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5 Reasons Why Legacy Nodes Remain Crucial in the 1nm Era? Legacy nodes Typically refer to older, well-established fabrication processes, often at 45 nm or 28nm and larger. 🚀 Cost-Effectiveness: Manufacturing chips at advanced nodes like 1nm is expensive due to the complexities involved. Legacy nodes are a better choice for cost-sensitive applications. Imagine building a high-performance gaming PC vs. a basic office computer. The gaming PC (1nm chip) is expensive with all the latest tech. But a basic computer (legacy node) is much cheaper to make, perfect for everyday tasks like browsing the web. 🚀 Power Efficiency: Smaller transistors in advanced nodes enable faster performance but often come at the cost of higher power consumption. Legacy nodes, with their larger transistors, can be more power-efficient, a critical factor for battery-powered devices like smartphones and wearables. Tiny transistors in new chips are like powerful engines in cars - they work great but use a lot of fuel (battery power). Bigger transistors in legacy nodes are like fuel-efficient car engines - they might not be the fastest, but they use less battery, ideal for things like smartphones and smartwatches that need to last all day. 🚀 Maturity and Reliability: Legacy nodes have been around for longer and have undergone extensive refinement, leading to highly optimized and reliable processes. This maturity ensures consistent performance and fewer bugs, crucial for applications demanding stability. Think of a recipe you've made many times. You know exactly how much of each ingredient to use and how long to cook it for. Legacy nodes are like that tried-and-tested recipe - they're reliable and we know how to make them work perfectly for everyday electronics. 🚀 Compatibility: Not all applications require the bleeding-edge performance offered by 1nm chips. Legacy nodes can integrate well with newer technologies, enabling efficient design of complex systems with a mix of performance requirements. Imagine building a house - you might need different materials for the roof, walls, and foundation. Legacy nodes can be like those different materials - they work well with newer technologies to create all sorts of electronic devices, like a phone with a powerful processor (1nm chip) but a low-power Bluetooth chip (legacy node) for connecting to headphones. 🚀 Internet of Things (IoT): The vast and growing world of IoT devices, many of them simple sensors, often doesn't need the processing power of 1nm chips. Legacy nodes are perfectly suited for these low-power, low-cost applications. Tiny sensors in things like fitness trackers or smart thermostats don't need the processing power of a fancy 1nm chip. Legacy nodes are the perfect tool for these smaller jobs, keeping costs low and battery life long. Guess, Which Country is investing huge in legacy Nodes? Tell us in the comments. A detailed post is in comments. For all semiconductor and AI content, follow TechoVedas

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Dual-core ARM Cortex-A55 SoM starting from $34 https://lnkd.in/eC4M4PUa

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"Yet despite these good products, the company lost money throughout the entirety of the 1970s - $20 million in a good year, $50 million in a bad one. Each year, the government compensated them for exactly the amount of that loss. The government did this because they - like many other people in Europe - thought that semiconductors would always lose money. You must do them because they support critical things like nuclear weapons and other strategic industries. But don't expect to make money from it. In an atomic bomb, who cares if a transistor costs one dollar or a thousand dollars? So just make the best darn transistor you can make, and forget about the cost. So volumes cratered, product lines expanded, and costs rose. This arrangement made sure that everyone stayed employed - not unimportant in Italy those days with its leftist bent - and some high quality products got made. But it also left the company in limbo. They were perfectly satisfied to sell small numbers of chips solely into Europe - itself a declining semiconductor market. .... In 1979, the company hired a new CEO - Pasquale Pistorio. .... Over many years, he worked his way up to be vice president of Motorola's international semiconductor division and the most senior non-American in the world's second largest semiconductor company. The SGS job offered a 40% pay cut and required him to take an armored car thanks to terrorists. But Pistorio embraced the professional challenge of turning around what he called a "basically broken" company that still held national importance to his home country. It would also allow him to move home to be with his aging parents." Extract from excellent article on STMicroelectronics by Jon Y

