Flyin
Flyin is a Shenzhen-based fiber optic component manufacturer established in 2005, producing WDM systems, optical transceivers (155M to 800G), circulators, isolators, PLC splitters, FA-MT arrays, and related passive and active components for telecom operators, data centers, and optical module OEMs worldwide.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2005
- HeadquartersShenzhen, China
- Headcount501–1,000
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Flyin does
Flyin Group Co., Ltd. (also operating as Flyin Optronics Co., Ltd.) is a privately held Chinese manufacturer of fiber optic components and optical modules, established in November 2005 and headquartered in Shenzhen. The company operates a 10,000㎡ factory in Shenzhen and a 2,000㎡ R&D and production base in Vietnam, with a total workforce of approximately 1,500 employees. It has obtained ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001 certifications, and its products meet Telcordia GR-1209-CORE/GR-1221-CORE and RoHS requirements, qualifying the catalog for sale to telecom operators, data center operators, and optical module OEMs worldwide.
Flyin's product portfolio spans passive and active optical components. Passive offerings include WDM modules (CWDM, DWDM, FWDM, AWG, CCWDM, Fused WDM), PLC and FBT splitters, optical circulators (3-port and 4-port), isolators (in-line and free-space), polarization-maintaining (PM) components, patch cords and MPO/MTP assemblies, FA-MT fiber arrays (4 to 128 channels), hybrid components, and collimators. Active offerings include optical transceivers from 155M to 800G in OSFP, QSFP-DD, QSFP56, QSFP28, SFP28, and SFP+ form factors, plus AOC, DAC, and media converters. The company leverages a proprietary optical bench platform, non-flux metal bonding micro optics packaging, thin film coating technology, and an epoxy-free optical path design, and has filed a patent for an opto-mechanical configuration of a 1xN mechanical fiber optic switch. These process technologies support differentiated performance metrics, including collimator insertion loss as low as 0.07 dB and mechanical switch lifetimes of ≥10^7 operations.
The company generates revenue through direct B2B hardware sales of these components. Its go-to-market is website-based inquiry with a 12-hour response commitment and bilingual (English/Chinese) support, targeting telecom operators, data center operators, wireless/5G network operators, and optical module manufacturers globally. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, with multi-year contract cadence typical of enterprise sales. Distribution is handled directly, with five dedicated sales phone lines and a centralized [email protected] channel, and a subsidiary (Flyindata Optronics Co., Ltd.) focuses on data-related fiber optic products.
Flyin firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Flyin
- Legal name
- Flyin Group Co.,Ltd
- Website
- https://opticres.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2005
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 501–1,000 employees
- Short description
- Flyin is a Shenzhen-based fiber optic component manufacturer established in 2005, producing WDM systems, optical transceivers (155M to 800G), circulators, isolators, PLC splitters, FA-MT arrays, and related passive and active components for telecom operators, data centers, and optical module OEMs worldwide.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Flyin industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Fiber Optic Components
- NAICS
- Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing (33429), Fiber Optic Cable Manufacturing (335921), Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing (334220)
- SIC
- Computer Communications Equipment (3576), Semiconductors & Related Devices (3674)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Optical Transceivers (SFP/SFP+/SFP28/QSFP/QSFP-DD/OSFP) (HDAFAEAE)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Active Optical Cables (AOC) & Optical Interconnects (HDAFAEAG), Optoelectronic Receivers & Transceivers (Photodetectors/Optical Modules) (HDAHALAM), Optoelectronics & Photonics (LED/Laser/Optical ICs) (HDAHAAAH), Data, Communications & Fiber Optic Cable (IMADAMAD)
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Where Flyin is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Shenzhen
- HQ country
- China
- HQ region
- Asia
Offices2 records
Markets served
Flyin business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Fiber Optic Components and Modules: Manufacturing and sales of fiber optic components including WDM systems, optical transceivers (ranging from 10G to 800G), optical switches, splitters, circulators, isolators, patch cords, and media converters. Revenue is generated through product sales to telecom operators, data centers, and network equipment manufacturers worldwide.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Custom quotation based on product specifications and order volume |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels2 records
Flyin product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Flyin manufactures and sells fiber optic components and optical modules, including WDM systems (CWDM, DWDM, FWDM, AWG), optical transceivers from 155M to 800G, polarization maintaining components, optical switches, PLC/FBT splitters, optical circulators and isolators, patch cords, FA-MT fiber arrays, and active optical cables. The company serves telecom operators, data center operators, 5G/FTTX network operators, and optical module OEMs globally through direct inquiry-based sales from its 10,000㎡ Shenzhen factory and 2,000㎡ Vietnam R&D and production base.
