Young Optics Europe
European subsidiary of Young Optics Inc. that specialized in high-precision DLP optical engines and UV light modules for industrial resin-based 3D printing.
- CEO / Founder
- Claude Tseng
- Team Size
- 1-10
- Stage
- Defunct
- Total Funding
- Defunct (ceased 2021)
- Latest Round
- Operations ceased
- Key Investors
- Young Optics Inc.
Technology & Products
Key Products
DLP Optical Engines, UV Light Modules, Optical Components for 3D Printing
Technological Advantage
Proprietary optical designs for UV light engines protected by parent company patents, ensuring high light intensity and edge-to-edge sharpness.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Provided high-resolution, UV-optimized DLP light engines that enabled 3D printer manufacturers to achieve superior accuracy and reliability in resin-based printing.
How They Differentiate
Focused on high-contrast ratios and thermal management specifically for 405nm/385nm UV light sources, offering better precision than standard office projectors.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
3D printer OEMs, dental lab equipment manufacturers, and jewelry 3D printing companies.
Industry Verticals
Dental, Jewelry, Medical, Industrial Prototyping
Competitors
Visitech, Coretronic, Wintech Digital Systems
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
April 2019: Launched the PolyKARD research project in collaboration with Fraunhofer IAP and other partners to develop 3D-printed artificial pericardial tissue.; February 2020: Successfully synthesized and printed the first elastic photourethane resins from non-toxic materials for medical applications.; 2022: Targeted commencement of clinical trials for 3D-printed pericardium replacement implants.; Development of a specialized DLP-based 3D printing system for Class III medical products featuring full raw material traceability.; The company focuses on the European medical technology market, specifically targeting the production of Class I, IIa, and III medical devices using biocompatible photopolymers. It competes in the high-precision DLP/SLA 3D printing space against manufacturers such as Formlabs, particularly within the research and healthcare sectors.
Major Milestones
2014: Founded in Jena, Germany; 2021: Company liquidated and ceased operations.
Notable Customers
AdjuCor GmbH; pro3dure medical GmbH; Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Polymer Research IAP; NMI Natural and Medical Sciences Institute; Newcastle University; Liqcreate; BURMS - 3D Druck Jena GmbH & Co.KG; Texas Instruments (TI); OptoNet Jena; European Photonics Industry Consortium (EPIC)