Vuzix Corporation, a leading supplier of Smart Glasses and Augmented Reality (AR) technology and products, and Fraunhofer Institute for Photonic Microsystems IPMS, a globally renowned research institution based in Germany, are excited to announce a major milestone in the development of a custom microLED backplane.
Sample production for high-performance microLED backplanes
The collaboration has led to the initial sample production of a high-performance microLED backplane, designed to meet the unique requirements of specific Vuzix customers. The first working samples, tested using OLED technology, validate the design’s potential for advanced display applications. The CMOS backplane supports 1080P+ resolution, enabling both monochrome and full-colour, micron-sized microLED arrays. This development effort was primarily funded by third-party Vuzix customers with targeted applications in mind. As such, this next-generation microLED backplane is focused on supporting high-end enterprise and defence markets, where performance and customisation are critical.
“The success of these first functional samples is a major step forward,” said Adam Bull, Director of Program Management at Vuzix. “Fraunhofer IPMS has been an outstanding partner, and we’re excited about the potential applications within our OEM solutions and tailored projects for our customers.”
Commitment to advancing display technology
Philipp Wartenberg, Head of department IC and System Design at Fraunhofer IPMS, added, “Collaborating with Vuzix on this pioneering project showcases our commitment to advancing display technology through innovative processes and optimised designs. The project demonstrates for the first time the adaptation of an existing OLED microdisplay backplane to the requirements of a high-current microLED frontplane and enables us to expand our backplane portfolio.”