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Founded in 2000 and publicly listed in China in 2017, Advanced Fiber Resources (AFR) is advancing optical connectivity for AI and datacenters through high-performance component solutions and next-generation photonic technologies, including thin-film lithium niobate (TFLN) and heterogeneous integration.

AFR designs and manufactures fiber optic components and lithium niobate modulators across 136,000 ㎡ of global facilities, including AFR Zhuhai, AFR Jinding, AFR Wuhan, and B&A in China, AFR Milan in Italy, and AFR Thailand. Our products are widely applied in AI, datacenters, telecom, fiber lasers, fiber sensing, autonomous driving, and biomedical equipment, and have been delivered to more than 600 customers in over 40 countries and regions worldwide.

Backed by an experienced leadership team with deep roots in Silicon Valley's fiber optics industry, AFR has grown to more than 5,000 employees, including 500 engineers and technicians. The company has built advanced technology platforms spanning micro-optics fabrication, photonic integrated circuits, and automation, enabling the rapid transition of cutting-edge photonic innovations from concept to high-volume manufacturing. With these capabilities, AFR delivers a comprehensive range of products and solutions designed to address evolving market demands, including NPO, CPO, XPO, OCS, and beyond.

About AFR
  • 26

    Years of History

  • 5,000+

    Employees

  • 363

    IP Rights

  • 600+

    Customers

Subsidiaries

Milan

wuhan

Thailand

suzhou

shanghai

zhuhai

About AFR

About AFR

  • AFR Milan, Italy
    AFR Milan, Italy
  • AFR Thailand
    AFR Thailand
  • Vlink, Zhuhai, China
    Vlink, Zhuhai, China
  • AFR Wuhan, China
    AFR Wuhan, China
  • B&A, Shanghai, China
    B&A, Shanghai, China
  • AFR Hong Kong, China
    AFR Hong Kong, China
  • Arcadia, Zhuhai, China
    Arcadia, Zhuhai, China
  • AFR Milan, Italy
    AFR Milan, Italy
  • AFR Thailand
    AFR Thailand
  • Vlink, Zhuhai, China
    Vlink, Zhuhai, China
  • AFR Wuhan, China
    AFR Wuhan, China
  • B&A, Shanghai, China
    B&A, Shanghai, China
  • AFR Hong Kong, China
    AFR Hong Kong, China
  • Arcadia, Zhuhai, China
    Arcadia, Zhuhai, China

Milestones

  • 2000
    Founded
  • 2001
    PM Products Launched
  • 2008
    High Power Products Launched
  • 2010
    Tunable Filters & PM Fused Couplers Launched
  • 2011
    High Power Combiners & Hybrid Products Launched
  • 2015
    100 W Isolators Launched; In-House Coating & Metallization
  • 2017
    Forbes China Top 20 Private; IPO in China
  • 2018
    FBG Launched; Relocated to New Facility; Acquired Vlink
  • 2019
    AFR Milan Founded; Forbes Asia's 200 Best Under A Billion
  • 2020
    Photonic Integrated Circuit BU Established
  • 2021
    LiDAR BU Established; First TFLN Device Launched
  • 2022
    New PIC & LiDAR Campus in Operation
  • 2023
    AFR Thailand Founded; IATF 16949 Certified
  • 2024
    Acquired 52% Stake in B&A
  • 2025
    AFR Wuhan Founded; First TFLN CDM in Volume Shipment

Management Teams

  • AFR Vision

    AFR Vision

    Messenger of Light

  • AFR Mission

    AFR Mission

    Global Leader of Fiber Components

  • AFR Core Value

    AFR Core Value

    Solidarity, Diligence, Equality, Sharing

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Dr. XL Wang