Hon Hai Technology Group (Foxconn) has formed a partnership with UK-based Porotech to develop augmented reality (AR) glasses, combining Porotech's advanced gallium nitride (GaN) technology with Foxconn's vertically integrated manufacturing capabilities.
The collaboration, as detailed in Foxconn's press release, will focus on delivering high-performance, high-brightness, and lightweight AR display solutions, leveraging Foxconn's expertise in microLED wafer processing, packaging, and optical modules.
New manufacturing facility
In a significant move, Foxconn will launch a microLED wafer processing production line in Taichung, Taiwan, with mass production scheduled to commence in the fourth quarter of 2025. The facility is designed to serve future mainstream clients globally and strengthen Taiwan's position as a hub for AR and microLED innovations.
Industry leadership and expertise
Bob Chen, general manager of Foxconn's S Business Group, highlighted the partnership's role in advancing microLED technology, noting that it builds on the company's record-breaking brightness achievement in microLED displays last year. Meanwhile, Porotech CEO Tongtong Zhu emphasized the collaboration's progress and potential to accelerate mass production, expressing optimism about showcasing its impact on global markets.
Strategic ecosystem expansion
Earlier this year in March, Porotech established a partnership with GIS, a touch panel manufacturer under the Foxconn Group, to advance the use of optical components in microLED-based micro-displays. This collaboration seeks to speed up the mass production of AR wearable devices and accelerate the realization of consumer-grade AR products with the highest brightness, highest pixel density, smallest form factor, and lowest cost.
Additionally, in January 2024, Porotech initiated a partnership with Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing (PSMC) to collaboratively develop and manufacture 8-inch GaN-on-Silicon microLEDs intended for display applications.
