2025-10-17

[News] BYD Integrates Raytron Automotive Thermal Imaging to Boost Night Driving Safety in Yangwang U8L

The revolution of intelligent driving is accelerating the adoption of automotive sensors. Once a luxury feature, automotive thermal imaging is increasingly becoming a vital standard for safety, especially in new energy vehicles (NEVs). Raytron, a global leader in infrared thermal imaging, in partnership with BYD, has developed an advanced automotive infrared night vision system for the prestigious Yangwang U8L, reinforcing the vehicle’s “top-tier safety” promise. 3 Key Advantages of Thermal Camera for Autonomous Driving lAll-Weather Visibilit...
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2025-10-17

[News] Kopin and THEON International Advance Alliance Following Regulatory Approval of $15M Agreement & Additional $8M Joint Development

Kopin Corporation a leading provider of application-specific optical systems and high-performance microdisplays for defense, training, enterprise, industrial, consumer and medical products, today announced the closing of its previously disclosed $15.0 million strategic investment agreement with THEON International Plc (Euronext Amsterdam: THEON). The transaction, which received regulatory approval, closed on Thursday, October 16th, 2025. Read more: https://tinyurl.com/aaarzm2z In addition to the $15 million investment from THEON International the companies conte...
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2025-10-17

[News] LG and Artist Do Ho Suh Present Inspiring Digital Art on Transparent OLED TV at Frieze London

Amid the energy of Frieze London 2025, LG Electronics (LG) celebrates the abstract artistry of Se Ok Suh (1929–2020), a pioneer of modern Korean ink abstraction. At Frieze London 2025, this visionary artist’s abstract ink paintings are reinterpreted by his sons, Do Ho Suh and Eul Ho Suh, as an inspiring digital art experience on LG OLED TVs. To translate Se Ok Suh’s artistic vision from ink painting to digital art experience, renowned contemporary artist Do Ho Suh, and visionary architect Eul Ho Suh, closely collaborated to creat...
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2025-10-17

[News] Samsung Unveils 115” 4K Smart Signage Display

Samsung launched its 115-inch 4K Smart Signage display (QHFX 115”) into market today, filling a critical gap between the Videowall and LED product categories. As the world’s largest LCD display, the new super-sized model builds on the success of the 105-inch QPDX 5K display by delivering versatile screens that use 50% less power and are designed to captivate audiences through eye-catching visuals and crisp audio quality. With 1,000 nits of maximum brightness, QLED 4K resolution, 10,000 local dimming zones combined with DCI-P3 93% Color Gamut...
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2025-10-16

[News] Nichia and ams OSRAM Sign Broad Patent Cross-License Agreement

Tokushima, Japan and Regensburg, Germany  – Nichia and ams OSRAM have expanded their long-standing collaboration in the field of intellectual property (IP). Hiroyoshi Ogawa, President of Nichia Corporation, and Aldo Kamper, CEO of ams-OSRAM AG, signed a comprehensive cross-license agreement covering thousands of patent-protected innovations in LED and laser technologies.  The agreement grants both companies mutual access to each other’s patents for nitride LED and laser components and, for the first time, also covers sophisticated LED packages and LED modules, such as matrix headlamps. The move aims to strengthen the industry- leading IP protection both companies offer to their customers.    Nichia and ams OSRAM have invested heavily in R&D over decades. With the new patent cross license agreement, they offer customers enhanced IP safety when using products based on their patented technologies. Both companies have a long history of cross license agreements, which started in 2002 and continued through today, with an update in 2010. The new agreement covers R&D results from the last 15 years. “In an industry driven by innovation, intellectual property is the foundation of trust and long-term value. Unfortunately, we continue to see LED and laser products entering the market that do not meet essential IP standards. Together with Nichia, we encourage customers to scrutinize claims of IP compliance and to choose partners holding a unique IP position like ams OSRAM and Nichia”, emphasizes Aldo Kamper, CEO of ams OSRAM.  “As the two global leaders in the LED and laser industry, Nichia and ams OSRAM have renewed the most comprehensive and robust cross-licensing agreement in the sector. Customers who select products from Nichia or ams OSRAM benefit from extensive patent protection, ensuring confidence in their business activities. Standing together, we will continue to safeguard the market’s integrity by encouraging respect for intellectual property throughout our industry”, says Hiroyoshi Ogawa, President of Nichia. 
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2025-10-16

