AAC Technologies Holding (the “AAC”) is pleased to announce that Advanced Micro-optics Technologies GmbH (the “AMOT”), a fully owned subsidiary, acquired selected key Assets of the Micro-optics business of CDA GmbH. Operations at AMOT based in Suhl will ramp-up with key employees and capabilities, across R&D and high-precision manufacturing, related to micro-functional optics components well in place and integrated within the AAC group.
AAC is focused on driving innovation and technologies to offer the best possible user experience to our customer. AAC is doing this in a wide range of fields covering consumer electronic, automotive and medical applications. The technologies in the field of micro functional optics available in AMOT is a unique addition to the already broad range of technologies offered by AAC.
We are thrilled to see AMOT’s technologies as a unique supplement to the already existing technology portfolio in AAC, but even more at the synergy that will be released when we establish a strong collaboration between AMOT and AAC said Shaun Chen CEO of AAC Optics.
“We are convinced that joining AAC Group is of great benefit to our cus tomers, suppliers and employees, as well as to the overall growth and promotion of the region.” said André Keller, Managing Director of AMOT, who joined from CDA GmbH.
AMOT is a leading manufacturer of complex micro-optical structures based on polymer materials in the industry. It can utilize polymers to mass-produce precision microstructures which can be applied in multiple application fields such as consumer electronics, automobiles, industry, XR, etc. The use of polymer as the raw material and the unique wafer level optic manufacturing has many advantages such as light weight, high safety and short time to market. AMOT has the mass production engineering capability and process design ability and able to provide customized services according to the different optical customer design requirements and applications.
“We are delighted to welcome our new colleagues at AMOT and look forward to provide our customers worldwide with innovative optics products designed and manufactured in Suhl. We are proud of yet another important milestone for AAC Group in realizing its strategic expansion of operations globally” said Dr. Antonino F. Parrinello, Managing Director of Corporate Investments & Partnerships at AAC.
AAC Technologies Holding, together with its subsidiaries, designs and develops a wide range of components and solutions related to audio, haptics, imaging and the broader semiconductor and sensing segment. AAC Optics is a subsidiary of AAC Technologies Holding that focuses on the optical business and is a world-leading provider of comprehensive optical solutions. The main business covers the R&D, manufacturing and sales of optical components such as WLG glasses, optical lenses, and camera modules. The products can be widely applied in fields such as smart phones, smart cars, unmanned aerial vehicles, action cameras, AR/VR, industry, optical communication, and medical treatment. At present, AAC Optics has established long-term strategic cooperative relationships with mainstream mobile phone brands and is one of the top three suppliers of mobile phone optical lenses in the world.