At the CIOE China Optical Expo held from September 11-13, the team of Professor Wang Yiping from the College of Physics and Optoelectronic Engineering, Shenzhen University, affiliated with the “Guangdong Provincial Fiber Optic Sensing Technology Guangdong-Hong Kong Joint Research Center”, showcased the latest advancements in the commercialization of smart optical fiber sensing technologies. They presented cutting-edge products such as the large-scale optical fiber grating array femtosecond laser fully automated fabrication technology, optical fiber 3D shape sensing system, structural health monitoring systems, distributed optical fiber sensing systems, and other next-generation optical fiber sensors and equipment. Their exhibit garnered widespread attention and praise at the event.

At the exhibition, Professor Wang Yiping’s team demonstrated a series of leading-edge optical fiber sensing devices, including the optical fiber 3D shape sensing system, OFDR two-dimensional temperature field distributed optical fiber sensing system, distributed optical fiber acoustic sensing system, optical fiber microphone, and optical fiber FPI high-speed demodulation system. These devices represent the forefront of optical fiber sensing technology in China. They also showcased femtosecond laser fully automated fabrication of large-scale optical fiber grating array sensors, sapphire optical fiber high-temperature sensors, underwater explosion pressure sensors, and other optical fiber sensors and core components. The team received continuous interest from visitors, who engaged in in-depth discussions to explore new industry trends and lay the groundwork for future collaboration.

The series of advanced optical fiber sensing equipment exhibited is the result of over a decade of dedicated research and development by Professor Wang Yiping’s team. It also serves as a testament to the successful commercialization of their research outcomes. Looking ahead, the team will continue to focus on the application needs of extreme environments and life and health optical fiber sensing technologies. They aim to accelerate the industrialization of their core technologies and provide the most practical and cutting-edge optical fiber sensing solutions for industries such as aerospace, nuclear safety, oil well exploration, and smart healthcare.