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From concept to production: complete DLP® light-engine services under one roof

What does EKB Technologies specialize in?

EKB is a Texas Instruments‑certified DLP® Design‑House that designs, engineers and manufactures turnkey DLP projection light engines and production platforms, including custom optics, illumination, electronics and control software. EKB also specializes in conventional optics design for designs that do not include SLMs (spatial light modulator), optical consulting and specifically in diffractive optical design including laser beam shaping and the fabrication and testing in practice.

How is EKB different from other DLP design houses?

All critical work; optical & micro‑optical design, LED/laser illumination, electronics, firmware and final assembly is done in‑house, so EKB can deliver either ready‑to‑install standard modules or fully bespoke engines far faster than piecemeal suppliers. EKB specializes in providing full solutions to its client therefore offers tailor design to its clients either by customization of one of its owned offered platforms or a completely new design from foundation level.

Which industries and use‑cases do your DLP platforms support (3‑D printing, machine vision, biomedical, HUD, etc.)?

Today EKB engines drive SLA 3‑D printers, structured‑light 3‑D scanners, robotic and cobot vision systems, medical & ophthalmic imaging devices, opto-genetics, automated optical‑inspection (AOI) stations, HUD prototypes and more.

Which published papers have used EKB light engines?

Our In Research page lists peer‑reviewed studies that relied on EKB hardware, ranging from full‑windshield HUDs and UV additive‑manufacturing to NIR structured‑light scanning and optogenetics imaging including exotic wavelengths blends such as UVGB (UV,GREEN,BLUE) and UVBA (UV,BLUE,AMBER).

What off‑the‑shelf light‑engine models can I buy right now?

The E‑Store offers LightCrafter E4500 MK II (0.45″ WXGA), E4760 4 K (0.47″ 3840 × 2160 XPR), short‑throw, fiber‑coupled, UV (365/385/405 nm), visible RGB and NIR printer platforms. Systems are auto added to our production queue when ordered through estore or manually as part of direct engagement with our team (upon order); check each SKU for current availability.

Can you design a custom light engine or optical module for my project?

Yes. Our Services team can tune wavelength, throw ratio, mechanics, electronics and firmware, or build a ground‑up engine.

Which DMD chipsets and resolutions do your engines support?

Standard offerings span 0.20″ WVGA, 0.30″ 720p, 0.45″ WXGA, 0.47″ 1080p & 4K XPR, 0.65″ 1080p and 0.90″ WQXGA, resolutions from 854 × 480 up to 4096 × 2160.

Do you offer UV, visible and NIR versions?

Absolutely. Our catalog includes 365 / 385 / 405 nm UV, visible RGB (high‑brightness green 520 nm, blue 450–475 nm etc.) and NIR 808 nm/ IR engines of compatibility in IR of up to 940nm , and we can mix or switch sources as needed.

Can I get a short‑throw, fiber‑coupled or HUD option?

Yes, choose short‑throw (TR ≤ 0.8), ultra‑short‑throw (≈ 0.5), fiber‑coupled or our iHUD® platform under Production Platforms or the 0.47″ product family.

How do I request a quote or place an order?

Add items to the E‑Store cart for instant pricing or contact us with part number and quantity. We will get back to you with a formal quotation as soon as possible.

If you are looking for a tailored solution, as a certified TI-design house, we can customize optics, wavelengths/light-sources, throw ratios, fibre outputs and even firmware or mechanical housings.
Just outline the modifications you need when contacting us.

Where can I download datasheets, CAD / STEP files or firmware?

Most product pages include a “Download STEP FILE” or datasheet link, plus firmware packages where applicable (see any E4500 MK II listing for an example). If a needed file is missing, please contact us and we’ll send it right away.

What is the history of DLP® technology?

Texas Instruments physicist Dr. Larry Hornbeck invented the first digital DMD line array in 1987 after a decade of MEMS research. The first DMD‑based product (an airline‑ticket printer) shipped in 1992, and the first commercial DLP projector followed in 1997. Today the technology powers everything from cinema projectors to 3‑D printers and HUDs.
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What are the key advantages of DLP® over other projection methods?

Sharp, high‑contrast images (no panel gaps)  <br> Fast, reliable MEMS mirrors rated for billions of cycles
Works with visible, UV and IR light for both display and light‑control tasks
Precise pixel‑accurate exposure, ideal for 3‑D printing, metrology and lithography
Projection onto almost any surface using geometric warping

Where can I learn more about DLP® fundamentals?

Texas Instruments maintains a free “Understanding DLP Technology” portal with white papers, DLP Labs training videos and application notes. Start with the “How DLP Works” page, then explore the hardware, software and educational‑resources tabs.
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How are optics designed in a DLP® system?

Most single‑DMD engines follow one of three layouts:
• TIR‑prism architectures for compact visible projectors;
• Offset illumination with fold mirrors for short‑throw or UV engines;
• Telecentric relay optics for direct‑imaging and 3‑D printing. \nTI’s application note DLPA022 “DLP System Optics” details illumination angles, prism coatings and lens selection, plus the trade‑offs between brightness, uniformity and package size.

How can I use TI DLP® development kits for 3‑D optical metrology?

TI’s application report DLPA026 walks you through building a structured‑light scanner with a DLP LightCommander™ kit. It covers pattern generation, camera synchronization, calibration routines and point‑cloud reconstruction, providing a step‑by‑step sample implementation and GUI screenshots.

How is DLP® technology applied in 3‑D printing?

In a DLP stereolithography printer, sliced CAD layers are projected as full‑frame UV images that cure an entire resin layer at once, enabling high resolution and fast build times. TI’s 3‑D‑printing brief explains chipset choices (from 0.3″ WQHD to 0.95″ WQXGA), near‑UV window options, and design tips for both desktop and industrial printers.
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What is EKB’s Scan‑n‑Print™ light engine?

Scan‑n‑Print is EKB’s hybrid module that combines 3‑D scanning, UV printing and visible marking in one DLP engine. Using a dual‑wavelength design (e.g., 405 nm UV + 808 nm NIR), the unit can project structured light for measurement, cure resin for printing, and display visible graphics; making it a “three‑in‑one” platform for next‑generation combo printers and HUD prototypes.