Product overview
Flyin Optronics Co., Ltd is a world-leading manufacturer of fiber optic components and optical modules established in 2005. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of fiber optic products including WDM systems (CWDM, DWDM, FWDM, AWG), Optical Transceivers (from 155M to 800G supporting OSFP, QSFP-DD, QSFP28, SFP28 formats), PM Series Products (polarization maintaining components), Optical Switches (mechanical and MEMS-based), Patch Cord & Accessories, PLC/FBT Splitters, Optical Circulators, Optical Isolators, FA-MT fiber arrays, WDM transmission systems (OTU, EDFA, OLP, DCM), Media Converters, Active Optical Cables, and Hybrid Components. These products serve data center, telecom, CATV, FTTH, and enterprise networking applications. The company operates with ISO9001:2015 and ISO14001 certifications.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- WDM (Wavelength Division Multiplexer) Wavelength Division Multiplexer products including CWDM, DWDM, FWDM, AWG, Compact WDM (CCWDM), and Fused WDM modules for combining or separating multiple wavelengths on a single fiber. Targeted at telecom and data center network operators.
- Optical Transceivers High-speed optical transceiver modules ranging from 155M to 800G, supporting OSFP, QSFP-DD, QSFP56, QSFP28, SFP28, and SFP+ form factors for data center, telecom, and enterprise networking applications.
- PM Series Products (Polarization Maintaining) Polarization maintaining fiber optic components including PM Isolator, PM Circulator, PM DWDM, PM Filter Coupler, PM Patch Cord, and In-Line Polarizer for applications requiring stable light polarization state.
- Optical Switches Mechanical and MEMS-based optical switches (1x1, 1x2, 2x2, D2x2B, 1xN configurations) for routing optical signals in fiber optic networks. Supports up to 128 channels with switch time ≤8ms and lifetime ≥10^7 operations on the 1xN mechanical switch.
- Patch Cord & Accessories Fiber optic patch cords, MPO/MTP cables, armored jumpers, adapters, attenuators, and fiber optic enclosures for connectivity and network infrastructure deployment.
- PLC Splitter Planar lightwave circuit (PLC) splitters in 1xN and 2xN configurations for PON (passive optical network) deployments to split optical signals to multiple endpoints. Telcordia GR-1209-CORE and GR-1221-CORE qualified.
- FBT Coupler Fused biconic taper (FBT) couplers and singlemode/wideband couplers for optical power splitting and monitoring in optical communication systems.
- Optical Circulator 3-port and 4-port polarization-insensitive optical circulators for wavelength add/drop, dispersion compensation, and EDFA applications in fiber optic networks.
- Optical Isolator In-line and free-space optical isolators utilizing the Faraday effect to eliminate back reflection and scattering in fiber optic communication systems.
- FA-MT (Fiber Array to MT) Fiber array to MT connector products in 4CH to 128CH configurations for high-speed optical modules including QSFP, SNAP12, and AOC applications, used by optical module OEMs as sub-components.
- WDM System WDM transmission platforms, OTU (Optical Transform Unit), EDFA (Erbium-Doped Fiber Amplifier), OLP (Optical Line Protection), and DCM (Dispersion Compensation Module) for optical transmission systems in telecom networks.
- Media Converter Industrial and telecom-grade media converters for converting between electrical (RJ45) and optical fiber signals.
- Active Optical Cables (AOC) Active optical cables integrating transceivers with fiber optic cable for short-range 200G to 800G data center interconnects.
- Direct Attach Cables (DAC) Direct attach copper cables for short-range connectivity in data center and high-performance computing environments.
- Hybrid Components Combined optical components including WDM-Isolator hybrids, WDM-Tap Coupler-Isolator combinations, and Isolator/WDM hybrids for fiber optic amplifiers and CATV applications.
- Optical Collimator Single-mode and multimode fiber collimators with C-lens and G-lens options for fiber optic components and laser instrumentation. Achieves insertion loss as low as 0.07dB and return loss of 65dB.
