2026-05-13

[News] Samsung Malaysia Unveils Full 2026 AI TV Lineup

Samsung Malaysia has today announced the launch of its full 2026 TV lineup, spanning premium models such as Micro RGB, OLED and Neo QLED, as well as mainstream Mini LED and UHD TVs. In its 20th year as the world’s No. 1 TV brand, Samsung is expanding AI-powered features across more models, bringing smarter picture, sound and personalized viewing experiences to more consumers worldwide. In 2026, Samsung is expanding Vision AI Companion (VAC) features across its 4K-and-above TV line up, reflecting its broader strategy to make AI a cent...
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2026-05-13

[News] Brighter Red Micro-LEDs Could Help Solve Full-Color Display Stability Challenge

Researchers at The University of Osaka, in collaboration with Ritsumeikan University, have demonstrated that growing europium-doped gallium nitride (Eu-doped GaN) on a semipolar crystal plane dramatically improves red light emission. The team found that this approach selectively promotes the formation of highly efficient Eu luminescent centers, resulting in red emission intensity more than 3.6 times higher than that of conventionally grown polar-plane material. The study is published in the journal Applied Physics Letters. Red emitters based on Eu-doped GaN are att...
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2026-05-13

[News] Intellectual Property and Innovation: Protecting the 120-Year OSRAM Brand

In 2026, the OSRAM brand celebrates 120 years of technological leadership — built on innovation and strong intellectual property. Following World Intellectual Property (IP) Day on April 26, Dr. Dieter Boss, Vice President IP at ams OSRAM, explains how patents and trademarks help to protect innovation, prevent counterfeits, and safeguard the long‑term value of the OSRAM brand in lighting and sensing technologies. What does World IP Day mean for a technology company like ams OSRAM? Dieter Boss: This year, more than ever, World IP Day i...
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2026-05-13

[News] ViewSonic Earns EcoVadis Gold, Ranks in Top 3% Globally for Sustainability

ViewSonic Corp., a leading global provider of visual solutions, has earned the EcoVadis Gold rating, now placing among the top 3% of more than 150,000 companies assessed worldwide. In just three years, the company has progressed from an EcoVadis Committed badge to a Gold medal and climbed from the 92nd to the 97th percentile in the last year, demonstrating strong momentum in its environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance. EcoVadis is a globally trusted provider of business sustainability ratings, evaluating companies across the areas of environment, labor a...
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2026-05-13

[News] Lumentum Announces Third Quarter of Fiscal Year 2026 Financial Results

Lumentum Holdings Inc. (“Lumentum” or the “Company”) today reported results for its fiscal third quarter ended March 28, 2026. “Lumentum delivered an exceptional third quarter, with revenue growing 90% year over year to a record $808 million. While our top line growth continues to garner headlines, the more impressive part of our recent performance has been our margin expansion. In fiscal Q3, gross margin improved by 540 basis points on quarter and operating margin by 700 basis points,” said President and CEO Michael Hurlston. “...
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2026-05-13

[News] Samsung Electronics Rumored to Adjust Micro LED TV Manufacturing Strategy

As per Korean media reports on May 5, Samsung Electronics is carrying out a phased adjustment of its Micro LED TV manufacturing business, with a stronger focus on balancing profitability and product popularity. As Micro LED technology still involves complex production processes and high manufacturing costs, the company is optimizing its product roadmap in response to market conditions and operational efficiency considerations. Industry observers in South Korea generally believe that the adjustment by Samsung’s Visual Display (VD) division signals a strateg...
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2026-05-13

[News] From Mood Lighting to Immersive Movie Nights: Philips Smart Lighting Turns the Home into an Experience

  Lighting is stepping out of the background and into the spotlight as Philips Smart Lighting expands its Wi-Fi-based smart lighting portfolio. The new products are designed to help people shape spaces that reflect their mood, personality and lifestyle - through lighting that adapts effortlessly to every moment. Building on its existing range of smart bulbs and accessories, Philips Smart Lighting now expands into a broader portfolio designed to support both everyday ambience and immersive entertainment experiences. The expanded range makes it easy to create lighting tha...
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2026-05-12

[News] LG Display Presents Future of Displays with Next-Generation OLED Technologies at SID Display Week 2026

LG Display, the world’s leading innovator of display technologies, announced today that it is unveiling its next-generation OLED technologies at SID Display Week 2026, further strengthening its OLED leadership. During the exhibition, held at the Los Angeles Convention Center from May 5 to 7, LG Display will present OLED display solutions optimized for the AI era under the theme, “OLED Evolution for the AI Era.” SID Display Week is the world’s largest display event, where global companies and researchers gather to prese...
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2026-05-12