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SHOULD THE LASER INDUSTRY SEE THE CHIPS ACT AS A RISK TO FUNDING NEW PROJECTS? That’s the topic of this 9 min video discussion we had with Jacques Cochard, CEO of the photonics market research firm Tematys. They supply many bespoke reports for Optica Corporate members. They also presented a compilation of data at the recent Photonics21 Annual General Meeting. This reveals that photonics industries worldwide outpaced global GDP from 2019 to the post-pandemic period of 2022, growing at a CAGR of 6.8%. The photonics industries in Europe, Asia, and the US remained robust during 2019-2022, a period affected by some of the toughest global and economic tensions after decades of geoeconomics and globalisation” Entitled Insights into the Dynamic Photonics Market (2019-2022), the study shows the photonics industry worldwide grew from the previous 2015-2018 study period despite challenges such as Covid-19, global inflation, and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine hitting trade. Outperforming global growth Global GDP growth has generally fluctuated between two and five percent from year to year in most years since 1980. However, the global market for photonics components and systems, which accounted for $865 billion in 2022, outpaced GDP worldwide during the three years from 2019, growing at a CAGR of 6.8%. This growth is predicted to continue into 2027, when the Tematys study expects the world photonics market to be worth $1.2 trillion. Fastest-growing sectors – the good news. Tematys identified photonics applications in environment, energy, lighting, agriculture, and Industry 4.0, as the fastest-growing sectors across the world. While the relatively small segment of Photonics for Agriculture and Food is an emerging market at present, this domain showed an exceptional CAGR of 11.8% during the period. Other highlights include: Thousands more jobs – Photonics sector employment increased by 35,000 jobs during this period. Industry volume – European photonics production rose to €124.6 billion in 2022, representing over 5,000 companies. Annual revenue growth – The sector witnessed an annual revenue growth rate of 6.5% (2019-2022). The European photonics industry exhibits a strong commitment to research and innovation, with an R&D intensity of 10.5%. We still need to improve. In our conversation below, we discuss Michelangelo Masini, Head of Research and Technology at ZEISS Group AG, who gave a keynote speech in Brussels about photonics and its power of resilience and transformation. He made the case for increasing Europe’s attractiveness for the best talents so that the next big innovations happen in Europe. But we also wonder why Deutsche Telekom and other mobile networks are not (yet) in the room when AI and photonics are crucial to their successful growth. They prefer MWC. Of course this will be one of the major topics in Malaga October 1/2. Is your name on our list to actively participate? The latest details https://lnkd.in/dyuHYdcA

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Lattice scale inspection of semiconductor interfaces via nondestructive camera-less T-ray imaging https://lnkd.in/dr3xer5t

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You're pretty well understood, cost is a crucial factor for GaN HEMTs to gain wider adoption. While they offer significant performance advantages, their price point has historically been a barrier to entry. A simplified cost breakdown table comparing the cost of a silicon-based solution to a GaN-based solution for a 10kW motor drive system, and for a 1kW, 1MHz DC-DC converter. Key Takeaways: - Power Stage: The most significant cost component in a motor drive system as well as a DC-DC converter. GaN HEMTs offer a significant cost reduction in this area due to their smaller size, higher efficiency, and reduced need for complex cooling solutions. - Control Board: The cost is similar for both silicon and GaN solutions, as the control algorithms are independent of the power stage technology. - Magnetic Components (for DC-DC converter): GaN HEMTs' higher switching frequencies allow for smaller and less expensive magnetic components (inductors and transformers) in the converter. - Cooling System: GaN HEMTs generate less heat, leading to smaller and less expensive cooling systems compared to silicon MOSFETs. - Other Components: The cost of other components, like sensors and connectors, is relatively similar for both solutions. Notes: - The cost numbers in the table are not real costs but rather base references used for comparison. - The cost analysis is an essential part of any design process. It's crucial to consider the total cost of ownership (TCO), including initial cost, operating cost, and maintenance cost, when making technology choices. The future of GaN HEMTs looks bright, with the potential to revolutionize various industries by offering superior performance and efficiency at a competitive price. Short Term (Next 2-3 Years): - GaN HEMTs are already cost-effective in niche applications like high-power, high-frequency converters, where their performance advantages outweigh the initial cost premium. - GaN will likely see increased adoption in sectors like electric vehicles, renewable energy, and data centers, where efficiency and size reduction are critical. - Manufacturing costs will continue to decrease as production scales up and packaging technologies improve. Mid-Term (Next 5-7 Years): - GaN HEMTs will start to penetrate broader markets, including consumer electronics, industrial automation, and medical devices. - GaN HEMTs will become price-competitive with silicon MOSFETs in many applications, especially in higher power ranges. - More engineers and designers will gain experience with GaN, leading to more innovative applications and further cost reductions. —————————————————————- Dear friends and connections, I would like to find myself at the beginning of a new chapter. I am seeking new job opportunities where I can continue to drive advancements and crafting the future of semiconductor. Thank you for your support and any leads you can provide.

