Founded in 1998, Rigol Technologies CO., LTD. is a global provider of electronic T&M instruments. With the mission of “Enabling Technology Exploration, Empowering Possibilities and More”, RIGOL is committed to making cutting-edge technology developments and breakthroughs in the field of general electronic measurements. It nurtures talents with great potential and grand vision to provide T&M products and solutions for the smart world and technological innovation. With its brand value, RIGOL has empowered customers in more than 90 countries and regions with T&M applications.
A brief description of the company and its activities.
Headquartered in Suzhou, China, RIGOL has established its research and development centers in Beijing, Shanghai, and Xi’an. Additionally, RIGOL has set up its overseas subsidiaries in Portland (U.S.A), Munich (Germany), Tokyo (Japan), Seoul (Korea), Penang (Malaysia), and Singapore. In alignment with our commitment to meeting the evolving technology challenges faced by our customers, RIGOL has established international marketing representative offices in key cities such as Bangalore, Sao Paulo, and Hanoi, to support our customers better. Through our dedicated local technology experts and partners, RIGOL has demonstrated its commitment to creating value for over 100,000 customers around the globe.
RIGOL holds self-developed core intellectual property rights, continually fortifying our technical prowess in the high-end testing and measuring domain. As of December 31, 2023, we’ve secured 461 authorized patents, among which 397 are invention patents. Notably, RIGOL’s core technology was honored with the 24th China Patent Gold Award. Recognized as one of the fifth batch of “little giant” firms, we’ve also achieved notable mentions, including appearances on the Top 500 Chinese Enterprise Patent list for 2019, 2020, and 2022. In 2023, we were bestowed the prestigious title of “National Intellectual Property Demonstration Enterprise.” Our accolades extend to over 70 prizes, encompassing esteemed recognitions such as the “Second Prize of Science and Technology of China Machinery Industry,” “Excellent Prize of Suzhou Patent Award,” “R&D100 Awards,” “Suzhou Quality Award,” and “World Electronics Achievement Awards.”
RIGOL also holds various qualifications, including membership in the International Bus LXI Alliance and CNAS certification for our laboratory. Engaging actively in standardization efforts, RIGOL serves as a member of the 5th National Technical Committee for Standardization of Electronic Measuring Instruments. In this capacity, RIGOL has participated in the drafting and formulation of ONE National standard, contributed significantly to leading the drafting and formulation of three industry general specifications.
What are the main areas of activity of the company?
RIGOL delivers test solutions at chip, module, and system levels to help customers address complex challenges in communications, new energy, semiconductors, education and scientific research, and system integrations, empowering possibilities and more in technology exploration.
What’s the news about new products/services?
RIGOL has successively introduced a variety of new products, including the DHO900/800 series ultra-portable 12-bit high-resolution digital oscilloscopes, DG900 Pro/800 Pro series ultra-portable function/arbitrary waveform generators, and DM858 series ultra-portable large-screen 5½ desktop multimeters. Together, these form the “RIGOL Ultra-Portable Family” series of products, providing more possibilities for a range of electronic testing and measurement applications. In addition to the excellent performance of the products themselves, this series supports a Type-C interface and can be powered by a power bank, eliminating location constraints and offering more possibilities for automotive testing, repair, and other testing scenarios. Their compact size, compliant with VESA 100×100 mounting standards, significantly saves workspace and enhances the overall experience for engineers. This series has gained widespread attention from electronic engineers across various industries.
What are the ranges of products/services?
RIGOL achieves continuous innovation in general electronic T&M products including oscilloscopes, RF test instruments, waveform generators, power supplies, electronic loads, multimeters, and data acquisitions.
What is the state of the market where you are currently active?
The global electronic measurement instruments market continues to experience robust growth, driven by the expansion of the global economy and advancements in industrial technology. In recent years, rapid development in vertical industries such as automated manufacturing, smart laboratories, new energy vehicles, and consumer electronics has significantly fueled this market’s growth. Particularly, digital test and measurement instruments, which rely on digital/analog conversion, have seen rapid advancements. This progress, coupled with the development and maturation of computers, communications, software, new materials, and emerging technologies, is steering the market towards smarter, more networked solutions.
What can you tell us about market trends?
With the commercialization of 5G, the rising market share of new energy vehicles, and the ongoing development of information communication and industrial production, the global demand for electronic measurement equipment is expected to continue growing.
Regionally, North America and Europe, with their well-established upstream and downstream industries, have a long history in the general electronic measurement instruments market, where demand is primarily driven by product upgrades. These regions have large and stable markets. Meanwhile, the Asia-Pacific region, led by emerging markets like China and India, has rapidly developed into the world’s most significant electronic product manufacturing hub, presenting substantial potential demand for general electronic measurement instruments. This region sees both the need for product penetration and upgrades. Additionally, countries like China, Japan, and India are taking measures to promote the establishment and growth of emerging industries, including 5G, new energy, and consumer electronics, leading to a rapid increase in market demand for general electronic measurement instruments.
From a technical perspective, the electronic measurement instruments industry is developing along several key trends:
- Miniaturization: Devices are becoming increasingly smaller with simplified structures.
- Digitalization of Analog Products: There is a shift towards digital versions of traditionally analog products.
- Integration and Connectivity: Measurement instruments are becoming more integrated, with both hardware and software components, and are increasingly connected.
- Modular Functionality and System Platformization: Functions are being modularized, allowing for the creation of system platforms.
- Intelligent Software Technology: The software aspect of measurement instruments is becoming more intelligent.
What are the most innovative products/services marketed?
In 2022, RIGOL launched the Centaurus technology platform, which has achieved advanced levels in core oscilloscope metrics such as analog bandwidth, real-time sampling rate, vertical resolution, waveform capture rate, and memory depth, matching international standards. Leveraging this platform, RIGOL introduced the DHO4000/1000 series and DHO800/900 series of 12-bit high-resolution oscilloscopes, offering enhanced capabilities for capturing small signals. These products are ideally suited to meet the testing needs in fields such as automotive electronics, semiconductors, medical electronics, low-power applications, power testing, power rail analysis, education and research, and precision devices.
What estimations do you have for 2024?
Product Strategy: In 2024, RIGOL will continue to focus on “self-research, high-end, and platformization.” By achieving breakthroughs in core technologies through in-house research and development, the company will drive continuous innovation in high-end products. RIGOL will also establish a platform-based approach that includes hardware, software, and applications, accelerating the commercialization of innovations to meet the complex and ever-changing needs of customers. The company plans to launch major new products across several electronic measurement instrument lines.
Marketing Strategy: In 2024, the company will further strengthen its coverage of key regional and potential target markets by implementing a “globalization + localization” strategy. Through the deployment of global and local teams, RIGOL will create value for customers in areas such as market presence, technology, and services, driving long-term and sustainable sales growth worldwide.
Production Strategy: The company’s supply chain will focus on lean practices, operating a high-quality, cost-effective, and flexible global supply chain system to ensure perfect delivery. Continuous improvements will be made across the entire value chain, from demand to customer achievement. In 2024, the Malaysian production facility will become operational, further enhancing the global supply chain system.