Search
Menu
Hamamatsu Corp. - Earth Innovations LB 2/24

Partners Fortify Relationship on Plastic Waveguides for XR Glasses

Facebook X LinkedIn Email
DigiLens Inc., a developer of holographic waveguides for augmented extended reality (XR) displays, is deepening its partnership with Mitsubishi Chemical Corp. (MCC) to bring to market the first-ever plastic waveguides for XR glasses at a performance, cost, and scale for consumer and enterprise use. DigiLens and the MCC team have created plastic waveguides that perform at nearly the same level as glass while drastically reducing the weight and long-term manufacturing cost, the companies said in a press release.

Other benefits include increased user safety, with the lens being so close to the eye. DigiLens uses a proprietary photopolymer and holographic contact copy manufacturing process, said Patrick Suel, president of Diamond Edge Ventures, the strategic investment arm of Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings Corp. 

“DigiLens’ technology is the only approach that will be able to make a working waveguide display using plastic waveguide substrates,” Suel said. “I’m pleased to see that because of our investments in DigiLens and the collaboration with MCC we’ve helped create the only plastic waveguide technology provider without the need for nanoimprint lithography (NIL imprinting).”

“As the leading material supplier for the global display market with a broad expertise in materials technology, MCC is excited to help make this plastic concept become reality — combining knowledge in molecular design, polymer formulation, and coating technology,” said Johei Takimoto, managing executive officer of MCC. “With plastic waveguides, the head-worn ecosystem can start designing for compelling ruggedized use cases, wrapped in a small and stand-alone form factor. We believe AR/XR glasses will be the next volume mobile device, and we are very excited to be at the forefront of this new frontier.” 

 

 

 


DataRay Inc. - ISO 11146-Compliant

Published: July 2021
Glossary
waveguide
A waveguide is a physical structure or device that is designed to confine and guide electromagnetic waves, such as radio waves, microwaves, or light waves. It is commonly used in communication systems, radar systems, and other applications where the controlled transmission of electromagnetic waves is crucial. The basic function of a waveguide is to provide a path for the propagation of electromagnetic waves while minimizing the loss of energy. Waveguides come in various shapes and sizes, and...
photopolymer
A polymer produced as a result of photochemical processes.
BusinessDigiLens Inc.WaveguideVRARVR/ARVR/AR/MRextended realityphotopolymermanufacturingMitsubishi ChemicalMitsubishiXR wearablesholographic waveguidesCoatingslight speed

We use cookies to improve user experience and analyze our website traffic as stated in our Privacy Policy. By using this website, you agree to the use of cookies unless you have disabled them.