2023
23 Nov 2023
TriLite: Visit and Technology Demo
TriLite is a Viennese startup developing laser beam scanning (LBS) displays for augmented reality (AR). IDTechEx visited its Viennese headquarters and tried a demonstration of its projectors in a headset.21 Nov 2023
Optiark
Optiark is a Chinese designer and manufacturer of single-layer diffractive waveguides and associated optical engines for augmented reality (AR). IDTechEx met Optiark at AWE EU 2023.
9 Nov 2023
Optics for Virtual, Augmented and Mixed Reality 2024-2034: Technologies, Players and Markets
IDTechEx Report: Sam Dale
22 Sep 2023
STMicroelectronics and Augmented Reality
STMicroelectronics (ST) is a Swiss-headquartered large multinational semiconductor company. It develops and delivers semiconductor solutions across the spectrum of microelectronics applications. This profile focuses on its activities supporting AR (augmented reality) devices, particularly laser beam scanning (LBS) displays.
14 Aug 2023
Displays for Virtual, Augmented and Mixed Reality 2024-2034: Forecasts, Technologies, Markets
IDTechEx Report: Sam Dale and Dr Xiaoxi He
14 Jun 2023
Jade Bird Display
Jade Bird Display (JBD) designs and manufactures microLED displays with complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor (CMOS) backplanes for applications including augmented reality (AR) devices, where it has been the first microLED firm to reach the market. JBD updated IDTechEx on its progress since its last interview in early 2022, including the opening of its new fab in Hefei, updated product lineup and promising financial results.1 Jun 2023
OQmented
25 May 2023
Oorym
12 May 2023
TriLite Technologies
TriLite is a developer and manufacturer of laser beam scanning (LBS) projectors, targeted especially for use in consumer augmented reality (AR) glasses. TriLite's Trixel 3 projector is extremely compact to fit in the arm of glasses, uses a single bi-axial MEMS mirror, and does not require external relay optics. The Vienna, Austria based firm has developed innovative machine learning-based software to simplify calibration and control, reducing production costs and increasing manufacturing yields.
20 Mar 2023
Wearable Technology Forecasts 2023-2033
IDTechEx Report: Dr Tess Skyrme and Sam Dale
22 Feb 2023
Lumus
appears to be profitable enough to support its own development work without needing to shed equity or control.
Waveguide technology frequently improved in terms of specifications — Lumus keeps innovating. Z-Lens already a significant improvement over the already great Maximus.
17 Jan 2023
VividQ and Dispelix: Pairing Holographic Displays with Waveguides
Holographic display technology firm VividQ discussed the development of a combined waveguide combiner and 3D holographic display system for AR headsets in conjunction with waveguide development firm Dispelix.
2022
21 Sep 2022
Virtual Reality & Augmented Reality Headsets 2023-2033: Technologies, Players, and Markets
IDTechEx Report: Sam Dale
9 May 2022
Dispelix
Dispelix is a Finnish firm designing surface relief grating diffractive waveguides for consumer augmented reality devices. Unlike other companies' designs, they use a single waveguide layer for full RGB color — this helps to decrease weight but increases design complexity. Its in-house design software was developed specifically to solve this issue. The company is in the process of scaling production with its fab partners.
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16 Mar 2022
OQmented
16 Feb 2022
Jade Bird Display
Jade Bird Display (JBD) is a Shanghai-based developer and manufacturer of microLED microdisplays and projection engines which are mainly targeted at augmented reality (AR) devices. The company operates on a fab model and manufactures high pixel density (>5000PPI) polychrome and monochrome displays and light engines — its solutions are currently in several commercially available AR devices. JBD displays are also suited for use in HUDs, sports optics, holographic sights, and 3D printing, but this profile concentrates on AR.6 Jan 2022
Optinvent
6 Jan 2022
Lumus
while not yet necessarily profitable, it is not reliant on external funding.
Waveguide technology frequently improved in terms of specifications - Lumus keeps innovating. New products e.g. Minimus tend to target intelligent niches.
2020
27 Mar 2020
Waveguides in AR and MR devices
Waveguides are an important part of augmented reality or mixed reality device. This premium article introduces waveguides, based on data from the IDTechEx Report "Augmented, Mixed and Virtual Reality 2020-2030".15 Jan 2020
Dispelix
Dispelix are a company that create waveguides for AR products. IDTechEx interviewed Dispelix's Co-founder and CEO Antti Sunnari and discussed the current position of the company.
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