Amherst, Mass. – September 16, 2026 -- Myrias Optics has won the 2026 SIVA Award for "Optical Technology Breakthrough of the Year" at the China International Optoelectronic Expo, the company announced.
Judges recognize Myrias Optics' nanoimprint lithography platform for AR waveguide manufacturing
The SIVA Awards are established honors within China's virtual and augmented reality industry. The judging panel cited Myrias Optics' proprietary all-inorganic nanoimprint lithography platform for its potential to enable scalable manufacturing of high-performance AR waveguides and meta-optics.
Technology targets smartglasses, co-packaged optics, and quantum computing applications
The company positions its wafer-level optical solutions for use across consumer smartglasses, co-packaged optics, and quantum computing hardware, integrating advanced nanostructures with high-throughput manufacturing processes.
CEO John Fijol credits team execution and commits to volume production push
"The award reflects the innovation, commitment, and execution of the entire Myrias team—as well as the support of customers, partners, investors, and collaborators," said Myrias Optics CEO John Fijol. He added that the company is focused on advancing its wafer-level optics technology from breakthrough innovation toward high-volume commercial production.