[News] Kopin Secures $3.2M in New Program Orders to Deliver MicroLED Displays for Combat Aircraft HUD Upgrade

Kopin Corporation a leading provider of application-specific optical systems and high-performance microdisplays for defense, training, enterprise, industrial, consumer and medical products, announced it has secured approximately $3 million in orders from a tier one aerospace company for MicroLED displays, marking the first production order for this technology in combat aircraft, a new technology offering and a burgeoning market, for Kopin. Scheduled for delivery in the second half of 2026, the displays will upgrade legacy Heads-Up Displays (HUDs) in fielded aircraft, providi...
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2025-10-16

[News] ASUS Announces October Availability of ProArt Display 8K PA32KCX

ASUS today announced that ProArt Display 8K PA32KCX will be available by October 2025. PA32KCX is the world’s first 8K HDR mini LED professional monitor, offering 4032-zone local dimming, 1200 nits peak brightness, and up to 1000 nits sustained brightness without partial patch limitation. Ideal for content creators, the monitor is factory pre-calibrated to an industry-leading Delta E<1 color difference and has a built-in motorized colorimeter to ensure professional-grade color accuracy. PA32KCX also includes ASUS Auto Calibration and ASUS ...
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2025-10-16

[News] Varjo Invests Over €40 Million in Next-Generation Defense Technologies; Business Finland Grants Significant Funding to Support the Program

Varjo, the global leader in military-grade virtual (VR) and mixed reality (XR) solutions, today announced a EUR 44 million research and development initiative to accelerate the development of advanced, next-generation XR training systems for governments and industry partners worldwide. Business Finland has awarded EUR 12 million in funding to support the R&D program that will focus on advancing Varjo’s next-generation mixed reality platform for modern training applications. Varjo, already a trusted partner in over 100 defense and aviation programs worldwide...
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2025-10-16

[News] JBD Launches the "Roadrunner" Platform: MicroLED Microdisplays with 2.5-μm Pixel Pitch

JBD, a global leader in MicroLED microdisplays, announced the launch of its next-generation "Roadrunner" platform. Since achieving mass production in 2021, JBD's 4-μm pixel-pitch "Hummingbird" series has catalyzed rapid advancement across the MicroLED microdisplay sector with its exceptional brightness and ultra-low power consumption. The series has been deployed in nearly 50 AR smart-glasses models—including Rokid Glasses, Alibaba Quark Glasses, RayNeo X3 Pro, INMO GO2, MLVision M5, and LLVision Leion Hey2&mdash...
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2025-10-16

[News] WELLMAX Launches “WELLMAX LED” Chip Brand, Strengthening Its Core and Brand Identity

WELLMAX, the LED Bulb Expert, officially launched its proprietary LED chip brand WELLMAX LED today, unveiling the milestone at the opening of the 138th Canton Fair. The new brand marks a significant advancement in WELLMAX’s strategic evolution — integrating chip-level technology into its core lighting products and reinforcing the company's commitment to excellence and quality from the inside out. “WELLMAX LED represents a defining step forward for us,” said Clement Cheng, CEO of WELLMAX. “By ma...
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2025-10-15

[News] Key Technology for Automated Driving: FORVIA HELLA Produces Its 100 Millionth Radar Sensor

Radar sensors are a key technology for assisted and automated driving: They enable vehicles to warn of collisions when pulling out of a parking spot, to detect objects in the blind spot, to park autonomously, and to drive automatically on highways under certain conditions. Now, international automotive supplier FORVIA HELLA has reached a significant milestone in this product category: the 100 millionth radar sensor that the Company has manufactured since. This success story began 20 years ago at the electronics plant in Hamm (Germany); today, FORVIA HELLA, wit...
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2025-10-15

