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Oct 19Mon
  1. OFweek Optics Network · NewsOptics industry58

    Behind Engo Optics' 700 Million Yuan Long-term Order: What Are the Barriers in PC Window Process and Delivery Capability?

    Engo Optics recently began formal production, with supply of PC transparent parts locked in through 2032 and a total value of about 700 million yuan; the long-term order is closely tied to Ceer. Its process of hardening first and then hot-press bending reduces processing costs by about 40% compared with injection molding, and the products have passed European E-mark and US DOT certification. The delay in Ceer's mass production schedule creates uncertainty for order fulfillment and capacity utilization.

  2. OFweek Optics Network · NewsOptics industryOptics and AI68

    How Four Diffractive Optical Waveguide Pathways Drive Volume Manufacturing

    SRG diffractive optical waveguides use four complementary pathways - nanoimprint, DUV lithography etching, SiC substrates and single-layer full color - to improve mass production, precision, field of view and image quality respectively. The article cites AAC Technologies' single-layer full-color SRG mass production yield of over 80%, a 52-degree FOV for the SiC solution, and the commissioning of Goertek Optics' 12-inch DUV lithography etching production line. Plans for million-unit-level capacity and ramp-up do not mean the industry as a whole has achieved stable million-unit-scale delivery; cost, yield and whole-device integration remain the next hurdles.

    Why we recommend it: Discussing nanoimprint, DUV etching, SiC substrates and single-layer full color separately helps distinguish the constraints on waveguide mass production, precision, field of view and image quality.

Oct 16Fri
  1. OFweek Optics Network · NewsOptics industry57

    Honglei Optics Secures Volume Orders for TGV Glass Substrate Direct-Write Lithography Equipment

    Honglei Optics has delivered volume orders of its direct-write lithography equipment for TGV glass substrates. Glass substrates show transmission loss of about 0.3dB/mm at 10GHz and dielectric loss more than 50% lower than organic substrates, making them suitable for CPO optical modules, Micro LED, and Chiplet packaging. The industry generally regards 2026 as a critical validation period for glass substrates, with initial commercial adoption expected around 2028.

Oct 14Wed
  1. OFweek Optics Network · NewsOptics industry55

    Hengmai Optics surpasses 1,000 ultra-precision optical processing systems shipped

    Hengmai Optics recently shipped eight ultra-precision optical processing systems with apertures of 2.2 m, 1.6 m and 1.8 m, and delivered 14 systems with apertures from 1.2 m to 3 m in September, pushing cumulative shipments past 1,000 units. Annual shipments have grown by an average of 100% over the past three years. QYResearch data show the global ultra-precision optical processing equipment market was worth about USD 126 million in 2025.

Oct 9Fri
  1. OFweek Laser Network · NewsOptics industry51

    TRUMPF to Showcase TruMicro Ultraviolet Femtosecond Laser for Wafer Dicing and Advanced Packaging at Wesemibay

    TRUMPF will showcase its TruMicro series of ultrafast lasers and applications at Wesemibay 2026 from October 14 to 16, highlighting ultraviolet femtosecond lasers, energy output control, and a scalable platform. The series has been certified for volume production by several leading display and semiconductor manufacturers.

Oct 6Tue
Sep 24Thu
  1. Shanghai Institute of Optics and Fine Mechanics (SIOM) · Research UpdatesOptics industry63

    SIOM Fabricates Large-Area, Wide-Angle, Broadband AR Metasurface Using Nanoimprint Lithography

    A team from the Department of High-Power Laser Component Technology and Engineering at the Shanghai Institute of Optics and Fine Mechanics (SIOM) used nanoimprint lithography to fabricate large-area, double-sided fused-silica nanopillar metasurfaces, achieving broadband, wide-angle antireflection from the visible to near-infrared, along with good high-temperature stability and laser damage tolerance.

    Why we recommend it: The original article provides a scalable nanoimprint process and laser damage tolerance, offering practical value for high-power laser optics

Sep 22Tue
  1. Shanghai Institute of Optics and Fine Mechanics (SIOM) · Research UpdatesOptics industry55

    SIOM Reveals Degradation Mechanism of Ion-Beam-Finished Fused Silica Under Gamma Irradiation

    A team led by researcher Wei Chaoyang at the Shanghai Institute of Optics and Fine Mechanics has systematically revealed the microscopic mechanism behind performance degradation of ion-beam-finished fused silica under gamma-ray irradiation induced by hydration, providing a basis for stable service of fused silica components in radiation-rich environments such as space.

