Amorphyx

Amorphyx, founded in 2012 by John Brewer Jr. and Intel veteran Bill Cowell, is a company that operates at the intersection of materials science and electronics. Brewer, the current CEO and President, has a diverse background in the technology industry and has been instrumental in pioneering the company's core technology.

The company specializes in the development of thin-film electronic devices for the consumer electronics industry. Their business model is centered around a fabless R&D approach, choosing to license its intellectual property to Tier 1 manufacturers rather than engaging in large-scale production themselves.

Amorphyx's main offering is its proprietary Amorphous Metal Nonlinear Resistor (AMNR) device. This technology is designed to replace the semiconductor-based thin-film transistors (TFTs) that are currently used in display backplanes. By leveraging quantum tunneling, Amorphyx's backplanes can improve image quality and increase the output of fabrication plants. The company's technology is compatible with a wide range of display types, including LCDs, OLEDs, and e-paper displays.

Keywords: amorphous metals, display backplanes, quantum tunneling, thin-film electronics, fabless R&D, intellectual property licensing, consumer electronics, LCD, OLED, e-paper