By applying invisible micro-processing to the lens surface, we achieve a highly durable super water-repellent function!!
"Super hydrophobic coating that ensures clear visibility" In recent years, sensing cameras for autonomous driving, driver assistance cameras, and surveillance cameras have become widespread. As a result, super hydrophobic coatings that maintain clear visibility even in rainy weather have become increasingly important. It is well known that lotus leaves achieve super hydrophobicity by creating a rough surface structure (the lotus effect). However, the rough structure is vulnerable to abrasion, and particularly in the case of applied super hydrophobic materials, there have been challenges regarding abrasion resistance. To address this issue, instead of creating roughness through application, we formed the rough structure by etching hard inorganic materials, and by maintaining a two-tiered structure for strength, we significantly improved abrasion resistance. This provides a clear view without water droplets even in rainy conditions. Please feel free to contact us for inquiries or consultations. Contact: KMOCsupport@konicaminolta.com
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【Technical Overview】 By etching SiO2, an invisible fine uneven structure is formed on the lens surface. Typically, exposure technology is used for mask formation in etching; however, this product utilizes a silver self-assembled mask. This eliminates the need for individual exposure and allows for mask formation on curved surfaces like lenses. Additionally, by adjusting the depth, width, size, and shape of the unevenness, the design achieves a shape that is resistant to breaking while maintaining superhydrophobic properties.
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[Technical Award & Oral Presentation] 2020 Microfabrication Platform Symposium (March 1, 2021) "Innovation Born from Shared Facilities" ~ A Future Opened by Nanotechnology ~ https://youtu.be/N9dwOTVXY7k *For more details, please feel free to contact us.*
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We are delivering not only equipment sales but also new image IoT solutions tailored to each customer's site. Utilizing the various know-how that Konica Minolta has cultivated over the years, we have transitioned from a product-specific sales structure to a system that integrates equipment, services, and solutions to more firmly contribute to our customers' value creation and business growth. By developing our own products and creating new value through collaboration and partnerships with other companies, we aim to achieve sustainable growth as a business entity. We wish to grow together with our customers by being close to them, discovering challenges, and continuously providing new value. The rapidly changing business environment presents us with opportunities to create and deliver new value to our customers. We will continue to embody the know-how that the Konica Minolta Group has accumulated over many years and contribute to our customers and society.