[News] FORVIA HELLA Publishes First-Quarter 2026 Results: Sales at Prior-Year Level, Robust Earnings Development, Guidance Confirmed

HELLA GmbH & Co. KGaA (“FORVIA HELLA”) today published its full financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2026. As announced on 23 April already, currency-adjusted sales were stable at €2.0 billion year-on-year; taking negative exchange rate effects into account, sales decreased by 2.9 percent to €1.9 billion (prior year: €2.0 billion). Over the same period, global light vehicle production dropped by 3.4 percent. Operating income in the first quarter of 2026 totaled €96 million (prior year: €109 million), with...
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2026-05-12

[News] Philips Hue and Philips Smart Lighting (Connected by WiZ) Announce the Launch of Sports Live

Philips Hue and Philips Smart Lighting (connected by WiZ) - part of Signify, the world leader in lighting - have announced the launch of Sports Live, a new software available during the Championship 2026. Sports Live uses live match data to trigger real-time lighting effects for key moments such as goals, red and yellow cards — extending the action beyond the screen and into the home. Easy to set up and in time for the world’s biggest football event of the year, soccer at home has never felt so real. Real-Time Match Sync, Powered by Live Data As ke...
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2026-05-12

[News] Ennostar Reports First Quarter 2026 Financial Results

Ennostar Inc. today held its investor conference and announced its consolidated financial results for the first quarter of 2026. Consolidated revenues in the first quarter of 2026 were NT$5.25 billion, up by 0.7% quarter-over-quarter and down by 6.9% year-over-year. Net loss attributable to equity holders of the parent company for the first quarter of 2026 was NT$0.15 billion, with a basic EPS of -NT$0.20. In the first quarter, the global economy maintained moderate expansion. Compared with the same period last year, when tariff-driven inventory stocking supported growth, m...
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2026-05-12

[News] ams OSRAM Sells CMOS Image Sensor Business to indie Semiconductor Inc. for EUR 40 Million in Cash, Further Concentrating Its Growth Investments into AI Photonics and AR Smart Glasses

ams OSRAM sells CMOS Image Sensor business to indie Semiconductor Inc. for EUR 40m in cash, further concentrating its growth investments into AI Photonics and AR smart glasses ​​​​​​​“With the divestment of our CMOS Image Sensor (CIS) business to indie, we are further sharpening our profile as the leader in Digital Photonics. While CIS represents a strong technology platform, our strategic priority is to concentrate investments on those AI driven segments that offer the most promising growth prospects and where we clearly differentiate -...
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2026-05-12

[News] How Samsung’s Spatial Signage Transforms the Attraction Queue Into an Immersive Safari Experience at Everland

As visitors make their way through the line for ‘Safari World: The Wild’ at Everland, Korea’s largest theme park located in Yongin, Gyeonggi Province, a surprising encounter turns the wait into an extension of the safari adventure itself. On a display with true-to-life scale, realistic tigers and lions appear ready to leap out of the screen and into the queue, adding a heightened sense of excitement before the experience begins. Samsung Electronics recently installed its glasses-free 3D display, Spatial Signage, at the newly renovated Safari World at E...
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2026-05-11

[Insight] Global Supply Chain Alliances Take Shape as Micro LED CPO Optical Transceiver Market Projected to Reach US$848 Million by 2030, Says TrendForce

TrendForce’s latest research into the Micro LED industry highlights how generative AI is driving rapid growth in demand for high-speed optical communications. Micro LED technology offers power consumption as low as 1–2 pJ/bit and ultra-low bit error rates (BER) of ≤10⁻¹⁰. It’s also emerging as one of the three major short-distance, high-speed intra-rack transmission solutions for scale-up data center networks, alongside active electrical cables (AEC) and VCSEL-based near-packaged optics (VCSEL NPO). As a result, TrendForce proje...
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2026-05-11

[News] Innoviz Technologies and LOXO Sign Letter of Intent to Power Next-Generation Autonomous Delivery Vehicles with InnovizTwo Long-Range LiDAR

