Verified Nov 2026
Batteries & E-Mobility
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Ningbo, Zhejiang
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Since 1984
Sunny Optical Technology (Group) Co. Ltd., headquartered in Ningbo, Zhejiang, China, was founded in 1984 and manufactures optical products and smart optical system solutions. The company employs 10,000–50,000 people with estimated revenue of $5–10 billion. It serves automotive, electronics, appliance, medical, and industrial-equipment sectors through three business segments: Optical Components, Optoelectronic Products, and Optical Instruments. Recent developments indicate the company is exploring entry into AI server CPO and silicon photonics supply chains.
Sunny Optical at a glance
Revenue
$5-10B
Est. band
Employees
10,000-50,000
Founded
1984
Headquarters
Ningbo, Zhejiang
Certifications
IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001
Industries
Automotive
Electronics
Appliance
Medical
Industrial Equipment
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
42 years in operation (founded 1984).
Holds IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
Sunny Optical Technology (Group) Co. Ltd., headquartered in Ningbo, Zhejiang, China, was founded in 1984 and manufactures optical products and smart optical system solutions. The company employs 10,000–50,000 people with estimated revenue of $5–10 billion. It serves automotive, electronics, appliance, medical, and industrial-equipment sectors through three business segments: Optical Components, Optoelectronic Products, and Optical Instruments. Recent developments indicate the company is exploring entry into AI server CPO and silicon photonics supply chains.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1984 |
Headquarters | Ningbo, Zhejiang |
Employees | 10,000-50,000 |
Revenue | $5-10B (estimated) |
Primary capability | Batteries & E-Mobility |
Certifications | IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 |
What Sunny Optical makes
The company manufactures mobile phone lenses, automotive lenses, high-resolution camera modules, and scientific instruments, holding certifications including IATF 16949, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Electronics (source: sunnyoptical.com).
Certifications
Sunny Optical is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
IATF 16949 — sunny-automotive.com
ISO 14001 — sunny-automotive.com
ISO 45001 — sunny-automotive.com
Latest developments
2026-06-17 — News tagged Sunny Optical at DIGITIMES (digitimes.com)
2026-05-29 — Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo says Sunny Optical to enter AI server CPO and silicon photonics supply chain | The Buildout (thebuildout.ai)
2026-03-31 — Sunny Optical Reports FY2025 Earnings: The Stock Is Down, (globenewswire.com)
2026-01-27 — Sunny Optical Tech updates on proposed spin-off, separate listing of vehicle-related optical business | MarketScreener (marketscreener.com)
2026-01-12 — Sunny Optical Technology (Group) Company Limited (sunnyoptical.com)
2025-10-22 — TÜV Rheinland and Sunny Optical Research Institute formally signed a strategic cooperation agreement and unveiled their joint laboratory - Sunny Research——Optics ╳ Sensing (sunnyresearch.com)
Company details
Sunny Optical is privately held with an estimated 33,884 to 34,393 employees and operates across consumer electronics, automotive, industrial inspection, and medical sectors globally. Sunny Optical was founded in 1984, has an estimated 10,000-50,000 employees, and is headquartered in Ningbo, Zhejiang. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 42 years in operation (founded 1984). Holds IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does Sunny Optical make?
Sunny Optical Technology (Group) Co. Ltd., headquartered in Ningbo, Zhejiang, China, was founded in 1984 and manufactures optical products and smart optical system solutions. The company employs 10,000–50,000 people with estimated revenue of $5–10 billion. It serves automotive, electronics, appliance, medical, and industrial-equipment sectors through three business segments: Optical Components, Optoelectronic Products, and Optical Instruments. Recent developments indicate the company is exploring entry into AI server CPO and silicon photonics supply chains.
Where is Sunny Optical headquartered?
Sunny Optical is headquartered in Ningbo, Zhejiang.
When was Sunny Optical founded?
Sunny Optical was founded in 1984.
How big is Sunny Optical?
Sunny Optical has an estimated 10,000-50,000 employees, with revenue in the $5-10B range (estimated).
What certifications does Sunny Optical hold?
Sunny Optical lists IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
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Location & contact
Phone
'+86 574 6252 5665
Certification
IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001
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