Porotech and Taiwan partner target Augmented Reality market

Leveraging Porotech’s cutting-edge gallium nitride (GaN) technology and Foxconn’s vertically integrated services, from MicroLED wafer processing to packaging and optical modules, the collaboration aims to meet the demands for micro-display chips and AR glasses production.

Together, they will provide high-performance, high-brightness, compact, and lightweight AR display solutions to advance global AR and micro-display technology development.

Foxconn plans to establish a MicroLED wafer processing production line in Taichung, with mass production slated to begin in Q4 2025.

Foxconn views the AR market as a promising growth area. The launch of the new facility is expected to position Taiwan as a major hub for AR glasses and MicroLED technologies while further strengthening Foxconn’s competitive edge in related industries.

Porotech is one of Cambridge University’s most celebrated spin-outs. CEO and founder Dr Tongtong Zhu said: “Our collaboration with Foxconn in the MicroLED micro-display and augmented reality sectors has already shown promising results.

“This investment will further accelerate the mass production of MicroLEDs. We look forward to showcasing the exceptional outcomes of this partnership to the world soon.”

Dr Bob Chen, General Manager of Foxconn’s S Business Group, added: “Following last year’s record-breaking brightness achievement in uLED, we are advancing our R & D outcomes toward mass production by partnering with Porotech this year.

“Together, we aim to lead a new era of MicroLED technology and deliver compact, high-performance solutions to the global market as soon as possible.”

Hon Hai Technology Group is 32nd among the Fortune Global 500. In 2023, revenue totalled TWD6.162 trillion (approx. $198 billion). The group operates 205 campuses across 24 countries and is one of the world’s largest employers with approximately 900,000 staff during peak manufacturing season.