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Hardstone Won 2025 Automotive Technology Innovation AwardRelease date:2025-06-11

On May 15, 2025, the 4th ZHIING Award Ceremony was grandly held in Shanghai, China. Hardstone won the "2025 Automotive Technology Innovation Award " for its pioneering advancements in smart cockpit technology.
The ZHIDING Award is a prestigious annual recognition within the automotive industry. Adhering to principles of fairness and objectivity, the Award has become a benchmark for measuring the innovation ability and brand influence of enterprises. 
LCoS PGU: Redefining In-Vehicle Displays 
Hardstone's Optical Waveguide AR-HUD based on LCoS PGU marks a leap in cockpit display, offering a larger FOV (Field of View), extended VID (Virtual Image Distance), and richer information display—all within a compact volume.
The latest LCoS PGU of Hardstone features industry-leading 4K resolution. Based on exclusive patented optical path design, LCoS PGU achieves optimal visual effects and boasts cutting-edge 120%sRGB, 15,000nits brightness and 2000:1 contrast. 
Powered both by LCoS PGU and waveguide technology, Hardstone’s new generation LCoS AR-HUD supports a full-color 4K resolution, 2000:1 high contrast ratio and 15000nits high brightness. Supported by optimized optical design, this product achieves 19°x10° FOV in a small volume, with 20m ultra-far VID and 297inch ultra-large FOV. Professional AR algorithms are also utilized to realize the industry-leading optical display quality.
The LCoS PGU, deeply integrated with optical waveguide technology, achieves a significant reduction in size—up to a quarter of traditional solutions—freeing valuable dashboard space and enabling seamless smart cockpit integration.
Moreover, Hardstone excels in cost control and supply chain management. As an open technology free from patent barriers, LCoS allows for broad innovation and stable supply. Moving forward, its cost-efficiency positions it for large-scale commercialization.
Expanding Horizons: Shaping the Future of Smart Cockpits
Leveraging its LCoS PGU, Hardstone drives wide-ranging applications, building a comprehensive smart cockpit ecosystem.
LCoS Immersive Film Display (IFD)
Optical Scene integrates LCD technology with spatial optics, surpassing traditional LCD displays with its ultra-high resolution, larger size, extended viewing distance, and wider FOV. 
Based on LCoS PGU developed by Hardstone, Hardstone Optical Scene features a 2K resolution and achieves a stunning 71.6-inch display with a 20°*11.2° field of view, delivering an immersive in-vehicle cinema experience. What’s more, free from the space limit of the car, it supports 4.5m ultra-far imaging, offering a more comfortable and enjoyable in-vehicle experience.
Hardstone’s LCoS-based products have now secured multiple domestic and international pre-installation projects, covering AR-HUD, IFD, and more—with additional in-vehicle display programs underway. Looking ahead, Hardstone will further drive innovations like the Virtual Personal Assistant, Intelligent Car Light, Side Window Projection, Skylight Glass Infotainment, etc.
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