Crystal-Optech, a leading optical integration solutions provider, has announced upgrades to its manufacturing line in collaboration with DigiLens Inc. These enhancements aim to bolster production capacity for ARGO, the standalone AR/XR device designed for enterprise and lite-industrial markets. The move comes in response to increasing demand from both consumer and enterprise sectors.
With a focus on optical elements manufacturing, including optical coating, AR optics, and semiconductor optics, Crystal-Optech’s partnership with DigiLens solidifies a manufacturing base for various optical solutions. This supports AR developers seeking cost-effective AR devices such as smartglasses and heads-up displays.
Fenglei Liu, Vice General Manager of Crystal-Optech, highlighted DigiLens’ technology as compelling for high-volume manufacturing with good image quality at an unmatched price point in the industry. The collaboration aims to meet rising demand for ARGO while exploring opportunities with tier 1 customers across sectors.
Since 2020, DigiLens and Crystal-Optech have worked together to deliver advanced and cost-effective waveguides for AR applications. Ratson Morad, Chief Operating Officer of DigiLens Inc., praised Crystal-Optech as a transformative partner in scaling waveguide manufacturing, noting exceptional image quality and significantly higher yields.
The upgraded manufacturing capabilities are poised to address increasing demand in the AR space, enabling DigiLens to meet evolving needs with its ARGO mobile computing glasses. This collaboration underscores the importance of technological innovation and manufacturing excellence in driving AR adoption across sectors.
