Mass Manufacturing Augmented Reality (AR) Waveguides via Roll-to-Plate Nanoimprinting

Introduction

Morphotonics has developed and patented a novel technology called Roll-to-Plate (R2P) nanoimprinting that can produce high-quality and low-cost waveguides used in Augmented Reality (AR) glasses.

Patent Protection

Our technology is protected by 90 patents, of which 26 have already been granted.

Market Challenges

Augmented Reality (AR) smartglasses are not yet mass manufactured for the consumer market, especially because the AR industry struggles to mass produce low-cost, high-quality waveguides.

Promising Technology

Our technology is very promising, as confirmed by our prestigious sampling customers, including:

• Microsoft
• Meta
• Apple
• Vuzix

Project Goals

With the EIC project, we aim to:

1. Fully mature our equipment and technology.
2. Prove, via external validation with a customer, that it meets market specifications.

Future Plans

Furthermore, we plan to request a €10 million equity component to set up a European foundry for the mass manufacturing of AR waveguides.

Expected Impact

We expect that the foundry will be used mainly by European customers, who will then regain sovereignty over AR hardware production.