VIA optronics: Best Technology Innovation Value Creation Strategy Germany 2021

Digital displays are a ubiquitous part of modern life. VIA optronics has developed a patented optical bonding process and is using state-of-the-art technology to create customised display, touch panel and camera solutions for clients worldwide.

Headquartered in Nuremberg, the company has production facilities in Germany, China and Japan, sales subsidiaries in Taiwan and the US as well as a subsidiary for design and development of camera solutions in the Philippines.

VIA optronics has a global workforce of 800 employees, including R&D. The company tailors solutions to each project’s needs, working with clients in the automotive, consumer electronics, and industrial markets. VIA optronics uses a proprietary silicon-based bonding material — that’s strong and durable — and copper-mesh touch-sensor technology to create displays and systems for high-demand applications, including extreme temperatures, bright sunlight and harsh environments. The company’s displays are easy to read even in bright sunlight and are rugged enough for rough environments.

The company is a strategic partner of Corning, a materials science pioneer and glass manufacturer, for solutions leveraging Cornings Coldform™ Techology for automotive interior displays.

VIA optronics has a growth strategy centered on continued investments in research and development to further enhance its solutions. The CFI.co judging panel points to the company’s next-generation technology, multidisciplinary team and farsighted management as factors in the selection of VIA optronics as the 2021 award winner for Best Technology Innovation Value Creation Strategy (Germany).