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TrendForce’s recent research on the near-eye display industry indicates that the growing convergence of AI and wearable devices has resulted in stronger-than-anticipated market response for Meta Ray-Ban Display Glasses. In the last six months, Meta has significantly increased orders for several key components. Driven by this strong backing from leading brands, TrendForce forecasts global AR glasses shipments will reach 950,000 units by 2026, a 53% YoY increase.
TCL Technology recently announced that its subsidiary TCL CSOT had successfully acquired an 80% equity stake—along with creditor rights—in Prima. This transaction marks TCL CSOT’s formal entry into the LED chip segment. It represents a critical step toward completing a vertically integrated supply chain spanning from LED chips to Mini LED video wall applications.
Micro LED penetration in consumer electronics is accelerating. Following Samsung’s launch of its 140-inch Micro LED TV in 2023, Garmin is set to introduce the Fenix 8 Pro smartwatch with Micro LED in 2025, alongside Sony Honda’s planned 30-inch automotive display in its Afeela model at the end of the same year. These milestone products mark Micro LED’s entry into key application segments. TrendForce believes their rollout will gradually boost the Micro LED chip market revenue, which is projected to reach US$461 million by 2029.
San’an Optoelectronics and Lumileds announced on August 1st that San’an, along with foreign investors, will acquire 100% of Lumileds Holding B. for US$239 million in cash. TrendForce’s LED industry demand and supply database notes that Lumileds ranks among the world’s top seven LED packaging companies. The acquisition will help San’an gain entry into the international cross-licensing patent alliance led by Nichia, ams OSRAM, Cree LED, Lumileds, and Toyoda Gosei, while also leveraging Lumileds’ two-decade legacy in the global market.
TrendForce’s latest report, “2025 Micro LED Display and Non-Display Application Market Analysis,” reveals that the current development of Micro LED technology in the display sector focuses on two key challenges: optimizing manufacturing costs through design and production improvements, and identifying unique niche markets.
