Where Vision Meets Precision.

Where Vision Meets Precision.

Where Vision Meets Precision.

Our Story

Our Story

Our commitment to harmonizing cutting-edge technology with meticulous craftsmanship ensures exceptional quality and operational efficiency

Established in 2008, we integrates innovative design with precision engineering excellence. Headquartered in Hong Kong and bolstered by proprietary advanced CNC machining and anodizing facility, we deliver design solutions that optimize every stage of development —from prototyping and rigorous testing, to full-scale production.

Established in 2008, we integrates innovative design with precision engineering excellence. Headquartered in Hong Kong and bolstered by proprietary advanced CNC machining and anodizing facility, we deliver design solutions that optimize every stage of development —from prototyping and rigorous testing, to full-scale production.

As forward-thinking innovators, we are dedicated to defining the future of precision-engineered solutions, empowering industries worldwide with bespoke, high-performance products that embody both technical mastery and visionary design.

As forward-thinking innovators, we are dedicated to defining the future of precision-engineered solutions, empowering industries worldwide with bespoke, high-performance products that embody both technical mastery and visionary design.

Our Team and Achievements

Our Team and Achievements

With over two decades of leadership in high-precision injection mold design, Edward Lai has redefined excellence across the electronics, automotive, and healthcare industries. As the visionary founder and Managing Director of Defini, and former Chairman of the Hong Kong Mold and Die Council (1993–2003), Lai’s technical ingenuity and strategic acumen have shaped global manufacturing standards.

In 2008, Lai merged his engineering expertise with a passion for underwater exploration to launch Nauticam, a transformative venture that revolutionized underwater imaging. Leveraging mastery of CNC machining, optical design systems, and advanced plastic injection molding, Nauticam pioneered camera housings that seamlessly integrate precision engineering with user-centric functionality. Designed by an avid diver and photographer, these solutions addressed critical needs in existing equipment, propelling Nauticam to become the world’s foremost brand in underwater imaging technology.

Under Lai’s leadership, Nauticam’s multidisciplinary team has achieved extraordinary milestones, including nine international patents and three Red Dot Design Awards, alongside Hong Kong’s prestigious Consumer Product Design Grand Award. Their innovations—ranging from rugged housings to groundbreaking underwater optics—empower filmmakers and photographers to capture previously unattainable imagery. This engineering prowess has cemented Nauticam as the trusted partner behind award-winning documentaries like My Octopus Teacher and Planet Earth, as well as major cinematic productions, earning acclaim from directors, cinematographers, and creators globally.

With over two decades of leadership in high-precision injection mold design, Edward Lai has redefined excellence across the electronics, automotive, and healthcare industries. As the visionary founder and Managing Director of Defini, and former Chairman of the Hong Kong Mold and Die Council (1993–2003), Lai’s technical ingenuity and strategic acumen have shaped global manufacturing standards.

In 2008, Lai merged his engineering expertise with a passion for underwater exploration to launch Nauticam, a transformative venture that revolutionized underwater imaging. Leveraging mastery of CNC machining, optical design systems, and advanced plastic injection molding, Nauticam pioneered camera housings that seamlessly integrate precision engineering with user-centric functionality. Designed by an avid diver and photographer, these solutions addressed critical needs in existing equipment, propelling Nauticam to become the world’s foremost brand in underwater imaging technology.

Under Lai’s leadership, Nauticam’s multidisciplinary team has achieved extraordinary milestones, including nine international patents and three Red Dot Design Awards, alongside Hong Kong’s prestigious Consumer Product Design Grand Award. Their innovations—ranging from rugged housings to groundbreaking underwater optics—empower filmmakers and photographers to capture previously unattainable imagery. This engineering prowess has cemented Nauticam as the trusted partner behind award-winning documentaries like My Octopus Teacher and Planet Earth, as well as major cinematic productions, earning acclaim from directors, cinematographers, and creators globally.

Our Goal

Our Goal

Today, Defini’s core team—the architects of Nauticam’s success—continues to drive cutting-edge advancements, delivering solutions that blend artistry, durability, and technical brilliance. By transforming industry benchmarks and expanding the boundaries of underwater photography, Edward Lai’s legacy endures as a testament to innovation’s power to inspire both imagination and impact.

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50+
Service Centers
Worldwide

50+
Service Centers
Worldwide

50+
Service Centers
Worldwide

Nauticam services the underwater housing market through more than 30 global dealerships, offering expert imaging knowledge and after-sales services

Nauticam services the underwater housing market through more than 30 global dealerships, offering expert imaging knowledge and after-sales services

Nauticam services the underwater housing market through more than 30 global dealerships, offering expert imaging knowledge and after-sales services

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When expertise meets passion, innovation thrives.

INNOVATION
UNDERWATER

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Photos captured using Nauticam underwater housings and optics

Photos captured using Nauticam underwater housings and optics

Photos captured using Nauticam underwater housings and optics

  • Avatar 2
  • Black Panther
  • Blue Planet II
  • Great Migrations
  • Mision Impossible 5
  • Our Oceans
  • Planet Earth III
  • Puff
  • Secrets of the Octopus
  • Secrets of the Whales
  • Sphere - Postcard from the Earth
  • My Octopus Teacher
  • Welcome to Earth

Movies & Documentaries taken by using Nauticam underwater housings and optics

Movies & Documentaries taken by using Nauticam underwater housings and optics

Movies & Documentaries taken by using Nauticam underwater housings and optics