Cathay Photonics

Cathay Photonics is a Hong Kong-based advanced materials company specializing in the development and commercialization of sapphire thin film coating technology. Their flagship product, Saphron, provides a transparent, ultra-hard, and scratch-resistant layer for various substrates, including glass and ceramics. While widely used in consumer electronics for smartphone screens and watch faces, the technology is also applied in the healthcare sector to enhance the durability and performance of medical devices such as endoscopes and surgical tools. The company's proprietary deposition process allows for the creation of high-quality sapphire films at a lower cost than traditional methods, bridging the gap between academic research and industrial application.