Innoviz Technologies, a leading supplier of high-performance, automotive-grade LiDAR sensor platforms, today announced that Switzerland-based LOXO, a pioneer in autonomous delivery, has signed a letter of intent (LOI) to integrate Innoviz's InnovizTwo Long-Range LiDAR into its L4 autonomous driving solution, Digital Driver. InnovizTwo serves as a core layer enabling Physical AI systems that must perceive, reason, and act in the real world under the laws of physics, supporting high-fidelity 3D understanding required for autonomous operation. Innoviz a...
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2026-05-11

[News] Tianma Highlighting Micro-LED HUD, Ultra-High-Refresh AMOLED, and Glasses-Free 3D Medical Display at Display Week 2026

Tianma, a leading global manufacturer of flat panel displays, will showcase its latest display innovations at SID Display Week 2026, taking place May 5–7 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. At Booth 805, South Hall, Tianma will highlight three key technology demonstrations spanning automotive, mobile, and medical applications: a Micro-LED head-up display (HUD) designed for extreme brightness and transparency, an ultra-high-refresh-rate AMOLED display engineered for next-generation mobile performance, and a glasses-free 3D medical display enabling real...
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2026-05-11

[News] AUO Wins People’s Choice Awards at SID 2026 with Micro LED Innovations

At SID Display Week 2026, AUO received strong recognition for its on-site demonstrations, underscoring its robust R&D capabilities, expanding application footprint, and contributions to the display industry. Among the showcased innovations, the 42-inch Multilingual AI Ordering System and the 30-inch Interactive AR Box attracted significant attention and were honored with People’s Choice Awards in the categories of Best MicroLED-Based Technology and Best AR/VR Product, respectively, demonstrating AUO’s ability to translate display techno...
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2026-05-11

[News] Coherent Corp. Reports Third Quarter Fiscal 2026 Results

Coherent Corp., a global leader in photonics, announced financial results today for its third quarter of fiscal year 2026 ended March 31, 2026. Revenue for the third quarter of fiscal 2026 was $1.81 billion, with GAAP gross margin of 37.7% and GAAP net income of $0.97 per diluted share. On a non-GAAP basis, gross margin was 39.6% with net income per diluted share of $1.41. “We delivered another quarter of strong financial performance, with accelerating revenue growth, expanding margins, and improving profitability, driven by exceptionally strong demand across ou...
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2026-05-08

[News] Macroblock Makes SID Display Week Debut with Advanced Backlight Applications and Next-Generation Display Solutions

Macroblock, a leading provider of LED driver ICs, is making its debut at SID Display Week, the world’s premier event for display technologies, held from May 5 to May 7. At the exhibition, Macroblock is showcasing a broad portfolio of proven backlight applications and innovative display solutions, while engaging with global industry partners and technology experts to explore the trends shaping the future of display technology. As demand for high‑end displays continues to grow, mini‑LED and micro‑LED technologies are emerging as key drivers of industry developm...
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2026-05-08

[News] RoboSense and Segway Navimow Are Scaling Boundary-Free Lawn Robotics

RoboSense and Segway Navimow, a Segway-Ninebot subsidiary, are scaling a new generation of boundary-free outdoor robotics. The global robotic mower market is entering a new phase of accelerated growth as intelligent outdoor automation moves further into mainstream adoption. Industry forecasts project the market to maintain double-digit annual growth over the coming years, driven by increasing demand for autonomous operation, wire-free deployment, and smarter environmental interaction. As digital LiDAR moving into broader commercialization, RoboSense and Navimow are helping...
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2026-05-08

[News] ams OSRAM Delivers Strong Q1 Results, Enters AI Market through a Development Agreement with a Leading AI Photonics Customer and Sees Path to Positive Free Cash Flow in 2027

Ad hoc Announcement pursuant to Art. 53 Listing Rules of SIX Swiss Exchange ------------------------------------------------------- ams OSRAM delivers strong Q1 results, enters AI market through a development agreement with a leading AI photonics customer and sees path to positive Free Cash Flow in 2027 ​​​Key Performance Figures Q1/26: Revenues EUR 796 m, 16.5 % adj. EBITDA margin, in/at the upper half/end of guidance range +9 % year-on-year like-for-like growth in the semiconductor core portfolio at constant FX Free cash flow o...
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2026-05-08

[News] Ouster and DXOMARK Announce Strategic Collaboration on the World’s First Native Color Lidar with REV8

Ouster, Inc., a leader in sensing and perception for Physical AI, announced today its strategic collaboration with DXOMARK, a global leader in image quality evaluation and developer of advanced testing solutions. This partnership aims to test and optimize the next generation of sensing technologies, starting with the new Ouster Rev8 OS family, the world’s first native color lidar. As sensing technologies evolve toward more complex, multi-modal systems, the need for accurate, reliable, and standardized performance evaluation becomes critical. This collaboration ...
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2026-05-08

