Chuhang Tech

Chuhang Tech is a supplier of millimeter-wave (MMW) radar sensors and systems for the automotive sector, focusing on Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems (ADAS) and Automated Driving (AD). The company was established in 2018 by a team of specialists with prior experience in Germany, including founder Chu Yongyan and CTO Zhang Wugong, who both worked at Bosch for over a decade specializing in vehicle controllers and sensors. This background in the automotive industry directly informs the company's focus on developing reliable radar technology.

Headquartered in Nanjing, China, Chuhang Tech operates on a business-to-business (B2B) model, supplying its radar products directly to passenger and commercial vehicle manufacturers. Its client roster includes prominent automotive companies such as GWM, DFPV, Chery, BAIC, SAIC, and Yutong. The company generates revenue through the sale of its hardware and provides customized services, including access to raw data, to better integrate with client systems. Chuhang has established a global presence with R&D centers in Munich, Shanghai, and Hefei, alongside its headquarters.

The company's core products are 77 GHz to 79 GHz MMW radar sensors, which enable crucial ADAS functions like Blind Spot Detection (BSD), Forward Collision Warning (FCW), Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), and Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB). Its product lineup includes front radars, corner radars, and a 60 GHz vital sign detection radar for in-cabin monitoring. Chuhang Tech has also developed 4D imaging radars and has partnered with companies like emotion3D to create multi-sensing solutions for in-vehicle drowsiness detection. The company's production is based in a high-quality, IATF 16949-certified manufacturing facility in Anqing, China, with an initial annual capacity of 1.8 million units, which is expected to expand significantly.

Chuhang Tech has secured significant funding, including a Series B round of CNY 100 million, to scale its operations and enhance production capabilities. The company has received investments from notable firms such as HELLA, a German automotive parts supplier, which underscores its technical credibility in the market. This strategic backing has allowed the company to accelerate its development, achieving MMIC and PCB research in two years and ramping up to serial production in just one year. As of September 2023, its products had been supplied to over 50 vehicle designs.

Keywords: millimeter-wave radar, ADAS, automated driving, automotive sensors, 77GHz radar, 4D imaging radar, automotive technology, vehicle safety systems, Tier 2 supplier, Nanjing, Chu Yongyan, corner radar, forward collision warning, blind spot detection, adaptive cruise control, in-cabin sensing, vital sign detection, automotive electronics, smart mobility, autonomous vehicles, sensor fusion