SINGAPORE, March 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- MetaOptics Ltd (Catalist: 9MT) ("MetaOptics" or the "Company", and together with its subsidiaries, the "Group") has completed the shipment of its Automatic Metalens Tester to its partner based in Taoyuan, Taiwan, which is positioned in close proximity to the Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport providing easy access to regional and international customer. This deployment marks a significant milestone in establishing end-to-end metalens manufacturing capabilities in Taiwan, and further reinforces MetaOptics' commitment to supporting the region's advanced semiconductor ecosystems.

The Automatic Metalens Tester, developed in collaboration with a listed company specializing in high-precision automation and assembly, complements MetaOptics' Direct Laser Writer (DLW) system previously deployed at Pin-Jye Nano Technologies ("Pin-Jye") in September 2025. Pin-Jye now has a DLW installed and is capable of producing metalens. With the Automatic Metalens Tester, Pin-Jye is fully capable of producing metalens and can achieve 100% sorting and characterization of functional metalens. These combined capabilities strengthen their value proposition to serve Taiwanese customers. Metalens design continues to be anchored in MetaOptics' core technology hub, the Singapore Excellence Center.

Specifically-built for MetaOptics' 12-inch glass-based metalens wafers, the Automatic Metalens Tester operates across visible (VIS) and near-infrared (NIR) wavelengths using dedicated laser sources. It automates critical testing steps, including wavelength and polarization-dependent optical efficiency and focus quality. The system supports a 360° × 120° field-of-view and working distances from a few centimetres to infinity. Integrated pick-and-place functionality allows for precise handling of individual dies from a 12-inch diced wafer, enables binning based on optical performance, and facilitates sorting into different JEDEC trays for good and defective metalenses. This will improve throughput, consistency, and traceability—key enablers for mass production that meet the reliability standards expected by leading global technology brands in Co-Packaged Optics (CPO), mobile, augmented reality, automotive, and other emerging applications.

"Building a robust metalens manufacturing ecosystem in Taiwan with our DLW and Automatic Metalens Tester allows us to serve customers more effectively," said Thng Chong Kim, Executive Chairman of MetaOptics Ltd. "This integrated approach—combining rapid prototyping with automated testing and quality control—positions our Taiwan operations to serve partners across the semiconductor supply chain with faster turnaround times, enhanced quality assurance, and a clear path to mass production. Additionally, we are collaborating with a renowned European foundry to implement the Automatic Metalens Tester in their factory."

MetaOptics is committed to expanding its global production network and is exploring further deployments of Direct Laser Writers and Automatic Metalens Testers in key markets to meet growing customer demand. Beyond the DLW and Automatic Metalens Tester, MetaOptics also offers a cutting-edge automatic metalens optical module assembler for color and monochrome camera module construction. These systems collectively form a business unit within the Company, which operates four vertically integrated business units: capital equipment, metalens design & foundry, IoT & smart devices, and AI algorithms.

For further information on technical specifications, please visit our website at: https://metaoptics.sg/product/metalens-automatic-tester/ .

By Order of the Board

Thng Chong Kim
Executive Chairman
13 March 2026

About MetaOptics Ltd

MetaOptics Ltd (Catalist: 9MT) is a leading-edge semiconductor optics company pioneering glass-based metalens solutions enhanced by AI-driven image processing. Using advanced optical design and a scalable 12-inch DUV lithography process, it powers next-generation applications in CPO, mobile, AR VR, automotive and other emerging markets. Headquartered in Singapore, MetaOptics aims to deliver high-performance optics with the reliability and scalability demanded by today's most innovative technology brands. Find out more at www.metaoptics.sg.

This initiative is being carried out in collaboration with a Singapore-based national institute that supports the commercialisation of advanced semiconductor technologies. This collaborative partnership accelerates the translation of cutting-edge optical research into manufacturable and scalable solutions for next-generation secure identity systems.

At the core of the module is a tunable flat-lens optical stack built around two ultra-thin metalenses. Unlike traditional curved lenses, these nanostructured flat optical elements precisely shape and focus light within an exceptionally compact architecture. Each metalens is fabricated on a glass substrate, which are separated by an approximately 100 µm-thick liquid crystal ("LC") layer equivalent to the thickness of a human hair.

