What Young Optics does

Young Optics Inc. (揚明光學) is a Taiwan-headquartered precision optical integration design and manufacturing company founded in 2002 in Hsinchu Science Park and listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange since 2007 (ticker 3504). The company is a partially-owned subsidiary of Coretronic Corporation, which holds a 32.63% strategic stake and provides board representation. Young Optics designs and manufactures optical components (plastic and glass lenses, prisms, mirrors, filters, color wheels, waveguides, light tunnels), DLP-based optical engines (EVM, LED, and UV variants), and integrated optical modules (machine vision, projection, automotive ADAS/LiDAR/smart headlamps, medical endoscope, monocular HMD). It also operates mold machining and metal machining service lines for the optical supply chain.

The business operates a vertically integrated manufacturing model with wholly-owned facilities in Taiwan (Hsinchu HQ), China (Kunshan and Suzhou Industrial Park), and Bangladesh (Savar DEPZ extension). Core process capabilities include industry-leading diamond turning (up to <φ350mm), 5-axis freeform machining with 1nm positioning accuracy, full-spectrum optical coating (AR, sputter, filter), precision injection molding, glass molding mold inserts, and automated module assembly. Quality systems are certified to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and IATF 16949 (automotive). Revenue is generated through direct enterprise sales of optical hardware and manufacturing services to B2B customers across automotive electronics, AR/VR, 3D sensing, medical, projection, scanning, video walls, automated optical inspection, and smart security applications. Consolidated Jan-Apr 2026 revenue was NT$928,502 thousand, up 4.53% YoY.

Name

Young Optics

Legal name

Young Optics Inc.

Website

https://youngoptics.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Young Optics is a Taiwan-based precision optical manufacturer (TWSE: 3504) designing and producing optical components, DLP optical engines, and integrated optical modules for automotive, AR/VR, medical, projection, and industrial customers from facilities in Taiwan, China, and Bangladesh.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Optical Components & Systems

NAICS

Electric Lighting Equipment Manufacturing (33513), Glass and Glass Product Manufacturing (32721)

SIC

Optical Instruments & Lenses (3827)

akta.pro primary industry

Injection Molded Optical & Transparent Parts (Lenses, Light Guides) (IMANAFAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Optoelectronic Emitters (LED/Laser/VCSEL) (HDAHALAL)

Keywords

• Precision optical components
• Optical engine manufacturing
• DLP projection modules
• Mold machining services
• Automotive optical modules

Headquarters

HQ city

Hsinchu

HQ country

Taiwan

HQ region

Asia

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Optical Products Manufacturing: Design and manufacture of optical components, optical engines, optical modules, mold machining, and metal machining for various high-tech applications including automotive, AR, medical, and industrial sectors

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Young Optics is an optical integration design and manufacturing company producing precision optical components (plastic and glass lenses, prisms, mirrors, filters, waveguides), DLP-based optical engines, application-specific optical modules (machine vision, projection, automotive ADAS/LiDAR/headlamps, medical endoscopes, HMDs), and mold/metal machining services. The company delivers customized total-solution optical services from design through assembly, with vertical integration spanning mold tooling, optical coating, diamond turning, and automated assembly.

