Yighen Wins at the 8th Guangming Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition: Delivering Optical Innovation for Global Precision Manufacturing
On December 4, 2024, the results of the 8th Guangming District Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition were officially announced. Yighen Technology Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as “Yighen Ultra Precision”) stood out among 1,040 competing projects with its cutting-edge work in optical design and ultra-precision optical component manufacturing. The company was awarded the Third Prize in the Enterprise Group of the New Generation Information Technology Category. This recognition not only highlights Yighen’s technological breakthroughs but also affirms its growing competitiveness and commitment to serving global clients through advanced optical manufacturing.
A Trusted Platform for Innovation: The Guangming Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition
The Guangming District Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition is a prestigious event guided by the Shenzhen Science and Technology Innovation Commission and the Guangming District People's Government and organized by the Guangming District Science and Technology Innovation Bureau together with the Shenzhen Association for Industry-University-Research Collaboration. Focusing on strategic emerging industries such as next-generation information technology, high-end equipment manufacturing, and biomedicine, this year’s competition attracted over a thousand innovative projects.
After rigorous screening, semi-finals, and industry-specific final evaluations, a total of 111 projects advanced to the finals—including 72 enterprise entries and 39 team submissions. The expert jury, composed of venture capital partners, academic professors, and technical leaders, assessed each project based on innovation level, technical barriers, and market potential, ensuring a fair and professional selection process.
Yighen Technology wins third prize certificate at Guangchuang Competition
Yighen Technology: An Optics Solutions Provider Powered by Technology and Application Expertise
Yighen Technology has quickly established itself as a leader in ultra-precision optical components. The company’s core team brings together PhDs and master’s degree holders from world-renowned institutions such as Nanyang Technological University in Singapore, the University of Strasbourg in France, Zhejiang University, and the Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics and Physics under the Chinese Academy of Sciences. With deep expertise across optical design, ultra-precision machining, and materials science, Yiguang delivers high-performance solutions tailored to the evolving needs of global industries.
At the heart of Yighen’s success are its proprietary technologies that combine precision engineering with intelligent optimization. One of its most groundbreaking innovations is the world-first application of ultrasonic-assisted ultra-precision single-point diamond turning to directly machine hardened steel mold cores. This technique achieves nanoscale accuracy—surface roughness below Ra 7 nm and form accuracy within 0.2 μm—without requiring a nickel coating. As a result, mold life is significantly extended to hundreds of thousands of injection cycles, while production lead time is reduced by four weeks.
In addition, Yighen has developed its own error compensation algorithm that dynamically adjusts machining parameters based on post-molding surface error analysis. This ensures higher product consistency and reduces rework, further enhancing efficiency.
To support complex optical structure processing, Yighen’s Singapore-based nanofabrication center is equipped with state-of-the-art machinery such as the NanoTech 650 FG ultra-precision freeform machining system. These tools enable sub-nanometer-level programming resolution, allowing for highly accurate and customizable optical component fabrication.
From Components to Real-World Applications: Serving a Wide Range of Industries Globally
Yighen Technology offers a comprehensive portfolio including optical mold cores, resin lenses, and micro-lens arrays. These components serve diverse fields such as smartphone cameras, LiDAR systems, and biomedical devices, providing critical optical elements for global enterprises and research institutions.
One of Yighen’s key offerings is direct machining of resin lenses using single-point diamond turning. This approach breaks through the limitations of traditional injection molding, enabling cost-effective, high-flexibility customization. Whether for small-batch prototyping or large-scale production, Yighen delivers tailored optical solutions that meet the performance demands of modern applications.
Double Recognition: A Testament to Innovation and Global Impact
This latest award marks another major milestone for Yighen Technology following its Bronze Award at the 2nd Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Doctoral and Postdoctoral Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition earlier in 2024. These recognitions reflect the company’s rising influence and the increasing value of its technology in real-world applications.
By participating in these high-profile competitions, Yiguang has successfully expanded its industry network and accelerated the commercialization of its innovations. Looking ahead, the company plans to deepen collaborations with universities and research institutes, further exploring new applications of optical technology in emerging fields such as AR/VR and optical communications.
With a strong foundation in both R&D and manufacturing, Yighen Technology remains committed to delivering superior optical solutions that empower global customers to achieve greater precision, efficiency, and innovation in their products and systems.
