Vuzix@VuzixOptics industryOptics and AIAI score3939

#OCPSummit26 has wrapped. Thanks to everyone who met with Vuzix and discussed Causeway™, our optical interconnect evaluation platform for AI computing, which demonstrated 19,200 parallel optical channels over a range of about 30 mm. Next stop: PECC Summit, October 20-21. $VUZI

XREAL 👓@XREAL_GlobalOptics industryOptics and AIAI score3939

XREAL AURA has been named to TIME's Best Inventions of 2026. It brings immersive spatial experiences to lightweight glasses, with a 70° field of view, hand tracking and spatial anchoring. A lightweight wired spatial computing glasses powered by Android XR. Read TIME's coverage: https://t.co/KJnFBypy2O Pre-order XREAL Aura now: https://t.co/DOYECoE5Qa #XREALAURA #AndroidXR #SpatialComputing Android XR is a trademark of Google LLC.

Vuzix@VuzixOptics industryAI score2323

We are at #AUSA2026. Message Vuzix to experience Vuzix SHRIKE™ live in Washington, D.C., through October 14. $VUZI

Coherent Corp.@CoherentCorpOptics industryOptics and AIAI score2525

Coherent at #OCPGlobalSummit Join Dr. Chris Kocot of Coherent on October 14 for the presentation "Slow and Wide 12.8T VCSEL Solutions." October 14 | 1:50 PM San Jose, California Learn more: https://2026ocpglobal.fnvirtual.app/a/schedule/ #OCPGlobalSummit

Philip Russell, Director of the Russell Center at Hangzhou Institute of Optics, Receives 2026 Chinese Government Friendship Award

Academician Philip Russell, director of the Russell Advanced Photonic Wave Science Center at the Hangzhou Institute of Optics and Fine Mechanics, received the 2026 Chinese Government Friendship Award at the Great Hall of the People on September 30. A total of 50 foreign experts received the award this year. Russell is an internationally renowned scholar in photonic crystal fibers.

Rokid Global@RokidGlobalOptics and AIAI score3939

Rokid brought display-equipped AI glasses to the Tesla community at X Takeover 2026. 👓 They were showcased at Giga Texas during the event.

Hangzhou Institute of Optics and Mechanics holds dedicated AI training

On October 10, the Hangzhou Institute of Optics and Mechanics organized a dedicated training session on artificial intelligence. Chief Scientist Zhao Dongfeng delivered the lecture, attended by more than 60 people, including executives from incubated companies and partners, covering topics such as large model evolution and quantum computing.

Optica Congratulates Francis Halzen on 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics

Optica congratulates Francis Halzen of the University of Wisconsin on receiving the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics.

Optica congratulates three optogenetics pioneers on 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine

On October 5, Optica congratulated Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel on receiving the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for their pioneering contributions to optogenetics.

Delfyett, Backus and Vanholsbeeck Join Optica Board of Directors

Optica announced that Peter J. Delfyett, Sterling Backus and Frédérique Vanholsbeeck will serve as members of its Board of Directors.

Zhejiang Advances High-Quality Development of Technology Business Incubators in Hangzhou

A conference on advancing the high-quality development of technology business incubators in Zhejiang Province was held in Hangzhou on September 20. The event presented the incubator action plan and management measures. The Hangzhou Institute of Optics and Mechanics delivered an exchange presentation and hosted site visits.

Hangzhou Institute of Optics and Mechanics Holds Optoelectronics Industry Scientist-Entrepreneur-Investor Exchange

Zhechuang Technology, the Hangzhou Institute of Optics and Mechanics and China Zheshang Bank jointly hosted a dedicated optoelectronics industry exchange, attended by representatives of research institutes and incubated companies, industry enterprises and investment institutions.

Fujia Gallium Wins Second Prize at Maker China Advanced Materials Competition

The Large-Size Semiconductor Gallium Oxide Single Crystal Manufacturing project from Fujia Gallium, an incubated company of the Hangzhou Institute of Optics and Mechanics, won second prize in the enterprise category of the 11th Maker China Advanced Materials SME Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition.

Three Google-Backed Projects Premiere at the Venice Film Festival

Three works supported by Google's 100 ZEROS team premiered at the 83rd Venice International Film Festival.

Hangzhou Institute of Optics and Machinery to Exhibit at CIOE 2026 Shenzhen with Incubated Companies

The Hangzhou Institute of Optics and Machinery will exhibit at CIOE 2026 with its incubated companies from September 9 to 11.

Anhui Institute of Optics and Mechanics Wins Three 2025 National Science and Technology Progress Second Prizes

At the 2025 National Science and Technology Awards Conference held on July 8, the Anhui Institute of Optics and Mechanics led one project and participated in two that won the National Science and Technology Progress Second Prize, covering atmospheric environment satellite remote sensing, precision monitoring of volatile organic compounds, and a major aviation remote sensing facility. The lead project, "Domestic Hyperspectral Satellite Atmospheric Environment Remote Sensing Technology, Equipment and Applications," developed the spaceborne atmospheric trace gas differential absorption spectrometer EMI. The participating projects include chemical park VOCs monitoring based on Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy equipment and the National Major Science and Technology Infrastructure for Aviation Remote Sensing Systems.

