AR Glasses Optical Inspection and Flexible Manufacturing: Paving the Way for a New Era of Smart Glasses

Introduction

As AR technology advances rapidly, AR glasses are becoming a new favorite in the consumer electronics market. However, the rapid market growth also presents numerous challenges, particularly in optical inspection and manufacturing processes. This article delves into the latest developments in AR glasses optical inspection solutions and flexible manufacturing, analyzing their critical role in driving the smart glasses industry forward.

Industry Background and Flexible Manufacturing Overview

Market Growth and Core Challenges

The AR glasses market is experiencing explosive growth, with global AI+AR device shipments expected to increase by 143.9% year-on-year in 2025. Despite this growth, the industry faces technical challenges such as complex optical performance inspection, efficiency bottlenecks, and mass production difficulties.

Flexible Manufacturing Practices

Flexible manufacturing enhances production efficiency and reduces costs through comprehensive process optimization, standardized workflow establishment, and modular design, supporting rapid product changes and multi-SKU compatibility. This approach is essential for large-scale AR glasses production.

XR Glasses Manufacturing Process

Production Process

The manufacturing process for XR glasses involves multiple complex steps, including optical engine assembly, optical display module assembly, and smart interaction module assembly. Each step requires high-precision equipment and stringent quality control to meet the high standards of optical performance, communication capabilities, and user interaction experience.

Core Process Equipment

Core process equipment includes optical performance testing, RF testing, and audio testing. These devices ensure that AR glasses meet the highest standards across all functional areas.

XR Core Process Solutions

Optical Engine and Whole-Machine Testing

The optical engine, a core component of AR glasses, requires highly automated equipment for assembly and testing. KTD provides solutions for single-color optical engine modules, MicroLED full-color optical engine modules, and binocular optical modules, ensuring precision in assembly and performance testing.

Waveguide AR Binocular Optics and BBAR Binocular Optics

Solutions for waveguide AR binocular optics and BBAR binocular optics involve various optical configurations and equipment setups, ensuring high-precision optical performance and image quality testing.

KTD AA Testing Suite Software

AA Testing Suite Software Introduction

KTD's AA testing suite software supports various testing processes, including binocular AA testing, UV adhesive curing, and optical performance testing. The software features three-level access permissions, automatic parameter saving, and MES system integration for seamless data management and device connectivity.

Binocular AA Principles

Binocular AA testing focuses on correcting the rotation and tilt of images from left and right modules and controlling the display of positioning block charts. Key testing parameters include XNIZ coordinates, Rotation, Tilt, and MTF or SFR.

In-House Core Components

NED Camera Configuration and Core Components

KTD's in-house NED camera configurations offer multiple camera models with high resolution, large sensor sizes, and high PPD. Additionally, the company provides core components such as near-eye camera systems, spectrophotometers, and VID testers.

Conclusion

KTD is driving innovation in the AR glasses market through advanced optical inspection solutions and flexible manufacturing. We believe that collaborative innovation across the entire industry will unlock greater potential for AR glasses, paving the way for broader market adoption and technological advancement.

AR眼镜光学检测与柔性制造：开启智能眼镜新时代

引言

随着AR技术的飞速发展，AR眼镜正逐渐成为消费电子市场的新宠。然而，市场的快速增长也带来了诸多挑战，尤其是在光学检测和制造工艺方面。本文将深入探讨AR眼镜光学检测解决方案与柔性制造的最新进展，分析其在推动智能眼镜产业中的关键作用。

行业背景与柔性制造概述

AR眼镜市场的爆发与核心挑战

AR眼镜市场正经历快速增长，预计2025年全球AI+AR设备出货量同比增速达143.9%。然而，市场增长的同时也伴随着技术痛点，如光学性能检测的复杂性、效率瓶颈以及量产困境。

柔性制造的实践

柔性制造通过全面工艺梳理、标准化流程建立以及模块化设计，支持多SKU兼容的快速换产。这种制造模式不仅提高了生产效率，还降低了成本，为AR眼镜的大规模生产提供了可能。

XR眼镜生产制造流程

生产工艺制程

XR眼镜的生产工艺包括多个复杂步骤，如光机引擎组装、光学显示模组组装、智能感知交互模组组装等。每个步骤都需要高精度的设备和严格的质量控制。

核心工艺设备

核心工艺设备涵盖光学性能测试、RF射频测试、音频测试等。这些设备确保了AR眼镜在光学性能、通信能力和交互体验方面的高标准。

XR核心工艺解决方案

光机引擎与整机测试

光机引擎作为AR眼镜的核心组件，其组装和测试需要高度自动化的设备。康泰达科技提供的解决方案包括单色光引擎模组、MicroLED全彩光引擎模组以及双目光机模组的精密组装和测试。

波导AR双目光机与BBAR双目光机

波导AR双目光机和BBAR双目光机的解决方案涉及多种光学方案和设备配置，确保了高精度的光学性能和图像质量检测。

KTD AA测试套装软件

AA测试套装软件介绍

康泰达科技的AA测试套装软件支持多种测试项目，包括双目合像AA、UV胶固化、光学性能测试等。软件具备三级登入权限设定、机种参数自动保存以及MES系统连接功能。

双目合像AA原理说明

双目合像AA的目标是校正左右模组的像旋转和倾斜，并控制模组显示定位块chart图。测试项目包括XNIZ坐标、Rotation、Tilt、MTF or SFR等。

自研核心部件介绍

NED相机配置与核心部件

康泰达科技自主研发的NED相机配置方案涵盖多种相机型号，具备高分辨率、大靶面和高PPD等特点。此外，公司还提供近眼相机系统、色度仪、VID测试仪等核心部件。

结语

康泰达科技通过其创新的光学检测解决方案和柔性制造探索，为AR眼镜市场提供了强大的技术支持。我们相信，通过全产业链的协同创新，AR眼镜将迎来更广阔的发展空间。