STRATACACHE is a digital signage, merchandising and customer engagement systems developer, targeting the retail, restaurants, banking and financing, gaming, events and education markets.
STRATACACHE is constructing the first US-based complete display production facility in Eugene, Oregon, the future MicroLED E4 fab.
Apple, one of the world's largest companies, develops consumer electronics and computer software, and the company also develops a wide range of next generation technologies.
In 2014 Apple acquired LuxVue Technology, a startup company that developed Micro-LED based displays. LuxVue raised $43 million in funding prior to the Apple purchase. Apple continues to research and develop Micro-LED technologies and established a research and production facility in Taoyuan, Taiwan.
in 2017 reports suggested that Apple intends to start low-volume production of Micro-LED devices by the end of the year, with mass production commencing in 2018 (in-house or at production partners, which makes more sense). Apple's first goal is to adopt Micro-LED displays in smart watch devices.
Taiwan's AUO (AU Optronics) was formed in 2001, by the merger of Acer Display and Unipac Optoelectronics. Later in 2006 AUO merged with Quanta Display. AUO is the world's number 3 manufacturer of TFT-LCDs, and also produces OLED display in low volume.
AUO has an active micro-LED R&D project, and in 2018 it demonstrated what it claims to be the world's largest TFT-driven full color Micro-LED display prototype at 12.1".
BOE Pixey was established in December 2019 as a joint-venture between Rohinni and BOE.
BOE Pixey will design and build micro-LED based LCD display backlights and direct-emission displays - as well as related sensors for large-format displays. BOE Pixey integrates Rohinni's mini-LED and micro-LED manufacturing process with BOE's display panel production experience and leadership. The company says that first products that utilize its displays will reach the market in the second half of 2020.
eLux Inc. was established in 2016 in the USA as a spin-out from Sharp Labs of America, with an aim to develop micro-LED displays using a proprietary and scalable "fluidic" assembly process.
In 2017 Foxconn (through its Subsidiary CyberNet Venture Capital) led a $8 million investment round in eLux.
In 2020, we posted an article that explains eLux's technology and business.
EpiPix was spun-off from The University of Sheffield in the UK, to commercialize technology for multi-color microLED arrays on a single wafer developed at the Universityâs GaN Centre for Materials and Devices.
The company is developing red, green and blue microLED epiwafers with a pixel size ranging from 30 microns down to less than 5 microns. EpiPix says that it achieved record-breaking IQE results.
US-based Innovation Semiconductor developed (and patented) a monolithic vertical architecture for the production of MicroLED microdisplays, based on a 3D nanowire structure, a single material system and a straightforward and conventional integration between LEDs and GaN transistor.
The company seems to be at an early stage, and has yet to demonstrate its technology.
China-based Innovision develops microLED microdisplays, based on the company's vertically-stacked pixel (VSP) technology. The company's microdisplays are said to achieve high display densities and efficient operation.
In November 2022, Innovision raised its Series-A funding round of a few USD millions.
Japan Display (JDI) is a small/medium display maker, formed in September 2011 by the merger of Sony’s, Toshiba’s and Hitachi’s display businesses and funded by Japan’s government fund Innovation Network Corporation (INCJ).
Japan Display produces LCD display and has been known to supply high-end smartphone LCD displays to Apple. The company is shifting its focus to OLED displays.
In November 2019 JDI unveiled its first microLED prototype, developed in collaboration with glo.
JBD (Jade Bird Display), established in 2015 in Shanghai, China, develops micro-LED based MicroDisplays for near-eye and image projection applications based on its proprietary hybrid monolithic integration technology.
In July 2017 the company demonstrated a 5000 PPI active-matrix group III-V microLED array on Si ICs. In 2019 JBD unveiled more prototypes, including a 2 million nits display and a 10,000 PPI display.
JBD currently offers VGA (640x480) monochrome (red, green and blue) micro-LED microdisplays.
The Konka Group, established in 1980 in Shenzhen, Guangdong, China, produces electronics products.
The company's Konka E-display subsidiary manufactures digital signage displays.
In October 2019 Konka unveiled its tiled Micro-LED TVs, under the APHAEA brand. In December 2019 Konka announced a $365 million Micro-LED R&D center in Chongqing, China.
US-based Kopin Corporation is a developer of microdisplays and other components for wearable devices. The company produces and develops LCoS, OLED and microLED microdisplays.
In early 2021, Kopin announced an agreement with Jade Bird Display to develop 2k x 2k 1" monochrome microLED microdisplays. In July 2021 Kopin announced an agreement with a leading Japanese consumer electronics maker to develop 2K x 2K full-color microLED microdisplays.
US-based Kura Technologies, established in 2016, develops augmented reality (AR) glasses, and related technologies. The company has wide backing from a range of investors and Universities.
Kura's AR glasses are powered by a microLED microdisplay that company the develops in-house. Kura is also developing its own display controller chipset. The company's Gallium AR glasses offer 8K resolution, full-color, ultra-high brightness and a 150-degree FOV.
China-based Leyard Optoelectronic, established in 1995, produces LED based products, including displays and lighting. The company's main business is large-area LED screens.
In 2020, Leyard announced its entry into the microLED industry, with a partnership with Epister to setup a Mini-LED and Micro-LED production site in Wuxi, China, in a $142 million investment. In 2021 CHN Energy Investment has installed the world's largest microLED display (216-sqm) using Leyard's displays.
Leyard is a public company that trades on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange. Leyard holds 12% in Saphlux, and will adopt its NPDQ color conversion technology in its future microLED displays.
LG Display, based in Korea, is one of the world's largest display makers. LGD produces screens for TVs, laptops and mobile devices.
LG Display's high-end TV technology of choice is WRGB OLED, but the company announced in 2018 that it is also developing Micro-LED TV technology, and in 2020 the company launched its MAGNIT range of tiled MicroLED TVs.
Korea-based Lumens is a specialized LED company that develops next-generation LED technologies, including LED packages, high efficiency lighting, display related products and more.
Lumens is developing high-definition automotive head-up Micro-LED displays and had plans to release its first such display by the end of 2017. Lumens is collaborating with the Korean Institute of Machinery & Material to develop Micro-LED production technologies. In early 2019 Lumens demonstrated a FHD monochrome micro-LED microdisplay.
Lumens is also developing and producing tiled microLED display modules used to make large microLED display solutions.
US-based Lumiode was established in September 2012 with an aim to develop innovative light engines.
Lumiode's technology enables the creation of truly monolithic microLED microdipslays by depositing LTPS backplanes directly on LED epiwafers.
MICLEDI was established in Belgium in 2019 as a spin-off from IMEC, with an aim to develop and manufacture microLED microdisplays for the AR market.
MICLEDI is a fabless company. In January 2020 the company raised 4.5 million Euro, and following that round we posted an interview with the company's CEO who explains the company's technology and goals. In 2021 MICLEDI raised a further 7.1 million Euro.
Taiwan-based Microluce was established in 2017 to commercialize microLED display technology developed originally at National Central University.
Microluce's technology enables the production of low-temperature (500-700 degrees Celsius) GaN thin film epitaxial wafers using a sputtering process. on 8 to 12 inch wafers.
Microluc is working with partners (including Konka) to develop microLED technologies.
Mikro Mesa is a Taiwan-based startup established in 2014 that is developing Micro-LED technologies.
Mikro Mesa focuses on large area displays. In 2019 the company announced a breakthrough in its transfer process that can now move 4" RGB microLED arrays.
