MicroVision to open their first global research and development center in Singapore

The research facility will be located at Nanyang Technological University and will focus on developing innovative breakthrough products.

According to MicroVision, they plan to staff the new R&D facility with up to 25 engineerings by 2012.

The engineers will work on advanced research and development projects, perform operational support functions, and build upon the company's current industry leading portfolio of over 500 patents issued and pending.

By collaborating with NTU, MicroVision aims to leverage the university's strength and expertise in Engineering, Microelectronics and Materials Science to conduct joint research and development with faculty and students. The alliance is also expected to facilitate the exchange of ideas between NTU staff and students and MicroVision personnel, as well as provide possible internship opportunities for NTU students.

"We chose Singapore and NTU to establish our first global R&D facility for several reasons," said Alexander Tokman, MicroVision president and CEO. "First, Singapore is a hub for exceptional technical talent and productivity, the students at NTU are first-class and we are confident they will bring a wealth of new ideas and fresh thinking to our research and development efforts. Second, Singapore is centrally located and positions us closer many of MicroVision's manufacturers and customers."

"This is MicroVision's first R&D center outside the United States and they were originally interested in setting it up in Taiwan. They decided on NTU because of our expertise in engineering and computing and our excellent research infrastructure," said Professor Andersson. "This collaboration means MicroVision engineers will work side by side with NTU faculty and students to perform joint research into innovative imaging and display solutions. We look forward to seeing the next-generation products invented at NTU and commercially launched in Singapore and beyond."