"XR And Smart Glasses Are At An Inflection Point In India"

What is Kaynes Technology, a leading publicly listed electronicsmanufacturing company, doing in the extended reality (XR) segment? EFY's Vidushi spoke with Himanshu Verma from Kaynes to find out.

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Can you explain what the AR waveguide manufacturing line contains and why it is important for India?

Waveguides are essentially the screens for smart glasses and heads-up displays used in automotive applications. A display has two main parts: a projector and a waveguide. The projector sends light through the waveguide so the image appears on the glass. In simple terms, the waveguide acts as the display for smart glasses. It is a core component that relies on complex physics and advanced processes such as thin-film deposition, which are critical in both semiconductor and display manufacturing.

What makes DigiLens CrystalClear unique compared to other AR display technologies?

The key advantage of the proprietary material is that it delivers two major benefits. First, the luminous efficiency of the waveguides is extremely high, ensuring sharp and clearly visible displays even in very bright environments. The CrystalClear technology provides consistent brightness and clarity.

Second, it minimises eye glow, which can otherwise be socially noticeable when using smart glasses. This makes the experience more comfortable and natural for users, and the technology ranks among the best in reducing eye glow.