[News] X-Rite Expands Judge LED from Light Booths to Harmony Rooms for Accurate Color Evaluation of Components and Assembled Products

X-Rite Incorporated, a global leader in color science and technology, announced today the expansion of its Judge LED product line to include the larger Judge LED Plus light booth, hanging LED luminaires, and custom-configured Harmony Rooms. This expanded offering enables brands and manufacturers to evaluate and assess the color of small individual components or large assembled products under seven distinct LED light sources that simulate a range of lighting conditions. Designed to meet a variety of visual color evaluation needs, the Judge LED portfolio helps ensure ...
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2025-10-14

[News] Researchers Integrate Waveguide Physics into Metasurfaces for Advanced Light Control

Ultrathin structures that can bend, focus, or filter light, “metasurfaces” are reshaping how scientists think about optics. These engineered materials offer precise control over light’s behavior, but many conventional designs are held back by inefficiencies. Typically, they rely on local resonances within individual nanostructures, which often leak energy or perform poorly at wide angles. These shortcomings limit their usefulness in areas like sensing, nonlinear optics, and quantum technologies. A growing area of research looks instead to “nonlocal” m...
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2025-10-14

[News] Rokid Glasses Concludes Record-Breaking Kickstarter Campaign with $3.6 Million Raised

Rokid, a pioneer in human-computer interaction and augmented reality, today announced the successful completion of its Kickstarter campaign for Rokid Glasses, raising an extraordinary $3,613,470 from over 5,000 backers in 45 days. This achievement ranks Rokid among the highest-funded wearable technology projects in Kickstarter history and establishes a new global record for XR (Mixed Reality) campaigns. Breaking Records: A New Era of Everyday Mixed Reality The campaign's success underscores the accelerating demand for practical, intelligent wearables that integ...
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2025-10-14

[News] Miro Equips New Modular Dutch Headquarters with Sony Display Technology to Power Global Collaboration

Miro, the visual collaboration platform with more than 60 million users worldwide, has selected Sony display solutions for its new 10,000-square-metre modular and flexible office in the Netherlands. The installation, delivered by AV integrator Windside Digital, includes over 40 Sony BRAVIA Professional Displays across meeting rooms and a flagship Sony Crystal LED (CLED) display in the building’s café and event space. The project reflects Miro’s mission to create innovative and inspiring workplaces for its employees and partners. Designed to ...
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2025-10-13

[News] FORVIA HELLA receives another important order to supply headlamps for VDL Bus & Coach

The international automotive supplier FORVIA HELLA has received another important order from VDL Bus & Coach, one of the leading bus manufacturers in Europe. FORVIA HELLA will supply the first fully customized headlamp developed exclusively for the new VDL FUTURA 3 bus series. The bus will be officially presented for the first time at this year's Busworld trade fair in Brussels. The headlamps, designed at FORVIA HELLA's headquarters in Lippstadt (Germany) and produced in Lugoj (Romania), set new standards in technology a...
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2025-10-13

[News] Market Launch of FlatLight Technology as Daytime Running Light

The international automotive supplier FORVIA HELLA is taking efficiency, design freedom, and cost optimization in automotive lighting technology to a new level with the first market launch of FlatLight technology as a daytime running light. After the technology was successfully launched in series production for rear applications in 2024, the market launch for front applications is now following. Overall, FlatLight from FORVIA HELLA is already part of customer projects with a total volume in the mid three-digit million euro range. Production takes place at the...
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2025-10-13

[News] LG Releases Preliminary Earnings for Third-Quarter 2025

LG Electronics Inc. (LG) today announced its preliminary earnings results for the third quarter of 2025, reporting consolidated revenue of KRW 21.88 trillion and an operating profit of KRW 688.9 billion. Despite external headwinds, including escalating U.S. tariffs, both figures surpassed market expectations. Revenue marked the second-highest ever for a third quarter, while operating profit exceeded recent market forecasts by more than 10 percent. Profitability declined year-on-year due to several non-recurring factors, including higher tariff burdens under changing tr...
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2025-10-13

