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Focuslight Technologies Inc.

Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Xi’an, China, Focuslight Technologies Inc. is a fast-growing public company (Shanghai: 688167) that specializes in developing and manufacturing high-power diode laser components and materials, laser optics, as well as photonics module and system solutions focusing on optical communication, automotive, pan-semiconductor, and medical and health applications. Focuslight has expanded its global footprint through strategic acquisitions including LIMO GmbH in 2017 and SUSS MicroOptics SA in 2024 (now as Focuslight Switzerland SA). With the acquisition of assets from ams OSRAM in 2024, Focuslight extends its business to be a global photonics foundry by providing global photonics industry process development and manufacturing service under the brand of Heptagon. Learn more at www.focuslight.com and www.hptg.com.

  • 1000

    Global operation with over 1000 employees worldwide including over 450 employees based overseas.
  • 610

    > 1000 patents ever applied; > 610 patents currently valid
  • 16-%%

    Overall R&D investment accumulates to about 16% of overall revenue in the past three years

Vision, Mission & Values

  • VISION

    To unlock the potential of photonics to enhance and enrich people's life
  • MISSION

    Be the global trusted photonics solution provider through innovation, manufacturing excellence and fast response
  • VALUE

    Quality    Integrity    Excellence    Courage

Management

  •  Dr. Xingsheng Liu (Victor)

    Dr. Xingsheng Liu (Victor)

    Chairman & CEO
    Research and management experience in America (Virginia Tech, Corning, Coherent, nLight), 100+ publications, 300+ patents, 30+ invited papers internationally;
    Committee Member of SPIE and IEEE, served or serving as chair or committee member of international conferences.
  • Dr. Chung-En Zah

    Dr. Chung-En Zah

    CTO
    30+ years of research experience in America (Corning, Bellcore);
    300+ publications, 50+ patents in optoelectronics and telecommunication;
    IEEE Fellow, OSA Fellow, 2x R&D 100 award winner.
    
  • Dr. Reinhard Voelkel

    Dr. Reinhard Voelkel

    Chief Strategy Officer
    MSc in Physics and PhD in Natural Sciences, both at the University of Erlangen-Nürnberg;
    +35 years of professional experience in the field of micro-optics, with expertise in strategic leadership, business development, and innovation.
    
  • Mr. Sinclair Vass

    Mr. Sinclair Vass

    Corporate SVP of International Sales & Business Development
    35+ years experience in international photonics markets, having held technical, commercial and general management leadership roles at major multinational companies.
  • Mr. Guowei Zhu (Gavin)

    Mr. Guowei Zhu (Gavin)

    Corporate VP of Quality, President of Automotive BU, Director of Corporate R&D
    Over 20 years experience in international automotive companies;
    Rich plant P&L and operations management experience;
    Familiar with IATF quality management system, KPI management, team building and plant operations management by World Class Manufacturing (WCM) & Lean manufacturing.
    
  • Mr. Ye Tian

    Mr. Ye Tian

    Board Director, Corporate VP of Global Sales, China Sales Director
    Over 15 years' experience in market development, product marketing and sales;
    Received the certificate of CEIBS' Leadership Acceleration Program.
    
    
  • Ms. Yiping Ye (Alison)

    Ms. Yiping Ye (Alison)

    Board Director, CFO
    Over 15 years management experience and multi-field business practices, familiar with LTC, IPD and intercultural cooperation;
    In-depth understanding and rich operational experience in market development, project operation and business management.
    
  • Mr. Qichuan Yu

    Mr. Qichuan Yu

    Chief Product/Process Officer
    Over 25 years of experience in wafer-level optics, optical sensor and camera packaging, SAW/BAW filter R&D, and NPD execution, with a strong focus on mastering, tooling, and wafer-level processes. 
  • Ms. Xuefeng Zhang (Jennifer)

    Ms. Xuefeng Zhang (Jennifer)

    Board Secretary, Marketing Director
    13 years photonics industry international business experience;
    In-depth understanding and rich experience in sales, marketing and business development.
  • Mr. Jian Zhang (Lucas)

    Mr. Jian Zhang (Lucas)

    Director of Global Operations Centers
    20 years of global supply chain management experience at multiple Fortune 500 companies, with strong expertise in in supply chain planning and management within the consumer electronics industry
  • Mr. Jinchao Qu

    Mr. Jinchao Qu

    President of Diode Laser BU, President of Medical & Health BU
    Extensive years of product marketing and sales management experience;
    Outstanding track record in previous roles as Asia Sales Director and Head of the Application Systems Special Task Force.
  • Mr. Dirk Walter Bogs

