Optosky Xiamen Photonics

What Optosky Xiamen Photonics does

Optosky Xiamen Photonics is a privately held Chinese manufacturer of optical analytical instruments founded in 2016 and headquartered in Changsha, Hunan, with operations in Xiamen. The company develops and sells a comprehensive spectroscopy portfolio organized across Raman spectrometers (handheld, portable, benchtop, microscope, OEM miniature, and high-throughput configurations including dual-, triple-, and quadriband laser architectures from 532 nm to 1064 nm), modular spectrometers (UV-Vis, NIR, Mid-IR, cooled and uncooled variants), FT-IR spectrometers, NIR analyzers, UV-Vis-NIR spectrophotometers, LIBS analyzers, fluorescence spectrometers, hyperspectral imaging systems (airborne, VNIR/SWIR, portable, lab, and microscope), field spectroradiometers, and complementary devices such as optical film thickness mappers and moisture analyzers. Core enabling technologies include crossed Czerny-Turner and M-shape optical designs, cooled InGaAs and CCD detector arrays, multi-stage thermoelectric cooling to -30°C, true confocal Raman imaging, and patented conjugate focusing systems; the company claims 20 years of spectroscopy manufacturing experience and self-positioning as Top 1 in China and Top 3 globally for Raman.

The business model is hardware-led multi-channel: direct-to-consumer e-commerce through optosky.com, a global distributor network, OEM/embedded module sales for third-party device integration, and event-driven demand generation via trade shows and an extensive product demonstration video library. Pricing is predominantly quote-based across the catalog, with published reference points in the USD 15,000-30,000 range for handheld/portable field spectroradiometers; free SDKs supporting C++, C#, Labview, and Linux underpin OEM partnerships. Customer segments span scientific research and academia, public safety and law enforcement (narcotics and explosives detection), food safety and agriculture, environmental monitoring, industrial manufacturing, and OEM/embedded integrators, with certifications (ISO 9001, CE, FDA 21 CFR Part 11, Police Approval, API Approval) enabling access to regulated pharmaceutical, forensic, and government end-markets.

The more recent strategic positioning extends the traditional spectroscopy franchise into data center and telecom hardware via 1.6Tbps and 800Gbps PAM4 Ethernet optical transceiver modules (OPTO_OT1.6T, OPTO_OT800G), effectively opening a second growth vector into photonics components leveraged from existing optical-engineering capability. The company is led by founder and CEO Hongfei Liu, operates with 101-250 employees, has no disclosed external funding or parent company, and reports no disclosed revenue figures in the source data.

Name

Optosky Xiamen Photonics

Legal name

Optosky

Website

https://optosky.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Optosky Xiamen Photonics is a privately held Chinese manufacturer of Raman spectrometers, modular spectrometers, FT-IR, NIR, UV-Vis-NIR, LIBS analyzers, hyperspectral imaging systems, field spectroradiometers, and optical communication transceivers, serving research, public safety, food safety, agriculture, environmental, and industrial OEMs globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Spectroscopy & Optical Instrumentation

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516), Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals (334515), Irradiation Apparatus Manufacturing (334517)

SIC

Laboratory Analytical Instruments (3826), Optical Instruments & Lenses (3827), Semiconductors & Related Devices (3674)

akta.pro primary industry

Mass Spectrometry & Spectroscopy Instruments (HLAGAIAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Optoelectronic Receivers & Transceivers (Photodetectors/Optical Modules) (HDAHALAM), Optical & Light Sensors (Photodiodes/ALS/Color/UV) (HDAHALAE), Optoelectronic Components (LEDs, photodiodes, optocouplers, optical sensors) (IMAGAJAF)

Keywords

• Raman spectrometers
• FT-IR spectrometers
• Hyperspectral imaging systems
• Field spectroradiometers
• Modular optical spectrometers

