Jade Photech and LINDAR Announce Joint Venture with New State of the Art Machinery Delivering New 3D Optical Material for Lithographic and Flexographic Printing

Press Release (ePRNews.com) - Norcross, GA and Baxter, MN - Sep 30, 2016 - ​Jade Photech and LINDAR announce a joint venture with a new, specifically designed extrusion line for Optica material as its focus. Operating under the brand name Optica, the joint venture produces micro-optical material in a way not previously available. The process sets the standard to which all other lenticular material will be compared.

Optica combines the resources and expertise of Jade Photech’s 3D technology using its new, proprietary micro-optical material solutions in tandem with LINDAR’s advanced, plastics-manufacturing knowledge in the industries of paint products, food packaging, and original equipment manufacturing (OEM) parts. The result is consistent micro-optical material and the most sustainable lenticular material produced.

“Our team has taken on the process of developing the game-changing Optica material,” said Tom Haglin, LINDAR president. “We are very excited to add lenticular extrusion to our manufacturing processes and to redefine the lenticular marketplace. Our partnership with Jade Photech has pushed our manufacturing goals.”

The design and building of the multi-million-dollar machine was completed through a collaboration of Jade Photech and SML, which is a builder of precision manufacturing equipment located in Lenzing, Austria. The machine is located at LINDAR’s Baxter facility and is ready for production. It delivers the greenest (recycled) plastic to comply with eco-friendly initiatives for a variety of 3D applications allowing multiple messages or motion on one single label or panel. Applications include packaging, point-of-purchase displays, 3D labels, counterfeit-proof ID cards for events, concert admissions, government use, and more.

“The unequaled consistency of our OPTICA material makes flexographic printing for 3D motion graphics available,” said Dan Fosse, LINDAR director of sales. “This provides very high-resolution print quality and guaranteed consistency across the entire width of the plastic sheet—from 8 to 33 mil thickness. This is a game changer in the motion graphic market.”

Once the lenses have been extruded, either into roll stock or sheets that are cut to size, the images are printed directly onto the OPTICA material. This causes the image to pop with 3D graphics, morphing graphics, flip graphics, and up to 24 frames of motion graphics being viewed through the lenticules.

“Jade Photech has taken a systems approach to producing more cost-effective and attractive 3D images,” said Dr. Bill Karszes, Jade Photech CEO and the machine’s lead designer. “We have designed and built a process to produce the most uniformly consistent micro optical material available in the market. Now our partnership with LINDAR has furthered our goals by utilizing their manufacturing expertise and experience. The material has been successfully printed and has proven to be cost effective.”

“Often in production, volume impacts quality, and vice versa,” said Bruce Hinkel, Jade Photech president. “But we can consistently deliver both for a variety of different industries using our breakthrough 3D technology with the new machine. We believe the joint venture with LINDAR is a good starting point.”

The new 3D images are a result of Jade Photech’s arrangement with its affiliated company Photon3D Ltd. of Hong Kong, using its 3D operating system and platform for both 3D digital and print applications.

“Our new technology allows us to deliver superior 3D images that match the human visual system without the need for 3D glasses,” said Dr. Jerry Nims, Photon3D chairman. 

The joint venture provides a complete package of lenticular printing services, which allows LINDAR and Jade Photech to complete the entire process in making a product that has been created with lenticular extrusion, including support for 3D graphics interlacing, prepress, and printing.

For more information on OPTICA material, visit http://www.optica3d.com. Press Release Contact: Dave Fosse, Director of Marketing – 763-689-2303

About Jade Photech

JADE PHOTECH is a global leader in 3D imaging technology using a proprietary micro-optical material lens. Jade Photech’s experience with lenticular 3D image and print production allows tuned control of 3D and motion effects to match the end-user’s vision without the need for glasses. Jade Photech is an IGA National Brand Partner, and serves customers around the world offering a comprehensive solution to printing 3D/Motion graphics. Jade Photech’s U.S. operating company is located in Norcross, GA. (www.jadephotech.com).

About Lindar

LINDAR is a leader in manufacturing of plastic thermoforming paint products, food packaging, and industrial OEM industries. LINDAR provides dedicated expertise in creating precisely designed, highly efficient thermoformed products. It is AIB and ISO 9001:2008 certified facility, with extensive internal quality program to ensure delivery of a quality product every time. LINDAR offers a diverse range of thermoforming services designed to not only meet the needs of its customers, but form inspiration along the way. LINDAR is located in Baxter, MN. (http://lindarcorp.com).