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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Avicena, the leader in next-generation microLED interconnects, today announced a major milestone at ECOC 2025 with a live demonstration of a fully operational microLED-based optical link operating at an industry-leading Tx power of 200 femtojoules per bit (fJ/bit) at <1E-12 raw bit error rate (i.e. no forward error correction). This achievement highlights the efficiency of Avicena’s scalable LightBundle™ platform for high-performance computing and AI data centers. Using a high-sensitivity receiver, modified from a high-volume foundry camera sensor pro...

Vuzix® Corporation, a leading supplier of AI-powered smart glasses, waveguides and Augmented Reality (AR) technologies, today announced a strategic partnership with BUNDLAR, a no-code augmented reality content management system (CMS) platform. The collaboration positions both companies to capitalize on accelerating global demand for extended reality (XR) solutions across enterprise and government markets. Through the partnership, BUNDLAR's Knowledge Now platform will enable enterprises and public-sector organizations to create, manage, and ...

Vuzix® Corporation, a leading supplier of AI-powered smart glasses, waveguides and Augmented Reality (AR) technologies, announced today that it has received a six-figure development order for customized waveguides from one of the nation's leading defense contractors. These waveguides will be designed to be used within a new lightweight heads-up display (HUD) for military personnel. "Our advanced see-through display technologies and U.S.-based manufacturing capabilities are increasingly positioning us as a go-to supplier for next-generation wearable display solut...

As part of a major renovation to David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium in Lawrence, Kansas, Daktronics (NASDAQ-DAKT) of Brookings, South Dakota, partnered with the University of Kansas (KU) to manufacture and install a massive new video display and two ribbon displays ahead of the 2025 football season kicking off. The project includes Daktronics Show Control for seamless event production capabilities and Daktronics Creative Services to bring attention-grabbing digital content to the new displays. “For over two decades, Daktronics has been a truste...

As a global leader in LED display technology and solutions, Absen has consistently demonstrated long-term commitment and innovation in the industry. From technological breakthroughs to market insights, Absen continues to drive industry progress while enabling partners, clients, and industry peers worldwide to experience Absen’s professionalism and global reach. Recently, Absen showcased its expertise at several major industry events across the global: at PLASA London in the UK, AbsenLive presented a fantastic Oasis tribute band performance; and at IBC Amster...

Credo Technology Group Holding Ltd (Credo) (NASDAQ: CRDO), an innovator in providing secure, high-speed connectivity solutions that deliver improved reliability and energy efficiency, today announced the closing of its acquisition of privately-held Hyperlume, Inc., a developer of MicroLED-based optical interconnect technology for chip-to-chip communication. This acquisition enables Credo to expand its comprehensive portfolio of end-to-end system-level connectivity solutions with Hyperlume’s cutting-edge miniature light-emitting diode (microLED) technology to...

Innoviz Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: INVZ), a leading Tier-1 direct supplier of high-performance, automotive-grade LiDAR sensor platforms and complementary software stacks, announced today that its hardware qualification testing laboratories have received ISO/IEC 17025:2017 certification, an internationally recognized standard that validates the competence of testing and calibration laboratories. This achievement positions Innoviz as one of the few LiDAR companies with accredited in-house testing capabilities, allowing for faster testing time, parallel product dev...

LG Electronics (LG) is set to redefine stadium experiences with its latest advanced digital signage solutions, debuting at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano Stadium – the home of European football giants Atlético de Madrid – from the start of the 2025/26 La Liga season. The extensive installation is engineered to elevate live sports into fully immersive fan experiences while strengthening LG’s leadership in the global signage market. The installation spans 1,742 square meters, encircling the stadium’s uppermost tier with a sweeping ribbon of ...

Applied is leveraging its leadership in materials engineering to provide the highest quality waveguides for augmented reality glasses SANTA CLARA, Calif. and SINGAPORE, Sept. 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Applied Materials, Inc. today announced a strategic collaboration with GlobalFoundries (GF) to establish a state-of-the-art waveguide fabrication facility at GF Singapore to accelerate the emerging photonics inflection driven by AI. The collaboration marks a significant milestone in the evolution of photonics as a foundational technology fo...

Kopin Corporation (NASDAQ: KOPN), a pioneering leader in application-specific optical systems and high-performance microdisplays, has been awarded a transformative $15.4 million Other Transaction Agreement (OTA) from the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) through the U.S. Army Contracting Command (ACC) under the Industrial Base Analysis and Sustainment (IBAS) program. This landmark award accelerates Kopin’s development of ultra-bright, full-color MicroLED displays optimized for ground soldier augmented reality (AR) applications, pos...

After nearly four years of bringing the best AR glasses to people worldwide, RayNeo continues to lead the AR smartglasses industry. It seems like nearly every week in 2025, new smartglasses are announced — from ambitious startups to global tech giants like Meta and Xiaomi. The competition is exciting, but most of these new devices fall into one of two categories: AI glasses without displays or HUD-style smartglasses with limited functionality. The RayNeo X3 Pro AR AI Smartglasses go far beyond both. Why RayNeo X3 Pro is Different The X...

MetaOptics Ltd, a leading-edge semiconductor optics company, has deployed its Direct Laser Writer system at Pin-Jye Nano Technologies Co., Ltd. in Taoyuan, Taiwan. The installation brings metalens prototyping and fabrication closer to the regionʼs semiconductor supply chain and marks an important step in MetaOpticsʼ global expansion. By building up local development capabilities, MetaOptics will help partners iterate faster and move from concept to product more efficiently. The Taoyuan site will also serve as a launchpad for scaling up production and collaboration....

EarthTronics, dedicated to developing innovative energy-efficient lighting products that provide a positive economic and environmental impact, introduces the 1x4 LED Back Light Panel – engineered to deliver uniform, glare-free illumination with exceptional luminous efficacy for excellent visual acuity. Featuring power-adjustable settings and a modern backlit design, the panel offers a blend of energy savings, durability, and professional aesthetics for commercial lighting needs. Ideal for schools, healthcare facilities and other commercial spaces, the 1x4 LED Back Lig...

International automotive supplier FORVIA HELLA introduces the distinctive ‘The Rising Sun’ rear lamp for Geely’s flagship AI-powered six-seat SUV, the Galaxy M9. This marks the first time FORVIA HELLA has incorporated a nearly 1.5-meter-long light curtain into a rear lamp, seamlessly integrating advanced lighting technology with China design aesthetics. The rear lamp, crafted by FORVIA HELLA’s local team in China, endows the new model with a unique visual signature. The Geely Galaxy M9 has been officially launche...

When fans and audiences head to Prospera Place for live events, they will be greeted by new technology from Daktronics (NASDAQ-DAKT) of Brookings, South Dakota. A new three-display centerhung system – one of the largest in the CHL – paired with a custom Daktronics control system and digital content from Daktronics Creative Services, brings events to life at the venue in Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada, in 2025. “The City of Kelowna has made several strategic investments to enhance Prospera Place, including the installation of a new,...