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Semiconductors needs, enabling us to better support long-term development requirements.”
That investment has not only enhanced manufacturing capacity, but also reshaped the environment in Plymouth. Modern, collaborative spaces have been created for both crossfunctional and independent work, with breakout areas, quieter zones for focused activity, and a more contemporary design intended to attract the next generation of engineers.“ The décor is much more modern, which we’ re hoping will attract younger generations to enter our workforce, and the overall vibe is cooler and more welcoming,” Strickland adds.
This modernization reflects Plessey’ s long-standing ability to reinvent itself. Following a management buyout in 2010, the company acquired the rights to GaNon-Silicon technology through the purchase of Cambridge spin-out CamGaN. Initially, this was applied to solid-state lighting, horticultural products and medical sensing, but by 2016, Plessey had pivoted decisively to microLEDs, recognizing the opportunity to lead in what many believe is the most important display technology of the next decade. That focus soon delivered a string of world firsts. In 2019, the company
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