Austrian display technology company TriLite has announced a new generation of its laser beam scanning (LBS) platform, unveiling the Trixel 3 Cube, a miniaturised projection display designed for augmented reality (AR) eyewear and automotive applications.
The device, which measures around one cubic centimetre and weighs just 1.5 grams, integrates driver electronics directly into the projection unit, marking a further step towards the commercialisation of lightweight, wearable AR systems.
Engineering samples are now available for order, with mass production expected to follow once qualification is complete. The company anticipates the first customer design-ins in early 2026.
TriLite’s Chief Executive, Mario Spiegl, said the development represented a turning point for AR hardware. “By shrinking size and simplifying integration, we’re enabling OEMs to design smart glasses that are as elegant and comfortable as everyday eyewear — without compromising resolution, brightness or efficiency,” he said. “This is the point where high-performance projection finally becomes mass-market ready.”
The Trixel 3 Cube delivers up to 15 lumens of brightness and a contrast ratio of 500,000:1, with a 214% sRGB colour gamut and typical power consumption of about 145 mW. Its compact form factor allows AR glasses manufacturers to position hinges closer to the lenses, supporting more natural and discreet designs.
In addition to consumer wearables, the company is positioning the Cube for automotive use, saying it meets the durability and reliability standards required for in-vehicle systems such as Panoramic Head-up Displays (P-HUDs).
TriLite has also shifted aspects of image calibration and testing into the software layer — a “software-defined display” approach that the company says reduces development time and increases flexibility for future optical configurations. “By moving system-level calibration and optimisation steps into software, we give customers a highly flexible, robust solution that can be adapted quickly to different optical designs,” said Dr. Jörg Reitterer, TriLite’s Chief Technology Officer.
TriLite’s LBS technology has been attracting increasing attention from both consumer electronics and automotive sectors. The company reports strong demand for evaluation samples following live demonstrations, and plans to present further applications at CES in January. TriLite is also taking part in a new AR Alliance working group on laser display technology chaired by Meta.
Backed by investors including Aumovio, APEX Ventures, B&C Innovation Investments, and Hermann Hauser, TriLite is expanding its commercial operations as it prepares for mass production. The firm is in the process of hiring additional project management staff and pursuing IATF 16949 certification, a key automotive industry quality standard.
