Industry Overview - The rise of artificial intelligence and enhanced computing power in edge devices is expanding the application scenarios of machine vision, leading to a significant market growth. The Chinese machine vision industry sales increased from 24.04 billion yuan in 2021 to 31.15 billion yuan in 2023, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.8% [1] - The China Machine Vision Industry Alliance (CMVU) projects that the machine vision industry in China will experience a compound growth rate of nearly 24% over the next three years, with the market size expected to exceed 30 billion yuan by 2026 [1] Technological Advancements - Technological innovations, particularly advancements in AI, are providing new growth momentum for the machine vision industry. In 2023, investments in machine vision software platforms and AI algorithm software saw the highest and fastest growth, with significant attention on 3D solutions and embedded vision systems [1] - This trend is enhancing the intelligence level of machine vision technology and laying the foundation for broader future applications [1] Application Sectors - The manufacturing sector remains the primary market for machine vision, especially in consumer electronics, semiconductors, and lithium batteries, with consumer electronics accounting for 24.3% of machine vision manufacturing sales in 2023, followed closely by the semiconductor industry at 23.4% [2] - The lithium battery sector has seen an average annual growth of 17.3% from 2021 to 2023, with its market share rising to 16.1% in 2023, driven by the rapid development of new energy vehicles [2] - Non-manufacturing sectors, such as smart transportation and security monitoring, are also showing strong growth, becoming new highlights in the application of machine vision technology [2] Company Developments - O-Film, a leading optical industry player, has been deeply involved in the optical sector for over 20 years and is continuously expanding its presence in the machine vision field. The company has launched a self-developed machine vision depth camera module based on iToF + RGB depth measurement technology, achieving a measurement accuracy of up to 1% [2] - The depth camera module features a combination of ToF modules, RGB cameras, and inertial measurement units (IMU), enabling robust environmental perception and understanding capabilities for robots. Its applications include facial recognition, obstacle avoidance, SLAM, AI recognition, and 3D scanning [3] - O-Film has achieved mass production of various 3D perception technologies, with over 80 million units shipped across sectors such as robotics, smart homes, and smart vehicles [3] Future Outlook - O-Film has also introduced a 1.3 million pixel black-and-white industrial camera, utilizing domestic CIS chips and FPGA processors, with all key components sourced domestically. This camera is designed for various applications, including automation robotics, automotive industry, industrial inspection, and food and drug sectors [4] - The machine vision industry in China is expected to continue expanding due to the ongoing recovery of the macro economy and the acceleration of new productive forces. O-Film aims to deepen its focus on the machine vision sector, continuously developing various specifications of industrial cameras and providing customized services to become a comprehensive solution provider in the machine vision field [4]