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Seoul Semiconductor Ends Need for Rare Earths in White LEDs

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28 October 2026

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Deep Tech: Telecom & Connectivity

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South Korea

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Fusion42 · 28 October 2026 · Fusion42 review

Seoul Semiconductor's affiliate Seoul Viosys has started mass production of WICOP 3, a white light-emitting micro LED chip that eliminates the use of rare earth elements and packaging. This innovation reduces manufacturing costs by half and opens new markets for micro LED lighting embedded invisibly in surfaces like wallpaper and windows.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Deep Tech: Telecom & Connectivity.

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You now have a way to build white micro LEDs without rare earths or traditional packaging, cutting costs and environmental harm. Start exploring innovative lighting applications that embed light invisibly in surfaces for entirely new markets.

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