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2020
Plessey grants Facebook an exclusive IP license under a multi-year agreement
Under a new multi-year agreement, Plessey will dedicate operations and manufacturing capabilities and grant an exclusive license to some of its intellectual property to help Facebook prototype and develop microLED wafers for potential future AR/VR products.
2020
Facebook acquires Plessey
Facebook acquired British company Plessey, a maker of Micro-LED displays for augmented-reality devices; the purchase price was undisclosed.
2020
Facebook secures exclusive Plessey AR screen supply
Facebook secured an exclusive supply agreement for Plessey's AR screens, according to the report.
2020
Plessey and Axus partner on micro-LED technology
Plessey announced a partnership with Axus Technology to bring GaN-on-silicon monolithic micro-LED technology to the mass market. The partnership supported development of CMP processes for Plessey’s technology.
2020
Plessey and WaveOptics announce strategic partnership
Plessey announced a partnership with WaveOptics to develop optical modules for next-generation smart glasses, combining Plessey's microLED technology with WaveOptics' waveguide technology and projector design.
2019
Plessey introduces micro-LED Direct-Drive display platform
Plessey introduced a micro-LED Direct-Drive display platform and development kit based on its GaN-on-Si technology. The development kits were stated to be available to order at CES 2020.