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...

With a light output in the 0.5 watt range, the OSIRE™ E3030 becomes an integral element of vehicle design—in both function and aesthetics. It is built to be robust, resistant to vibration and temperature fluctuations, meeting established automotive standards. Thus, it is particularly relevant for applications where light increasingly serves as a means of communication and visibility is essential, including adaptive signaling or Human-Machine Interface (HMI) systems. In addition to these applications, the OSIRE™ E3030 is highly suitable for backlight...

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...

LEDVANCE is proud to announce that three of its most innovative lighting solutions have won recognition in the 2025 Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) Progress Report, a prestigious annual showcase of advancements in lighting technology. This recognition highlights LEDVANCE’s continued leadership and execution in delivering high-performance, sustainable, and user-centric lighting products that solve real-world challenges. The IES Progress Committee selected the following LEDVANCE products for their technical excellence, design innovation, a...

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 ...

XLamp® CTW LEDs bring lighting flexibility to life New XLamp® CTW Series – Two-Channel CCT-Tunable White COB LEDs Cree LED’s XLamp CTW Series redefines CCT-tunable COB LEDs with unmatched lumen density, efficiency and design flexibility. With the smallest LES sizes in their class and seamless optics compatibility, CTW LEDs make it simple to create luminaires with field-adjustable white light – from crisp daylight to a warm, inviting glow. A unique two-channel checkerboard design ensures superior color m...

ams OSRAM, a global leader in innovative light and sensor solutions today held a roundtable forum spotlighting new opportunities with high precision illumination characterization. The event brought together experts from industry, academia, and research institutions, along with professional photographers, exploring the future of color and brightness management in smartphone displays. As OLED screens continue to gain momentum in the smartphone market, consumer expectations have evolved beyond basic metrics such as resolution and contrast toward adaptive, eye-friendly visual ex...

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...

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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 ...

ams OSRAM introduces the new generation of the NIGHT BREAKER LED SPEED H7 and the first NIGHT BREAKER LED SPEED H4 which is another milestone in the field of LED retrofit lamps. Both road-approved¹ retrofit solutions carry the addition up to “+450%”², as they offer exactly this astonishing increase in brightness. Combined with many further electronic improvements, OSRAM Automotive sets new standards in terms of performance, precision, and energy efficiency with the latest portfolio update. With the new genera...

According to 2026 Global LED Video Wall Market Outlook and Price Cost Analysis, looking ahead to 2026, the global LED video wall market scale is forecasted to reach USD 8.105 billion. This growth will be driven by sports events (e.g., the 2026 World Baseball Classic and the 2026 FIFA World Cup) and other application segments such as all-in-one LED displays and cinema LED displays.Markets of corporation and education, virtual production, as well as home theaters and cinemas have been growing steadily thanks to the demand for high resolution and HDR. ...