Meta Materials and PPG Announce Plans to Develop Electrochromic Applications for Ophthalmic Optics in the Extended Reality Market
Meta Materials and PPG Announce Plans to Develop Electrochromic Applications for Ophthalmic Optics in the Extended Reality Market
HALIFAX, NS / ACCESSWIRE / May 31, 2022 / $Meta Materials(MMAT.US)$, a developer of high-performance functional materials and nanocomposites, and$PPG Industries(PPG.US)$, a global paint, coatings and specialty materials manufacturer, today announced a memorandum of understanding ("MOU") to develop new ophthalmic smart devices primarily for extended reality (XR) applications. The collaboration focuses on developing dynamic dimming functionality of META's NANOWEB® transparent conductive film combined with PPG electrochromic gels and META's ARfusion™ platform.
哈利法克斯,NS/ACCESSWIRE/2022年5月31日/ $Meta Material(MMAT.US)$高性能功能材料和纳米复合材料的开发商,以及$PPG Industries(PPG.US)$全球涂料、涂料和特种材料制造商诺基亚西门子公司今天宣布了一份谅解备忘录(“MOU”),该公司将开发主要用于扩展现实(XR)应用的新型眼科智能设备。此次合作的重点是开发Meta的NANOWEB®透明导电膜与PPG电致变色凝胶和Meta的ARFusion™平台相结合的动态调光功能。
"PPG has a proven track record of pioneering solutions for the ophthalmic industry and the prescription eyeglass wearing public for more than 50 years," said George Palikaras CEO of META. "PPG is a trusted supplier, and we are excited to expand our collaboration by adding PPG's high-performance chemistries that perfectly complement our unique ARfusion™ platform and deliver dynamic optics to our growing list of customers."
META的首席执行官乔治·帕利卡拉斯说:“50多年来,PPG在眼科行业和公众配戴处方眼镜方面拥有经过验证的开创性解决方案的记录。PPG是一家值得信赖的供应商,我们很高兴通过增加PPG的高性能化学物质来扩大我们的合作,这些化学物质完美地补充了我们独特的ARFusion™平台,并为我们日益增长的客户名单提供动态光学设备。“
PPG and META believe that the XR market, which is an umbrella term that covers virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and mixed reality (MR) applications, can become more viable with more easily cured high index, multi-functional and lightweight smart lenses. Utilizing META's ARfusion™ proprietary technology with ultraviolet (UV) light for curing, the collaboration aims to optimize PPG's electrochromic gel in combination with PPG's UV-curable optical monomers to deliver enhanced dynamic dimming functionality for XR eyewear. These materials are being combined for the first time and are expected to lead to more cost-effective and sustainable manufacturing, benefiting all points in the supply chain, from manufacturer to consumer.
PPG和META认为,XR市场是一个涵盖虚拟现实(VR)、增强现实(AR)和混合现实(MR)应用的总称,通过更容易固化的高指数、多功能和轻量级智能镜头,XR市场可以变得更加可行。利用Meta的ARFusion™专有技术和紫外线(UV)固化,合作旨在优化PPG的电致变色凝胶,结合PPG的紫外光固化光学单体,为XR眼镜提供增强的动态调光功能。这些材料是首次组合在一起,预计将带来更具成本效益和可持续的制造,使供应链中从制造商到消费者的所有环节都受益。
"A key challenge for XR eyewear developers is to overcome high-brightness ambient lighting, such as outdoors on a sunny day," said Jonathan Waldern, CTO of META. "Ramping up display power in these settings greatly shortens battery life. Dynamic dimming should enable a more readable display with more efficient power use."
Meta的首席技术官乔纳森·沃尔德恩表示:“XR眼镜开发商面临的一个关键挑战是克服高亮度的环境照明,比如晴天的户外照明。”“在这些设置下增加显示功率会极大地缩短电池寿命。动态调光应该会使显示更具可读性,并能更高效地使用电力。”
META's ARfusion™ technology combines UV precision cast lens fabrication tools with functional materials to provide XR wearable developers with a one-stop-shop platform for seamlessly integrating smart technologies into thin, lightweight lenses.
Meta的ARFusion™技术将UV精密铸造镜片制造工具与功能材料相结合,为XR可穿戴设备开发人员提供一站式平台,将智能技术无缝集成到轻薄的镜片中。
"META has the capabilities and resources to lead the development and integration of highly functional materials in smart prescription lenses," said Ray Hudack, PPG senior marketing manager, Optical Materials and Coatings. "PPG has extensive experience and IP related to the development, formulation, and application of electrochromic formulations. Together, we aim to develop new ways to advance the next generation ophthalmic optics with new functionality. Through this initiative, we see an opportunity to bring a superior solution to developers of AR/XR smart eyewear and other applications."
PPG光学材料和涂层高级营销经理Ray Hudack表示:“Meta拥有引领智能处方镜片中高功能材料的开发和集成的能力和资源。”PPG在电致变色配方的开发、配方和应用方面拥有丰富的经验和知识产权。我们共同致力于开发新的方法,以推动具有新功能的下一代眼科光学产品的发展。通过这一举措,我们看到了为AR/XR智能眼镜和其他应用的开发商带来卓越解决方案的机会。
The Companies will jointly participate in customer demonstrations at the AWE USA show, June 1-3 at the Santa Clara Convention Center in California (Booth 219).
两家公司将共同参加6月1日至3日在加利福尼亚州圣克拉拉会议中心(展位219)举行的AWE美国展会上的客户演示。
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