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Akonia Uses Holography To Create Transparent Augmented Reality Display

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Akonia Holographics , a startup in Longmont, Colorado, spent years trying to make holographic data storage work. The company now plans to use holography to make inexpensive transparent displays for augmented reality smartglasses. Akonia is not unique in its attempt to use holography in this manner.

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Apple Acquires AR Optics Startup Akonia Holographics

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Founded in 2012, Colorado-based Akonia Holographics claims to have 200 patents focused on holography, specifically pertaining to storage and optics. million in venture capital back in 2012, according to Crunchbase. .” million in venture capital back in 2012, according to Crunchbase.

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