By applying voltage across the LC layer, the optical characteristics of the stack can be electronically adjusted, enabling tunable optical response in a highly compact form factor, eliminating the need for bulky or failure-prone mechanical focusing components.

It is intended that each 2.0 mm-diameter metalens will sit on a 0.775 mm glass substrate, creating a 1.65 mm optical stack within a target overall module thickness of about 5 mm, supporting integration into space-constrained consumer devices. The demonstrator uses green wavelength 532 nm for this optical module design, paired with a monochrome image sensor and control electronics, to capture detailed fingerprint features under controlled conditions.

"I have been working on small pixel size, LC-based spatial light modulators ("SLMs")—a challenging class of electro-optic systems where stable, repeatable tuning must be achieved within an extremely compact form factor", said Dr. Tobias W. W. Mass (VP Systems), MetaOptics Ltd. "Applying this experience to realise an autofocus mechanism for a metalens imaging system is a logical step for MetaOptics. We selected an LC tuning approach because it is a mature technology platform with high optical design freedom while maintaining fully electronic actuation. Compared with mechanical focusing approaches such as VCM-based actuation, our approach supports scalable manufacturing and improved yield."

"This programme builds directly on the insights gained from our first-generation 3D non-contact fingerprint module. With this next-generation tunable metalens solution, we are targeting a significant reduction in module size down to approximately a 5mm encapsulation, enabling mounting in space-constrained consumer electronics such as 5G smartphones and notebooks. Importantly, while many biometric modules in the market are passive, our tunable metalens stack enables an 'active' optical architecture—electronically adjustable to optimise fingerprint capture—supporting higher security through improved 3D biometric precision and offering a cleaner, non-contact alternative to conventional 2D contact-based fingerprint solutions."

We intend to showcase our new generation 3D biometrics sensing tunable module at CES 2027 in Las Vegas next January. Featuring an advanced tunable metalens, this module delivers significantly higher fingerprint tracing precision, a significantly smaller device size and higher hygienic as compared with currently available 2D biometric technologies.

Additional updates will be shared as development progresses.

About MetaOptics Ltd

MetaOptics Ltd (Catalist: 9MT) is a leading-edge semiconductor optics company pioneering glass-based metalens solutions enhanced by AI-driven image processing. Using advanced optical design and a scalable 12-inch DUV lithography process, it powers next-generation applications in CPO, mobile, AR VR, automotive and other emerging markets. Headquartered in Singapore, MetaOptics aims to deliver high-performance optics with the reliability and scalability demanded by today's most innovative technology brands. Find out more at www.metaoptics.sg

Metalens-Powered Product Highlights

• Metalens Application in a 5G Mobile Smartphone
  Headlining the Company's product lineup is MetaOptics' metalens integrated 5G Mobile Smartphone, featuring an ultra-thin optical module with no camera bump and a highly heat-resistant metalens glass-based design. The demonstration unit also debuts a breakthrough non-contact metalens 3D biometric fingerprint module, enabling secure, touch-free fingerprint mapping for a seamless user experience. The demonstration unit of the MetaOptics Smartphone is developed with the robust Qualcomm Dragonwing QCM6490 that is optimised for IoT solutions built to deliver premium-tier features across multiple operating systems.

• Rectangular Metalens on a 12-Inch Glass Wafer
  The Company will debut its leading edge rectangular metalens on a 12-inch glass wafer engineered to seamlessly fit the rectangular-shape of standard metal oxide semiconductor ("CMOS") sensors. This perfect alignment enables full-area capture with no edge loss, delivering higher-resolution color imaging in a thinner, smaller, and more reliable glass-based module.

• Metalens-Integrated Sporty AI Smart Glasses
  Powered by the Qualcomm AR1 Snapdragon, the AI Smart Glasses feature MetaOptics' compact color metalens camera system enabling precise tracking and image capture for an intuitive, gesture control user experience with our fingers.

• 2^nd Generation MetaOptics Pico Projector
  Debuting as one of the smallest and most portable projection solutions at CES 2026, the 2^nd Generation MetaOptics Pico Projector is approximately half the size of its predecessor and features USB-C connectivity, silent fanless operation, and low power consumption, setting a new benchmark for miniaturized projection technology.

