Company History

From the Challenge of Optical Technologies to Global Manufacturing Excellence

1

1987

Foundation & Start

Founded in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo. Optrans began by manufacturing LEDs for medical oxygen concentrators, marking the start of its journey in optical technologies.

2

1989–1990s

Growth

Relocated its head office and factory to Noborito, Tama-ku, Kawasaki, and established an LED mass-production system. Development advanced in point-source LEDs, high-performance photodiodes, and automated equipment.

3

1994

Global Expansion

Established Optrans America in New York, USA, creating a structure to provide Japanese optoelectronic technologies to overseas customers.

4

2000s

Expanded Technology Fields

Established a new materials research base in Kurokawa and introduced GaAs and InP technologies, expanding into emitters, detectors, materials, and custom solutions.

5

Present

Light Technologies Supporting Society
Communications
Medical
Industrial
Environment
Safety

Today, Optrans supports society through technologies that emit and detect light for a wide range of applications including communications, medical, industrial, environment, and safety.

Optrans Strengths

Optoelectronic Expertise

Long-cultivated optoelectronic technologies create high-performance products.

Detection, Emission & Custom Solutions

We provide optimal products tailored to customer requirements.

Quality-Focused Manufacturing

Reliable manufacturing built on high quality standards.

From Japan to the World

We bring Japanese technology to global markets and contribute worldwide.

Since our founding, we have continued to refine optical technologies and deliver value to the world.