Etching Anti-Glare Service
Etching Anti-Glare Service Solution
Star-Optics specializing in advanced etching anti-glare service solutions for precision optical applications. Our chemical etching technology delivers exceptional visual clarity and reduced light reflection, eliminating glare through precisely controlled surface modification rather than traditional coating methods.
| Item | Single Side | Double Side | Typical Range / Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gloss Value | 60±5 / 90±5 | 60±5 / 90±5 | Adjustable for different display brightness levels |
| Surface Roughness (Ra) | 0.08–0.18 μm | 0.10–0.20 μm | Controlled via micro-etching process precision |
| Haze (%) | 3–10% | 4–12% | Customizable for low or high diffusion AG glass |
| Transmittance @550 nm | ≥91% | ≥90% | Measured at 550 nm wavelength |
| Reflectance | ≤8% | ≤8% | Excellent glare suppression for high-luminance displays |
| Resolution | 2:1 – 3:1 | 2:1 – 3:1 | High clarity for touchscreens and optical sensors |
| Surface Uniformity | ±5% | ±5% | Ensured through controlled etching temperature and solution flow |
Advanced Coating Capabilities
Star-Optics provides comprehensive manufacturing services to optical component manufacturers, consumer electronics producers, industrial equipment manufacturers, and professional application integrators. We collaborate with numerous industry leaders to offer them permanent and durable anti-glare glass coating solutions to ensure stable performance of the products throughout their entire lifespan. Our etching anti-glare service capabilities include:
- Component-specific optimization – Customized etching processes for different substrate materials and geometries
- Mass production – Maintaining consistent quality throughout large-scale production
- Material expertise – Mature etching solutions for optical glass, fused quartz, borosilicate, and special substrates
- Quality repeatability – Advanced process control ensures consistency between batches
Why Choose AG Glass?
Selecting AG glass ensures superior optical control for applications where glare reduction and visual clarity are critical. The precisely engineered matte surface texture achieves an optimal balance between transmittance, haze, and resolution, allowing high brightness displays to maintain image fidelity without specular reflection. With its excellent durability, abrasion resistance, and process stability, AG glass is widely used in：
- Display and Screen
- Optical & Scientific Instruments
- Automotive and Transportation Displays
- Industrial & Outdoor Equipment
Partner with a Leading Precision Optics Supplier
Star Optics combines its extensive optical engineering expertise with professional anti-glare etching capabilities. It offers reliable technology to achieve long-term glare elimination effects.
Understanding Anti-Glare Coating Technology
How Anti-Glare Coating Works
The science behind effective anti-glare coating involves sophisticated optical engineering:
- Microstructured Surface Design – The coating creates a microscopic texture with features typically 0.1-10 micrometers in size, smaller than visible light wavelengths
- Controlled Light Scattering – Instead of reflecting light in a single direction (creating glare), the textured surface scatters light in multiple directions
- Reduced Specular Reflection – Bright mirror-like reflections are eliminated, replacing them with diffuse, non-glaring light distribution
- Maintained Transparency – Despite the surface modification, optical clarity and contrast are preserved through precise material selection and surface engineering
- Haze Control – Professional anti-glare coating service maintains optimal haze levels (typically 3-15%) to balance glare reduction with image sharpness
FAQS
What is Anti-Glare Coating?
Anti-glare coating, also known as AG coating, is a specialized surface treatment applied to optical glass and transparent surfaces to reduce unwanted reflections and minimize glare. Unlike traditional clear surfaces that reflect bright light and create bothersome glare, anti-glare glass coating utilizes microstructured surfaces and optical material science to scatter light diffusely while maintaining image clarity.
Anti-glare optical coating works by creating a precisely engineered surface texture that breaks up specular (mirror-like) reflections into diffuse reflections, effectively eliminating the bright spots and reflections that cause eye strain and visual discomfort.