Two Rounds of Capital Investment: Shanghai Astrace Targets the Summit of Intelligent Optoelectronic New Materials

After seven years of dedicated transformation, Shanghai Astrace New Material Technology Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as Shanghai Astrace) has successfully achieved a leap from brand operation to high-end intelligent new material research, development, and production, as well as an upgrade from aftermarket sales to direct supply for OEM manufacturers.

Between August and September 2025, the company reached a critical stage of development — within just two months, it consecutively secured two rounds of major investment from Shangqi Capital and Changxing Chuangqiang Capital. The strong infusion of capital has not only provided powerful momentum for the company’s growth but also demonstrated the enormous potential of the intelligent optoelectronic new materials industry. This financing will primarily focus on two core areas: OMTD (Optoelectronic Mapping Transparent Display) intelligent transparent optical film and 3MDT intelligent continuously dimmable film, helping the company accelerate technological breakthroughs and move steadily toward the forefront of the industry.

I. Intensive Capital Deployment Anchored in Sector Value

Both rounds of investment were led by well-known institutions in the industry. The funds will be directed toward upgrading core technology R&D, expanding large-scale production capacity, and deepening market channel development. The rapid capital deployment within a short period reflects strong recognition of Shanghai Astrace’s comprehensive strength.

In the field of intelligent optoelectronic new materials, the company has built distinctive competitive advantages through independent material formulation, proprietary intelligent control technology, and a fully self-sufficient production chain. Its technological and product competitiveness have already been proven in the market.

According to representatives of the investment institutions, the decision to increase investment in Shanghai Astrace was based not only on the company’s innovative strength and industry position but also on their long-term confidence in the development potential of intelligent optoelectronic new materials such as OMTD and 3MDT. With the widespread adoption of 5G and IoT technologies, the application demand for intelligent optoelectronic materials across multiple sectors continues to expand, and the market value and development potential of this field are becoming increasingly prominent.

II. Technological Breakthroughs Filling Industry Gaps

The technological accumulation achieved through seven years of transformation and upgrading is now driving concentrated breakthroughs with the support of new capital.

As an innovative enterprise deeply engaged in the intelligent optoelectronic new materials industry, Shanghai Astrace has achieved critical technological upgrades in its two core products.

The company’s self-developed OMTD intelligent transparent optical film optimizes the molecular structure of materials and the optical control algorithm, achieving pixel-level precision in light-effect control. It meets the high-end transparent aesthetic requirements of glass in applications such as architectural curtain walls, intelligent doors and windows, and commercial display cabinets.

The 3MDT intelligent continuously dimmable film overcomes traditional technical bottlenecks, realizing stable operation across a wide temperature range from -30°C to 100°C, with haze below 2%, and millisecond-level dimming response speed. It also achieves true black display, complete privacy protection, and stepless brightness adjustment, making it suitable for automotive cabins, high-speed train windows, aerospace, and low-altitude aircraft applications.

The breakthrough of the two core technologies not only fills multiple technical gaps in China’s intelligent optoelectronic new materials field but also elevates the localization level of related products to an internationally advanced standard, breaking foreign monopolies in several high-end markets.

III. Empowering Diverse Applications and Aiming for Global Leadership

Supported by both technological advantages and capital strength, Shanghai Astrace is accelerating the expansion of diversified application scenarios, building an integrated “Technology–Product–Application” service system.

At present, the company has established collaborations with leading enterprises in sectors such as automotive smart cabin aesthetics, intelligent glass dimming, smart windows, dimmable curtain walls, and intelligent home control, providing clients with customized intelligent optoelectronic material solutions.

Chairwoman Liu Fengxi stated that the next key steps will focus on advancing OEM collaborations with leading automotive manufacturers and developing distribution channels in high-end architectural markets at home and abroad, further expanding the company’s market share.

Looking ahead, Shanghai Astrace will continue to focus on core technological innovation in intelligent optoelectronic new materials, strengthen the integration of the upstream and downstream industrial chains, and strive to become a global leader in intelligent optoelectronic new materials within three years, contributing new momentum to the high-quality development of China’s new materials industry.