  2. Shanghai Institute of Optics and Fine Mechanics (SIOM) · Research UpdatesOptics industry55

    SIOM Systematically Reviews CO2 Laser Processing of Fused Silica

    A team led by researcher Wei Chaoyang at the Shanghai Institute of Optics and Fine Mechanics has published a review systematically covering the full technology chain of CO2 laser processing of fused silica optical components, from fundamental physical mechanisms to advanced functional applications.

Sep 17Thu
  1. Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics and Physics (CIOMP) · Research ProgressOptics industry54

    CIOMP Team Led by Zhang Xuejun and Li Longxiang Publishes Review on Large-Aperture Optics Manufacturing and Testing in Light

    A team led by Academician Zhang Xuejun and Researcher Li Longxiang at the Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics and Physics (CIOMP) has published the review Optical manufacturing and testing of large-aperture optical mirrors: a review in Light: Advanced Manufacturing, systematically surveying processing and testing technologies for large-aperture optical components using major international telescope projects as case studies.

Aug 10Mon
  1. Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics and Physics (CIOMP) · Research ProgressOptics industry53

    Changchun Institute of Optics Proposes New Stress-Induced Nano-Shaping Method Using Direct Laser Writing

    A team led by Academician Zhang Xuejun at the Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics and Physics published a paper in Laser & Photonics Reviews, proposing direct writing of amorphous silicon thin films with femtosecond lasers below the ablation threshold, using residual stress from solid-phase transformation to form controllable nanoscale surface topography.

Apr 13Mon
  1. Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics and Physics (CIOMP) · Research ProgressOptics industry54

    Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics and Physics Uses Graphite Addition in Binder Jetting Additive Manufacturing of High-Performance Silicon Carbide Mirrors

    A team led by Researcher Zhang Ge at the Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics and Physics and Wang Gong's team at the Technology and Engineering Center for Space Utilization, Chinese Academy of Sciences, published a paper in Light: Advanced Manufacturing proposing a binder jetting additive manufacturing method for graphite/silicon carbide composite powder that improves particle flowability and promotes the conversion of free silicon into secondary silicon carbide.

Jan 5Mon
  1. Hangzhou Institute of Optics and Fine Mechanics · Recent HighlightsOptics industry46

    Anti-Resonant Hollow-Core Fiber Enables Flexible Delivery and Micromachining of High-Power Picosecond Lasers

    The Russell Center at the Hangzhou Institute of Optics and Mechanics, together with the Shanghai Institute of Optics and Fine Mechanics, published a paper in High Power Laser Science and Engineering, demonstrating high-quality transmission and precision machining of high-power picosecond lasers using a single-ring anti-resonant hollow-core fiber.

Nov 3Mon
  1. Hangzhou Institute of Optics and Fine Mechanics · Industry NewsOptics industry19

    Silicon Carbide Laser Lift-Off Equipment Maker Jingfei Semiconductor Certified as a High-Tech Enterprise

    Jingfei Semiconductor, a platform-invested company of the Hangzhou Institute for Optics and Photonics, has been included in the "Beijing 2025 Second Group of High-Tech Enterprises" list. Jingfei Semiconductor is a manufacturer of precision semiconductor laser processing equipment and has achieved mass production of 8/12-inch silicon carbide laser lift-off equipment.

Sep 10Wed
  1. Hangzhou Institute of Optics and Fine Mechanics · Industry NewsOptics industry40

    Jingfei Semiconductor Achieves Laser Lift-Off of 12-Inch Silicon Carbide Wafers

    Jingfei Semiconductor has achieved lift-off of 12-inch silicon carbide wafers using its self-developed laser lift-off equipment. The technology has previously been validated by multiple customers in the 6-inch and 8-inch silicon carbide segments. Compared with mainstream 6-inch wafers, 12-inch wafers offer about four times the usable area and reduce per-chip costs by 30% to 40%. This breakthrough breaks the technological monopoly held by overseas manufacturers in large-size silicon carbide processing equipment and provides equipment support for expanding silicon carbide capacity.

