2:35 PM - 2:55 PM:
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DiffrarTM: Scalable polymer optical waveguide substrates and their practical applications
This presentation will introduce DiffrarTM, a scalable polymer optical waveguide substrate designed to meet the growing demands for more stylish, lightweight, and safer waveguide technologies. We will explore its practical applications in advanced optical systems, emphasizing its unique scalability in both size and performance. Attendees will gain insights into how Diffrar can be integrated into augmented reality glasses, showcasing its potential to drive innovation in optical waveguide design and production.
2:55 PM - 3:05 PM:
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Ultra-stable high refractive index materials driving universal waveguide performance
It is now well understood that high-index optical waveguides and combiners have enabled manufacturers to overcome critical technical obstacles and bottlenecks for next-generation XR displays. HRI materials give XR devices powerful advantages by expanding the field of view to create a truly immersive viewing experience. To date these improvements have been mainly focused on surface relief gratings using spin coating and nanoimprint lithography methods, however the field of waveguide technology has broadened. These now include various forms of holographic methods, and diffractive optical elements, all using a broad array of application methods, design configurations, and substrates. These developments, combined with demands for larger process windows, greater UV-stability, dramatically longer stamp life (in the case of NIL), and more robust efficiencies, all at a reasonable price point, require a broad product portfolio to satisfy these stringent demands. Pixelligent will present that by tuning the critical properties of its proprietary PixClear® nanocrystals, PixNIL® and PixJet® formulations, and its award winning PixCor® products, it has adapted its HRI technology platform to deliver products that can meet these broad and ever-evolving requirements.
3:05 PM - 3:15 PM:
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High refractive index materials for nanoimprinting waveguides: challenges and solutions
High refractive index resins are key enabling components for direct nanoimprinting of AR waveguides and need to meet the strict requirements across optical quality, replication pattern fidelity, mass manufacturing process stability, and long-term reliability. This talk will highlight the latest developments in Inkron’s state-of-the-art nanoimprinting materials for both spin coating and ink jet printing applications. The talk will address and present solutions for the photostability challenges of titanium dioxide based high refractive index materials, pattern fidelity changes in repeated replication processes and low temperature process requirements of emerging plastic substrates.
3:15 PM - 3:25 PM:
Coffee Break
3:25 PM - 3:35 PM:
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FlexEnable’s flexible active optics for AR/VR
FlexEnable have developed a complete platform for manufacturing ultra-thin, lightweight active optical films, allowing almost any surface to steer, focus and module light. Manufacturable in existing display factories using key materials supplied by FlexEnable, the resulting active liquid crystal optics can 3D curved to fit snugly against other biaxially curved surfaces in an optical system such as fixed lenses. The ability of these films to enhance optical performance whilst simultaneously , minimising volume, thickness and weight are key to attaining the goal of all-day wearable AR and VR headsets. This talk will cover several types of active optical d active global and pixelated liquid crystal dimmers for AR, tunable lenses for AR/VR, and beam shapers.
3:35 PM - 3:45 PM:
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Facilitating electrical and mechanical connection of mini-/microLED in AR/VR applications with functional adhesives
The ultimate miniaturization in XR devices necessitates functional polymers or directional conductive adhesives. Isotropic conductive materials e. g. solder might be unable to avoid short circuits in this scale. The proposed adhesives show marvelous results for miniLED devices, paving the way for future microLED display products.
3:45 PM - 3:55 PM:
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Creating the world's most advanced prescription lens technology for augmented reality glasses
"AddOptics’ Direct Finished Lens Casting Technology creates thin and lightweight prescription lenses with integrated waveguide displays.
The Direct Finished Lens Casting Technology allows for the combination of prescription corrected lenses and integrated mechanical features while minimizing weight and volume.
Furthermore, it eliminates the need for edging and polishing, which in turn allows for complex freeform surfaces. Finally, the process is set-up to embed electronic components into the lens. Together this results in the most advanced prescription lenses for AR glasses."
3:55 PM - 4:05 PM:
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Waveguides – ready for take-off? Innovation pipeline filled? SCHOTT’s view on reflective and diffractive technologies
"With our new manufacturing line in Malaysia, SCHOTT has made a major contribution in technology readiness of reflective waveguides has made a major step ahead - confirming SCHOTT’s leading position in this technology. We present insights into mass production aspects, and into our technology roadmap addressing applications with small and wide field-of-view.
Over the past years, Diffractive waveguides continue to show progress in image quality and functionality, enabled – among others - by innovation in glass and wafer geometry. Newest achievements on SCHOTT RealView® high index wafers and their materials are presented.
AR glasses combining ultimate image quality and uncompromised wearability … our industry is getting there!"
Event Details
FORMAT: General session with live audience Q&A to follow some presentations.MENU: Coffee, decaf, and tea will be available outside the presentation room in the nearby exhibition.
SETUP: Mix of theater and classroom style seating.