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JBD cemented its MicroLED leadership in 2024 through breakthrough technologies and expanded market presence
JBD experienced a pivotal year in 2024, characterized by significant advancements in MicroLED microdisplay technology and substantial milestones achieved. Key achievements included the introduction of the industry's first waveguide Image Quality correction solutions and a significant expansion of our production capacity, fundamentally strengthening our position and paving the way for accelerated growth in 2025 and beyond.
2024 Highlights
ARTCs Waveguide Image Quality Correction Solution
JBD spearheaded the industry by introducing ARTCs, the first-of-its-kind AR waveguide test and correction system. This groundbreaking technology sets a new benchmark for waveguide display quality, underscoring our leadership in this critical area.
Hummingbird Mini II Monochromatic Projector
JBD launched the Hummingbird Mini II, a remarkably compact monochrome projector measuring only 0.15 cubic centimeters, showcases our expertise in miniaturization without compromising performance. This achievement highlights our ability to deliver industry-leading solutions in incredibly small form factors.
Successful Pre-B Funding Round
JBD's successful Pre-B funding round further solidified our position as a unicorn in the microdisplay industry, providing substantial resources to fuel our ongoing innovation and expansion.
New Hummingbird I Polychrome Optical Module
The Hummingbird I Polychrome optical module, a significant leap forward in AR display technology. Delivering an exceptional 6,000 nits of brightness through the diffractive waveguides, this module substantially enhances full-color AR display performance.
Record-Breaking MicroLED Brightness
Once again, JBD’s MicroLED microdisplays shattered industry records, achieving an unprecedented 10 million nits of brightness for green, 2 million nits for blue, and over 1.5 million nits for red. This paves the way for brighter, more vibrant displays in AR and other applications.
Phoenix Series Progress
The Phoenix series is the true native monolithic RGB microLED microdisplays. Its brightness exceeded 2 million nits of brightness, with initial custom products on track for mass production in Q3 2025. This marks a crucial step towards broad market adoption of our advanced MicroLED technology.
JBD's technological breakthroughs are perfectly aligned with the explosive growth of the smart glasses market. By the close of 2024, our MicroLED solutions powered more than 30 announced AR smart glasses from leading brands including DreamSmart (StarV Air2), Rokid Glasses, INMO (GO2), Vuzix (Z100), and OPPO (Air Glass 3), among others. This significant market adoption underscores both the convergence of AI and AR technologies and the burgeoning demand for lightweight, all-day wearable AR devices, solidifying JBD's position as a leader in this dynamic sector.
Looking Ahead to 2025
"The accomplishments of 2024 have established a robust foundation for JBD's next phase of expansion," stated Qiming Li, JBD's CEO. "Moving forward, we remain steadfast in our commitment to fortifying our ecosystem collaborations and pursuing novel applications extending beyond near-eye augmented reality displays."
In 2025, JBD will concentrate on refining its core MicroLED technology through enhancements in luminous efficacy, pixel density, and cost. Concurrently, the company will augment its production facility to accommodate escalating market demands.
About JBD
Founded in 2015, JBD stands at the forefront of technological innovation, revolutionizing the realm of MicroLED microdisplay technology. Renowned for delivering the smallest, brightest, and most energy-efficient micro-display panels, JBD has become a global pioneer in advanced display solutions. From ultra-compact MicroLED displays to state-of-the-art projectors and optical modules, JBD's visionary products are reshaping the future of near-eye display technology. Driven by an unwavering commitment to excellence and innovation, JBD illuminates the path to a brighter, more vibrant digital world.
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