[News] Axcelis Technologies and Veeco Instruments to Combine, Creating a Leading Semiconductor Equipment Company

Axcelis Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: ACLS) and Veeco Instruments Inc. (Nasdaq: VECO) today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement to combine in an all-stock merger. The combined company is expected to have an enterprise value of approximately $4.4 billion based on Axcelis' and Veeco's closing share prices as of September 30, 2025, and outstanding debt as of June 30, 2025. Together, Axcelis and Veeco will be a leading semiconductor equipment company serving complementary, diversified and expanding end markets. The combined company will ...
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2025-10-09

[News] AR Breakthrough: SCHOTT achieves serial production of Geometric Reflective Waveguides

International technology group SCHOTT, a leader in high-performance materials and optics, has achieved a breakthrough in high-volume production of Geometric Reflective Waveguides. This marks a key advancement for Augmented Reality (AR) devices, such as smart glasses. SCHOTT is the first company scaling Geometric Reflective Waveguides to serial production, leveraging its pioneering position in developing ultra-precise production processes for these high-end optical elements. The company’s fully integrated supply chain uses its global production network, rangi...
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2025-10-09

[News] OMNIVISION Announces Automotive Industry’s First Global Shutter HDR Sensor for In-Cabin Driver and Occupant Monitoring Systems

OMNIVISION, a leading global developer of semiconductor technology, including advanced digital imaging, analog and display solutions, today launched the latest addition to its popular Nyxel® near-infrared (NIR) technology family: the new OX05C—the automotive industry’s first and only 5-megapixel (MP) back-side illuminated (BSI) global shutter (GS) high dynamic range (HDR) sensor for in-cabin driver and occupant monitoring systems (DMS and OMS). The OX05C’s exceptional capabilities will be demonstrated at AutoSens Europe (Booth...
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2025-10-09

[News] Varjo Launches Mixed Reality Headsets Purpose-Built for Training Across Air, Land, and Sea

Varjo, the technology leader in military-grade virtual and mixed reality solutions, today announced a refreshed XR-4 Series, the first mixed reality headsets engineered to support mission-ready training across air, land, and sea. The refreshed model is purpose-built to close the gap between traditional simulation methods and the demands of modern training. Originally launched in 2023, the XR-4 Series headsets are optimized to be integrated into cockpit trainers, vehicle simulators, or ground training systems, addressing the growing global need for scalable, safe, and realistic tr...
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2025-10-09

[News] DVN Shanghai Lighting Workshop

The 37th DVN (Shanghai) International Automotive Lighting Workshop will be held on October 29-30 at the Baowu Steel Convention & Exhibition Center in Baoshan District, Shanghai. The theme is: China's Disruptive Market - Technology, Cost, Efficiency, How It Affects the Entire Automotive Lighting Industry We sincerely thanks all exhibitors and sponsors. Today, we are releasing the preliminary schedule of the event! Latest Exhibition Vehicles The DVN Shanghai workshop will welcome dozens demo cars, we look forward to an exciting s...
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2025-10-08

[News] Brightek Unveils LIN-Lite ICLED: Next-Generation Innovation for High-Efficiency Ambient Lighting for Automotive Interiors

Brightek Optoelectronics proudly presents its LIN-Lite module, featuring Brightek's exclusive design, LIN-Lite ICLED, an innovative solution designed to transform automotive interior ambient lighting. The LIN-Lite ICLED features a high-brightness LED with a LIN Driver IC in a single ultra-compact package, delivering higher efficiency, enhanced brightness, and superior thermal management. By overcoming the traditional trade-off between brightness and heat dissipation, the LIN-Lite ICLED is the ideal solution for high-efficiency automotive am...
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2025-10-07