Headquarters

HQ city

Xiamen

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Spectroscopy Instrument Sales: Sale of Raman spectrometers, FT-IR spectrometers, NIR spectrometers, UV-Vis-NIR spectrophotometers, LIBS analyzers, field spectroradiometers, and hyperspectral imaging systems. Products range from handheld portable devices to benchtop laboratory instruments.
2. OEM/Embedded Solutions: Custom OEM miniature Raman and spectrometer modules for integration into third-party analytical devices and industrial systems. Offers customization services for wavelength ranges and configurations.
3. Optical Communication Components: Sale of 1.6T and 800 Gigabit Ethernet transceiver modules for optical communication applications.
4. Accessories and Spectral Solutions: Sale of spectrometer accessories including cuvettes, fiber optic bundles, light sources, pre-treatment units, and slits. Also spectral solutions and software.
5. Professional Services: Technical support, calibration services, and demonstration trials offered to customers. Free demo trials and sample testing available.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Optosky Xiamen Photonics develops, manufactures, and sells a broad portfolio of optical spectroscopy and imaging instruments, including Raman spectrometers, FT-IR spectrometers, NIR/UV-Vis-NIR spectrophotometers, modular spectrometers, LIBS analyzers, fluorescence spectrometers, hyperspectral imaging systems, and field spectroradiometers. The company also offers OEM miniature spectrometer modules for integration into third-party devices, optical communication transceiver modules (1.6T/800G), and solution bundles for public safety (drugs detection), environmental monitoring, and industrial quality control.

Product overview

Optosky Xiamen Photonics is a professional manufacturer of optical instruments offering a comprehensive portfolio of spectroscopy and imaging solutions organized into multiple product lines: Raman Spectrometers (handheld, portable, benchtop, microscope, OEM, high-throughput configurations), Modular Spectrometers (UV-Vis, NIR, Mid-IR with various resolution and cooling options), FT-IR Spectrometers, Hyperspectral Imaging Systems (airborne, VNIR/SWIR, portable, lab, microscope configurations), Field Spectroradiometers, LIBS Analyzers, Fluorescence Spectrometers, and Optical Communication Components (1.6T/800G transceivers). The product portfolio also includes specialized solutions for environmental monitoring (water quality, gas analysis) and public safety (drug detection, forensic analysis). Core enabling technologies include various optical path designs (crossed C-T, M-shape C-T, concave grating), detector technologies (CCD, InGaAs, MCT), and cooling systems (TEC, Stirling). Accessories include film thickness mappers, moisture analyzers, and specialized detectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• OPTOSKY: Primary brand name for Raman spectrometers, spectroscopy instruments, and optical components.

