On November 18, Fujian Zhaoyuan Optoelectronics Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "Zhaoyuan Optoelectronics") and Xiamen University Fujian Semiconductor Optoelectronics Technology and Economy Integration Service Platform signed a strategic cooperation agreement. The two parties will conduct in-depth cooperation on the research and development of key technologies for Mini/Micro LED new displays, and promote the research and application of Mini/Micro LED technology.
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This collaboration will fully leverage Xiamen University's research strengths in electronic technology and Zhaoyuan Optoelectronics' industry experience in technology applications. The plan is to promote the industrialization of Mini/Micro LED technology through joint research and development, collaborative problem-solving, and talent training.
According to public information, Zhaoyuan Optoelectronics was established in March 2011 with a registered capital of 1.437 billion yuan. The company is located in the Biomedical and Electromechanical Industrial Park of Nanyu Town, Minhou County, Fuzhou City, covering an area of 253 mu and a building area of 130,000 square meters. It is mainly engaged in the research, development, production and sales of LED epitaxial wafers and LED chips.
According to its official website, Zhaoyuan Optoelectronics' LED industrial base has a total investment of RMB 3.177 billion, implemented in two phases. The first phase, with an investment of RMB 1 billion, established a production capacity of 930 epitaxial wafers and 100,000 chips per month; the second phase, with an investment of RMB 2.177 billion, will increase the production capacity to 1 million epitaxial wafers and 680,000 chips per month.
In 2022, the company implemented a technological transformation project, optimized the production line layout, and added key chip manufacturing equipment to the existing factory, which increased chip production capacity by 320,000 wafers per month.
It's worth mentioning that last year, Zhaoyuan Optoelectronics also established a joint venture with LCD panel and module manufacturer Chunghwa Picture Tubes (CPT) to develop the Mini/Micro LED backlight industry chain. The project company focuses on developing high value-added products such as MiniLED, gold-tin high-power LED, colored LED, and Micro LED. Its specific business scope covers the production, wholesale, retail, and commissioned processing of LED substrates, LED epitaxial wafers, LED chips, and equipment.
