JOONLAN has announced strategic partnerships with three leading automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to integrate its high-precision LiDAR optical components into next-generation autonomous vehicle platforms. The collaboration focuses on supplying custom vertical cavity surface emitting laser (VCSEL) arrays, photodetectors, and miniaturized optical lenses for solid-state LiDAR systems, enabling advanced 3D sensing and object detection capabilities.
“Autonomous driving requires reliable, cost-effective perception systems that can operate in diverse weather and lighting conditions,” said Zhang Min, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at JOONLAN. “Our optical components are engineered to deliver the precision, speed, and durability needed for automotive-grade LiDAR, supporting Level 3+ autonomous driving functions.”
Under the terms of the agreements, JOONLAN will supply 1550nm VCSEL arrays with high beam uniformity and low divergence, as well as InGaAs avalanche photodiodes (APDs) for enhanced sensitivity. These components are critical for achieving long-range detection (up to 300 meters) and high point-cloud density, key requirements for safe autonomous navigation.
The partnership also includes joint development of compact LiDAR modules optimized for integration behind vehicle windshields, reducing aerodynamic drag and improving design flexibility. JOONLAN’s manufacturing facility in Suzhou will produce the components to automotive quality standards, with strict testing for temperature resilience, vibration resistance, and long-term reliability.
Market research firm Yole Group estimates that the global automotive LiDAR market will grow from $1.25 billion in 2025 to nearly $10 billion by 2032, with China leading the region’s expansion. JOONLAN’s entry into the automotive supply chain positions the company to capture a significant share of this fast-growing market, supported by its expertise in optoelectronic integration and volume production capabilities.