May 2026

Westlake Smokey Mountain Technology (Yanshan Technology) has officially started operating its 8-inch GaN-on-Silicon microLED microdisplay production line, in Deqing, Zhejing, China. The company says this is the world's first 8-inch silicon microLED fab in operation.

The WSMT fab i s a full process line, that includes all steps from microLED epiwafer deposition to full display packaging. It currently operates on a small scale, but when fully operational it will have the annual capacity to produce 3 million microLED devices.

According to reports, Samsung Display has began to construct a microLED wearable display pilot production facility.

The microLED line is being built within the A2 5.5-Gen AMOLED line complex in Asan, South Korea. It will handle microLED transfer, bonding, inspection and repair - this is a not a full process line, Samsung will use externally produced microLED epiwafers.

Polar Light Technologies announced that it has signed its first Pilot Line agreement with VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland. 

Polar Light has already begun its process flow transfer from the laboratory to VTT's Pilot Line. The Pilot Line will cover the full manufacturing flow required for Polar Light's first microLED product, which will help the company to accelerate the validation, scaling and product readiness.

Don’t miss the chance to join the global microLED and immersive display community at MicroLED Connect + AR/VR Connect 2026, returning for its third edition on 16-17 September 2026 at the High Tech Campus in Eindhoven - one of Europe’s leading deep-tech innovation hubs.

With the event fast approaching, now is the perfect time to secure your place. Early-bird savings are still available for a limited time, with prices set to increase at the beginning of June.

Aledia and AUO Corporation announced a strategic partnership to co-develop microLED display technologies. The two companies will develop microLED displays based on Aledia's 3D-Nanowire microLEDs and AUO's display backplanes.

Aledia and AUO has launched a project that received funds the France-Taiwan cooperation funding program. Beyond displays, this technology may also be used to optical I/O solutions and microLED microdisplays for AR devices. The partnership was formally announced last month in Paris.

US-based Ingantec announced an exclusive licensing agreement with the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF), for its patents in advanced strain engineering and the utilization of pseudo-substrates—technologies.

Ingantec says that the licensed IP, developed by University of Wisconsin-Madison Professors Shubhra Pasayat and Chirag Gupta, utilizes porosification and electrochemical etching techniques to create strain-relaxed Indium Gallium Nitride (InGaN) templates. Inagntec says that these methods may hold promises for solving the “green gap” problem —the precipitous drop in efficiency as InGaN based microLEDs move from blue to green and red.  

Last month, we reported that Kopin and Fabric.AI launched a strategic collaboration to develop microLED-based optical interconnect technology (which will branded as Neural I/o) for AI infrastructure. Fabric.AI placed a $15 million purchase order with Kopin to fund the demonstration chipset development.

Fabric.AI now announced that it expects to demonstrate its Neural I/o platform by the end of 2026. It has also entered into two non-disclosure agreements with leading chipmakers to discuss potential applications and integration opportunities for Neural I/o within next-generation AI systems.

MicroLED Connect 2026 has officially published its event agenda, and is set to deliver an impactful and industry-defining program for the microLED industry - making it a must-attend event! Taking place on September 16–17, 2026, at the High Tech Campus in Eindhoven, the event will once again bring together key players from across the display value chain, from materials and manufacturing to applications in AR, automotive, optical I/O, and large-area displays.

This year’s agenda is headlined by an exceptional lineup of keynote speakers from some of the most influential companies and research institutions in the industry, including Sony, Google, Meta, Samsung Display, Microsoft, Mojo Vision, and the University of Rochester's Center for Extended Reality. These sessions will offer strategic insights into where microLED and adjacent technologies are heading, with a particular focus on commercialization, AR/VR, and system-level innovation.

Samsung Malaysia has installed a 19.35 x 2.7 meters microLED The Wall display, at the Iskandar Puteri Command and Control Centre (IPCCC). 

This large visual system is designed to enhance real-time smart city monitoring, coordination and response. Located in Johor, IPCCC functions as a centralised operations hub, where authorities manage real-time security surveillance, traffic management, environmental monitoring and coordinated incident responses. 

The MicroLED Industry Association (MIA) continues to gain momentum as a global platform uniting the leading players across the MicroLED ecosystem. The MIA has seen rapid growth lately, with over 10 companies joining since the beginning of 2026, evolving into a diverse, international community with members spanning Asia, Europe, North America, and beyond - reflecting the global nature of innovation in this field.

As the industry matures, collaboration is becoming just as critical as competition. The MIA plays a central role in enabling collaboration through events, technical meetings, and industry-facing activities - creating meaningful opportunities for members to connect, exchange insights, and shape the future of MicroLED technologies together.