[News] Smart Eye Collaborates with Sony on Next-Generation Interior Sensing and Iris Authentication to Support Global Safety Regulations

Smart Eye AB, the global leader in Interior Sensing AI and Driver Monitoring Systems (DMS), today announced a collaboration with Sony Semiconductor Solutions Corporation (Sony) to integrate Smart Eye’s interior sensing and biometric authentication software with Sony’s newly released IMX775 RGB-IR image sensor. By combining Sony’s high-performance imaging technology with Smart Eye’s AI-based Interior Sensing and Iris Authentication, the collaboration helps OEMs address evolving global safety requirements, while also deliver...
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2025-10-07

[News] Planar Komodo Series Sets a New Standard for Ultra-Fine Pixel Pitch LED Visual Performance

Today, Planar, a global leader in visualization technology, introduced the Planar® Komodo Series, a premium family of ultra-fine pixel pitch Chip-on-Board (COB) MicroLED video wall displays engineered for exceptional indoor visual performance and long-term reliability for applications as diverse as corporate, meeting spaces, video production, private cinema and other environments that demand the ultimate visual performance. Available in 0.7, 0.9 and 1.2 millimeter pixel pitches, the Planar Komodo Series represents the new flagship of Planar’s fine pitch LE...
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2025-10-07

[News] Apple Reportedly Delays Vision Pro Update, Fast-Tracks Smart Glasses to Rival Meta

According to Economic Daily News, citing Bloomberg, sources state that Apple has paused its planned revision of the Vision Pro headset and is redirecting resources to a more urgent priority: developing smart glasses to compete with Meta’s offerings. As noted by Bloomberg, citing sources, Apple has reassigned employees from its headset project to accelerate development of smart glasses. That headset, reportedly targeted for a 2027 launch, has been put on hold as the company shifts focus to the smart glasses initiative. Bloomberg highlights that Apple is reportedl...
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2025-10-07

[News] Samsung’s First Android XR Headset ‘Moohan’ Reportedly Set for Late October Launch

More details about Samsung’s first XR device have surfaced. Until now known as ‘Project Moohan,’ the device reportedly marks the tech giant’s first Android-based XR headset, developed in partnership with Google and Qualcomm. According to the Chosun Daily, the new device is slated for release at the end of this month. Sources cited by the report suggest that the XR headset will hit the market on October 22, with pre-order notifications open from October 15 to 21, a week ahead of the official launch. Notably, as per fnnews, ahead of the off...
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2025-10-03

[News] Samsung Expands Partnership With Toyota To Digitally Transform Dealerships in New Markets

Samsung Electronics today announced the expansion of its partnership with Toyota Motor, one of the world’s top-selling automakers, which will bring Samsung’s Smart Signage solutions to additional Toyota dealerships in key markets. This expansion follows the successful large-scale digital transformation of 1,250 dealerships across 40 countries completed in early 2025 in Europe. As car buyers increasingly move between online research and in-person visits, the partnership aims to create a seamless and connected customer journey by transforming traditional dealerships i...
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2025-10-03

[News] Mojo Vision Expands Advisory Board by Adding Dr. Waguih Ishak

Mojo Vision, the high-performance micro-LED platform company, today announced the appointment of Dr. Waguih Ishak to its advisory board. Mojo Vision is applying its advanced micro-LED technology towards the development of high-speed optical interconnects for AI infrastructure. The addition of Dr. Ishak to the board will bring decades of leadership experience in photonics and optoelectronics to support the company’s efforts. Today’s announcement builds on the news of Mojo's recent $75M Series B funding and positions the company to deploy its technolog...
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Aledia, the leader in nanowire and 3D silicon-based microLED display technology, is proud to announce it is a winner in the Computing, Chips, and Foundational Technology category in Fast Company’s Next Big Things in Tech list. This prest... READ MORE

Wearables are evolving into everyday health companions. To reliably capture vital signs such as blood oxygen saturation (SpO₂) with in-ear or other compact wearable devices, optical components are required that take minimal space while deliver... READ MORE