• Enhanced Image Sharpening Algorithm
  In partnership with a Taiwanese company specializing in artificial intelligence and machine learning, the Company will introduce a customized and enhanced algorithm that sharpens the color images captured from its IoT camera. The algorithm works on a Nvidia GPU, and the color images qualities have improved as a comparison to the previous code.

"We continue to break new ground and push the limits of metalens technology, redefining what's possible in everyday electronic devices," said MetaOptics Executive Chairman and CEO Thng Chong Kim. "The innovation we are showcasing at CES 2026 reflects our team's commitment to create thinner, more portable, intelligent, and powerful optical solutions. By expanding the boundaries of nanophotonics and the power of metalens technology, our innovation sets new industry standards and benchmarks. We are excited to showcase these advancements at this prestigious, technology-focused event."

For a more detailed overview of the Company's five metalens-powered consumer electronics to be showcased at CES 2026, please visit the Company's website at https://metaoptics.sg/products/.

Visit Booth 60213-7 at CES 2026 for a firsthand experience of the Company's metalens-powered solutions.

To schedule a product demo, contact sales@metaoptics.sg.

About MetaOptics Ltd
MetaOptics Ltd (Catalist: 9MT) is a leading-edge semiconductor optics company pioneering glass-based metalens solutions enhanced by AI-driven image processing. Using advanced optical design and a scalable 12-inch DUV lithography process, it powers next-generation applications in CPO, mobile, AR VR, automotive and other emerging markets. Headquartered in Singapore, MetaOptics aims to deliver high-performance optics with the reliability and scalability demanded by today's most innovative technology brands. Find out more at www.metaoptics.sg.

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Bringing together innovative startups across Asia, the Asia Innovation Cup aims to identify promising emerging companies with transformative potential and to foster cross-border collaboration between technology and capital markets. This year's competition attracted more than 70 startup teams, including 9 international participants from Singapore, Malaysia, Japan, and Finland, spanning sectors such as artificial intelligence, semiconductors, satellite communications, digital cloud, and smart healthcare.

Among the 12 finalists, it was expressed that MetaOptics stood out for its innovation depth, product differentiation, robust R&D capabilities, and well-defined intellectual property strategy. The "Startup Innovation Award" recognizes the Company's breakthroughs in scalable metalens manufacturing and its vision to redefine the future of ultra-compact optics through semiconductor-level precision and process integration.

MetaOptics specializes in the design and production of next-generation metalenses, ultra-thin optical components with nanometre-scale features that replace bulky, conventional curved lenses. Supported by Singapore's innovation ecosystem, the company has achieved industry-first milestones such as direct fabrication of metalenses on 300mm glass wafers, rapid prototyping with Direct Laser Writer (DLW) technology, and high-performance optical solutions for smart devices, autonomous vehicles, and AR/VR displays.

Mr. Thng Chong Kim, Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of MetaOptics Ltd, remarked: "Receiving the 'Startup Innovation Award' is a significant recognition of our relentless pursuit of pushing the boundaries of nanophotonics. This achievement validates MetaOptics' deep R&D foundation and strengthens our commitment to advancing semiconductor-grade optics for the next generation of intelligent devices. Through the Asia Innovation Cup, we look forward to being connected with strategic investors and technology partners, accelerating our path toward global commercialization and value creation. Our mission is to transform precision optics by making them thinner, smarter, and more scalable, and enabling a world where every device sees with semiconductor precision."

About MetaOptics Ltd
MetaOptics Ltd (Catalist: 9MT) is a leading-edge semiconductor optics company pioneering glass-based metalens solutions enhanced by AI-driven image processing. Using advanced optical design and a scalable 12-inch DUV lithography process, it powers next-generation applications in CPO, mobile, AR VR, automotive and other emerging markets. Headquartered in Singapore, MetaOptics aims to deliver high-performance optics with the reliability and scalability demanded by today's most innovative technology brands. For sales inquiries, please contact sales@metaoptics.sg.

