Rolith is partnering with AGC with regards to the commercialization of an advanced manufacturing technology in application to the architectural glass market. “Through this strategic partnership we are able to deliver a truly innovative, high-performance anti-reflective glass,” said Dr. Boris Kobrin, founder and CEO, Rolith.
Rolith, Inc., leader in developing advanced nano-structured coatings and devices, has announced the partnership with Asahi Glass Company (AGC), one of the world’s largest glass manufacturers. The joint development agreement reflects a continued partnership between the two companies in commercializing an advanced manufacturing technology in application to the architectural glass market.
Architectural glass commonly used in construction today reflects approximately 4-8% of light, which is caused by sharp transition between materials with very different refractive indexes – glass and air. The resulting glare is undesirable because it interferes with the human eyesight and obstructs visibility.
The advanced anti-reflective glass being developed by Rolith and AGC is based on the “moth eye” approach found in nature – an array of nano-structures mimicking an insect’s eye. Rolith brings to the project its proprietary manufacturing method – Rolling Mask lithography, which enables to create nano-structures on large area glass panels in a cost effective manner.
The nano-structured anti-reflective glass reduces reflections in an exceptionally wide wavelength spectrum and a wider range of viewing angles over traditional PVD thin films coated glass. Furthermore, it is also anticipated to have improved environmental stability over competitive products such as polymeric nano-structured films and hybrid organic-inorganic coatings on glass.
“Through this strategic partnership we are able to deliver a truly innovative, high-performance anti-reflective glass,” said Dr. Boris Kobrin, founder and CEO, Rolith. “AGC’s commitment demonstrates the significant progress of Rolith’s technology to date and together we are now positioned to accelerate development of novel advanced glass products based on our fabrication method.”
“AGC has chosen Rolith for their cutting-edge technology and talented team. The strategic partnership demonstrates our confidence in Rolith’s capability to move forward with commercialization efforts. We look forward to continue bringing to market exceptional and innovative glass solutions,” said Usui Hiroshi, deputy general manager, AGC.