University of Sheffield spin-out Epipix developing micro-LEDs

Epipix (stylised EpiPix) is a recently launched University of Sheffield spin-out company developing “the next generation” of micro-LED technology.

The company is developing and commercialising micro-LED technology for photonics applications, such as micro-displays for portable smart devices, augmented reality, virtual reality, 3D sensing and visible light communications. 

Underpinned by research from Professor Tao Wang and his team at the University of Sheffield’s Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering, the company is reportedly collaborating with global corporations on product developments.

This pre-production technology has already been demonstrated for multi-colour micro-LED arrays on single wafers with high light efficiency and uniformity, the company claims. Epipix says it’s also developing micro-LED epiwafers and product solutions for red, green and blue wavelengths with micro-LED pixel size ranging from 30 microns down to 10 microns and with less than five microns diameter prototypes demonstrated successfully.

The company describes itself as a commercially-driven technology centre with exclusive commercial rights to the micro-LED IP licensed by the company from the University.

Dennis Camilleri, CEO and director of Epipix, said: “This is an exciting opportunity, and great timing in the micro-LED markets, for turning excellent science into profitable micro-LED products.  We are already engaged with industry customers to ensure that Epipix aligns with their short-term product requirements and future technology roadmaps.”