MetaOptics Ltd made a strong market debut on the Catalist Board of the SGX-ST following its successful listing on 9 September 2025, with its share price surging by up to 25% on the first day of trading, closing at S$0.24 per share, significantly above the issue price of S$0.20 per share.

SINGAPORE, Oct. 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- During the first month since its successful listing, shares of MetaOptics Ltd (the "Company" or "MetaOptics", together with its subsidiary, the "Group") remained actively traded, reaching highs of S$0.75 per share and settling above S$0.70 per share by mid-September 2025. As of market close on 8 October 2025, the Company's market capitalisation stood firm at approximately S$113.3 million, reflecting the robust investor confidence, strong market interest in its proprietary metaoptics technologies, and confidence in its future growth prospects.

On top of the encouraging share price movement, the Company recently announced on 24 September 2025 the plan to improve its regional production and product development capabilities in Taoyuan, Taiwan. As Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, Mr. Mark Thng noted, the expanded capability, along with the proximity to Taiwan's semiconductor hub, enables better partner support, faster product iteration, faster turnaround, and scalable integration for its global customers.

Specifically, the Company plans to deploy additional Direct Laser Writers ("DLW") and automatic testers at the site in Taiwan, allowing the Company to meet growing market demand for metalenses while accelerating the innovative development of next-generation optical solutions. Leveraging its advanced metalens solutions with demonstrated nanofabrication capability down to 150nm and below, MetaOptics aims to be one of the pioneers in Co-Packaged Optics ("CPO"), which promises to revolutionize AI infrastructure by advancing light-based data transmission.

MetaOptics' investment in production technology — such as its industry-leading DLW precision of a minimum line width of 90nm — positions the Company at the forefront of optical miniaturization and scalability. The aforesaid strategic moves, complemented by collaborations with major semiconductor OEMs and ongoing expansion efforts into strategic overseas locations, demonstrate MetaOptics' commitment to long-term innovation and sustainable growth.

On 3 October 2025, MetaOptics entered into a development agreement with a leading South Korean consumer electronics company, for the design and development of metalens modules. The Company has also submitted sample metalens modules for evaluation and provided quotations for prototyping and mass production to a German automotive company, and is concurrently engaging a leading American consumer electronics company on potential metalens applications, and discussions remaining ongoing.

The Company is also pushing further on product development. In 2026, MetaOptics is poised to deliver several major product innovations, reinforcing its role as a market disruptor. Firstly, recent test runs demonstrate that the Company's rectangular metalens design could potentially achieve impressive full-color imaging, further validating its technical leadership in advanced metaoptics. This rectangular metalens design has also been submitted for consideration at the CES Innovation Awards 2026 program, an annual competition honouring design and engineering in consumer technology products. In addition, the upcoming Pico Projector 2.0 allows for a package size that is approximately half of the current model, setting a new industry benchmark and making it one of the smallest projectors worldwide. On top of that, the Company is also gearing up for the launch of the first ultra-thin demonstration smartphone equipped with a metalens camera and non-contact fingerprint module, both precisely engineered so that camera modules no longer protrude from the device casing. This breakthrough is set to address a ubiquitous cosmetic drawback of current smartphone designs, underscoring MetaOptics' capacity to reshape the high-growth consumer segment.

These product and equipment milestones are expected to drive an unprecedented leap in the financial performance of the Group. The anticipated increase in production capacity and product innovation is expected to materially boost the Group's revenue for the current financial year ending 31 December 2025, as compared to the previous financial year ended 31 December 2024, strengthening MetaOptics' competitive edge, and boosting its attractiveness to investors seeking opportunities in high-growth and technology-driven sectors.

About MetaOptics Ltd

About MetaOptics Ltd
MetaOptics Ltd (Catalist: 9MT) is a leading-edge semiconductor optics company pioneering glass-based metalens solutions enhanced by AI-driven image processing. Using advanced optical design and a scalable 12-inch DUV lithography process, it powers next-generation applications in CPO, mobile, AR VR, automotive and other emerging markets. Headquartered in Singapore, MetaOptics aims to deliver high-performance optics with the reliability and scalability demanded by today's most innovative technology brands. For sales inquiries, please contact sales@metaoptics.sg.

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