Aiming for an enhanced application of visible semiconductor laser light source, Shimadzu and Osaka University announced that they verified with demonstrations the effects of the world-class brightest and ultra-downsized model, after the development of 2 types of optical laser module in 3 primary colors. Their development was based on the NEDO(New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization) Project (2014 – 2016).

The high-brightness model of laser light-source module in 3 primary colors has a high output exceeding 10W in either color of red, green and blue, which has attained the brightness of world-highest class. In addition, the ultra-small sized 3 primary color module of laser light source was developed for the laser irradiation of scanning type which has a volume of 0.5cc (0.5cm x 0.5 cm) at its main part of the world smallest. After setting these modules into the products of 9 equipment manufacturers, it has been recognized through the subsequent evaluation that the laser light source is superior to LED and other optical sources in compactness, energy-saving and color reproduction. Judging from the characteristic properties of laser, an extensive scope of applications can be expected ranging from small electronic devices like smartphones or tablet terminals to a large-screen theater or image like projection mapping. So, the following target will be headed for implementation of these applications.

According to Yamamoto of NEDO’s division manager, the world market of products loaded with the visible semiconductor laser is estimated to grow up to a size of about JPY50 trillion in 2030.