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MODULAR SCALABLE Silicon Photonics GUARANTEED: INSIDE OpenLight WITH Adam Carter. We get many questions from young photonics companies trying to scale up production to serve new markets and increase their turnover. And that’s where Optica can help. We have access to the leading CEOs and CTOs in over 600 photonics businesses who have a wealth of experience and are willing to share their advice with others. NEW INTERVIEW SERIES In this long-form interview series hosted on our YouTube channel, we explore the business strategies being developed by industry leaders. I’m joined at the questioner's table by Michael Hochberg, an authority in the Silicon Photonics industry. https://lnkd.in/d9TPJexs For this edition, we sat down with Dr Adam Carter, the CEO at OpenLight. Formed as a joint venture between Juniper Networks and Synopsys Inc, the company has a proven ability to integrate lasers, optical amplifiers, DFBs, EA-modulators, and photodetectors on a single chip. They grant their customers access to a comprehensive library of photonics components that are heterogeneously integrated on the PASIC. OpenLight’s approach removes the need to source and package separate lasers on silicon photonics chips and improves device performance. In our interview, Adam explains that their approach will be key to producing next-generation, pluggable transceivers for datacenters and AI/ML applications. We discuss their partnership with Optica corporate member Jabil. This move is to meet the needs of the global Silicon Photonics market, which, according to some reports, is expected to grow in value to around US$8.3 billion by 2030. Earlier this year, they also announced strategic partnerships with Optica members like VLC Photonics (Hitachi Group), an end-to-end integrated photonics services firm, now part of the Hitachi group. VLC Photonics now offers design and test services using the OpenLight process design kit (PDK). The collaboration increases the number of designs that OpenLight can support at any one time on the Tower Semiconductor PH18DA process. We also spotted a similar agreement with Optica corporate member Spark Photonics in the US. Who is Adam? Dr Adam Carter has more than 25 years of experience at large and small companies. He is perhaps best known for being chief commercial officer at Foxconn Interconnect Technology (FIT), Cisco, and, earlier, at Oclaro at the time of its acquisition by Lumentum. Originally from the UK, we started by asking Adam to sketch what it was like when the Telecom Bubble burst at the start of this Millennium. I hope you enjoy this conversation. Feedback encouraged.

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Tower Semiconductor Rides AI Surge with Silicon Photonics and Silicon Germanium Tower Semiconductor is leveraging the AI boom, with plans to double its silicon photonics revenue to $100M this year and potentially double it again in 2024, according to President Marco Racanelli. The Israeli chip foundry, ranked 7th globally, is using advanced silicon photonics and silicon germanium technologies to enable faster, more energy-efficient data transfers. The company boasts over 50 silicon photonics customers, including seven of the top 11 datacom transceiver makers, and holds a market-leading >50% share in transimpedance amplifiers (TIAs) and drivers. Analysts suggest these technologies are crucial for AI-driven optical interconnects, especially as data centers transition to co-packaged optics. To expand capacity, Tower has partnered with Intel Corporation and STMicroelectronics, securing cost-effective fab access for its power management ICs and other products. This strategic move aligns with increasing Western demand amid geopolitical shifts away from Taiwan and China. With silicon photonics projected to account for 10% of Tower’s revenue within two years, the company is well-positioned in the AI-driven semiconductor market. What are your thoughts on Tower’s growth strategy in the photonics space? Thanks again to EE Times | Electronic Engineering Times for the full article with more background and insights click the source link in the comments below. #Semiconductors #SiliconPhotonics #AIChips #DataCenters #ChipIndustry #OpticalInterconnects #TowerSemiconductor #TechInnovation

