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Technical analysis, industry trends, and Kriya news
Why PFAS-free coatings matter for display manufacturers in 2026
The EU PFAS restriction proposal is reshaping the optical coatings supply chain. We examine what display manufacturers need to know and how to prepare.
Read more→Understanding refractive index: a practical guide for optical engineers
From Snell's law to thin-film interference: how refractive index governs optical performance and why nanoparticle chemistry gives you more design freedom.
Read more→ATO vs ITO: choosing the right solar heat control technology
Both ATO and ITO block near-infrared radiation, but they differ fundamentally in cost, haze, RF transparency, and manufacturing compatibility. A side-by-side comparison.
Read more→How hollow SiO₂ enables ultra-low refractive index without fluorinated chemistry
Kriya's hollow silica nanoparticles trap air inside a rigid oxide shell, pushing refractive index down to 1.16. We explain the synthesis, the physics, and why this matters for PFAS-free AR coatings.
Read more→The role of wet-coating in AR waveguide manufacturing cost reduction
Wafer-based sputtering dominates AR waveguide production today. Wet-coating on roll-to-roll substrates could cut costs by an order of magnitude. We examine the technical requirements and trade-offs.
Read more→Calculation Model 887: how we model automotive thermal performance
Our Calculation Model 887 estimates cabin temperature reduction, AC power savings, and EV range extension from ATO solar heat control glazing. Here is the physics behind the tool.
Read more→Multi-functional single-layer coatings: reducing process steps without compromising performance
Combining AR, anti-static, anti-fingerprint, and hard coat in a single layer reduces BOM cost and process time. We show how nanoparticle engineering makes 4-in-1 coatings possible.
Read more→From Philips Research to production scale: 20 years of nanoparticle coating innovation
Kriya Materials was born from Philips Research in 2006 with a mission to industrialize nanoparticle coatings. Two decades later, 500,000 kg of hard coat delivered and counting.
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