Ganvix, Inc. and Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) Establish Pioneering Joint Venture to Commercialize Innovative Laser Technology

WILMINGTON, Delaware, Nov. 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – Ganvix, Inc., an industry leader in the development of gallium nitride (GaN) vertical cavity surface emission lasers (VCSELs), has signed a joint venture agreement with the Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI), a Taiwan-based research and technology development institution.

Ganvix uses nanoporous technology to provide compact and lightweight blue / green / UV VCSEL lasers that produce superior wavelength control, smaller spot size and network architectures, enabling substantial innovation in a wide range of applications. ‘applications.

As part of the agreement, ITRI will apply decades of experience in marketing and manufacturing electro-optical devices to accelerate Ganvix technology development and time to market. The resulting products will address the emerging opportunity for high-performance, low-cost GaN VCELs in billion-dollar global markets, including consumer electronics, communications, medical and life sciences, and industrial applications. .

Gallium arsenide (GaAs) VCSELs that operate in the infrared spectrum are one of the fastest growing technologies in electro-optics today. However, GaAs cannot emit light in the ultraviolet or visible (blue and green) wavelengths. For these applications, GaN is required, but there has been no commercially viable solution to forming the required laser cavity mirrors so far. Ganvix solved this problem by using nanoporous technology to design the optical properties of GaN. The nanoporous technology was developed by Professor Jung Han at Yale University and has been exclusively licensed by Ganvix.

“We are delighted to be working with ITRI to bring this innovative and much sought-after laser technology to market,” said John Fijol, CEO of Ganvix. “By forming this partnership, we benefit from ITRI’s technical expertise and its long experience in bringing innovative technologies to market.

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“We see immense opportunities in the commercialization of GaN-based VCSELs and are excited to introduce them to global markets,” said Dr Wu, Managing Director of ITRI. “Nanoporous technology is particularly suited to large-scale manufacturing. “

About Ganvix: Ganvix is ​​a Wilmington, DE-based startup founded by Dr Jung Han, Dr Rami Elafandy and Dr Jin-Ho Kim to market GaN-based laser devices. The underlying technology was developed for more than a decade by Professor Han of Yale University and is protected by more than 30 patents. Ganvix received funding from IP Group, Inc., a leading intellectual property commercialization company that focuses on evolving big ideas from its partner universities and national labs.

About ITRI: The Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) is one of the world’s leading technological R&D institutions aimed at innovating for a better future for society. Founded in 1973, ITRI has played a pivotal role in transforming Taiwanese industries from a labor-intensive industry to an innovation-driven industry. To meet market needs and global trends, it has launched its technology strategy and 2030 roadmap and focuses on developing innovation in the areas of smart life, quality health and safety. sustainable environment. It also strives to strengthen Intelligentization Enabling Technology to support diverse applications. Over the years, ITRI has dedicated itself to incubating startups and spin-offs, including well-known names like UMC and TSMC. In addition to its headquarters in Taiwan, ITRI has branches in the United States, Europe and Japan with the aim of expanding its R&D reach and promoting international cooperation across the globe. For more information, please visit https://www.itri.org/eng.

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