BrightView Expands Manufacturing to Meet Growing Demand for Computational Optics through Advanced Micro Lens Arrays

Strategic Investment Increases Scale and Strengthens Position Across AR/VR, Mobility, 3D Sensing, and Display Markets

Research Triangle Park, NC – June 26, 2025 - BrightView Technologies, a global leader in computational optics, today announced a major expansion of its manufacturing and development capabilities with the launch of an additional production line for Micro Lens Array (MLA) films at its facility in Durham, North Carolina.

Located in a Class 1000 clean room, the new line enhances BrightView’s ability to serve the rapidly evolving needs of next-generation markets – including AR/VR, mobility, advanced displays, and 3D sensing. Built for both high-volume output and agile product development, this expansion strengthens BrightView’s ability to meet evolving customer needs while speeding time to market.

“This investment reflects the continued momentum we’re seeing across our core markets,” said Jennifer Aspell, CEO of BrightView. “With this new capability, we’re well-positioned to accelerate both customer programs and our overall growth trajectory.”

Now fully operational, the new line significantly increases production throughput and complements BrightView’s existing infrastructure, enabling rapid scaling and faster commercialization of advanced optical designs.

About BrightView Technologies
BrightView Technologies is a leader in computational optics, delivering advanced Micro Lens Array (MLA) solutions that enable performance breakthroughs across display, AR/VR, mobility, sensing, and lighting markets. BrightView’s proprietary optical films are engineered to shape and manage both visible and non- visible light—enhancing brightness, angular control, and visual uniformity while improving energy efficiency and manufacturability.

With best-in-class design tools, rapid product development, and scalable manufacturing, BrightView provides the optical building blocks that power transformative technologies—from AI-enabled interfaces to high-acuity displays and 3D image sensing. Headquartered in North Carolina’s Research Triangle Park, BrightView is an ISO 9001:2015 certified manufacturer serving global innovators.

For more information, visit www.brightviewtechnologies.com or follow BrightView on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/company/bright-view-technologies.