Manufacturers are gearing up production of face shields and masks utilizing cutting-edge technologies in a bid to curb the spread of COVID-19 amid growing concerns over a resurgence of novel coronavirus infections in Japan.
Sharp Corp. has started producing face shields with limited reflection and fogging on the surface, using the tech it employs to manufacture liquid crystal display panels for TV sets and smartphones.
The firm said its unique technology for putting tiny protuberances on the surface of face shields, manufactured at its factory in Yonago, Tottori Prefecture, largely eliminates the reflection of light and prevents fogging from exhalation, ensuring clear visibility for a long time.