Display demonstrators are available from North Ocean Photonics and Avegant upon request
SHANGHAI, May 4, 2026 – North Ocean Photonics Co., Ltd., a developer of advanced waveguides and wafer-level optics, and Avegant Corp., a developer of next-generation light engines for AR experiences are partnering to deliver joint modules to OEM customers.
The integration features North Ocean Photonics’ 30° FoV full-color single-layer diffractive-etched waveguides integrated with Avegant’s compact AG-30L2 30° FoV full color LCoS light engine. Together, North Ocean Photonics and Avegant have created a lightweight, full-color, AR display module that is intended to be used as an optical reference design for AI-enabled consumer smart glasses. This solution is highly efficient, full color, mass-manufacturable, and lightweight.
“Avegant’s AG-30L2 LCoS light engine is a compact full color device that pairs very well with our diffractive waveguides,” said Tao Lin, Chief Executive Officer at North Ocean Photonics. “This partnership breaks new ground in delivering light AI glasses.”
“We are excited to partner with North Ocean Photonics to bring their new diffractive etched waveguide technology to market with our light engines,” said Edward Tang, Chief Executive Officer at Avegant. “Avegant brings the ability to offer very small, yet high performance and high efficiency light engines that integrate well with North Ocean Photonics’ technology.”
About North Ocean Photonics Co., Ltd.
North Ocean Photonics is a high-tech enterprise specializing in Wafer Level Optics (WLO) and integrated optics. Leveraging extensive technical expertise and advanced manufacturing capabilities, NOP is committed to exploring cutting-edge applications in the fields of photonics and optoelectronics. NOP Lingang is established as a state-of-the-art R&D and manufacturing center for WLO, equipped with a closed-loop facility and cleanrooms spanning 10,000m2, meeting Class 10, 100, and 1000 standards. North Ocean Photonics currently has three product series: Micro Optics and Machine Vision, AR Waveguides, and Fiber Optics and LiDAR.
About Avegant Corp.
Avegant is a well-funded, venture-backed technology company developing next-generation display technology to enable previously impossible augmented reality experiences. The company uses its deep scientific understanding of human sight and head-mounted display technologies together with its consumer electronics manufacturing experience to develop displays that enable realistic AR experiences for consumers. Since its inception, Avegant has developed numerous technologies ranging from the first consumer wearable high quality head-mounted display, to lightfield and foveated displays and, more recently, the smallest LCoS light engine in production, the AG-30L2. For more information, visit avegant.com.
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