Uses: Circular polarizers are used to improve the viewability of emissive displays. In bright light environments, Electroluminescent (EL), Field Emissive Displays (FED), Cathode Ray Tube (CRT), Light Emitting Diode (LED) and Organic Light Emitting...
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How it Works: Quarter Wave & Half Wave Plate
API's quarter wave plate and half wave plate are single-layer polycarbonate films offering great performance and clarity. Our quarter wave retarders are available in 500nm (125nm OPD), 560nm (140nm OPD), and 660nm (165nm OPD). Our half wave...
Circular Polarizer with 50% Transmission Offers Increased Display Brightness While Reducing Glare.
The new 50% transmission circular polarizers are offered in neutral grey with right or left-handed polarization. American Polarizers, Inc. (API), a world leader in the manufacture and distribution of polarized filters and other optical products,...
API Expands Laser Cutting Capabilities to Meet Demand for Intricately Shaped Optical Films and Filters.
API can now provide customers with a broad range of optical films and filters in almost any shape or size, to meet virtually any application. American Polarizers Inc. (API), a world leader in the manufacture of polarized filters and other...
American Polarizers Names Jeffrey Snyder President as Company Expands Focus on New Product Innovation and Market-Leading Solutions.
Mr. Snyder brings extensive engineering, technical and corporate management experience to the role Nicholas Bentley, CEO of American Polarizers, Inc. (API) announced that it has named Jeffrey Snyder as its new president. Mr. Snyder joined...
Light Polarizing Films Improve Display Brightness by up to 218%.
DBEF Films improve display brightness in electronic devices including cell phones, notebooks, gaming stations, medical equipment, retail signature capture screens, kiosk displays and digital signage. American Polarizers, Inc. (API), a world leader...
3M Reflective Film Brightens Displays by 98% — Improves Backlight Efficiency.
3M ESR Films are available in standard sized sheets including, but not limited to, 11″ x 11″, 14″ x 18″, 17″ x 17″ and 26″ x 26″ as well as custom cut sizes. American Polarizers, Inc. (API), a world leader in the manufacture and distribution of...
3M Protective Films for Display Screens Prolong Display Life, Improve Readability, Reduce Glare.
3M Vikuiti™ brand Display Protection Films protect display screens against scratching and damage resulting from everyday use. American Polarizers, Inc. (API), a world leader in the manufacture and distribution of polarized filters and other...







