Goeroptics
A subsidiary of Goertek Inc., Goeroptics specializes in optical solutions for AR/VR/MR and automotive applications, and is directly engaged in additive manufacturing through its development of high-precision DLP 3D printing light engine modules for industrial applications.
- CEO / Founder
- Yi (Frank) Rao
- Stage
- Subsidiary
- Total Funding
- Undisclosed
- Latest Round
- Strategic Investment
- Key Investors
- Goertek Inc. (parent, ~39.67% stake); Sunny Optical Technology / Ningbo OmniLight (strategic investor via share-swap and capital injection, ~33.27% stake)
Technology & Products
Key Products
Silicon Carbide (SiC) Waveguide Modules (F50Se - 50° FoV, F30Se - 30° FoV), Full-Color Polymer & Glass Waveguides (F15Pi, F25Ge), Star G-E1 Full-Color AR Etching Waveguide Module, 4K VR/MR Pancake Display Modules (Star C31, Star P31), LCoS-based AR Display Modules, DLP PGU Modules for Automotive AR-HUD, DLP 3D Printing Light Engine Modules, Smart Projection Optical Modules (0.2-0.47 inch), Micro-nano Optical Components & 3D Vision Modules, Electrically Tunable Liquid Crystal Lenses
Technological Advantage
Combines vertical integration from optical design to mass manufacturing with proprietary high-refractive-index material technologies, advanced surface-relief grating etching processes, and ultra-compact light engine integration (0.2cc, 0.5g Micro-LED engines). Leverages parent company Goertek's 80,000+ employee manufacturing ecosystem and established relationships with tier-1 global tech brands.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Delivers industry-leading optical performance with ultra-compact, lightweight waveguide solutions achieving up to 50° field of view and 5,000 nits brightness, enabling all-day wearable AR glasses and high-performance VR/MR headsets.
How They Differentiate
Vertical integration from optical design to mass manufacturing as part of Goertek's 80,000+ employee ecosystem; pioneered industry's first 50° FoV silicon carbide (SiC) waveguide achieving 5,000 nits brightness with ultra-compact 0.2cc micro-LED engines; leverages established tier-1 global brand relationships (Apple, Meta, Samsung) through parent company
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Major consumer electronics OEMs, VR/AR headset manufacturers, automotive companies (AR-HUD systems), and industrial 3D printing solution providers
Industry Verticals
Augmented/Virtual/Mixed Reality (AR/VR/MR), Consumer Electronics, Automotive Electronics (Smart Cockpit), Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing), Smart Home Devices, Industrial Automation & Machine Vision, Pico Projection, Intelligent Manufacturing
Competitors
DigiLens; Lumus; Dispelix
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Parent company Goertek Inc. reported $13.2B annual revenue (2026); Goeroptics contributes to 30%+ of parent company revenue through Apple and Samsung relationships
Major Milestones
Founded as Goertek Optical Technology Co., Ltd. in 2012, Launched 4K Pancake VR display module (Star M41) at CES 2024, Debuted industry's first 50° FoV Silicon Carbide waveguide (F50Se) at SPIE 2025, Introduced Star G-E1 full-color AR waveguide module achieving 5,000 nits brightness (Feb 2025), Announced $100M investment partnership with Plessey for micro-LED development (Aug 2025), Signed MOU to acquire Shanghai OmniLight AR optics subsidiary from Sunny Optical (Aug 2025), Filed 1,000+ patents in optics with 70%+ invention patents
Notable Customers
Apple (Vision Pro, iPhone, AirPods, Apple Watch); Meta (VR/AR headset manufacturing and optical solutions); Samsung (acoustic and optical modules); Sony (VR/AR optical components); Microsoft (AR/VR hardware solutions); Google (AR glasses optical modules); Huawei, Xiaomi, OPPO, VIVO (smartphone and wearable components); DJI (drone optical systems)