SCHOTT Achieves First Serial Production of Reflective Waveguides for AR Glasses

• SCHOTT is the first to scale Geometric Reflective Waveguides to commercial manufacturing volumes.
• The production breakthrough enables lighter AR glasses with clearer displays and longer battery life.

SCHOTT has announced it has achieved the first serial production of Geometric Reflective Waveguides. The company says it is the first to manufacture this optical component at a commercial scale. SCHOTT controls the entire process, from producing optical glass to final assembly, to meet the volume and quality needed for AR smart glasses.

Geometric Reflective Waveguides are parts used in AR glasses to show digital content in front of the eyes. They work by using reflective surfaces to move light through the lens. This creates sharp images while using very little power. The design helps make AR glasses smaller, lighter, and easier to wear. SCHOTT developed the technology with Lumus and says it supports both small and wide fields of view.

SCHOTT scaled production by investing in new processing equipment and expanding its facility in Malaysia. Its integrated setup allows for precise manufacturing and consistent output. The company says it is ready to supply the AR industry with these components at commercial volumes.

🌀 Tom’s Take:

Advancements in optics are essential for building AR wearables that people actually want to wear and can wear all day. But it’s not just about making these components, it’s about making them at scale. That’s the milestone SCHOTT is celebrating here.

Source: Business Wire / SCHOTT