TCP 170 a game changer for next generation AR/VR Headsets
Why have Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) not reached the widespread adoption that was proposed when they were first introduced?
Success factors for new technologies
As with most new technologies, there are a few things that need to be in place for it to achieve widespread adoption and success in the market. There needs to be a user group with a need for the product, the performance of the product must be sufficient, the market price needs to be reasonable, and the content library needs to be well developed to support the user group’s needs. The tipping point for each of these has not yet been reached for AR/VR and thus widespread adoption has yet to take place.
Today, performance is sufficient in terms of viewing experience, and both the content library and user group are growing. However, weight is something that impairs the user experience and has been hard to address while maintaining quality.
Weight has been noted as one of the main drawbacks of the new flagship model, Apple Vision Pro. With superb image quality and a responsive UI, a very immersive experience is achieved, but the high weight of the unit impairs the user experience. Regardless of the brand, the weight of the unit is something companies have been struggling with. The main components of an AR/VR headset are the display, the housing, and the optical components. For high quality optical components, glass and thick plastic is the industry standard, making for both heavy and expensive components. These materials are not optimal for the application but are chosen as there are limitations in the existing manufacturing technologies.
TCP system for new and innovative design
However, new manufacturing technologies make it possible to solve the weight issue without compromising the image quality. With our unique TCP System, it’s possible to produce thin and high quality advanced optical components using thermoplastics. The possibility of making double sided patterns with sub-micrometer replication allows for new and innovative designs. Single materialled optical film embossed by TCP system provides a stable and highly light transparent feature in AR/VR devices. This could be one key in taking the next step in AR/VR and enabling large scale market adoption.
Not only does the TCP System make it possible to produce high quality optical components, it also allows for large volumes of continuous production, while the unique tool and stamper system ensures simple and cost-effective R&D for new production.
With commitment to AR/VR technology from large brand owners such as Meta and Apple, we believe that it is only a matter of time before the hurdles standing in the way are cleared. We believe that the TCP System could be a major step forward towards clearing these hurdles.
Why have Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) not reached the widespread adoption that was proposed when they were first introduced?
Success factors for new technologies
As with most new technologies, there are a few things that need to be in place for it to achieve widespread adoption and success in the market. There needs to be a user group with a need for the product, the performance of the product must be sufficient, the market price needs to be reasonable, and the content library needs to be well developed to support the user group’s needs. The tipping point for each of these has not yet been reached for AR/VR and thus widespread adoption has yet to take place.
Today, performance is sufficient in terms of viewing experience, and both the content library and user group are growing. However, weight is something that impairs the user experience and has been hard to address while maintaining quality.
Weight has been noted as one of the main drawbacks of the new flagship model, Apple Vision Pro. With superb image quality and a responsive UI, a very immersive experience is achieved, but the high weight of the unit impairs the user experience. Regardless of the brand, the weight of the unit is something companies have been struggling with. The main components of an AR/VR headset are the display, the housing, and the optical components. For high quality optical components, glass and thick plastic is the industry standard, making for both heavy and expensive components. These materials are not optimal for the application but are chosen as there are limitations in the existing manufacturing technologies.
TCP system for new and innovative design
However, new manufacturing technologies make it possible to solve the weight issue without compromising the image quality. With our unique TCP System, it’s possible to produce thin and high quality advanced optical components using thermoplastics. The possibility of making double sided patterns with sub-micrometer replication allows for new and innovative designs. Single materialled optical film embossed by TCP system provides a stable and highly light transparent feature in AR/VR devices. This could be one key in taking the next step in AR/VR and enabling large scale market adoption.
Not only does the TCP System make it possible to produce high quality optical components, it also allows for large volumes of continuous production, while the unique tool and stamper system ensures simple and cost-effective R&D for new production.
With commitment to AR/VR technology from large brand owners such as Meta and Apple, we believe that it is only a matter of time before the hurdles standing in the way are cleared. We believe that the TCP System could be a major step forward towards clearing these hurdles.
