Metalenz acquires PxE HoloCoder for smartphone cameras

Metalenz has acquired PxE Holographic Imaging, a startup that developed a microscopic optical layer called a HoloCoder. The technology diffracts light waves rather than absorbing them, allowing camera sensors to collect up to 2.5 times more light while simultaneously capturing 3D depth information. Metalenz CEO Rob Devlin expects the technology could appear in consumer electronics by late 2027 or early 2028. Open article →