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#CMOS #transistors #FinFET #GAAFET #5nmnode #devicephysics #integratedcircuits #nanoelectronics #chipdesign #VLSI #SOC #microelectronics #TCAD #nanoelectronics #advancedtransistors #5nmnode #semiconductordevices #integratedcircuits #nanoscaletechnology #mooreslaw #devicephysics #computingarchitecture #systemsonchip #nanofabrication #quantumeffects #transistordesign #circuitintegration #nanoscaleengineering This study compares, using TCAD, FinFETs (PFFETs) and gate-all-around FETs (GAAFETs) at the 5nm CMOS technology node, challenging assumptions about future transistor designs. It explains why TSMC was right to push the FF until 3nm and not to move to GAA too early like SEC has done. The research uses 3D numerical simulations to analyze and compare the performance of PFFETs and GAAFETs for high-performance (HP) and low-operation-power (LOP) applications. Results show comparable integration densities based on 6T-SRAM cell layouts for both device types. For HP applications, PFFETs and GAAFETs demonstrate similar drive currents and intrinsic delays. In LOP scenarios, GAAFETs initially outperform PFFETs, but optimizing the PFFET's effective channel length can enhance its competitiveness. Key innovations: • Design of a pragmatic FinFET with simplified processing • Comparison of PFFET and GAAFET performance at 5nm node • Analysis of integration density using 6T-SRAM layouts • Optimization of G-S/D underlap for PFFET performance The study addresses the challenge of continued CMOS scaling, questioning the presumption that GAAFETs will necessarily replace FinFETs at advanced nodes. It explores the tradeoffs between device performance and processing complexity. Limitations include simplifications in the simulations and the extent of the benchmark. The study focuses on Si-based devices and does not extensively explore alternative materials or more complex GAAFET designs. The findings suggest that PFFETs may be a viable and potentially preferable alternative to GAAFETs for future nanoscale CMOS technology, considering the balance between performance and processing complexity. https://lnkd.in/gS2EU8Zq

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Let me be clear 10% yield is not a process. You managed to turn cutting edge expensive wafers into scrap (90%). I have not seen a non-paid and convincing source that shows a path to high yield and better than TSMC features. Also, my pet peeve for so many years. Intel 10nm competed against N7 (TSMC 7nm). That is marketing 101. You are saying that a billion dollar company cannot afford one marketer that understands preception? 18A vs 2nm. We like to laugh about 9.9 vs 9.11 which is bigger (a LLM dataset issue) but we do see that 18 is bigger than 1 right? Keyboard warriors know smaller is better (that sums up their semi knowledge). I repeat (and have posted about it many times, that the nm stuff is pure marketing, it is no longer the gate dimension. You can name your process Super Ultra 1nm if you want to. Or 1nm-- (wink to 14nm++). You need every little helper to market your foundry if you want it to succeed, it is always the sum of all departments involved. That said, I still have major questions. What is your strategic advantage? Should you actively lobby for reunification of Taiwan to temporarily hold an edge? Desperate people take desperate actions. People that follow me know I tend to exaggerate on purpose. Shake the tree, think outside the box (which in this case is still in the box, we are talking 101 stuff). I don't see a Su/Papermaster play here, still betting on the organisation that essentially brought Intel to the edge of the abyss. Don't forget that they offered all technical experts an exit package and many took it. Brain drain. Plus, the people on the inside that talk to other people to get a real feel of the problems, I see them exit as well these days. What is Intel doing to attract the extreme qualified to replace the gap? I rest my case, your honor. https://lnkd.in/duEeh_cQ

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🌟 Unlocking the Potential of Photonic Computing at ISC 2024 with Q.ANT 🌟 Harvesting the full power of photonics for high-performance computing requires a holistic approach. Reusing semicon approaches for photonics won’t propel us far. We must respect the intrinsic nature of light to benefit from all its features. This is why we at Q.ANT GmbH make a huge effort to develop the whole value chain. From the chip material to the full-functional processor—harvest the maximum from light for high-speed computing. This strategic advantage empowers us to demonstrate a full-functional photonic processor live at ISC 2024, setting new standards in performance and efficiency. Visit our booth (Hall H, F50) and immerse yourself in the future of photonics technology. Engage with our experts, who are eager to share their knowledge and insights. Explore our groundbreaking solutions firsthand and see how they are reshaping the landscape of computing. This is an experience you don't want to miss! #ISC2024 #Photonics #Innovation #TechRevolution

