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, consumer electronics, pan-semiconductor, automotive, 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.
900
Global operation with over 900 employees worldwide including over 380 employees based overseas.
590
> 1200 patents ever applied; > 590 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)
Chairman & CEOResearch 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
CTO30+ 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.
Mr. Sinclair Vass
Corporate SVP of International Sales & Business Development35+ years experience in international photonics markets, having held technical, commercial and general management leadership roles at major multinational companies.
Mr. Guowei Zhu (Gavin)
Corporate VP of Quality, President of Automotive BUOver 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. Tan Chee Huo (Michael)
Corporate SVP of Business Process and IT25+ years in IT leadership, specializes in digital business transformation, global project management, multicultural team leadership in fast-paced international industries, and strategic decision-making
Mr. Ye Dai (Robert)
Corporate VP of Global SalesExcellent track record in worldwide sales, product line and business unit management leadership roles; 20+ patents granted.
Ms. Yiping Ye (Alison)
Board Director, CFOOver 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
Chief Product/Process OfficerOver 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)
Board Director, Board Secretary, Marketing Director13 years photonics industry international business?experience; In-depth understanding and rich experience in sales, marketing and?business development.
Dr. Hong Wang
Corporate R&D DirectorPhD in physics and Master in computer science. 20+ years in quantitative analytics, capital market risk modeling and architecting. Expert in building analytic infrastructure and system. Rich experience in multinational team management.
Mr. Lucas Zhang
Global Operations Vice President20 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
President of Diode Laser BU, President of Medical & Health BUExtensive 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
President of Laser Optics BUOver 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)
VP of Laser Optics BU20+ 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. Weiyi Gu
President of Pan-Semiconductor Solutions BU12 years experience in photonics R&D and product management, with rich track records of leaderships in developing and delivering system solutions for pan-semiconductor and industrial applications.
Dr. Tobias Senn
President of Strategic Growth Division15+ 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)
President of Global Photonics Foundry BU20+ 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
February
- Focuslight Singapore renamed as Heptagon Photonics to strengthen branding alignment
- Dongguan base extended for backend processing of the high-precision, wafer-level etched micro-optics
April
- Microlens array (MLA) for automotive projection awarded nomination from European Tier 1
- Completed strategic global optimization program aimed at enhancing both production and R&D capabilities
January
- Acquisition of SUSS MicroOptics
September
- Acquisition of ams OSRAM’s optical component assets, relaunch of Heptagon brand
November
- Shaoguan Base IATF16949 certified
- Shaoguan Base officially in operation
July
- Dongguan Base IATF16949 certified
November
- Line Beam LiDAR Transmitter Module awarded nomination from European Tier 1
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
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
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
Technology breakthrough of gold-tin film preparation
March
Completed acquisition of LIMO Lissotschenko Mikrooptik GmbH
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."
January
ISO9001 certified
September
- Postdoctoral research workstation approved.
December
- Company's sales revenue exceeds 100M RMB.
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
August
Released the DLight? high-power laser cladding system
April
Launched mass production of indium-free, hard solder diode lasers
November
Launched mass production of the fiber-coupled modules
February
Held the first product release conference, launching four product series to the market
April
Received ISO9001 certification in Quality Management
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
September
Established Xi'an Focuslight Technologies Co., Ltd.
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