Vuzix and Fraunhofer IPMS Achieve MicroLED Backplane Milestone

Vuzix Corporation and Fraunhofer Institute for Photonic Microsystems IPMS have announced a major milestone in their collaborative development of a custom microLED backplane, announced in a press release. The initial sample production of this high-performance microLED backplane has been completed, designed to meet the specific needs of Vuzix's 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-color, micron-sized microLED arrays. This development is primarily funded by third-party Vuzix customers targeting high-end enterprise and defense markets.

Adam Bull, Director of Program Management at Vuzix, highlighted the success of these first functional samples as a significant step forward. Philipp Wartenberg from Fraunhofer IPMS emphasized the project's role in advancing display technology through innovative processes and optimized designs.