Core Insights - The article discusses the challenges and advancements in the commercialization of high-end atomic clocks in China, highlighting the dependency on imports and the efforts of a domestic company, Kess Technology, to overcome these barriers [3][6][12]. Company Overview - Kess Technology was founded in 2020 by Qu Qiuzhi, who has extensive experience in developing cold atomic clocks for major national projects [4][9]. - The company has established the first commercial production line for cold atomic clocks and beam chip atomic clocks, surpassing imported competitors by two orders of magnitude in performance [6][12]. Industry Challenges - The atomic clock industry in China faces significant challenges, including reliance on imported components, engineering difficulties, and high production costs [3][11]. - The article emphasizes the "valley of death" in industrialization, where advanced technology fails to transition into mass production due to various constraints [11][12]. Technological Innovations - Kess Technology has developed a novel laser cooling technology that enhances the environmental adaptability of atomic clocks, allowing for mass production and reducing costs [12][13]. - The first generation of commercial cold atomic clocks achieves a precision of 6E-15, significantly better than imported cesium and hydrogen atomic clocks [13][14]. Market Potential - The demand for atomic clocks spans over 160 industries, with applications in 5G/6G communications, AI computing, and deep-sea exploration, indicating a growing market opportunity [10][14]. - Kess Technology aims to position atomic clocks as essential infrastructure rather than luxury items, facilitating broader commercial applications [14][15]. Future Plans - The company plans to scale production to 100 units of commercial cold atomic clocks and 50,000 units of beam chip clocks by 2026, with further miniaturization and cost reduction efforts in the pipeline [16][17]. - Kess Technology envisions expanding its technology to other quantum precision measurement fields, establishing a flexible manufacturing platform for future innovations [15][17].