The 2024 Laser Fiber Industry Technology Summit was grandly held at Chaoman Kerry International Hotel in Wuhan Optics Valley on May 15, 2024. The summit gathered industry experts, scholars, and entrepreneurs from the specialty optical fiber industrial chain. Through the communication platform provided by the conference, participants explored the latest technological advancements, shared cutting-edge technical achievements, identified emerging market opportunities, and facilitated upstream-downstream industrial chain collaborations, all contributing to the sustainable and healthy development of China's specialty optical fiber ecosystem.

The summit invited numerous experts from enterprises and institutions within the specialty optical fiber industrial chain to deliver keynote speeches. Over 200 delegates from across the nation attended the event, with the venue fully packed. Focusing on application scenarios such as fiber lasers, active/passive components, fiber optic sensors, and fiber optic gyroscopes, the summit engaged downstream clients in analyzing future development trends of specialty optical fibers.

Prof. He Ping'an, Secretary-General of Hubei Provincial Optical Society, attended the opening ceremony and delivered a welcome address. He emphasized that this marked the second edition of the Laser Fiber Technology Summit jointly organized by Hubei Provincial Optical Society and Laser Home, expressing gratitude to entrepreneurs and research experts for their sustained support.

During the conference, industry leaders presented insightful speeches. Dr. Wang Yibo, Vice President of our company (hereinafter referred to as Changjin Photonics), delivered a thematic report titled "Latest Advances and Future Prospects of Specialty Optical Fiber".

In his presentation, Dr. Wang introduced the technological advancements achieved by Changjin Photonics in recent years and outlined future developmental prospects aligned with market demands. Changjin Photonics possesses comprehensive R&D capabilities and systems covering the full spectrum of specialty optical fibers, including ytterbium-doped fibers, thulium-doped fibers, erbium-ytterbium co-doped fibers, and photonic crystal fibers. The company has mastered all core process technologies spanning from preform manufacturing, fiber drawing, to optical performance characterization, demonstrating robust capabilities in mass-producing specialty fibers with high quality, superior performance, and exceptional consistency.

Focusing on addressing critical challenges in active fiber research and applications, the company is committed to advancing the localization of key materials for fiber lasers and optical communication amplifiers.

Changjin Photonics has launched single-doped erbium fibers (EDF) tailored for CATV market demands, while addressing urgent domestic LiDAR requirements through its series of erbium-ytterbium co-doped fibers and polarization-maintaining EYDF specifically engineered for high-precision LiDAR systems. Leveraging stable manufacturing advantages, these products exhibit exceptional consistency, significantly enhancing user experience. Looking ahead, the company will persistently explore advancements in fiber high-power endurance and spectral broadening technologies, striving to deliver superior products and innovations.

As the optimal medium for light transmission, optical fibers—with their unparalleled bandwidth, low loss, lightweight design, anti-interference capability, high fidelity, reliable performance, and continuously decreasing costs—constitute a critical component of the optoelectronic industry. Their applications now span vital sectors including laser communications, industrial processing, and medical aesthetics.

Hubei Province stands as China’s powerhouse in specialty optical fibers, dominating the national market. Ensuring the sustainable development of China’s specialty fiber industrial chain remains a sacred and monumental mission for every professional in this field.

We extend our gratitude for this summit, which has provided an invaluable platform for industry leaders to exchange knowledge and forge industrial partnerships. This truly worthwhile event fuels our anticipation for future gatherings!