Product overview

Young Optics is an optical integration design and manufacturing company providing a comprehensive portfolio of optical products and manufacturing services. The core offerings span five main categories: (1) Mold Machining and Metal Machining services for precision tooling and components; (2) Optical Components including plastic and glass lenses, prisms, mirrors, filters, color wheels, waveguides, and light tunnels; (3) Optical Engines based on DLP technology in EVM, LED, and UV variants; (4) Optical Modules covering machine vision, projection, automotive (ADAS, LiDAR, headlamps), medical (endoscope), and wearable (HMD) applications; and (5) Precision Injection Mold manufacturing services. The company also offers specialized capabilities in waveguide design and manufacturing for AR applications, diamond turning for mold inserts and lens prototyping up to ψ350mm, and full-spectrum coating equipment including AR, sputter, and filter coatings. Young Optics serves diverse markets including automotive electronics, augmented reality, optical communication, medical, 3D sensing, projection, scanning, microprojection, video walls, automated optical inspection, smart security, and precision manufacturing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• DLP EVM (Electronic Video Module) DLP-based optical engine for precision optical control and high-quality imaging applications.
• DLP LED Engine DLP-based optical engine using an LED light source for consumer, in-vehicle, and industrial applications.
• DLP UV Engine DLP optical engine with a UV light source for industrial and specialized applications.
• Plastic Optical Lens (Injection-Molded) Plastic optical lenses manufactured through precision injection molding for high-volume optical systems.
• Glass Molding Lens Glass lenses produced via glass molding for high-precision optical applications.
• Glass Grinding Lens Precision ground glass lenses for optical applications.
• Color Wheel Color filtering component used in projection systems.
• Glass Light Tunnel Glass light tunnel component for light guiding in optical systems.
• Total Internal Reflection Prism Prism component based on the total internal reflection principle for optical systems.
• Color Filter Optical color filtering components.
• Optical Mirrors and UV/IR Components Precision optical mirrors and UV/IR optical components for various applications.
• Waveguide Waveguide components for AR and display applications, including waveguide design and manufacturing capabilities.
• Machine Vision Lens Industrial machine vision lenses for automated optical inspection and quality control systems.
• Projection Lens Projection lenses for display and projection systems.
• Automotive Logo Lamp Lens Optical lenses for automotive logo illumination.
• Smart Head Lamp Optical Module Advanced optical module for automotive smart headlamps.
• ADAS Lens Advanced Driver Assistance System lenses for automotive safety applications.
• LiDAR Lens Optical lenses for LiDAR sensing systems in autonomous driving applications.
• Endoscope Lens Medical optical lenses for endoscopic imaging.
• Fixed and Vari-Focal Lenses Fixed focal length and variable focal length optical lenses for imaging systems.
• Monocular HMD Single-eye Head-Mounted Display system for AR and wearable display applications.
• Mold Machining Service Precision mold machining service including mold insert processing and injection mold manufacturing capabilities with tight dimensional tolerances.
• Metal Machining Service Precision metal machining service with turning, milling, and CNC capabilities for precision metal parts.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Asia Optical Co. Taiwanese optical components and modules manufacturer producing lenses, prisms, and laser modules for cameras, projection, and industrial applications. Direct peer to Young Optics in precision optical components with overlap in projection optics and optical modules.
• Genius Electronic Optical (GSEO): Taiwanese precision optical lens maker producing plastic and glass lenses for smartphones, tablets, automotive, and security applications. Comparable to Young Optics in vertically integrated plastic lens injection molding and glass molding production serving similar end markets.
• Largan Precision: Taiwanese-listed precision optical lens manufacturer supplying smartphone, automotive, and AR/VR optics. Directly comparable to Young Optics as a Taiwanese optical component peer with overlapping plastic lens injection molding and glass molding capabilities, though Largan is more concentrated in high-volume smartphone optics.
• Lite-On Technology: Taiwanese optoelectronics manufacturer producing optical components, LED modules, and automotive electronics. Comparable to Young Optics in optoelectronic components and Taiwanese-listed electronics supplier profile with automotive exposure.
• Himax Technologies: Taiwanese fabless display driver and optical component company serving AR/VR, automotive, and projection markets. Comparable to Young Optics in optical components for display and AR applications and serves overlapping Taiwanese-listed optics ecosystem.
• O-Film Tech: Chinese optical components and modules manufacturer with significant presence in smartphone cameras, automotive optics, and AR/VR. Comparable to Young Optics in optical module assembly and automotive lens supply, though larger scale and broader consumer exposure.
• Sunny Optical Technology: Mainland Chinese optical component leader in smartphone, automotive, and AR/VR optics. Comparable to Young Optics in providing integrated optical solutions (lenses, modules) to automotive and consumer electronics OEMs, with similar vertical integration from components to modules.
• Crystal-Optech: Chinese precision optical components manufacturer producing lenses, camera modules, and fingerprint recognition optics for smartphones and automotive. Comparable to Young Optics in precision optical components manufacturing with Chinese manufacturing footprint.

Broad incumbents

• Coretronic Corporation: Parent company and largest shareholder of Young Optics (32.63% stake), specializing in DLP projection modules, optical engines, and display backlight units. Comparable as a Taiwanese optical systems manufacturer with overlap in DLP optical engines and projection, though broader in scale and scope.
• Tamron: Japanese optical manufacturer producing interchangeable lenses, machine vision optics, and automotive/security camera modules. Comparable to Young Optics in machine vision lenses and automotive/machine vision optical modules, though serving as a broader incumbent with established brand.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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