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Yahoo
16-06-2025
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Startup makes revolutionary breakthrough that could change camera tech forever: 'A significant advancement'
MetaOptics Technologies didn't set out to create just another camera lens. The startup wanted to revolutionize optics from the ground up — making them lighter, smarter, and better for the planet. With a breakthrough that's now capturing the attention of major tech players, the company is proving it's possible to do all three, reported Tech In Asia. The company's journey began with a simple question: Could traditional plastic-heavy camera lenses be made more efficient — and more sustainable? With that lightbulb moment, the team brought together research scientists, engineers, and designers to rethink how lenses are made and used. The result was the Advanced Color Metalens Imaging System — a first-of-its-kind single-layer glass "metalens" that uses AI and nanophotonics to outperform traditional multi-layer optics. Thinner, lighter, and more durable than plastic lenses, MetaOptics' system also produces sharper, more vibrant images — even in low light — and reduces plastic waste in the process. By eliminating the need for bulky, multi-component lenses in smartphones, laptops, VR devices, and security cameras, the company reduces plastic use. It minimizes production materials and opens doors to sleeker, more sustainable tech. The lens's advanced image-tuning software also reduces the need for post-processing, saving time and energy downstream. Since launching in July 2024, MetaOptics has already secured purchase orders for direct laser writers and is exploring opportunities to scale in medical imaging and consumer electronics. After showcasing the lens system at CES, interest from major tech brands quickly followed — a strong sign that the future of imaging could look a lot clearer and greener. MetaOptics' story is a reminder that tackling climate problems doesn't always mean starting big. Sometimes, it's as simple as flipping the script on everyday objects we take for granted. Would you live in a home made of bacteria? Absolutely Depends on the cost Depends how it looks No way Click your choice to see results and speak your mind. Senior corresponding author Junsuk Rho, Mu-Eun-Jae endowed chair professor at POSTECH in Korea, summed it up best in an article shared by "This deep-learning-driven system marks a significant advancement in the field of optics, offering a new pathway to creating smaller, more efficient imaging systems without sacrificing quality." If a startup like MetaOptics can reimagine something as established as a camera lens, imagine what else is possible. You can be part of the movement by choosing to support eco-friendly initiatives by your favorite brands — it's a simple shift that helps drive innovation and sustainability forward. Join our free newsletter for weekly updates on the latest innovations improving our lives and shaping our future, and don't miss this cool list of easy ways to help yourself while helping the planet.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Business
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MetaOptics Launches Automatic Metalens Tester to Improve Mass Production Sorting Capabilities
SINGAPORE, May 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- MetaOptics today announced the launch of its new Automatic Metalens Tester, an advanced system developed in collaboration with Elsoft Research Bhd (KLSE: a manufacturer of testing equipment for leading global technology brands. The tester marks a significant addition to MetaOptics' production process flow as it improves volume manufacturing of next-generation optics. Purpose-built for MetaOptics' 12-inch glass-based metalens wafers operating in visible wavelengths, the system automates critical testing steps including wavelength and polarization dependent optical efficiency and focus quality. It supports a wide testing range, with a 360° x 120° field-of-view and for working distances from a few centimetres to infinity. Integrated pick-and-place functionality enables precise handling of individual dies from a 12-inch diced wafer. This streamlines the testing, enables binning based on optical performance, and facilitates sorting into different JEDEC trays for good and defective metalenses. "Our Automatic Metalens Tester marks a significant step forward in scaling our production capabilities," said Mark Thng, CEO of MetaOptics Technologies. "By combining rigorous performance validation with automated handling and categorization, we are investing in the quality assurance capabilities that customers expect as they prepare for the next generation of optical devices." The system improves throughput, measurement consistency, and traceability across the manufacturing line — critical factors for supporting high-volume production with the reliability standards demanded by leading global technology brands. Following its debut of breakthrough metalens technologies at CES 2025, MetaOptics remains focused on translating innovation into manufacturable solutions for mobile, augmented reality, and other precision-driven applications. The Automatic Metalens Tester will be ready for deployment in Q4 2025. About MetaOptics Inc. MetaOptics Inc. is a leading-edge semiconductor optics company pioneering glass-based metalens solutions enhanced by AI-driven image processing. Using advanced optical design and a scalable 12-inch DUV lithography process, it powers next-generation applications in mobile, AR VR, automotive and other emerging markets. Headquartered in Singapore, MetaOptics aims to deliver high-performance optics with the reliability and scalability demanded by today's most innovative technology brands. About Elsoft Research Bhd Elsoft Research Bhd (KLSE:0090), a company based in Penang, Malaysia, specializes in the design and manufacture of high-precision automated test and measurement solutions. It supports some of the world's leading consumer electronics and semiconductor companies, with proven expertise in high-throughput testing platforms that help clients meet stringent quality and performance standards at scale. For media inquiries, please contact: ir@ View original content: SOURCE METAOPTICS INC Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
