Periodic Reporting for period 1 - ODYSSEY (On demand prescription eye-glass lenses - laser printed in the shop while you wait!)
Berichtszeitraum: 2020-09-01 bis 2021-08-31
In the ODYSSEY project we will exploit the novel ultra-high-resolution on-resonance laser printing technology, developed by ODYSSEY partner DTU in FET OPEN CHROMAVISION. Early innovation activities to analyze the business potential of our laser printing technology were conducted in FET Innovation Launchpad DeLight. This resulted our business idea: To introduce on-demand, ultra-thin and light-weight prescription eyeglasses, laser-printed in the shop while you wait. With this business vision, we won the Excellent Science category of the H2020 Innovation Radar Prize in 2018.
DTU has filed three international patent applications on the ODYSSEY technology. The main project activities will be: (1) Develop our business plan (2) Research and technology development to demonstrate prototype prescription glasses (3) Validate prototype prescription glasses with clients in the optician’s shop (4) Specify product and supply chain for university spin-out to be launched in continuation of the project.
DTU has filed three international patent applications on the ODYSSEY technology. The main project activities will be: (1) Develop our business plan (2) Research and technology development to demonstrate prototype prescription glasses (3) Validate prototype prescription glasses with clients in the optician’s shop (4) Specify product and supply chain for university spin-out to be launched in continuation of the project.
An updated business plan for a university spin-out has been prepared for our vision to introduce on-demand, ultra-thin and light-weight prescription eyeglasses, laser-printed in the shop while you wait. Throughout the project, the market situation and in particular changes in the value chains and business models are monitored. Sources include business analytics reports, company and trade organizations reports, industry and university reports and homepages, and professional network.
The market overview continuously updated throughout the project. IP relevant to the project has been filed by DTU Patent Department and our external patent agents.
The technologies available within the consortium, their synergies, and critical paths to integration into the ODYSSEY technology have been mapped. Based on the specification of technology, the nano-technology (so-called meta-surface) design was updated, based on numerical simulations and experimental validation/metrology on test samples, and the scheme for integration of the nano-technology into ophthalmic lens manufacture was developed.
The market overview continuously updated throughout the project. IP relevant to the project has been filed by DTU Patent Department and our external patent agents.
The technologies available within the consortium, their synergies, and critical paths to integration into the ODYSSEY technology have been mapped. Based on the specification of technology, the nano-technology (so-called meta-surface) design was updated, based on numerical simulations and experimental validation/metrology on test samples, and the scheme for integration of the nano-technology into ophthalmic lens manufacture was developed.
ODYSSEY develops a novel solution to laser write ultra-thin optical components, including lenses, that are transparent throughout the visible range. Ultra-thin ophthalmic lenses with integrated nano-technology based functional layer are fabricated in industrially relevant setting. The ODYSSEY solution willmove the value chain from Asia to Europe. It will create well paid jobs in smaller European communities because by moving the manufacturing process from big centralized factories to the local optician. This will slow the urbanization and enable smaller communities to keep attractive jobs and services.