    Mr. Dirk Walter Bogs

    President of Laser Optics BU
    Over 25 years’ experience in ultraprecision tooling, optic manufacturing, engineering & project management;
    More than 20 years’ experience in operational management;
    Very deep knowledge of technology development and optimization;
    Experienced and familiar in international cooperation.
  • Mr. Yong Tian (York)

    Mr. Yong Tian (York)

    VP of Laser Optics BU
    20+ years of operation & R&D management
    Very deep knowledge with organic optical materials and optical coating technology, published SCI articles and owns patented technologies
    Experienced in Lean Manufacturing & Industry 4.0
  • Mr. Yong Li (Leon)

    Mr. Yong Li (Leon)

    VP of Automotive BU
    Outstanding leadership in previous roles: Overseas Sales Manager, Product Line Manager, and Head of the Automotive LiDAR Strategic Project;
    Led the team to the automotive-grade SOP of the world’s first all-solid-state LiDAR transmitter; Winner of Laser Focus World 2021 Rising Stars Award;
    Experienced in international cooperation and strategic planning.
    
  • Mr. Ye Dai (Robert)

    Mr. Ye Dai (Robert)

    President of Pan-Semiconductor Solutions BU
    Excellent track record in worldwide sales & product line management leadership roles;
    20+ patents granted.
    
  • Dr. Tobias Senn

    Dr. Tobias Senn

    Vice President of Strategic Growth Division
    15+ years of experience in micro-optical component development for the consumer market. Expert in design for manufacturing and process development, with a strong focus on high-volume production and yield improvement
  • Mr. Hongyuan Liu (Tom)

    Mr. Hongyuan Liu (Tom)

    President of Global Photonics Foundry BU
    20+ years in R&D and operations management, specializing in optical imaging and non-imaging system design, WLO process & integration, and optical component manufacturing. Proven track record in new product development and scaling high-volume production

Milestones

2024

January


- Acquisition of SUSS MicroOptics


September


- Acquisition of ams OSRAM’s optical component assets, adopt Heptagon brand

2023

July

- Dongguan Base IATF16949 certified


November

- Line Beam LiDAR Transmitter Module awarded nomination from European Tier 1

2022
January
- Brand unified globally
- Invested in new facility in Shaoguan focused on medial and health application solutions

July
- Invested in new facility in Hefei focused on pan-semiconductor application solutions
2021

October

- Laser system for various laser-based wafer annealing launched


December

- Breakthrough using solid-state line laser in annealing process of FPDs


- Successful IPO at SSE Star Market

2020

Fast Axis Collimator (FAC) monthly shipment > 1M pcs.


June

- Optical Systems BU settled in Haining


August

- Xi'an(Headquarter)IATF16949 certified


December

- Exclusive cooperation with world-famous device manufacturer.Entered consumer medical and health market

2019

Automotive LiDAR transmitter project awarded from international Tier 1


April

Establishment of Automotive BU, entered LiDAR market


September

Production of micro-optics on world’s largest glass wafer 300 x 300 mm²

2018
February
LIMO won Prism Award with UV-L750 product

October
Dongguan delivery and high-volume manufacturing center officially in operation
2017

Technology breakthrough of gold-tin film preparation


March

Completed acquisition of LIMO Lissotschenko Mikrooptik GmbH

2015

February


- Leading the formulation of two Chinese national standards for semiconductor lasers.


March


- Overall relocation to the "Shaanxi High-Power Diode Laser Industry Park."


June


- The company completes restructuring and is renamed "Focuslight Technologies Inc."

2014

January


ISO9001 certified

2013

September


- Postdoctoral research workstation approved.


December


- Company's sales revenue exceeds one billion.

2012

May

Implemented the indium-free hard solder bonding technology in MaCC laser product series


December

Launched the FocusMed® laser product, entering the Medical and Aesthetic market

2011

August

Released the DLight® high-power laser cladding system

2010

April

Launched mass production of indium-free, hard solder diode lasers


November

Launched mass production of the fiber-coupled modules

2009

February

Held the first product release conference, launching four product series to the market


April

Received ISO9001 certification in Quality Management

2008

June

Released CS series (conduction cooled single bar diode laser), the company's first semiconductor laser product


October

Released the world's first QCW 250W single bar, 5000W Vertical Stack (VS) laser product series

2007

September

Established Xi'an Focuslight Technologies Co., Ltd.

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