Volume Production

Shanghai Optics excels in high volume production, optimizing unit costs and production efficiency by leveraging advanced techniques such as injection molding, high-speed polishing, and more. This allows us to readily meet market demand.

Our engineers meticulously study each step of the manufacturing process during the prototyping stage, conducting in-depth analyses of product performance and manufacturing costs as we transition to volume production. We consistently utilize cutting-edge optical manufacturing equipment and the latest testing techniques to expedite the prototyping and volume production processes for our customers.

At Shanghai Optics, we maintain unwavering adherence to ISO 9001 standards. Our entire team, from engineers to production operators to inspection workers, undergoes regular training to ensure strict compliance throughout the manufacturing process. Standard procedures are rigorously followed for all optical products, from the initial prototyping stage to full-scale volume production.

Through continuous investment in research and development, coupled with the exploration of new materials and processes, Shanghai Optics has cultivated comprehensive production capabilities. Over the past 55 years, we’ve tackled countless design and manufacturing challenges. This extensive experience and knowledge base allow our production team to optimize manufacturing processes and create highly efficient production plans tailored to each customer’s specific needs. With Shanghai Optics, you can trust that your project will benefit from decades of accumulated expertise, ensuring the highest quality and efficiency in optical manufacturing.

Shanghai Optics continually refines design criteria to optimize designs for mass production. We consistently enhance our manufacturing capabilities, invest in the technical skills of our production team, and adopt new production processes. The ongoing introduction of new manufacturing technology and process improvements have enabled us to boost production efficiency and minimize product rejection rates. Over the past 15 years, Shanghai Optics has consistently maintained a product rejection ratio of less than 1%. Our ultimate goal is to transform our customers’ visions into reality in the most cost-effective and timely manner possible. Leveraging 20 years of optical prototyping experience, we employ in-house advanced manufacturing and testing equipment to ensure timely project completion.

Shanghai Optics is a leading manufacturer of high-precision optical components. Utilizing ultra-high precision optical manufacturing methods, we produce up to 400 diverse types of high-precision test plates annually. Our extensive inventory of over 4000 test plates enables us to rapidly design, manufacture, and deliver optical components.

In recent years, we have adopted advanced manufacturing equipment, including single-point diamond turning machines, CNC machines, and industrial-grade 3D printers, to produce complex optical components, mechanical parts, and tools. Our in-house manufacturing and testing capabilities enable our customers to efficiently complete their high-end lens prototypes with aspherical surfaces.

During prototyping, Shanghai Optics conducts rigorous quantitative and qualitative tests on every component and assembly. To reduce production time and cost for mass production applications, Shanghai Optics employs precision glass molding alongside high-speed polishing techniques. The introduction of high-speed super specifically engineered for producing high-quality optical components. We employ advanced precision molding techniques and a variety of glass types (Schott, Ohara, and CDGM) to create high-quality molded lenses that meet our customers’ unique needs. Typically, the lead time for lenses ranging from 10 to 50 mm in size is 3 to 4 weeks. Our capabilities extend to producing lenses with diameters up to 1000mm.

Shanghai Optics is equipped to meet the demand for high volume manufacturing with a focus on optimizing unit costs and overall production efficiency. By leveraging advanced technologies such as injection molding and high-speed polishing, we ensure that production costs are minimized while maintaining the quality and precision of our optical components. With the capability to produce a high number of parts and an extensive supply chain, we are well-prepared to handle both complex product designs and large-scale manufacturing needs. Our production capacity, combined with a commitment to delivering cost-effective solutions, allows us to meet the growing demand for optical components in a timely manner.