Quantifiable outcome
- CCWDM modules offer significantly smaller package size compared to standard CWDM while maintaining better performance and parameters
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Companies that use Flyin
Customer profileNamed customers3 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Flyin technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
Flyin partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- Flyindata Optronics Co.,Ltd.minorA subsidiary company of Flyin Group that focuses on data-related fiber optic products. Listed as a sub-link on the Flyin website, indicating a related but distinct business entity within the corporate structure.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Flyin competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Hisense Broadband: Chinese manufacturer of optical modules and components for telecom and data center, with broad passive and active portfolios similar to Flyin's. Strong domestic telco and international OEM customer base.
- Accelink Technologies: Chinese optical components and modules supplier (subsidiary of China Information and Communication Technologies Group). Overlaps with Flyin in WDM, isolators, circulators, splitters and transceivers for telecom and data center.
- Eoptolink Technology: Listed Chinese maker of optical transceivers and AOCs/DACs across 10G to 800G. Competes head-to-head with Flyin in data center and telecom transceiver SKUs and in China-based pricing dynamics.
- T&S Communications: Chinese fiber optic passive component manufacturer (patch cords, PLC splitters, WDM, circulators, isolators). Directly overlaps with Flyin's passive optics portfolio and customer segments.
- Source Photonics: Global supplier of optical transceivers and components for telecom, broadband and data center, with manufacturing in China. Comparable to Flyin across transceiver speed grades and passive optics.
- Innolight Technology: China-based leading manufacturer of high-speed optical transceivers (400G/800G/1.6T) for data centers and telecom. Most directly comparable to Flyin's transceiver and AOC business and a key pricing benchmark in Chinese optical modules.
Broad incumbents
- Coherent Corp (formerly II-VI): Large US-headquartered incumbent in lasers, photonic components and transceivers for datacom, telecom and industrial. Significant overlap with Flyin in WDM, transceivers and optical modules, but with a much broader portfolio.
- Broadcom: Diversified semiconductor giant with a leading optical components and transceiver business (formerly Avago/Brocade). Sets the technology and pricing frontier for high-end transceivers and competes with Flyin's 800G offerings.
- Lumentum Holdings: Global incumbent in photonic components including lasers, WDM, ROADM and optical modules. Competes with Flyin's WDM and transceiver lines as part of a wider portfolio.
Emerging players
- Wuxi Taclink Optoelectronics: Smaller Chinese optical component and module maker with overlap in transceivers, AOC and passive components. Useful as a sub-scale comparable for Flyin's mid-tier position.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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Trust signalCompliance2 records
Flyin financial estimates
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Flyin leadership team
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Flyin subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries1 record
Flyin funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Flyin M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Flyin
What does Flyin do?
Flyin manufactures and sells fiber optic components and optical modules, including WDM systems (CWDM, DWDM, FWDM, AWG), optical transceivers from 155M to 800G, polarization maintaining components, optical switches, PLC/FBT splitters, optical circulators and isolators, patch cords, FA-MT fiber arrays, and active optical cables. The company serves telecom operators, data center operators, 5G/FTTX network operators, and optical module OEMs globally through direct inquiry-based sales from its 10,000㎡ Shenzhen factory and 2,000㎡ Vietnam R&D and production base.
Is Flyin a public or private company?
Flyin is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Flyin founded?
Flyin was founded in 2005. It employs 501 to 1,000 people.
Where is Flyin based?
Flyin is headquartered in Shenzhen, China, in the Asia region.
How does Flyin make money?
One revenue line is on record: fiber Optic Components and Modules.
Who are Flyin's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Hisense Broadband, Accelink Technologies, Eoptolink Technology, T&S Communications, Source Photonics and Innolight Technology. Broad incumbents are Coherent Corp (formerly II-VI), Broadcom and Lumentum Holdings. Wuxi Taclink Optoelectronics is listed as an emerging player.
Does Flyin have an API?
No public API is recorded for Flyin.
What industry is Flyin in?
Flyin's product category is Fiber Optic Components. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HDAFAEAE, Optical Transceivers (SFP/SFP+/SFP28/QSFP/QSFP-DD/OSFP), with a secondary code of HDAFAEAG, Active Optical Cables (AOC) & Optical Interconnects. Its NAICS code is 33429 and its SIC code is 3576.