MASTERCLASSES
& Tours
15 September 2026
Onsite
Masterclasses
MicroLED Association and TechBlick have announced a preliminary masterclass programme below. We will be updating the masterclass speakers as they confirm.
Stay tuned!
What to Expect
There will be two parallel tracks of industry-led masterclasses on 15 September 2026, the day before the conference. Each 45-min masterclass will cover a technology or application detail, offering an insightful blend of practical, technological and application knowledge. These masterclasses will be delivered by industry experts and may involve live demonstrations. You will also have access to the recording of masterclasses from 2025 (see here)
Masterclasses program.
Masterclass Agenda
Masterclasses | Track 1
Fraunhofer IAP
Laser-induced assembly, bonding and colour functionalization of MicroLEDs*
9:00 AM
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Manuel Gensler
Profactor
Nanoimprinting technology with a focus on AR and microlenses
10:00 AM
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Michael Haslinger
An introduction into the field of Nanoimprinting and Nanoimprint Lithography will be given. Basics, challenges and different variants will be discussed. Examples from a broad range of use cases will be given with a focus on applications in the area of optics.
Masterclasses | Track 2
ASML
A Lithographer’s Perspective on Manufacturing Waveguide Combiners for AR Glasses
9:00 AM
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Haico Kok
Optical reduction lithography is an established technique for producing waveguide combiners used in AR glasses. This approach leverages the well-developed infrastructure of the semiconductor supply chain, offering mature, reliable tools capable of supporting high-volume production.
Nevertheless, a waveguide combiner is a fundamentally different product than a semiconductor chip. It has its own unique set of requirements raising the valid question of how a lithography tool designed for chip manufacturing can address these.
This masterclass will explore the requirements involved and assess how lithography tools measure up to them. We’ll illustrate that some commonly mentioned industry challenges are either nonexistent or can be effectively addressed, although certain factors still require attention from waveguide combiner designers. As is true with any advanced technology, the best results come from jointly refining both product design and manufacturing methods, starting with a solid understanding of the relevant production processes.
KGOnTech
Latest Trends OST AR Hardware and Optics Technology
10:00 AM
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Karl Guttag
This class will discuss the latest technology used in Optical See Through (OST) hardware and optics. MicroLED, LCOS, and Laser Beam Scanning displays; Diffractive Waveguides, Geometric Waveguides, and other combiner optics; as well as dimming technologies.
The advantages and disadvantages of the various approaches will be presented. There will also be some discussion about the issues with bringing the various technologies to market.
Ruisong BV
Yield and manufacturing challenges for microLED micro-displays
11:00 AM
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Soeren Steudel
Why is it so difficult to ramp-up volume manufacturing of microLED microdisplay with decent yield and cost?
Tight pitch integration of compound semiconductor with advanced node CMOS like in microLED displays requires a full wafer level monolithic approach. Dedicated microLED display fabs are hereby an unlikely solution since older generation fabs used for compound semiconductor (e.g. 4”-6”) do not have the capability and precision while Si-CMOS fabs (e.g. 200mm/300mm) require a very large CAPEX that during the slow AR market ramp up would be under-utilized for several years. Process and tool compatibility to existing CMOS foundries is therefore a must.
At pitches below 5um, the CMOS bonding is at the center and cannot be considered as an afterthought of a great LED process. In this presentation we discuss different option for CMOS integration, color generation and how they influence cost effective volume manufacturing.
Display Training Center
Tearing down smart-glasses to understand the displays & optics driving cost, performance & user experience
12:00 PM
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Radu Reit
Smart-glasses are emerging as a promising wearable segment, with millions of units already sold annually. One key differentiator for brands manufacturing these devices is the addition of an optical module - whether a microOLED panel paired with a polarization control optic, or a microLED panel injecting light into a diffractive waveguide, smart-glass brands have been experimenting with (or were originally formed for) the incorporation of a display to augment reality. In this masterclass, we will explore both the user experience impact of the display & optics choice for any new pair of smart glasses, but also walk the audience through a live tear-down of a device to understand the system level choices that were made to enable the integration of the chosen micro-display & eyepiece solution.
15 September 2026
Eindhoven is the most important and probably fastest growing deep-tech and manufacturing technology hub in Europe.
In the afternoon of 15 September 2026, we will be organising several guided tours of the state-of-the-art research centres and companies at the High Tech Campus and beyond, offering you a chance to see technology developments and facilities first hand and to network with other participants.
ASML
ASML Experience Center (EC): The unique view into the world of lithography.
Please bring your ID to be able to attend this tour.
The visit to the ASML Experience Center (EC) offers a unique view into the world of lithography.
ASML makes machines that make chips – essential for all those devices that inform, entertain and protect us. In the Experience Center, ASML welcomes visitors to this high-tech world. The space is specially designed for different target groups, new employees, customers and suppliers. The interactive interior, which is reminiscent of a cleanroom. A set of dynamic media tools surprising, bundled and powerfully inspiring data that ASML sends from all over the world.
On a huge video wall with dozens of screens, visitors can get a semi-live image of the company, but there is also a life-size projection of the EUV machine to experience in virtual reality. In the Experience Center, not only the latest technology is shown, but visitors also get to know the people of ASML. The EC also plays an important role in the introduction program for new employees.
Morphotonics
Leading Large-Area Nanoimprint Technology. Precision at scale.
Morphotonics is the global leader in large-area nanoimprinting technology, providing the manufacturing infrastructure that enables production of next-generation AI devices and systems. Its precise and scalable nanoimprinting platform enables cost-effective fabrication of micro- and nanostructures on large surfaces, delivering cutting-edge solutions that support the explosive growth of AI applications and content. This includes advanced screens for AI-generated content and AI smart glasses that embody next-generation AI hardware.
A 2022 CES Innovation Award Honoree, Morphotonics serves leading brands across Europe, the United States, and Asia.
During your visit, you will be welcomed into our Demo Center, where you can explore products enabled by our technology. You will also have the opportunity to witness part of our imprinting process, offering a close look at how large‑area nanoimprinting is transforming the future of AI‑driven applications.
We’re delighted to have you at Morphotonics and look forward to showing you how our technology is shaping tomorrow’s innovations.
Conference Dinner (OPEN TO ALL | Subject to Registration)
Dinner Meeting
15 September 2026 | 19:00 | The Lounge
The dinner is hosted by the MicroLED Industry Association but is open to all
Register for the dinner here (70 Euros per person including dinner and drinks)
MicroLED Industry Association members have free access
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