Products and services

• Raman Spectrometer Series Complete line of Raman spectrometers including handheld, portable, benchtop, microscope, OEM miniature, dual-band, and high-throughput configurations for public safety, scientific research, and industrial analysis.
• ATP8200 Research NIR Spectrometer Near-infrared spectrometer with 900-2600nm range, 512-pixel InGaAs detector cooled to -30°C, crossed C-T optical design, and signal-to-noise ratio exceeding 3000:1 for research applications.
• ATP2000P UV-Vis Spectrometer Cost-effective UV-Vis spectrometer with 2048-pixel linear CMOS detector, 200-1100nm range, USB 2.0/RS232 interface, and free SDK for OEM customization.
• UV3000B UV-Vis-NIR Spectrophotometer Benchtop spectrophotometer with 128×64-bit LCD display, automatic wavelength regulation, and USB PC control for biological research, pharmaceutical analysis, and environmental monitoring.
• ATP9100W Handheld Broadband Spectrometer Ultra-light handheld field spectroradiometer with 300-2500nm range, weighing under 1.5kg, featuring Android OS, HD touchscreen, and built-in vegetation index calculation for remote sensing and crop monitoring.
• ATP5001 Cooled Miniature Spectrometer Low-cost spectrometer with 2048×64 pixel refrigerated linear CCD cooled to -15°C, achieving approximately 2x higher signal-to-noise ratio than competitors for biochemical analysis and fluorescence spectrometry.
• ATR8300TW Dual-Band Raman Imaging Microscope Advanced Raman microscope integrating two lasers with true confocal imaging, auto-focus and auto-scan capabilities, SNR greater than 6000:1, supporting multiple dual-band wavelength combinations (785+1064nm, 532+1064nm).
• LC300 Moisture Content Analyzer Specialized instrument for forest and grassland fuel moisture monitoring, integrating fuel type detection, snow cover analysis, and IoT remote sensing technology with solar power for wildfire risk assessment.
• GY1000 Online Non-Contact Infrared Moisture Meter Industrial-grade online moisture analyzer with IP65 protection, 25ms high-speed response, four-wavelength eight-beam optical design achieving measurement accuracy below 0.3% for distiller's grain fermentation monitoring.
• SM200 Optical Film Thickness Gauge Automatic thin film thickness mapper using reflected light interference principle with 200-1700nm wavelength range, measuring film thickness from 1nm to 250μm for semiconductor and optical coating applications.
• SM280 Automatic Microscopic Film Thickness Mapper Microscopic thin film thickness measuring instrument with dedicated microscope system supporting minimum 10μm sample size, template matching, auto-focus, and 2D/3D thickness distribution mapping from 10nm to 100μm.
• SM230 Automatic Optical Film Thickness Mapper Automated thin film thickness mapper with 200-1700nm wavelength range, high-precision 3-axis rotary platform, and 2D/3D mapping capabilities for film thickness from 5nm to 250μm.
• ATD8200-25 Cooled SWIR Detector UAV 6-band multispectral imager with mercury cadmium telluride (MCT) detector, Stirling cooler, 640×512 resolution, NETD ≤50mK, supporting HDMI/USB3.0 output for surveillance and thermal imaging applications.
• ATD2900 Intensified CCD Camera Low-temperature high-performance intensified CCD camera designed for ultraviolet-visible spectrum applications.
• FT-IR Spectrometer Series Fourier Transform infrared spectrometers including FT-MIR and FT-NIR configurations for analytical and research applications.
• Modular Spectrometer Series Extensive modular spectrometer lineup including miniature, low-cost, high-resolution cooled/uncooled, NIR, Mid-IR, and Raman microspectrometer configurations with various optical designs.
• LIBS Analyzer Series Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy analyzers for elemental analysis in industrial and research applications.
• Fluorescence Spectrometer Series Fluorescence spectrometers for biochemical and biological analysis applications.
• Hyperspectral Imaging System Complete hyperspectral imaging solutions including airborne, VNIR/SWIR cameras, portable tripod, lab systems, microscopes, and multispectral cameras for remote sensing and agricultural monitoring.
• Field Spectroradiometer Series Ground object spectrometers including handheld and portable configurations with 300-2500nm range for reflectance measurement, radiometry, photometry, and colorimetric analysis.
• Spectroscopy Environmental Solutions Environmental monitoring systems including water quality monitors, oil pollution sensors, gas trace monitors, and UV-VIS-NIR spectrophotometers for pollution detection.
• Spectroscopy Public Safety Solutions Security and forensic analysis systems including handheld Raman drugs analyzers, hair/urine/saliva drug testers, and evidence trace analyzers for law enforcement applications.
• Optical Communication Components High-speed optical transceiver modules including 1.6Tbps and 800Gbps Ethernet transceivers supporting data center and telecommunications applications.
