Phenix Optics traces its origins to the Jiangxi Optical Instruments General Plant, established on August 15, 1965, as part of Chinaundefineds "Third Front" industrial relocation initiative. Jointly approved by the former State Planning Commission and the First Ministry of Machinery Industry, the plant was set up in Huangboyang Village, Huagiao Township, Dexing, Shangrao, Jiangxi. It was formed through the partial relocation of several factories, including Shanghai Cine Equipment Factory, Shanghai No.2 Camera Factory, Jiangnan Optical Instruments Factory, Nanjing Surveying and Mapping Instruments Factory, and Nanjing Mould Factory. The registered capital at the time was 36 million RMB, and full-scale production commenced in 1969.

The company headquarters is located in Shangrao City, Jiangxi Province. On July 1, 2015, following the no-cost transfer of its controlling shareholder, Phenix Optics Holding Co., Ltd., to CETHIK Group Co., Ltd., Phenix Optics became a subsidiary of China Electronics Technology Group Corporation (CETC). As a result, the actual controller of Phenix Optics shifted from the Jiangxi Provincial State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission (SASAC) to the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission of the State Council.

Phenix Optics is primarily engaged in the R&D, manufacturing, and sales of optical components, metal parts, various optical lenses, medical endoscopes, microscopes, intelligent controllers, and intelligent imaging products. The company possesses comprehensive interdisciplinary R&D and production capabilities spanning optics, mechanics, electronics, and plastics. Its core manufacturing processes – including optical cold processing, precision metal machining, surface heat treatment, optical coating, injection molding, and precision mold manufacturing – are at the leading domestic level. The company maintains a rigorous total quality management system and a nationwide quality information feedback network. It has obtained ISO 9001 (Quality Management), ISO 14001 (Environmental Management), OHSAS 18001 (Occupational Health and Safety), and IATF 16949 (Automotive Quality Management) certifications. The "Phenix" brand has grown into a renowned national brand in the global optical industry.

Today, Phenix Optics employs over 3,500 people. The company has established a comprehensive global presence: a subsidiary in Japan, an overseas manufacturing base in Vietnam, and R&D and marketing centers in Shangrao, Hangzhou, and Suzhou in China, supported by modern large-scale production and processing bases across Jiangxi, Zhejiang, and Jiangsu provinces.

In recent years, Phenix Optics has cultivated comprehensive optical and mechanical design capabilities and has strategically expanded its product portfolio across both visible and non-visible light spectra, achieving full-spectrum coverage in the optical field. Its products are widely used in consumer optoelectronics applications such as digital cameras, projection systems, security surveillance, intelligent vehicles, and smart homes for internationally renowned brands. The company has become a stable and trusted supplier to many leading domestic and international enterprises.