Bespoke optical thin-film coating manufacturer Artemis Optical Ltd. has partnered with Plessey Semiconductors Ltd. to provide next-generation augmented reality head-up displays (HUDs). The project will utilize Artemis’ expertise in designing and manufacturing thin-film coatings for HUDs with Plessey’s IP-protected monolithic microLED gallium nitride-on-silicon technology. “We are extremely proud to be working with Plessey, combining our unique capabilities to create innovative solutions for an industry which in itself is at the leading edge of the Industry 4.0 revolution and the industrial Internet of Things movement,” said Jamie Pindard, sales director at Artemis. “I’m especially pleased as well that this partnership helps to wave the flag for the high-tech industries in Plymouth.” “Working with Artemis on this solution has put us across a cultural chasm by bringing together HUD technology most widely used for defense applications and our microLED expertise to benefit the augmented reality industry,” said Michael LeGoff, CEO of Plessey. Artemis Optical manufactures optical thin film coatings for OEMs in defense, aerospace, security, space, photonic surgery, and medical and analytical instrumentation markets. Plessey Semiconductors is a manufacturer of semiconductor products used in sensing, measurements and controls applications.