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- QD Laser, Inc. is a Japan-based company specializing in the development, manufacture, and sale of semiconductor laser technology. The company operates through two main segments: Laser Device Business and Laser Eyewear Business. Its core products include high-performance semiconductor lasers such as quantum dot lasers with wavelengths ranging 1240-1310 nanometers for telecommunications; quantum dot lasers for silicon photonics applications; distributed feedback (DFB) lasers for material processing and sensors in the 1030-1180 nanometer range; epitaxial wafers using gallium arsenide (GaAs) substrates; and compact visible lasers at 532, 561, and 594 nanometers designed for biomedical use and sensing. The Laser Eyewear segment produces retinal scanning laser eyewear products including RETISSA ON HAND, RETISSA NEOVIEWER, and RETISSA MEOCHECK designed for user self-assessment of eye health through laser retinal projection. QD Laser’s offerings address diverse industrial, telecommunications, medical, and consumer markets.
Founded in April 2006 and headquartered in Kawasaki, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan, QD Laser combines cutting-edge semiconductor laser research from collaborations with Fujitsu Laboratories and the University of Tokyo. Recent major developments include the launch of the “Lantana” series of new compact visible lasers available at 532, 561, and 594 nanometers, introduced in late 2024 to serve biomedical and sensor applications. Additionally, QD Laser launched 850 nm 200 mW Fabry-Perot lasers tailored for sensor applications in November 2024. The company has demonstrated strategic progress through partnerships, such as a collaboration with TDK Corporation to develop laser control devices for 4K smart glasses using lithium niobate thin-film technology, enhancing image projection capabilities for AR/VR devices. In early 2024, QD Laser expanded its market presence by launching the RETISSA ON HAND laser eyewear product in the United States at an assistive technology conference, reflecting its commitment to growing its eyewear business internationally.
The company operates primarily in Japan but targets global markets through technological innovation in semiconductors and laser-based eyewear. With a workforce of about 48 employees, QD Laser focuses on advanced semiconductor devices and optical information solutions to meet industrial, communication, medical, and consumer technology demands through continuous product innovation and strategic alliances.
This comprehensive approach combining semiconductor laser devices and laser eyewear positions QD Laser as a specialized laser technology provider advancing both industrial and consumer applications with a strong research foundation and recent product launches reinforcing growth and market expansion. The company is listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Growth Market under ticker 6613.T with its headquarters situated in the Keihin Building, Kawasaki.