Plessey Semiconductors Ltd

Plessey is working with world leaders in consumer technology, who are paving the way with innovative next-generation Augmented Reality and wearable applications, based on advanced microLED display solutions. Drawing on over a decade of semiconductor and optoelectronics expertise, Plessey has developed an award-winning, unique and proprietary GaN-on-Silicon platform and monolithic process at its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility.

<div><p>Plessey Semiconductors is a UK-based manufacturer of AR-VU, a microLED display used for a wide range of consumer electronics including for AR smart glasses and automotive heads-up displays. The technology uses native GaN-on-Si microLED technology which is significantly brighter than LCD and OLED based technologies.</p></div>

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Plessey Semiconductors

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    Plessey Semiconductors is a UK-based manufacturer of AR-VU, a microLED display used for a wide range of consumer electronics including for AR smart glasses and automotive heads-up displays. The technology uses native GaN-on-Si microLED technology which is significantly brighter than LCD and OLED based technologies.
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Papercast

To use advanced printing technologies to manufacture display substrates and bring cost efficiencies to the process

To bring cost efficiencies to the manufacturing process

Immersive displays such as AR/VR headsets or smart glasses are used for creating immersive experiences

Enables the creation of flexible and foldable displays by allowing the placement of smart displays on a variety of new types of devices

Biodegradable as well as self-powered and energy-harvesting displays are emerging areas of display technology

Uses sophisticated printing technologies for producing advanced display substrates and for infusing new display technologies in a cost-efficient manner

Companies that develop displays that can be integrated into AR/VR headsets or smart glasses. This also includes transparent displays that can display information while maintaining transparency

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