Liquid crystal on silicon

Coherent Introduces Wavemaker® and Waveshaper® Optical Solutions for Multi-Wavelength Transmissions

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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The growing demand for capacity in optical networks has generated more interest in using the O-band more effectively.

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  • The growing demand for capacity in optical networks has generated more interest in using the O-band more effectively.
  • Multi-wavelength transmission and higher bitrates as well as upcoming amplified links are driving increased test requirements in this spectral domain.
  • Currently deployed metro and long-haul optical networks operate mostly in the C-band.
  • With the growing demand for increased fiber capacity, these networks' operation is now being extended into the L-band.

Avegant collaborates with Qualcomm and Applied Materials to deliver an AI Smart Glass Design powered by Snapdragon AR1

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Monday, February 26, 2024
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This AI smart glass architecture brings together industry-leading augmented reality (AR) technology providers to unlock a new wave of AR glass innovation. It features the smallest 30° LCoS light engine in the market -- Avegant's AG-30L2 -- along with Applied Materials' high-efficiency waveguides and Qualcomm Technologies' latest Snapdragon AR1 Gen 1 Platform, delivering full color, binocular, bright daylight-capable experiences. 

Key Points: 
  • SAN MATEO, Calif., Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Building off the announcement of the Snapdragon® AR1 Platform in October 2023, Avegant is collaborating with Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and Applied Materials, Inc. to create a blueprint for lightweight, wireless AI smart glasses.
  • This AI smart glass architecture brings together industry-leading augmented reality (AR) technology providers to unlock a new wave of AR glass innovation.
  • We are excited to help bring AI smart glasses powered by the Snapdragon AR1 to market," said Ed Tang, CEO of Avegant.
  • "The Snapdragon AR1 Platform is the first XR platform designed for AI smart glasses.

Avegant announces breakthrough Spotlight™ display technology for Augmented Reality

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024
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SAN MATEO, Calif., Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Avegant announces Spotlight™ display technology - the world's first adaptive LED illumination architecture for LCoS.  By dynamically illuminating regions of a LCoS microdisplay, Avegant has enabled the benefits of APL (average pixel level) to achieve illumination power savings up to 90% while simultaneously improving contrast by over 10x. Spotlight™ display technology is integrated alongside Avegant's existing products, retaining the advantages of very small, mature light engines that deliver efficient, full color high-resolution, polarized output. 

Key Points: 
  • Spotlight™ display technology delivers up to 90% illumination power savings and 10x local contrast compared to conventional LCoS.
  • SAN MATEO, Calif., Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Avegant announces Spotlight™ display technology - the world's first adaptive LED illumination architecture for LCoS.
  • Avegant is collaborating with Applied Materials, Inc. and Lumileds on advanced technologies for Augmented Reality.
  • "We are pleased, but not surprised, that our innovative LED architecture supports Spotlight™ display technology's never before possible Augmented Reality power savings," said Brendan Moran, Sr. Director of Display Technology Development at Lumileds.

Goeroptics unveils its latest optical solutions at CES 2024, driving technological innovation in VR/AR displays

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Thursday, January 11, 2024
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In a collaborative effort with 3M, Goeroptics applied the COC co-molding technique to the module, marking its first application in this context.

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  • In a collaborative effort with 3M, Goeroptics applied the COC co-molding technique to the module, marking its first application in this context.
  • Compared with the conventional 3D film lamination process, Star M41 incorporates 3M's latest film into the mold to enable simultaneous injection.
  • The comprehensive range of solutions delivers precision optical measurement, automated component assembly and options for optical system design.
  • It boasts strong capabilities in designing, developing and manufacturing XR optical lenses, optical imaging modules, DLP projectors, and automotive HUD components.

Global Head-Up Display Market Forecast to 2028: Europe Leads Head-Up Display Market with Significant Innovation and Adoption in Luxury, Premium Vehicles

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Thursday, January 11, 2024
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The global head-up display market is expected to reach USD 3.3 billion by 2028 from USD 1.5 billion in 2023, at a CAGR of 16.7% during the 2023-2028 period.

