"China's urbanization represents the world's largest investment opportunity. As the country's urbanization rate continues to rise, millions of people are moving into cities each year, driving significant increases in both investment and consumption. A single percentage point increase in urbanization can translate into tens of thousands of additional consumers and investments. Future urbanization will serve as a major engine for China’s economic growth."
"Amid this trend, the real estate market—driven by urbanization—is increasingly concentrated in second- and third-tier cities. Provinces like Sichuan, with their large populations, are poised for substantial development opportunities. The home furnishing industry, a key pillar of Sichuan’s economy and a downstream sector of real estate, is also set for a strong resurgence."
"Sichuan furniture has a distinct advantage in understanding the mainland market. Industry experts note that under favorable new policies, Sichuan furniture benefits from strong industrial, product, and channel advantages. After years of dedicated development, Sichuan has become the third-largest furniture manufacturing base in China, after Guangdong and Zhejiang. Unlike many coastal furniture companies that focus on exports, Sichuan-based firms have deep insights into the preferences and needs of domestic consumers in second- and third-tier cities. With traditional industries in the east facing land use restrictions, Sichuan furniture is well-positioned to thrive in the new urbanization era."
"Sichuan has established numerous furniture industrial parks across the province, including in Xindu, Chongzhou, Pengzhou, Qionglai, and Dayi. These clusters, centered around the Chengdu Furniture Industrial Park, have expanded across the southwest and beyond. In areas like Longqiao, top home furnishings companies such as Emperor Standard, Good Scenery, and Sunshine Linsen have gathered. The industry has developed a complete supply chain, from manufacturing and R&D to training, business, and hardware support, which helps Sichuan furniture enterprises grow and expand."
"Rong Yuwei, Secretary General of the Sichuan Furniture Industry Import and Export Chamber of Commerce, emphasizes the importance of proactive strategies. Companies must establish early warning mechanisms, anticipate future changes, and make decisions ahead of the curve. The chamber has actively supported businesses in exploring new markets, organizing events like 'Furniture to the Countryside' in southern counties, where over ten million yuan in sales were achieved in just three days. The success of the Shenxin Taifu International Home Expo Center in Nanxian County serves as a model for expanding Sichuan furniture into the tertiary market."
"Wang Zisong, President of the Chengdu Xindu District Furniture Association and CEO of Good Landscape Furniture, highlights the growing demand for furniture as more people transition to urban life. This shift creates a new wave of market growth, helping offset the slowdown in the real estate sector. With innovative products, competitive pricing, and quality service, the home furnishings industry can overcome challenges and unlock new opportunities. At the same time, furniture companies must continue to adapt and innovate to meet evolving consumer needs."
Germanium Lens
Germanium Plano-Convex (PCX) Lenses feature precision diamond turned surfaces making them ideal for a variety of infrared applications, including thermal imaging, infrared spectroscopy, and remote sensing. Germanium (Ge) is popular for its high index of refraction, broad transmission range, and rugged mechanical properties. These lenses are available in 25 and 50mm diameters, uncoated, or with multiple broadband coating options.
Germanium (Ge) material feature high index of refraction (around 4.0 from 2 - 14μm), an anti-reflection coating is recommended on these germanium windows for sufficient transmission in the region of interest. Germanium is subject to thermal runaway, meaning that the transmission decreases as temperature increases. As such, these germanium windows should be used at temperatures below 100°C. Germanium`s high density (5.33 g/cm3) should be considered when designing for weight-sensitive systems. 
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Germanium windows specifications
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Standard precision |
High-precision |
| Dimension Tolerance |
φ5-250mm+0/-0.2 |
φ3-350mm+0/-0.2 |
| Thickness Tolerance |
1-50mm+/-0.1 |
1-50mm |
| Parallelism |
1 arc minute |
10 arc seconds |
| Surface Quality |
60/40 |
20/10 |
| Flatness |
N<λ/2@633nm(at 50mm) |
N<λ/10@633nm(at 50mm) |
| Clear Aperture |
>90% |
>95% |
| Chamfer |
Protected <0.5mmx45deg |
Protected <0.5mmx45deg |
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