• ATR8000 High Throughput Raman Spectrometer Automated high-throughput Raman system capable of testing 100 samples per batch with barcode scanner, thermal printer, and cloud platform data management for pharmaceutical and public safety applications.
• ATP9110H Portable FieldSpec Hi-Res Portable high-resolution field spectroradiometer for remote sensing surveys, crop monitoring, forestry research, and oceanographic applications.
• OPTO_OT1.6T 1.6T Transceiver 1.6Tbps Ethernet transceiver module with 8×212.5Gbps PAM4 channels, operating up to 500m over single-mode fiber with KP4 FEC support.
• OPTO_OT800G 800G Ethernet Transceiver 800Gbps Ethernet transceiver module with 4×212.5Gbps PAM4 channels, supporting 500m single-mode fiber transmission with power dissipation under 15W.
• UV2200 Double-Beam UV-VIS Spectrophotometer Dual-beam UV-Vis spectrophotometer with 1200L/mm UV grating, 190-1100nm range, 7-inch touch display, supporting photometry, quantification, kinetics, and multi-wavelength testing.
• UV3000C UV-Vis Spectrophotometer Dual-beam UV-Vis spectrophotometer with 1200 lines/mm grating, 0.03% stray light at 220nm, automatic 6-position cell holder for high-throughput laboratory analysis.
• ATP9100S Handheld Wideband Fieldspec Ultra-light handheld field spectroradiometer with 200-2500nm range, weighing under 1.6kg, raster-scanning design with dustproof/waterproof IP rating for field research applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• InGaAs detector cooled to -30°C achieves 2x higher SNR compared to competitors
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Wasatch Photonics: Wasatch Photonics designs and manufactures Raman spectrometers, Raman microscopy modules, and hyperspectral/VNIR-SWIR imaging systems — closely overlapping Optosky's Raman microscope (ATR8300TW-class), OEM miniature Raman, and hyperspectral imaging product lines for research and OEM customers.
• Ocean Insight: Formerly Ocean Optics, Ocean Insight is the most direct competitor in modular UV-Vis/NIR spectrometers, fiber-optic spectroscopy accessories, and OEM miniature spectrometer modules — Optosky's ATP8200 explicitly positions against Ocean Insight's NIR Quest, and both serve identical research and OEM channels.
• Renishaw: Renishaw is a global leader in scientific Raman microscopes and inVia confocal Raman systems for materials and pharmaceutical research — competing head-to-head with Optosky's high-end Raman microscope line (ATR8300TW) in academic and pharma PAT applications.
• StellarNet: StellarNet manufactures miniature fiber-optic spectrometers and OEM spectral modules for UV-Vis-NIR applications — directly comparable to Optosky's low-cost and miniature modular spectrometers serving education, research, and OEM/embedded customers.
• Avantes: Avantes is a direct competitor in modular fiber-coupled spectrometers, OEM spectroscopy modules, and multi-channel UV-Vis/NIR instruments — overlapping with Optosky's modular spectrometer series across miniature, low-cost, NIR, and Raman microspectrometer configurations.
• B&W Tek (Metrohm Raman): Now part of Metrohm, B&W Tek pioneered handheld and portable Raman spectrometers for narcotics, explosives, and pharmaceutical identification — directly comparable to Optosky's Handheld Raman and High-Throughput Raman (ATR8000) product lines serving the same public-safety and pharma QA/QC verticals.

Broad incumbents

• Bruker: Bruker is a major incumbent in FT-IR/FT-NIR (e.g. MPA, MATRIX), Raman, and handheld narcotics/explosives detection (Bravo) — directly comparable to Optosky's FT-IR, Raman, and public-safety drug-identification product lines but with substantially broader resources and installed base.
• Thermo Fisher Scientific: Thermo Fisher offers a comprehensive spectroscopy portfolio spanning FT-IR, UV-Vis, NIR, Raman, and process analyzers — the broadest incumbent against Optosky, with significantly deeper enterprise sales coverage and recurring pharma/QC account ownership.
• HORIBA Scientific: HORIBA Scientific offers a broad analytical instrument portfolio including Raman, FT-IR, fluorescence, and particle characterization — overlapping Optosky's Raman spectrometer, FT-IR, fluorescence spectrometer, and modular spectrometer product lines as a much larger incumbent with global service infrastructure.
• Malvern Panalytical (ASD): Malvern Panalytical, via the ASD (Analytical Spectral Devices) brand, dominates field spectroradiometers used in remote sensing, agriculture, and forestry — directly overlapping Optosky's ATP9100 series field spectroradiometers and hyperspectral imaging product line for agriforest and remote-sensing applications.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/openex_freya

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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