LY (OTCMKTS:YAHOY) (OTCMKTS:YAHOY) is a global provider of advanced optoelectronic and photonic solutions, headquartered in Shenzhen, China. The company specializes in the design, development and production of high‐precision laser modules, infrared sensors and LED lighting systems for industrial, medical and telecommunications applications. LY operates a network of research and manufacturing facilities across Asia, Europe and North America, enabling it to serve a diverse customer base that ranges from original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to system integrators in specialized markets.
LY’s core offerings include compact laser diode assemblies, custom infrared detector arrays and modular LED illumination platforms. These products are used in a variety of end markets such as fiber‐optic communication networks, medical diagnostic equipment and automated inspection systems. The company places a strong emphasis on proprietary firmware, thermal management and miniaturization techniques, allowing its product lines to deliver high performance under rigorous operating conditions.
Established in 1987, LY began as a small research outfit focused on infrared sensing technology. Over the following decades, the firm expanded through successive investments in clean‐room fabrication and precision optics, culminating in the opening of its European engineering center in 2014. LY’s global footprint now includes sales offices in Germany, the United States, Japan and South Korea, as well as long‐term service partnerships with regional distributors in emerging markets.
Under the leadership of CEO Li Chen, an industry veteran with more than 25 years of experience in photonics, LY has pursued a strategy of vertical integration and targeted R&D alliances. The company’s board includes senior executives from leading telecom and medical device firms, supporting ongoing collaboration on next‐generation optical sensing platforms. LY continues to invest in new product roadmaps aimed at expanding its presence in autonomous vehicle LiDAR systems and industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) sensor networks.
