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Young Optics Inc.

Young Optics Inc. demonstrates a primary focus on "Optical Elements & Systems," comprising 65.1% of its portfolio, yet this core area saw a significant decline of -26.7% in 2025 and -45.5% so far in 2026. Surprisingly, despite a complete halt in 2025, the company has resumed patenting in "Plastics Shaping & Molding" and "Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing)" with 2 patents each so far in 2026, suggesting a potential re-engagement in manufacturing processes after a sharp decline.

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Yearly patent publications since 2023

Product themes

Product-level themes inferred from filings since 2023, with category chips showing where each theme appears. Select a theme to filter the patents below.

63 US filings (since 2023) · 7 categories · 8 themes

Advanced Optical Imaging & Lens Design

Development of sophisticated optical lens assemblies and computational methods to achieve high-resolution, precise, or specialized imaging, often for medical or scientific applications.

Optical Elements & Systems
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27since 2023
-38.5%YoY
Precision Lens Actuation

Mechanisms and control systems for precise movement of optical lens elements, often for autofocus, zoom, or image stabilization, utilizing various driving principles (e.g., piezoelectric) and low-friction components.

Photographic Apparatus
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23since 2023
-25.0%YoY
Vehicle Lighting Optics

Optical systems and components specifically designed for automotive lighting applications, focusing on beam pattern generation, light distribution, and compact integration within vehicle structures.

Non-portable Lighting Devices
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17since 2023
-60.0%YoY
Projection Display Devices

Systems and components for projecting images, including light sources (e.g., laser), optical modulation elements (e.g., metasurfaces, spatial modulators), and optical paths for generating and displaying images.

Photographic Apparatus
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11since 2023
0.0%YoY
Metal Additive Manufacturing Processes

Techniques for building three-dimensional metal objects layer-by-layer using metal powders, including powder bed fusion, binder jetting, and directed energy deposition. This theme encompasses process mechanics, equipment design, and operational control for AM systems.

Plastics Shaping & MoldingAdditive Manufacturing (3D Printing)
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6since 2023
+100.0%YoY
Integrated Display & Illumination

Systems that combine light sources, waveguides, and display elements into unified products for backlighting, automotive applications, general lighting, or color-corrected displays.

Optical Elements & Systems
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3since 2023
+100.0%YoY
Wearable Display Optics

Optical systems and components specifically designed for head-mounted displays, augmented reality (AR) glasses, and virtual reality (VR) headsets, focusing on image projection, waveguide integration, and display durability.

Optical Elements & Systems
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3since 2023
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AM Process Monitoring & Controlfiltered

Systems and methods for real-time sensing, modeling, and closed-loop control of additive manufacturing parameters to ensure part quality, consistency, and process efficiency. This includes thermal management, atmospheric regulation, and precise material deposition.

Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing)
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3since 2023
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Patents

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AM Process Monitoring & Control
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US 12128632 B2GRANTED
B29C64/393

3D printing apparatus

Filed:2022-07-13Pub:2024-10-29
Applicant:Young Optics Inc.

A 3D printing apparatus including a tank, a print platform, a motor, a force sensor, and a controller is provided. The tank is configured to accommodate a photocurable resin. The print platform is arranged adjacent to the tank. The motor is mechanically connected to the print platform. The motor is configured to drive the print platform to move. The force sensor includes a position encoder. The controller is electrically connected to the force sensor and the motor. The controller is configured to confirm whether the print platform is configured to reach a target position through a value of the position encoder.

US 11766830 B2GRANTED
B29C64/393

Three-dimensional printer and manufacturing method thereof

Filed:2021-03-03Pub:2023-09-26
Applicant:Young Optics Inc.

A three-dimensional printer includes a projector, a tank, and a platform. The projector includes a light source, a digital micromirror device, and a controller. The digital micromirror device includes a micromirror, and the micromirror may be switched between an on state and an off state according to a control signal. The controller is electrically connected to the digital micromirror device and the light source. The controller further includes a judgement unit. The judgement unit may output the control signal to switch the micromirror to the off state when the light source is in the off state. The platform is adjacent to the tank. In addition, a manufacturing method for a three-dimensional printer is provided.

US 20230013059 A1APPLICATION
B29C64/393

3D PRINTING APPARATUS

Filed:2022-07-13Pub:2023-01-19
Applicant:Young Optics Inc.

A 3D printing apparatus including a tank, a print platform, a motor, a force sensor, and a controller is provided. The tank is configured to accommodate a photocurable resin. The print platform is arranged adjacent to the tank. The motor is mechanically connected to the print platform. The motor is configured to drive the print platform to move. The force sensor includes a position encoder. The controller is electrically connected to the force sensor and the motor. The controller is configured to confirm whether the print platform is configured to reach a target position through a value of the position encoder.

US 11196876 B2GRANTED
B29C64/00

3-D projection printing system and fabrication method therefor

Filed:2019-08-23Pub:2021-12-07
Applicant:Young Optics Inc.

The embodiment of the present invention provides a method for a 3-D projection printing system and a system thereof, more particularly to a system adopts both ways of look-up table and interpolation method to calibrate. The embodiment of the present invention provides a portable calibration fixture system and a flexible 3-D projection printing system in order to improve calibration precision, facilitate calibration and printing operations, increase printing effect and save cost.

US 11192283 B2GRANTED
B29C43/02

Manufacturing apparatus and method for molded lens

Filed:2019-06-20Pub:2021-12-07
Applicant:Young Optics Inc.

A manufacturing apparatus and a manufacturing method for a molded lens are provided. A substrate is located between a first molding core and a second molding core, and the first molding core is moved so that the substrate is formed into a lens. A distance sensor sends a plurality of press distance parameters of moving the first molding core, and the press distance parameters may form a press curve. The press curve and a reference press curve is compared for a difference by a processor and a comparator. The processor determines whether the difference is within an error range.

US 20210283854 A1APPLICATION
B29C64/393

THREE-DIMENSIONAL PRINTER AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF

Filed:2021-03-03Pub:2021-09-16
Applicant:Young Optics Inc.

A three-dimensional printer includes a projector, a tank, and a platform. The projector includes a light source, a digital micromirror device, and a controller. The digital micromirror device includes a micromirror, and the micromirror may be switched between an on state and an off state according to a control signal. The controller is electrically connected to the digital micromirror device and the light source. The controller further includes a judgement unit. The judgement unit may output the control signal to switch the micromirror to the off state when the light source is in the off state. The platform is adjacent to the tank. In addition, a manufacturing method for a three-dimensional printer is provided.

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