Chip giant takes stake in micro-optics specialist Anteryon.
Qualcomm made the investment as part of its European investment fund, Qualcomm Ventures Europe. Anteryon’s WaferOptics technology aids the production of micro-optics for miniature camera and laser projection modules.
Its product portfolio ranges from VGA to 5 megapixel, and the firm has manufacturing facilities in Eindhoven and China that produce millions of WaferOptics lens stacks a month for phone manufacturers around the globe.
“Anteryon has a unique position in this promising market for WaferOptics, both in terms of product design and manufacturing capabilities.
"We believe that Anteryon has what it takes to lead and accelerate this market to dramatically improve miniaturization and cost reduction of camera modules, enabling a new generation of camera phones and handheld devices,” said Frederic Rombaut, managing director of Qualcomm Ventures Europe.
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