Hangzhou Institute and Incubated Companies Exhibit at 2026 Changchun Optics Expo

The Hangzhou Institute of Optics and Mechanics attended the third Changchun International Optics Expo, held June 12 to 14, together with incubated companies including the Russell Advanced Optical Wave Science Center and Xishi Technology. The Russell Center said its proprietary 'new structure' low-loss hollow-core fiber achieved continuous drawing lengths greater than 15 km, with a minimum loss of about 0.1 dB/km in the telecom band. Xishi Technology showcased optical film thickness measurement and thin-film inspection equipment.

Faibo's Distributed Fiber-Optic Acoustic Field Sensing Technology Named Among China's Top 10 Optical Industry Technologies

Faibo, an incubated company of the Hangzhou Institute of Optics and Mechanics, was named among China's Top 10 Optical Industry Technologies of 2025 (optics category) for its distributed fiber-optic acoustic field sensing technology based on multi-domain multiplexing. The competition received 128 entries, and the awards ceremony was held May 18 at the China Optics Valley Science and Technology Convention Center. The technology targets distributed monitoring in power grids, energy and mining, rail transit, oil and gas pipelines, and smart cities.

Hangzhou Institute of Optics and Mechanics Brings Incubated Companies to LASER World of PHOTONICS CHINA 2026

The Hangzhou Institute of Optics and Mechanics, together with the Russell Center for Advanced Lightwave Science, Hengying Technology, Chuxin Optoelectronics, Hengmai Optics, Tuozhi Optoelectronics, and Yuexin Microelectronics, will attend LASER World of PHOTONICS CHINA 2026, held from March 18 to 20. The participating companies cover fields including infrared optical materials, semiconductor lasers, ultra-precision machining equipment, microstructured specialty optical fibers, volume grating devices, and high-end analog chips. This year's exhibition brings together more than 1,400 exhibitors from around the world, with an exhibition area exceeding 100,000 square meters.

Philip Russell Receives 2025 CAS International Science and Technology Cooperation Award

Philip St. John Russell, a professor at the Russell Center for Advanced Lightwave Science at the Shanghai Institute of Optics and Fine Mechanics and the Hangzhou Institute of Optics and Fine Mechanics, has received the 2025 International Science and Technology Cooperation Award of the Chinese Academy of Sciences. Russell proposed the concept of microstructured photonic crystal fiber in 1991, and in 1996 and 1999 led teams that produced the world's first solid-core and hollow-core microstructured fibers, respectively.

Hangzhou Institute of Optics and Fine Mechanics Director Qi Hongji Named Zhejiang Young and Middle-aged Expert with Outstanding Contributions

The People's Government of Zhejiang Province issued a commendation naming Qi Hongji, director of the Hangzhou Institute of Optics and Fine Mechanics, a Zhejiang Young and Middle-aged Expert with Outstanding Contributions. Qi Hongji's research focuses on ultra-wide-bandgap semiconductor crystal materials and he also serves as secretary-general of the Optical Materials Committee of the Chinese Optical Society.

Distributed Optical Fiber Sensing Industry Innovation Alliance Holds Expanded Standing Directors Meeting in Hangzhou

The Distributed Optical Fiber Sensing Industry Innovation Alliance held an expanded meeting of its standing directors at the Hangzhou Institute of Optics and Fine Mechanics on January 21, attended by more than 40 entrepreneurs, experts and scholars. The meeting reviewed the alliance's charter and discussed its 2026 work plan, the formation of working committees and website development. Participants reported problems including fragmented industry standards, weak links between industry, academia and research, and brain drain. The original report said the alliance now has more than 200 members.

Android XR Lights Up the Las Vegas Sphere at CES

Google showcased Android XR at the Las Vegas Sphere during CES.

Hangzhou Institute of Optics and Mechanics and Its Incubated Companies Exhibit at 2025 China Optoelectronic Materials Conference

The Hangzhou Institute of Optics and Mechanics formed an exhibition consortium with the Russell Advanced Optical Wave Science Center, Hengying Technology, Yinhu Laser and Tuozhi Optoelectronics to participate in the 2025 China Optoelectronic Materials Conference, held in Shanghai on December 23-24. The exhibits covered low-loss hollow-core fibers, infrared optical materials, laser micro- and nano-processing for chip packaging materials, and volume gratings. The conference focused on advanced glass materials, optical communications and laser materials, among other areas.

