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Aug 2Wed
  1. Guangdian Hui · TrendsOptics industry63

    How Focuslight Laser Solutions Solve Mini and Micro LED Process Challenges

    Focuslight addresses Mini and Micro LED process challenges through laser mass transfer, mass welding and chip repair, with key factors being spot control, energy uniformity and closed-loop temperature control. The Flux H system for mass welding uses a 4000-10000W, 976nm light source, with spot length and width adjustable in segments from 2 mm to 200 mm and energy uniformity above 97%. The Flux H system for chip repair uses a 30-150W, 976nm light source, with a 365um×105um spot and energy uniformity above 90%.

    Why we recommend it: Mapping mass transfer, welding and repair to spot and thermal management requirements provides a concrete method for working backward from display manufacturing bottlenecks to laser system design parameters.

Jul 18Tue
  1. Google Blog · XR/AROptics industry32

    Taito and Google Launch Augmented Reality Mobile Game SPACE INVADERS: World Defense

    To mark the 45th anniversary of Space Invaders, Google has teamed up with Taito and Unit9 to launch the Android and iOS mobile game SPACE INVADERS: World Defense, letting players defend their own neighborhoods against alien invaders. Built on ARCore and the Geospatial API, the game uses real-world surroundings such as buildings and terrain to generate levels, with invaders appearing on rooftops or hiding behind buildings.

Jul 7Fri
  1. Guangdian Hui · TrendsOptics industryOptics and AI61

    Suda Weige Delivers Large Direct-Write Lithography System, Plans to Sell 100% of Huarisheng

    Suda Weige announced the successful delivery of an independently developed large direct-write lithography system for lithographic manufacturing of materials used in photonic chips, optical communications and optical chips. The system supports real-time 3D navigation autofocus on large-area substrates, proximity effect compensation during exposure and other functions. Several more large lithography system contracts are awaiting delivery. The company also plans to transfer 100% of Huarisheng for 550 million yuan, concentrating resources on micro- and nano-optics equipment and materials.

    Why we recommend it: The equipment delivery and the planned exit from the reflective materials business together show a path of concentrating resources in micro- and nano-manufacturing, useful for understanding Suda Weige's technology portfolio and commercialization direction.

Feb 8Wed
  1. Google Blog · XR/AROptics and AI42

    Google Maps Launches Immersive View and Updates Live View and Other Features

    Google Maps has begun rolling out Immersive View, which uses AI and computer vision to fuse billions of Street View and aerial images into a digital model of the world, overlaid with information such as weather, traffic and crowd levels. Google also announced updates to Live View and new features for EV owners and people who walk, cycle or use public transit.

Dec 15Thu
  1. Google Blog · XR/AROptics industry27

    Gorillaz Launch City-Scale Augmented Reality Show With Google ARCore Geospatial API

    Virtual band Gorillaz and real-time animation studio Nexus Studios have used Google's newly released ARCore Geospatial API to launch the AR experience Gorillaz Presents, available on Android and iOS, letting fans watch large-scale AR performances by the band in cities. Google says the API can deploy city-scale immersive experiences in more than 100 countries.

Nov 17Thu
  1. Google Blog · XR/AROptics industry25

    Google Launches New AR Shopping Features for Foundation and Sneakers

    Google has introduced new AR shopping features, including a photo library to help users match foundation shades and a tool for viewing sneakers in their own space. The foundation photo library features 148 models with different skin tones, ages, genders, face shapes and skin types, and was developed with guidance from beauty brands.

Oct 15Sat
  1. Google Blog · XR/AROptics and AI38

    Google Engineers Explain How Lens Turns Camera Images into Text

    Google Lens engineer Ana Manasovska explains how Lens recognizes text in camera views: the team uses trained machine learning models to identify characters and determine structures such as sentences, paragraphs, text blocks and columns. Recognized text can be copied, searched or translated, and can also be read aloud for blind or low-vision users.