A clear photopolymer resin is used to create optical elements layer-by-layer using 3D printing. Internal structures are carefully designed using light pipesand reflective bubbles to guide light from point to point. These structures enable us to redirect light from displays to create embedded screens on physical objects, to illuminate internal areas of a model for volumetric displays, and to design any number of customized sensor and interface elements.

 

Printed Optics is part of our long term vision for the production of interactive devices that are 3D printed in their entirety. Future devices will be fabricated on demand with user-specific form and functionality. Printed Optics explores the possibilities for this vision afforded by today’s 3D printing technology.