Expanding shipments of special infrared and rare-earth optical glass: CDGM Glass and Gebiga ramp up capacity for automotive-grade chalcogenide infrared glass, with domestically made chalcogenide glass supplied in bulk for automotive night vision and infrared temperature measurement. High-refractive-index lanthanum glass is shifting its application focus to LiDAR and medical endoscope lenses, while output of conventional daily-use glass keeps shrinking.
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