MetaOptics and Elsoft Partner to Develop Next-Generation Metalens Manufacturing Equipment
MetaOptics Ltd and Elsoft Research Berhad have formed a strategic partnership to co-develop and mass produce advanced 12-inch large format metalens laser writers and automated testers. These devices will support metalens fabrication across visible and infrared wavelengths. The collaboration combines Elsoft's expertise in automated testing with MetaOptics' metalens design capabilities, aiming to meet growing market demand and supply equipment to foundry customers in the US, Japan, and Europe. The partnership will cover research, development, and high-volume manufacturing stages.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is positive (75/100). Lens Score 33/100.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (75–75/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
thetribune broke this story on 30 Jul, 10:46 am. Other outlets followed.