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Hon Hai Technology Group (Foxconn) announced a strategic partnership with Porotech to enter the augmented reality (AR) glasses market. This collaboration leverages Porotech's cutting-edge gallium nitride (GaN) microLED technology with Foxconn's vertically integrated manufacturing capabilities, from wafer processing to packaging and optical modules. Together, the companies will develop and deliver high-performance, compact, and lightweight AR display solutions to drive the global adoption of AR technology.
As part of this partnership, Foxconn plans to establish a MicroLED wafer processing production line in Taichung, Taiwan, with mass production scheduled to commence in Q4 2025. This investment underscores Foxconn's commitment to advancing MicroLED technology and solidifying Taiwan's position as a global leader in AR and MicroLED manufacturing.
"Following last year's breakthroughs in uLED technology, we are now moving towards mass production through this strategic partnership with Porotech," said Dr. Bob Chen, General Manager of Foxconn's S Business Group. "Together, we aim to deliver innovative and high-performance MicroLED solutions to the global market."
Dr. Tongtong Zhu, CEO and Founder of Porotech, added, "Our collaboration with Foxconn has already yielded promising results in the development of MicroLED micro-displays for AR applications. This investment will accelerate the path to mass production and showcase the exceptional capabilities of our technology to the world."
