Lemoptix acquired by Intel Corporation
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The transaction was completed on March 17th 2015. The four founders, Nicolas Abelé, Faouzi Khechana, Lucio Kilcher and Marco Boella and the whole Lemoptix team thank all of their partners, investors and supporters who contributed to the development of the company.
Lemoptix enables next generation mobile human/machine interaction and augmented reality with its patented MEMS laser scanning micro projection technology and solutions. Applications of Lemoptix technology range from automotive head up displays (HUD) to embedded projectors in smartphones and low power wearable displays and 3D sensing. Lemoptix has developed multidisciplinary and world-leading expertise in MEMS-mirror modelling, design and fabrication, system and module development, including optical and electronics subsystems.In 2006, Lemoptix was part of the venture leaders USA program in Boston, where CTO and co-founder Nicolas Abelé benefited from an intense business development program. The company is also a Venture Kick alumnus.
Don't miss Nicolas Abelé's talk at the Startup Champions event on 22 April (2PM - 5PM) which will also mark the kick-off of the venture leaders USA 2015 program at EPFL Rolex Center. Information & registration here.
After Composyt Light Labs early 2015, Lemoptix is the second EPFL spin-off to be acquired by Intel. Both stories are truly inspiring for the overall innovation community of western Switzerland.
More information in today’s Bilan Magazine article (in French).
