New semiconductor organization combines more than three decades of custom IC expertise with MicroVision's perception portfolio to accelerate next-generation lidar, photonics, and intelligent sensing solutions

REDMOND, WA / ACCESS Newswire / July 14, 2026 / MicroVision, Inc. (NASDAQ:MVIS), a leader in advanced perception solutions for industrial, security and defense, and automotive applications, today announced the launch of MicroVision Semiconductor, Inc., a dedicated semiconductor organization that significantly expands the company's capabilities in custom ASIC development, mixed-signal integrated circuits, photonic sensing technologies, and advanced imaging systems.

Headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado, MicroVision Semiconductor, formerly Black Forest Engineering and acquired from Luminar, serves as the company's center of excellence for semiconductor innovation while continuing to provide custom design services for an established portfolio of dozens of customers spanning multiple industries. MicroVision Semiconductor's ability to develop highly integrated perception systems is greatly enhanced by combining world-class semiconductor engineering with the company's expanding lidar, software, and photonics technologies.