An Ultra-Low-Reflectance Structural Black Pigment and the Optical Behavior of Its Coating Films Takahiro Oki August 14, 2026 No Comments Sea-urchin-like particles trap visible light, retain near-infrared reflectance and provide hiding in films around 10 μm thick. Read More
PPG Examines Coatings That Power Smart Eyewear How Optical Coatings are Powering the Future of Smart Eyewear and AR Devices — Enabling Clarity and Performance Tammy Bocuzzi August 8, 2025 One Comment Anti-glare, hardcoat and UV-cure advances are pushing AR lenses toward clearer views, lighter builds and lower power needs. Read More
Infrared-Reflective Coating Disrupts Facial Tracking New Lens Coating Reflects NIR Light for Privacy and Optical Performance Zenni Optical July 25, 2025 No Comments A new lens coating reduces near-infrared facial recognition while maintaining clarity and durability. Read More
PPG, Flō-Optics Announce Exclusive Supplier Agreement for First Digitally Applied Optical Coatings September 30, 2023 No Comments The agreement will enable the first-ever digitized lens coating solutions using additive manufacturing, or 3D printing, technology. Read More
Companies in the Display Industry Benefiting from Century-Old Materials Science Expertise Matt Winslow November 8, 2018 No Comments Successful incorporation of nanomaterials into optical display coatings relies on the core expertise of engineering finely tuned nanoparticles, dispersal in a variety of solvents and scaling these processes to commercial volumes.Read More
Report Predicts Optical Coatings Market to Reach $19.70 Billion by 2022 February 28, 2016 No Comments The global market for optical coatings is expected to reach $19.70 billion by 2022, according to a new report by Grand View Research Inc.Read More