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CALL THIS WEEK FOR EUROPEAN CHIPS ACT 2.0. WHAT?? I am looking forward to chairing a very topical panel at the Optica GLOBAL PHOTONICS ECONOMIC FORUM in Malaga on Day One (Oct 1st). I will be quizzing the following specialists. Gregg Bartlett, CTO, GlobalFoundries;  Burkhard Slischka, Co-founder & CEO, ALLOS Semiconductors;  Ed Bailey, GM/VP, Jabil;  Martin Schell, Executive Director, Fraunhofer Heinrich Hertz Institute HHI; Torsten Vahrenkamp, CEO, ficonTEC; M. Ashkan Seyedi, Principal, NVIDIA. I expect this week’s story to come up. ESIA Calls for a Chips Act 2.0 The European Semiconductor Industry Association (ESIA), representing major players like NXP Semiconductors, Infineon Technologies, imec, and Fraunhofer, is urging the European Union to fast-track a second phase of its semiconductor strategy through a "Chips Act 2.0." The goal? To keep the region competitive in the fast-moving global race for semiconductor dominance. The original EU Chips Act, which became law in September 2023, seeks to mobilize €43 billion in public and private investment to strengthen Europe’s semiconductor capabilities, targeting 20% of the global market share by 2030. However, in a statement released Monday, ESIA warned that Europe must do more. While acknowledging the significance of the Chips Act as a "fundamental building block," the group emphasized the need to refine the scope, streamline funding processes, and fill existing gaps. Accelerating State Aid for Global Attractiveness One of the critical mechanisms under the Chips Act is providing state aid to attract global semiconductor manufacturers. Yet, delays in approval are hampering progress. For example, Intel’s proposed €30 billion mega-fab in Germany is still awaiting final approval. By contrast, Taiwan’s TSMC received €5 billion in support from the EU for its new chip facility in Dresden, but this came a year after the company’s commitment to invest in the bloc. ESIA advocates for the EU to fast-track these funding approvals to ensure Europe remains an attractive destination for chipmakers. Open Trade and Strategic Cooperation Beyond funding, ESIA calls for a more open trade policy to maintain global partnerships. They argue for a proactive approach to economic security rather than relying on protectionist measures. The Dutch government, under pressure from the US, has now announced further limits on the export of chipmaking machinery to China. The machines in question are ASML's 1970i and 1980i DUV (Deep Ultraviolet) immersion lithography tools. Toward a Coordinated Industrial Strategy Finally, ESIA recommends a coordinated, long-term industrial strategy led by a "Chips Envoy," an official tasked with aligning Europe’s semiconductor (and photonics?) goals across multiple industries. For the photonics industry, staying close to these developments is essential. Curious on the details?: read the attached document. Credit to Ioanna Lykiardopoulou of TNW for spotting this development.

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A great article from Henk Muller on the economic and time to market benefits of software defined system-on-chip solutions on cycle-accurate hardware platforms. Take a look and, when you are done, come and see #xcore from #xmos.

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REPLAY OPTICA INDUSTRY TUTORIAL: LIGENTEC link here: https://lnkd.in/eSadvAhj Thanks to work by my colleague Jon Pugh, we’re seeing renewed interest in the Optica Industry Tutorial format from our corporate members. It is an efficient way of sharing developments and upcoming milestones and answering questions submitted in the live chat. It is also an excellent way of generating leads from a motivated audience. On November 13, the one-hour live deep-dive tutorial with Michael Geiselmann, the co-founder and chief commercial officer of LIGENTEC, generated over 900 registrations. You define the audience The company can decide if they simply do the live event for a closed audience or release the link publicly so anyone can watch the replay later. In this case, Ligentec has decided to release the recording. Participants in the free tutorial have already received the link for the replay video hosted by Optica. If you missed this excellent tutorial and want to watch it yourself, then use this link. https://lnkd.in/eSadvAhj Interested in giving a tutorial for your company? Then contact me or our team of technical directors at Optica: Olga Raz, Helena Diez-y-Riega, or Jon Pugh. They can explain how easy it is to reach out to existing and potential customers. About this particular tutorial Low optical losses, extensive components list, and maturity of the processes are very important for high-performance PICs in conservative markets with traditional approaches and emerging and disruptive applications. In this talk, we will give an overview of the current state of LIGENTEC low-loss platforms and discuss the integration of beyond state-of-the-art photodetectors and modulators. This provides access to a heterogeneous offering of extremely low losses in combination with high bandwidth low loss photodetectors and modulators.

