Key Companies in MEMS Laser Beam Scanning for AR Glasses

Source:https://chatgpt.com/share/68ac9b19-39ac-8013-9c97-b940cd44a9a5

Here’s a tight, AR-focused shortlist of companies with deep know-how and IP in MEMS laser-beam-scanning (LBS)—including custom hardware/ASICs, drivers, calibration/linearization software, and complete light-engine modules that end up in smart-/AR-glasses.

Core LBS light-engine & MEMS-mirror players

  • STMicroelectronics (ScanAR platform) – One of the most active end-to-end suppliers (2D MEMS mirrors, MEMS drivers, laser drivers and video processing). They publish detailed technical material on LBS for near-eye displays and HUDs, and publicly position themselves as a leader in LBS solutions for AR. www.st.comthearalliance.orgwww.spiedigitallibrary.org
  • TriLite (Trixel® 3) – Builds ultra-compact LBS micro-projectors specifically for AR glasses, based on a single 2D MEMS mirror (from Infineon) plus RGB lasers; they actively patent and productize the full optics/driver stack for temple-mounted light engines. They also partner with ams OSRAM for integrated RGB laser emitters. www.trilite-tech.comwww.semiconductorpackagingnews.comwww.electronics-lab.comwww.wileyindustrynews.comwww.electronicspecifier.com
  • Infineon – Supplies the 2D MEMS scanner + driver chipset used in several LBS engines (incl. TriLite); publishes AR-HUD and near-eye LBS references emphasizing miniaturization and low power. embeddedcomputing.comwww.edn.comwww.gsma.com
  • Bosch Sensortec (Smartglasses Light Drive / BML5xx) – An all-in-one LBS stack for smartglasses (MEMS mirrors + optics + onboard processing). Bosch has shown interactive LBS and positions BML5xx as a turnkey module. www.bosch-sensortec.comelectronics360.globalspec.comdocslib.orgoptinews.info
  • MicroVision (PicoP®) – Long-time pioneer with a large patent estate in LBS display/sensing; co-marketed MEMS-mirror LBS with ST and has repeatedly highlighted independent recognition of its IP portfolio. (Historically supplied engines used in micro-projectors and AR demos.) ir.microvision.comwww.businesswire.com
  • OQmented – Deep-tech MEMS-mirror specialist (vacuum-packaged mirrors, control electronics, resonant scanning) with a joint development agreement with ST; strong patents around hermetic “Bubble MEMS®” encapsulation and one-chip LBS approaches for AR. optics.orgoqmented.comfinance.yahoo.comremotesensing.spiedigitallibrary.org
  • Mirrorcle Technologies – Widely used MEMS mirror + driver + SDK vendor; offers linearization, input-shaping, and raster/Lissajous control software, plus ready driver boards/dev kits used across LBS research and prototyping. Great for teams building custom LBS pipelines. www.mirrorcletech.com
  • Hamamatsu – Produces 1D/2D MEMS scanning mirrors (electromagnetic drive) with evaluation boards—commonly used as building blocks in custom LBS engines and research. www.hamamatsu.comdatasheets.globalspec.comwww.hakuto.com.tw

Critical component suppliers (emitters)

  • ams OSRAM – Leading supplier of compact RGB laser modules and emitters explicitly aimed at AR LBS; partners with TriLite and has shown ultra-small RGB laser packages (e.g., Vegalas™) to shrink light engines. www.trilite-tech.comams-osram.com

How to think about “who knows the most”

If your goal is end-to-end AR LBS (not just a mirror), favor companies that combine MEMS mirror design + driver ASICs + laser drivers + calibration/linearization software + optical integration:

Quick picks by need

If you tell me whether you’re after a buyable light engine, a licensing/IP deep-dive, or a build-it-yourself stack (mirror + drivers + lasers + software), I’ll map out concrete vendors, likely NDAs, and the fastest path to a demo vs. to a product.