ASTRI’s Intelligent Projection Team showcased its latest R&D innovation at the LASER World event of PHOTONICS CHINA 2018. One of the most vibrant laser and photonics expos in Asia, PHOTONICS CHINA was Organised by Messe Muenchen Shanghai Co., Ltd. The event took place at Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC) from 14-16 March 2018.
Mr Kenny Chan, Senior Manager, led ASTRI’s participation in the event at Booth W2-2735. ASTRI is demonstrating a number of cutting-edge projection technologies – involving LCoS phase modulator device – for advanced displays such as head-up display (HUD) and head-mount display (HMD) optical systems.
By closely collaborating with leading businesses, experts and researchers in intelligent display and projection from around the world, ASTRI strives to promote continued development and innovation in this sector.


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Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute (ASTRI) is founded in 2000 by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. As Hong Kong’s largest government-funded research and development centre, ASTRI is a key force and super connector driving innovation and technology advancement in Hong Kong, the Greater Bay Area, and the global innovation ecosystem. This role is strengthened through its merger with Nano and Advanced Materials Institute (NAMI).
Committed to bringing high impact research from lab to market, ASTRI advances interdisciplinary, market driven R&D that delivers practical innovations for industry and meaningful benefits for society.
Its technological strengths and capabilities enable AI powered, cross disciplinary ICT and advanced materials solutions across Smart City, FinTech, Digital Health and Life Sciences, New Industrialisation and Intelligent Manufacturing, Application-Specific Integrated Circuits (ASIC) and Advanced Electronics, New Energy and Energy Storage, and Green and ESG Technologies.
Over the years, ASTRI has cultivated a strong pool of I&T talent and earned numerous international awards for its pioneering innovations and contributions to industry and the community. Following the merger with NAMI, ASTRI’s cumulative global patent portfolio has grown to over 1,500, with more than 2,200 technologies successfully transferred to industry.
With enhanced scale and capabilities, ASTRI is uniquely positioned to elevate Hong Kong’s innovation capacity, accelerate technology commercialisation, and drive societal and economic progress through world class applied research.