Chennai : Polymatech Electronics, India’s first opto-semiconductor chip manufacturer, today announced a significant technological milestone with the development and live demonstration of its next-generation high-power UV LED chips engineered for ultra-fast, energy-efficient industrial curing.
In a newly released performance video, Polymatech showcased its proprietary UV LED technology delivering instantaneous curing of UV-sensitive inks, adhesives, coatings, resins, and solder masks. The chips achieve intensities and speeds previously attainable only with traditional mercury-vapor lamps, while offering substantial advantages in efficiency, safety, reliability, and operating life.
Key technological achievements include:
• Industry-leading photon flux density enabling sub-one-second curing
• Precision wavelength control (UVA 395–405 nm) optimized for material-specific chemistry
• Breakthrough thermal management supporting continuous operation above 150 W/cm²
• Advanced chip-on-board (COB) architecture delivering more than 50,000 hours of operating life
• Up to 80 percent lower power consumption than mercury-based systems
• Complete elimination of mercury, ozone, and harmful UVC emissions
This advancement positions India among the select global manufacturers capable of designing and producing high-performance deep-UV and UVA LED chips at scale—an industry segment historically dominated by companies in Japan, the United States, and Europe.
Polymatech will publicly showcase this breakthrough UV LED platform at CES 2026 in Las Vegas, USA, providing global technology leaders, OEMs, and industry buyers with the first opportunity to experience the product’s performance in a live demonstration environment.
Commenting on the breakthrough, Mr. Eswara Rao Nandam, CEO & Managing Director of Polymatech Electronics, said: “This is a defining moment for India’s semiconductor sector. We have indigenously developed a world-class UV LED platform that not only meets but surpasses global benchmarks for speed, reliability, and sustainability. This innovation strengthens India’s leadership in high-value optoelectronics and directly supports the nation’s Atmanirbhar Bharat objectives.”
Mr. Allen Wagner, Chief Technology Officer, added: “Through advanced optical extraction techniques, high-density emitter arrays, and next-generation epitaxial engineering, we have achieved curing performance that sets a new global standard. Importantly, this capability is delivered with exceptional thermal stability and long-term reliability even under extreme operating conditions.”
High-impact application domains include:
• Resin-based 3D printing and additive manufacturing
• Electronics manufacturing (PCB coatings, solder masks, encapsulation)
• High-speed digital and industrial printing
• Automotive refinishing and coatings
• Medical device assembly and surface sterilization
• Advanced packaging and label printing
Polymatech has initiated pilot production at its state-of-the-art Chennai facility and will rapidly scale manufacturing capacity at their new Singapore facility in response to strong international demand. Commercial shipments are scheduled to commence in Q1 2026.