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  • The global head-up display market is expected to reach USD 3.3 billion by 2028 from USD 1.5 billion in 2023, at a CAGR of 16.7% during the 2023-2028 period.
  • Head-up displays (HUDs) have emerged as a crucial technology in mitigating driver distractions and enhancing safety, thus driving demand in the market.
  • Europe Leads Head-Up Display Market with Significant Innovation and Adoption in Luxury, Premium Vehicles
    During the forecast period, Europe is poised to maintain its position as the dominant market for head-up displays, backed by its strong luxury and premium automotive manufacturing base.
  • This report offers key insights into internal market dynamics, growth factors, and barriers, accompanied by detailed analysis of market segmentation and regional diversification.

Goertek Unveils Cutting-Edge Technologies at CES 2024

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024
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LAS VEGAS, Jan. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Goertek Inc. made its presence felt once again at CES when the annual event opened its doors in Las Vegas on January 9. The technology innovator returned to the event with a line-up of novel technologies and solutions in the realms of acoustics, optics and electronics, aimed at driving advancement across the consumer electronics sector.

Key Points: 
  • LAS VEGAS, Jan. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Goertek Inc. made its presence felt once again at CES when the annual event opened its doors in Las Vegas on January 9.
  • Goertek exhibited an array of speaker units and modules for cell phones, wearables, headphones and smart speakers.
  • Goertek also highlighted its advanced cockpit-based active Road-Noise Cancellation (RNC) solutions, demonstrating its commitment to enhancing the automotive electronics landscape.
  • Goertek remains steadfast in its commitment to innovation, with a focused aim to continually enhance its core competitiveness.

Pegatron unveils AR glasses reference design with Dispelix see-through displays

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024
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The reference design's binocular full-color display module consists of Dispelix's diffractive waveguide displays and miniature LCoS projectors.

Key Points: 
  • The reference design's binocular full-color display module consists of Dispelix's diffractive waveguide displays and miniature LCoS projectors.
  • While serving OEM customers as a platform, the reference design also offers an interface for the development of various AI and AR applications that benefit from an advanced AR display experience.
  • The reference design uses Dispelix single-layer, full-color waveguide displays for eyeglass-form AR glasses, which provide a rich and comfortable user experience.
  • "The launch of the first complete AR glasses reference design with Dispelix see-through display technology is an important milestone for us in commercializing our see-through waveguide display technology."

Pegatron unveils AR glasses reference design with Dispelix see-through displays

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024
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The reference design's binocular full-color display module consists of Dispelix's diffractive waveguide displays and miniature LCoS projectors.

Key Points: 
  • The reference design's binocular full-color display module consists of Dispelix's diffractive waveguide displays and miniature LCoS projectors.
  • While serving OEM customers as a platform, the reference design also offers an interface for the development of various AI and AR applications that benefit from an advanced AR display experience.
  • The reference design uses Dispelix single-layer, full-color waveguide displays for eyeglass-form AR glasses, which provide a rich and comfortable user experience.
  • "The launch of the first complete AR glasses reference design with Dispelix see-through display technology is an important milestone for us in commercializing our see-through waveguide display technology."

Global and China Automotive Head-up Display (HUD) Industry Report 2023: Among Various Light Source Technologies, TFT and DLP are the First to Come into Mass Production - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Wednesday, January 3, 2024
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Automotive HUD research: in the 'technology battle' in AR-HUD, who will be the champion of mass production?

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  • Automotive HUD research: in the 'technology battle' in AR-HUD, who will be the champion of mass production?
  • Automotive head-up display (HUD) works on the optical principle for real-time display of such information as speed, navigation and ADAS in front of the vehicle.
  • In 2022, there were over 100,000 passenger cars equipped with AR-HUD in China, rocketing by 195.4% versus 2021.
  • Among various light source technologies, TFT and DLP are the first to come into mass production.

Global and China Automotive Head-up Display (HUD) Industry Report 2023 Featuring 17 Global HUD Suppliers and 20 Chinese HUD Suppliers

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Tuesday, January 2, 2024
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DUBLIN, Jan. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Automotive Head-up Display (HUD) Industry Report, 2023" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • DUBLIN, Jan. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Automotive Head-up Display (HUD) Industry Report, 2023" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • Automotive head-up display (HUD) works on the optical principle for real-time display of such information as speed, navigation and ADAS in front of the vehicle.
  • By display, HUD falls into three types: C-HUD (Combiner HUD), W-HUD (Windshield HUD), and AR-HUD (Augmented Reality HUD), of which AR-HUD is the third-generation HUD product behind C-HUD and W-HUD.
  • In 2022, there were over 100,000 passenger cars equipped with AR-HUD in China, rocketing by 195.4% versus 2021.