India, July 16 -- STMicroelectronics and Metalenz, the pioneer of metasurface optics, have announced a new license agreement.

The agreement broadens ST's capability to use Metalenz IP to produce advanced metasurface optics while leveraging ST's unique technology and manufacturing platform combining 300mm semiconductor and optics production, test and qualification.

Alexandre Balmefrezol, Executive VP and GM, STMicroelectronics's Imaging Sub-Group, said: "STMicroelectronics is the unique supplier on the market offering a groundbreaking combination of optics and semiconductor technology. Since 2022, we have shipped well over 140 million metasurface optics and FlightSense modules using Metalenz IP.

"The new license agreement with Metalenz ...