevator control cabinets, featuring flexible assembly and collaborative operations by 4-axis and 6-axis robots, with assembly accuracy at an industrial-grade ±0.1mm.
· Annual production capacity of 200,000 units

Shanghai Electric Motor Factory

Shanghai Electric Motor Factory

Shanghai Electric Motor Factory

· Equipped with a fully automatic, integrated drive-and-control intelligent assembly line
· Total factory capacity: 500,000 units

Cable factory

Cable factory

Cable factory

· A wholly-owned subsidiary of Xindashida
· We manufacture hundreds of cable specifications and other products, widely used in fields such as elevators, power grids, metallurgy, military industry, railways, petrochemicals, energy, machinery, and electronic equipment integration.

STEP Industrial Control Technology (Hangzhou) Co., Ltd.

STEP Industrial Control Technology (Hangzhou) Co., Ltd.

STEP Industrial Control Technology (Hangzhou) Co., Ltd.

Equipped with a fully digital, intelligent servo drive production line, we can provide customers in the smart factory and intelligent equipment sectors with customized motion control solutions tailored specifically to their needs.

Suzhou Xiao'ao Factory

Suzhou Xiao'ao Factory

Suzhou Xiao'ao Factory

· The project broke ground in September 2017 and covers an area of 20,000 square meters.
· Leading intelligent and flexible welding production line for automobiles

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