
Specialist in light sensors and optical semiconductor products – development, manufacturing and distribution for 50 years

Shinkoh Elecs Co., Ltd. (新光電子株式会社)
Odawara, Kanagawa (Japan · Headquarters) · Further locations in Asia and Europe (details not specified)New on Amplifa
About Shinkoh Elecs
Shinkoh Elecs Co., Ltd. (新光電子株式会社) is a Japanese specialized manufacturer of light sensors and optical semiconductor products with 50 years of company history. Since the early days of optoelectronics, the company has focused on the development, manufacture and distribution of light products. The portfolio includes through-beam, reflective and fork light barriers, actuator and prism photosensors, emitting/receiving elements as well as custom photosensors. In addition to its own products, the company offers custom developments, modifications of existing products, remanufacturing of discontinued products, and the distribution of high-quality products from other manufacturers. The headquarters is located in Odawara, Kanagawa Prefecture (2-29-30 Minamikamonomiya, 250-0875); the company maintains further locations in Asia and Europe. Customers include companies in lighting, security/safety systems, motor drives, water treatment/environmental engineering and factory automation. Website language versions in Japanese, English and Chinese attest to its international orientation.
- Site
- 250-0875 Odawara, Kanagawa Prefecture
- Processes
- Development and manufacturing of optical semiconductor products / light sensors (custom, Development of custom photosensors, Modification of existing products, Remanufacturing of discontinued products (reproduction), Distribution of products from other manufacturers (distribution activities), Consulting/quote development for sensor solutions
- Materials
- Semiconductors (optical semiconductor products)
- Industries
- Lighting, Security/safety systems, Drive systems/motor drives, Water treatment/environmental engineering, Factory automation/electronics
- 01
Development of custom photosensors
- 02
Modification of existing products
- 03
Remanufacturing of discontinued products (reproduction)
- 04
Distribution of products from other manufacturers (distribution activities)
- 05
Consulting/quote development for sensor solutions
Materials & Processes
Semiconductors (optical semiconductor products)
The basis of light sensors; the company's core business
Locations

Odawara, Kanagawa
JPHeadquarters
- Materials
- Semiconductors (optical semiconductor products)
Locations Asia/Europe
Further locations in Asia and Europe (details not specified)
Components




Inside the production




Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Development and manufacturing of optical semiconductor products / light sensors (customEngineering | – | – | – | – | Semiconductors |
Additional services
History
- ca. 1974
50 years of company history as a specialized manufacturer of light sensors (创业50年)