India’s semiconductor sector marked an important moment in December 2025 with the announcement of a new high-power UV LED platform by Polymatech Electronics. Unveiled from Chennai, the technology is designed to significantly improve industrial curing processes while reducing energy consumption and environmental impact.
The platform targets industries that rely on rapid and reliable curing of UV-sensitive materials. The system achieves curing times of less than one second, a performance level comparable to conventional mercury vapour lamps. At the same time, it cuts energy usage by as much as 80% which offers manufacturers a more efficient and sustainable alternative.
Technology designed for speed and precision
The new UV LED platform delivers exceptionally high photon flux density, which enables fast and uniform curing of inks, coatings, adhesives, resins and solder masks. One of its key advantages is precise wavelength control in the UVA range of 395 to 405 nanometres. This allows manufacturers to tailor curing performance to specific material chemistries, improving quality and consistency across production lines.
Thermal management has been a major focus in the platform’s design. The system is capable of sustaining continuous output levels above 150 W per square centimetre, even in demanding industrial environments. Its chip-on-board architecture supports long operating life, exceeding 50,000 hours, which helps reduce downtime and maintenance costs.
A safer and more sustainable alternative
Unlike traditional mercury-based curing systems, the UV LED platform operates without mercury, ozone or UVC emissions. This makes it safer for workers and easier for companies to meet environmental and regulatory standards. The move away from mercury lamps also addresses growing global pressure to phase out hazardous substances from industrial processes.
Strengthening India’s position in global semiconductors
With this launch, Polymatech places India among a small group of countries capable of producing advanced UVA and deep-UV LED technologies. These technologies have historically been dominated by manufacturers in Japan, the United States and Europe. The company plans to present a live demonstration of the platform at CES 2026 in Las Vegas, aiming to attract global original equipment manufacturers and industrial buyers.
Company leadership has described the development as a major step forward for India’s semiconductor ecosystem. The project aligns with the broader Atmanirbhar Bharat vision, which focuses on building domestic capabilities in critical technologies.
Wide-ranging industrial applications
The UV LED platform is designed for use across a broad range of sectors. These include resin-based 3D printing and additive manufacturing, electronics production such as PCB coatings and solder masks, high-speed industrial and digital printing, automotive refinishing, medical device assembly, along advanced packaging and labelling.
Production and market rollout plans
Pilot production has already begun at Polymatech’s Chennai facility. To meet anticipated global demand, the company is also scaling operations at a new manufacturing site in Singapore. Commercial shipments are scheduled to begin in the first quarter of 2026, indicating a swift transition from development to market deployment.
Overall, the new high-power UV LED platform represents a significant step toward more efficient, cleaner, and faster industrial curing, while also highlighting India’s growing role in advanced semiconductor manufacturing.
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