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Check out my new blog on using our #radhard #MCU to reconfigure #Space deployed #FPGA. Please reach out if you have interest and we can provide specific details on how to deploy

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LV MOS Purpose in the Cascode GaN Device Depletion-mode devices are inherently “normally on.” Normally-on semiconductors exhibit better Rds−on ∗ Area compared to normally-off GaN (cascade-mode and e-mode) and Si semiconductors; however, this creates challenges for implementation since their default state is “ON.” As a result, additional protection and/or soft-start synchronization at the driver stage is essential to ensure the switch operates correctly before system connection, as short circuits may occur depending on the topology used. This device activates with 0 V between the gate and source terminals. Positive voltages can also be applied to turn on the device, but extra circuitry or an additional voltage source is necessary to meet this requirement. To switch the semiconductor to the “OFF” state, a negative voltage of −15 V to −20 V is needed. The cascade structure was developed to address the normally-on behavior of depletion-mode GaN devices, as normally-on devices are undesirable in most power electronics applications that require fail-safe operation. To achieve this, a Low-Voltage (LV) Si-based MOSFET (typically rated for 30 V) is connected in series with the High-Voltage (HV) GaN device. The drain and source of the LV Si device are connected to the source and gate of the HV GaN, respectively. When the devices are in the off-state, the drain-source parasitic capacitance of the LV Si MOSFET becomes charged. Assuming there are no internal parasitic inductances between these terminals and the HV GaN gate-source terminals, the voltage applied to the HV GaN gate-source is the negative value of the drain-source voltage of the LV Si device, which characterizes the normally-on behavior of the HV GaN (off-state with negative voltage). When a gate signal is applied to turn the LV Si switch “ON,” the channel of the Si switch closes, and both the Si drain-source and GaN gate-source capacitances discharge through the Si channel, thus decreasing and increasing the terminal voltages, respectively. When the drain-source voltage of the Si device reaches 0 V, the gate-source voltage of the HV GaN device is at the same level, and the GaN device is fully on, exhibiting normally-on characteristics. Now, the LV Si MOSFET drives the GaN semiconductor, adapting the control signals of the device that previously required a negative power supply to drive the normally-on GaN. With the cascade structure, a positive voltage is now used to turn on the device, facilitating implementation.

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TRANSATLANTIC INVESTMENT IN Pixelligent Technologies IS A CATALYST FOR XR and DISPLAY INNOVATION. While we've reported that some technology paths are faltering, it is also important to celebrate new investments in Photonics. Optica corporate member Pixelligent Technologies LLC announced on Sept 9th 2024 that they have secured a major strategic investment from Henkel AG & Co. KGaA, a global leader in adhesives and functional coatings. This partnership will boost Pixelligent’s capabilities in creating high-performance materials for Extended Reality (XR) and next-generation display applications, positioning the companies at the forefront of one of the most rapidly growing technology sectors. Why Henkel’s Investment is Significant This deal couldn’t come at a more opportune time. The XR market, currently valued at $20 billion, is set to explode, with forecasts projecting it to reach nearly $100 billion by 2029, growing at over 30% annually. Increasing demand for immersive experiences across sectors like gaming, healthcare, education, and retail is fueling this growth. As more companies and industries adopt augmented and mixed reality technologies, the need for advanced display solutions is accelerating. Pixelligent is already leading in this space. Their high-refractive index nanocrystal formulations are critical for the performance of devices like OLED, MicroLED displays, and optical sensors. With Henkel’s backing, Pixelligent can now scale these technologies globally and drive faster adoption in key markets. Global Reach and Operational Synergies Henkel’s investment goes beyond capital. The German conglomerate offers a vast global sales network and operational infrastructure. Henkel’s expertise in adhesives and functional coatings complements Pixelligent’s advanced material innovations, enabling the two companies to collaborate on scaling new product development. This is especially crucial as industries such as healthcare (for surgical simulations), retail (virtual try-ons), and education (immersive learning) increasingly turn to XR technologies to enhance their operations. Commitment to Sustainability and Innovation These environmentally friendly formulations help address both regulatory requirements and customer demand for greener technologies. Pixelligent’s President and CEO, Craig B. : “In Henkel, we’ve found a strategic partner that shares our commitment to delivering breakthrough innovations while prioritizing environmental stewardship.” With Henkel’s backing, Pixelligent is set to expand its global presence. The company already operates a 18,000 sq-ft state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Baltimore and maintains sales offices in Korea and Taiwan, giving it a strong international base. Demand for XR devices and advanced display technologies continues to rise, this collaboration will empower Pixelligent to serve a broader customer base more effectively. Thanks to Optica colleague Olga Raz for the spot. #Henkel #Pixelligent

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