What They Say
DigiLens said that it has done a deal with Mitsubishi Chemical Corp. to develop the DigiLens plastic waveguide technology. The approach is claimed to be the only approach to making plastic elements that does not use nanoimprint lithography (NIL imprinting.
“Because DigiLens uses its proprietary photopolymer and holographic contact copy manufacturing process, DigiLens’ technology is the only approach that will be able to make a working waveguide display using plastic waveguide substrates”
The firm believes that this approach will get the firm into “every XR product or experience you buy”.
CEO Chris Pickett said to Protocol in an interview that it’s a challenge to get glass that is good enough. “You need a very flat piece of plastic,” Pickett told the site and he believes that the surface flatness of materials available from Mitsubishi are at the surface flatness of glass.
He also told the site that Digilens will be able to ship full waveguides by the end of the year.
What We Think
If you are interested in Digilens and haven’t read it, I’d recommend Karl Guttag’s report on his visit to the firm. A supplier of the status of Mitsubishi endorsing the technology is a good development for the firm. (BR)
A comparison of the Digilens plastic lens vs glass in thickness and weight.
