WaveOptics, the world leading designer and manufacturer of diffractive waveguides, announced a partnership with Coretronic, the Taiwanese-based worldwide number one provider of DLP projection solutions. This partnership will advance AR system integration, while lowering technical and financial barriers for entry into the AR market.
The partnership follows the launch of WaveOptics’ Module Program which enables customers to pilot and deploy commercial AR solutions. For the first time at an accessible price point, hardware makers, platform owners and software developers can create fully scalable and immersive AR experiences. WaveOptics’ Module Program offers customers early access to waveguide development for faster prototyping, and integration with evaluation tools, proof of concept models, use case trials and an AR optical module for use in end-user products.
As part of this program, Coretronic will act as a distribution channel and the integrator for WaveOptics’ AR modules, while providing system integration (SI) for WaveOptics’ customers as needed. The AR modules consist of WaveOptics’ Phlox 40? waveguides and Coretronic’s light engines, pre-aligned, mounted on a lightweight frame. Associated electronics are also supplied.
“Our partnership with Coretronic highlights our commitment towards helping our ecosystem of valued partners bring AR displays to life, by offering the key technology required at a price point that will allow AR end-user products to hit the market by 2019 for under $600. Together, we’re making entry into the AR space technically and financially feasible by combining our world leading, low-cost waveguides with Coretronic’s best in class light engines” David Hayes, CEO at WaveOptics commented.
SY Chen, President at Coretronic, said: “The partnership reflects Coretronic’s strategy to strengthen its leading position in display and optics development technology. WaveOptics offers unparalleled performance with scalable technology. The Module Program will enable AR commercialisation, accelerate WaveOptics into new markets and drive Coretronic’s vision to be an all-round display systems provider across Asia, North America and Europe.”
The WaveOptics’ Module Program enables customers to collaborate and build enterprise commercial AR solutions that drive productivity and create superior end customer experiences. To access more information please visit the WaveOptics website.
About WaveOptics
WaveOptics is the world leading designer and manufacturer of diffractive waveguides, the key component enabling the mass adoption of truly scalable and immersive AR experiences in all consumer, prosumer and enterprise markets.
WaveOptics was founded in 2010 and is now led by CEO David Hayes. The company aims for its waveguides to be the core ingredient used in all AR wearable devices, driven by its unique technology and expertise, which enable unparalleled scalability, performance and versatility for real world applications. To learn more, visit http://www.enhancedworld.com/.
About Coretronic
Coretronic Corporation was established in the Hsinchu Science Park on June 30, 1992 and was the first LCD backlight module manufacturer and the key DLP display solutions provider in Taiwan. It has taken the lead in developing and mass-producing the competitive and high performance solutions in projection and AR industry.
Coretronic conducts its R&D and innovative developments based on its key patents and core technology via a business strategy of vertical integration. This has made Coretronic the leader in providing display solutions in the current worldwide market. To learn more, visit http://www.coretronic.com
