Imagine if you could remove the glare from a smartphone screen without using any chemical coatings that peel off over time. Instead of adding a layer of paint, this technology uses a laser to carve tiny, invisible patterns directly into the glass. It's like creating a microscopic forest on the surface that traps light and stops reflections naturally.
Current anti-reflective glass relies on chemical coatings that peel off or etching processes that use harsh chemicals and are easily scratched. This leads to reduced image quality, eye strain, and frequent replacement of components.
An automated laser system and a refined manufacturing process that carves anti-reflective nanostructures directly into glass surfaces.
If you are a device manufacturer dealing with screen glare and coating wear—this project developed a single-step laser process that creates durable, anti-reflective surfaces. It replaces multi-step chemical coatings with a permanent physical structure.
If you are an automotive supplier dealing with reflections on driver displays—this project developed a biomimetic nanotexturing method. It ensures high visibility and reduces eye strain without using harsh chemicals.
If you are an optics producer dealing with distorted measurements due to surface reflections—this project developed a laser-assisted structuring tool. It improves image clarity and accuracy by modifying the glass topography at the nano scale.
Based on available project data, the process is described as cost-effective because it is a simple, single-step manufacturing process that eliminates the need for expensive consumables and harsh chemicals used in traditional coatings.
Yes, the project involves the co-development of an automated GLASS laser system with LASEA, a recognized laser systems manufacturer, specifically to move toward commercial applications.
Based on available project data, the technology was developed by Biomimetic, a spin-off of the Foundation for Research and Technology-Hellas. Specific licensing terms are not provided in the summary.
Traditional coatings can peel off due to temperature or radiation. This project specifically focuses on improving the mechanical durability of laser-treated glass to meet consumer electronics and specialized optics specifications.
The project period runs from 2023-05-01 to 2025-12-31, aiming for small-scale commercial applications by the end of the term.
The consortium is highly market-oriented, consisting of 3 industry partners (100% industry ratio) from Greece, Belgium, and France. It combines a specialized spin-off (Biomimetic) with a global market leader in glass (Corning Inc) and a laser hardware expert (LASEA), ensuring the technology is validated by a real customer and built into a scalable machine.
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