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Precision mirrors from Kaleido Technology! |
| Kaleido Technology has been able to deliver large ultra-precision Aluminium mirrors with excellent imaging properties without the use of any kind of post-polishing. Using this unique technology the company is able to quickly and cost competitively fabricate large free form aspheric mirrors with... |
Precision mirrors for high performance head-up displays from Kaleido Technology
Kaleido Technology ApS, a leading manufacturer of cost effective solutions for next generation optics, has been selected by Microvision, inc. (Bothell, WA, USA) to be the supplier of a key free form aspheric mirror for its innovative "MicroHUD" head-up display system.
The challenge of head-up displays in cars is the irregular shape of the windscreen. In order to deliver undistorted text or images to the windscreen, the final mirror in the system must be free form. Drawing upon proprietary in-house developed machining control software, Kaleido Technology has been able to deliver large ultra-precision Aluminium mirrors with excellent imaging properties without the use of any kind of post-polishing. Using this unique technology the company is able to quickly and cost competitively fabricate large free form aspheric mirrors with form accuracy better than 5 µm PV and surface roughness of less than 10nm rms.
According to Russell Hannigan, Director of Business Development for Microvision, "Kaleido was selected over other suppliers because they were one of the few companies able to meet the capabilities, cost and schedule constraints of the program. The Kaleido mirror in our system is specifically designed for the windshield of the targeted model car. By simply changing the contour of the mirror we can easily integrate the MicroHUD into a wide range of vehicles. Kaleido is on the cutting edge of technology by being able to fabricate these large free form aspheric mirrors with the superb form accuracy and surface finish in Aluminium. No subsequent polishing is performed on the surface resulting in a surface that matches as close as possible to the design".
Kaleido Technology
Kaleido Technology is a leading European manufacturer of OEM discrete and integrated optical components and sub-systems. Through innovative production methods the company seeks to provide high precision optics and optical systems at competitive prices.
Microvision Inc.
Microvision Inc. is the world leader in the development of high-resolution displays and imaging systems based on the company's proprietary silicon micro-mirror technology. The company's technology has applications in a broad range of military, medical, industrial, professional and consumer products.
For further information on ultra-precision free form aspheric mirrors please contact Kaleido Technology.
Kaleido Technology ApS will showcase its Ultra-Precision Free Form Machining Technology at Laser in Munich, please visit us at Booth B2.223
Contact
Worldwide HQ
Kaleido Technology ApS
Ryttermarken 15-21
DK-3520 Farum
Denmark
Contact: Palle Geltzer Dinesen
tel. +45-44-34-7040
E-mail: contact@kaleido-technology.com
Web site: www.kaleido-technology.com
This article has been ripped from optics.org!
