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- Asia Optical Co., Inc. (3019.TW) manufactures and sells optical components, lenses, and optoelectronic products primarily for consumer electronics, automotive, sports optics, and industrial applications. The company produces precision glass molding aspherical lenses, glass spherical lenses, plastic lenses, prisms, and precision coating components; compact, digital single-lens reflex (DSC), projector, mobile phone, automotive, and 10x folded zoom lenses; 3D LiDAR modules for advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), robotics, security, and autonomous guided vehicles (AGVs); laser rangefinders, riflescopes, and binoculars; digital still cameras with 4K ultra-HD capabilities; pico projector engines; fiber-optic products; contact image sensor modules; and AR/VR lens modules, alongside tooling, plastic injection molding, precision stamping, and consumer electronics such as Crosszone headphones. Founded in 1980 and headquartered in Taichung, Taiwan, Asia Optical operates production facilities in Taiwan, Shenzhen, Dongguan, Shanghai, Tokyo, the Philippines, and Myanmar, serving international markets including automotive, consumer electronics, and defense sectors with approximately 19,859 employees. Recent developments include a strategic investment and collaboration with Myrias Optics, Inc. in 2023 to advance metalens technology via nanoimprint lithography for AR/VR and smartphone applications; a January 2024 share subscription agreement and partnership with LG Innotek through subsidiary AOE Optronics to co-develop high-performance lenses for autonomous driving cameras and XR devices; ongoing expansion of manufacturing in the Philippines; and strong revenue growth of 29% to NT$23.047 billion in 2024, with double-digit growth projected for 2025 driven by automotive lenses, folded zoom modules, 3D LiDAR, and AR/VR products.