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HY Laser / Huaying Optics

AM-Adjacent EquipmentSuzhou, ChinaFounded 2007· One of 122 AM-Adjacent Equipment companies tracked by AMPulse

Manufactures precision optical components (F-theta lenses, galvo mirrors, laser optics) for laser-based additive manufacturing systems, enabling scanning optics for LPBF, SLS, DLP, and laser processing applications.

CEO / Founder
Zhang Zhonghua
Team Size
51-200
Stage
Active
Latest Round
Bootstrapped

Technology & Products

Key Products

F-theta lenses (quartz, precision optical glass); Laser optics and optical elements; Galvo mirrors and scanning optics; Custom optical components (OEM/custom design); Coating and cold-processing services

Technological Advantage

Precision optical manufacturing with tight tolerances critical for laser-based AM beam path; in-house coating and assembly capabilities reduce supply chain risk for OEM customers; customization capability enables OEM differentiation in 3D printer design.

Differentiation

Value Proposition

Precision optical components reduce scanning complexity and improve build quality in laser-based AM systems; full in-house manufacturing (cold processing, coating, machining, assembly) ensures quality control and customization; certified ISO9001, CE certification, expanding market share in China with export growth.

How They Differentiate

Cost-competitive Chinese manufacturer with in-house integration; growing domestic market share; custom OEM capability; full manufacturing control from design to assembly.

Market & Competition

Target Customers

3D printer manufacturers, laser system integrators, OEMs in LPBF/SLS/laser cutting/marking

Industry Verticals

Additive Manufacturing (3D printing); Laser marking and engraving; Laser welding and cutting; Photovoltaics; Lithium battery manufacturing; Semiconductors; 3C consumer electronics

Competitors

Jenoptik (Germany) — optical components for laser and additive manufacturing; Excelitas Technologies (USA) — precision optics and laser systems; II-VI Incorporated (USA) — laser optics and optical components for industrial applications

Growth & Milestones

Growth Metrics

Designated as National High-tech Enterprise (国家高新技术企业) in 2020; designated as Jiangsu Province Specialized & Sophisticated SME (江苏省专精特新中小企业) in 2022; designated as Suzhou Gazelle Enterprise (苏州市瞪羚企业) in 2023; market share in China increasing year-over-year; overseas export expansion ongoing.

Major Milestones

2007-03: Company founded; 2015: In-house processing plant (cold processing, coating, machining, assembly); 2016: Quartz F-theta commercial mass release; 2020: Suzhou Luzhi production HQ (~4,000 sqm); National High-tech Enterprise; 2021-04: ISO9001 certified; 2022-09: Suzhou Dushu Lake R&D Center; 2022-09: Shenzhen office; 2022: Jiangsu Specialized & Sophisticated SME (专精特新); 2023: Suzhou Gazelle Enterprise; Suzhou Engineering Technology Research Center; 2023–2024: New ~5,000 sqm production base invested, completed May 2024

Notable Customers

Hymson (海目星); Han's Laser (大族激光); JPT Opto-electronics (杰普特); HGTECH / Huagong Laser (武汉华工); Raycus (锐科)