Hangzhou Institute of Optics and Fine Mechanics Exhibits with Incubated Companies at "New Knowledge, New Quality: Zhejiang's Best Results" Showcase and Trade Fair

The Hangzhou Institute of Optics and Fine Mechanics (HIOM), serving as a proof-of-concept center, joined the HIOM Russell Center and incubated company Hengying Technology at the "New Knowledge, New Quality: Zhejiang's Best Results" showcase and trade fair ("AI+" special session). The group highlighted innovative practices and industrialization outcomes at the intersection of artificial intelligence and optoelectronic technology. On site, HIOM presented its full-chain service capabilities for early-stage scientific and technological achievements, including technical verification, pilot-scale incubation, and industry matchmaking, and used core products from the Russell Center and Hengying Technology to illustrate innovation strengths in fiber manufacturing, optoelectronic materials, and other fields.

Hangzhou Institute of Optics and Fine Mechanics Exhibits with Four Incubated Companies, Including Hengying Technology and Yinhu Laser, at the 2025 Laser Manufacturing and Additive Manufacturing Exhibition

The Hangzhou Institute of Optics and Fine Mechanics exhibited with four incubated companies, Hengying Technology, Yinhu Laser, Jiayue Intelligent, and Hengmai Optics, at the 2025 Laser Manufacturing and Additive Manufacturing Exhibition, showcasing industrialized products from optoelectronic industry-chain technologies. The exhibition was held November 29-30 at the China National Convention Center in Beijing, bringing together 296 industry-leading companies, universities, and research institutions across an exhibition area of 22,000 square meters. The participating companies covered infrared optical materials, laser micro- and nano-processing of chip packaging materials, high-temperature intelligent equipment, and other fields.

Faibo's Distributed Fiber-Optic Acoustic Technology Wins First Prize from Jiangsu Instrument and Meter Society

Faibo, an incubated company of the Hangzhou Institute for Optics and Photonics, received the first prize of the Jiangsu Instrument and Meter Society Science and Technology Award for its project "Applied Research on Distributed Fiber-Optic Acoustic Signal Reconstruction Technology for Arbitrary Disturbances." Faibo focuses on the research, development and application of distributed optical fiber sensing (DOFS) systems, with its core technology originating from Nanjing University.

Guangzai Technology Professor Xia Haiyun's Research on High-Precision, High-Sensitivity Wind Field Measurement Based on Optical Frequency Comb Calibration Wins Second Prize in the 2024 National Defense Science and Technology Progress Award

The research project "Study of High-Precision, High-Sensitivity Wind Field Measurement Technology Based on Optical Frequency Comb Calibration," completed by Professor Xia Haiyun, chief scientist and founder of Guangzai Technology, won second prize in the 2024 National Defense Science and Technology Progress Award, marking a major breakthrough for Guangzai Technology in national defense science and technology honors. The award, announced by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, is the highest distinction in the national defense science and technology field. Guangzai Technology is a high-tech LiDAR company focused on the R&D and manufacturing of intelligent LiDAR systems for ground-based, airborne, shipborne, and spaceborne platforms.

Hangzhou Institute of Optics and Fine Mechanics Exhibits with Seven Incubated Companies at the 26th China International Optoelectronic Exposition

The Hangzhou Institute of Optics and Fine Mechanics exhibited at the 26th China International Optoelectronic Exposition together with seven incubated companies: Hengying Technology, Fuja Gallium, Tuozhi Optoelectronics, Aiou Optics, Muqi Optoelectronics, Yuexin Microelectronics, and Chuxin Optoelectronics. The group showcased industrialized products from optoelectronic industry-chain technologies, including infrared optical materials, gallium oxide single-crystal substrates and epitaxial wafers, volume Bragg gratings, ultrafast lasers, optical modules, semiconductor pump sources, and ADC chips.

Dr. Zhang Lei of Precilase Wins the 2024 Shanghai Youth Science and Technology Outstanding Contribution Award

Dr. Zhang Lei, founder, chairman, and general manager of Shanghai Precilase, received the "Shanghai Youth Science and Technology Outstanding Contribution Award" at the 2024 Shanghai Science and Technology Awards Ceremony. He was the youngest of the 10 award recipients and the only one from a company. His team pioneered the technology route of "broadband, narrow-linewidth precision lasers based on fiber and semiconductor integration," achieving domestic substitution for more than 60 precision laser products and delivering over 5,000 precision lasers in total.

Hangzhou Institute of Optics and Mechanics Wins Three Awards at the 2024 Zhejiang Province Industry-University-Research Cooperation Innovation and Promotion Awards

At the 5th Qianjiang Tide Science and Technology Innovation Forum, the Hangzhou Institute of Optics and Mechanics received the 2024 Zhejiang Province 'Industry-University-Research Cooperation Promotion Award,' while Director Qi Hongji won the 'Industry-University-Research Cooperation Innovator Award.' Its incubated company Hangzhou Yinhu Laser Technology Co., Ltd., in collaboration with Zhejiang University of Technology and Zhejiang Huamao Technology Co., Ltd., won the 'Industry-University-Research Cooperation Innovation Achievement Award' for its automated diamond laser slicing machine. The forum was held on June 22 at the Zhejiang University Hangzhou International Science and Technology Innovation Center.