Jul 18Thu
  1. Guangdian Hui · BriefsOptics industry49

    Huoer Laser Completes New Financing Round Worth Tens of Millions of Yuan, Stepping Up Blue-Infrared Laser Welding R&D

    Guangdong Huoer Laser Technology Co., Ltd. has completed a new financing round worth tens of millions of yuan, with investment from Shenzhen Huixin Investment and Huafeng Capital serving as exclusive financial adviser. The funds will go toward blue-infrared laser welding product R&D, team expansion and market development. The company's 455 nm blue laser boosts copper absorption by 12 times and gold absorption by 60 times compared with 1064 nm near-infrared light. Its blue-infrared hybrid welding solution addresses spatter, porosity and heat-affected zone issues in copper, gold and aluminum welding, improving cycle time, stability and yield for flat-wire motor stator windings and lithium battery copper tabs.

Jul 11Thu
  1. Guangdian Hui · BriefsOptics industry44

    Dier Laser Co-Founds Jiangsu Qunchuang Photovoltaic Technology Co., Ltd. with 3.1250% Stake

    Jiangsu Qunchuang Photovoltaic Technology Co., Ltd. was recently established with registered capital of 160 million yuan. It is jointly held by 11 industry chain companies, including Trina Solar, SC New Energy Technology and Suzhou Yourgood New Material, with Dier Laser holding a 3.1250% stake. The company's business scope includes solar power technology services, manufacturing of photovoltaic equipment and components, and leasing of photovoltaic power generation equipment. Dier Laser holds a global combined market share of over 80% for its core photovoltaic products, and announced earlier this month plans to invest 3 billion yuan in capacity expansion.

Jul 10Wed
  1. Guangdian Hui · BriefsOptics industry61

    Beihang Develops Custom Fabrication Method for Laser-Induced Graphene Smart Honeycombs

    A team led by Professor Luo Sida at Beihang University has developed a fabrication method for laser-induced graphene smart honeycombs with designable structures, allowing control of cell size, shape and graphene clusters. The process combines graphene paper, polyurethane film lamination and resin impregnation and curing, producing structures of about 150×100×10 mm3 and honeycombs with cell sizes from 2 mm to 5 mm. The team also explored applications of a wing-section model in anti-icing and de-icing, pressure sensing and electromagnetic shielding.

    Why we recommend it: Linking laser processing parameters, honeycomb geometry and resin content to performance control offers a process approach for transferring 2D material processing to customizable 3D structures.

Aug 2Wed
  1. Guangdian Hui · TrendsOptics industry63

    How Focuslight Laser Solutions Solve Mini and Micro LED Process Challenges

    Focuslight addresses Mini and Micro LED process challenges through laser mass transfer, mass welding and chip repair, with key factors being spot control, energy uniformity and closed-loop temperature control. The Flux H system for mass welding uses a 4000-10000W, 976nm light source, with spot length and width adjustable in segments from 2 mm to 200 mm and energy uniformity above 97%. The Flux H system for chip repair uses a 30-150W, 976nm light source, with a 365um×105um spot and energy uniformity above 90%.

    Why we recommend it: Mapping mass transfer, welding and repair to spot and thermal management requirements provides a concrete method for working backward from display manufacturing bottlenecks to laser system design parameters.

Jul 7Fri
  1. Guangdian Hui · TrendsOptics industryOptics and AI61

    Suda Weige Delivers Large Direct-Write Lithography System, Plans to Sell 100% of Huarisheng

    Suda Weige announced the successful delivery of an independently developed large direct-write lithography system for lithographic manufacturing of materials used in photonic chips, optical communications and optical chips. The system supports real-time 3D navigation autofocus on large-area substrates, proximity effect compensation during exposure and other functions. Several more large lithography system contracts are awaiting delivery. The company also plans to transfer 100% of Huarisheng for 550 million yuan, concentrating resources on micro- and nano-optics equipment and materials.

    Why we recommend it: The equipment delivery and the planned exit from the reflective materials business together show a path of concentrating resources in micro- and nano-manufacturing, useful for understanding Suda Weige's technology portfolio and commercialization direction.