[News] Ouster Announces Results for First Quarter 2026 Share

Ouster, Inc., a leader in sensing and perception for Physical AI, announced today financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2026. “Our first quarter demonstrated strong execution across our portfolio, delivering record product revenue and validating the growing demand for our solutions across key markets. We won new million-dollar contracts for Ouster BlueCity and secured several million-dollar deals to power industrial automation. Stereolabs has already proven to be a perfect complement, and the rapid integration and commercial success of our expanded ca...
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2026-05-07

[News] BOE presents cutting-edge products at SID Display Week 2026: co-creating an AI-powered future of display

SID Display Week 2026, regarded as the barometer of the global display industry, opened in Los Angeles, the United States, on May 5, Pacific Time. BOE, a global leader in the display sector, has made its twelfth consecutive appearance at this prestigious event, bringing more than 30 world-first or industry-first innovations powered by its three technology brands. Notably, 65% of the exhibits are industry debuts, setting new records in industrialization maturity and industry leadership of pioneering technologies. Centered around the three pillars of technology leadershi...
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2026-05-07

[News] TCL CSOT Highlights APEX-Powered Display Innovations for Next-Gen Applications at SID Display Week 2026

Guided by its APEX philosophy, TCL CSOT extends its vision through APEX Pixel, delivering immersive, efficient, and eye‑friendly display experiences across home entertainment, mobile communication, smart mobility, and personal immersion. TCL CSOT, a global leader in advanced display technologies and a subsidiary of TCL Technology, today presented its forward‑looking vision for the display industry at SID Display Week 2026. Anchored in its APEX philosophy, this vision is expressed through the APEX Pixel framework, which delivers pixel‑level brea...
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2026-05-07

[News] Introducing Sports Live-Smart lighting driven by live sports data — bringing real-time match moments into the home

Philips Hue and Philips Smart Lighting (connected by WiZ) - part of Signify, the world leader in lighting - have announced the launch of Sports Live, a new software available during the Championship 2026. Sports Live uses live match data to trigger real-time lighting effects for key moments such as goals, red and yellow cards — extending the action beyond the screen and into the home. Easy to set up and in time for the world’s biggest football event of the year, soccer at home has never felt so real.
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2026-05-06

[News] Notice Regarding Acquisition of Shares of Iwasaki Electric Co., Ltd.(to Make It a Subsidiary)

Based on the information announced in our timely disclosures dated January 29, 2026, entitled “Notice Regarding Acquisition of Shares of Iwasaki Electric Co., Ltd. (to Make It a Subsidiary),” and March 31, 2026, entitled “(Progress of Disclosure Matters) Notice Regarding Acquisitions of Shares of Iwasaki Electric Co., Ltd. (to Make It a Subsidiary),” we hereby announce that we have today completed the acquisition of all shares of Iwasaki Electric Co., Ltd., thereby making it a consolidated subsidiary of the Company. 1. Overview of t...
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2026-05-06

[News] Vuzix to Showcase Its Latest Advanced AI-driven Smart Glasses and Partner Solutions at SID Display Week 2026

Vuzix® Corporation, a leading supplier of AI-powered smart glasses, waveguides and Augmented Reality (AR) technologies, will be exhibiting its smart glasses and multiple partner solutions at SID Display Week 2026 at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles, California on May 3-8. At this event, Vuzix will highlight its in‑house OEM waveguide design and manufacturing capabilities, which span custom optical design, advanced fabrication, and scalable high‑volume production. "Display Week provides an ideal platform to showcase how our smart glass...
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2026-05-06

[News] LG Display’s 27-inch DFR Gaming OLED panel wins SID’s ‘Display of the Year’

LG Display, the world’s leading innovator of display technologies, announced today that its 27-inch 540/720Hz Dynamic Frequency & Resolution (DFR) Gaming OLED panel has been awarded “Display of the Year” by the Society for Information Display (SID), receiving high acclaim for redefining the gaming display paradigm and accelerating market differentiation. The “Display of the Year” award is SID’s most prestigious distinction, presented to the most groundbreaking display product launched during the previous year that is ...
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2026-05-06

[News] At Auto China 2026, Valeo Presents a New Ground Projection Module Integrating Infineon’s MEMS Technology for Optimum Daytime Use

Valeo, a global leader in automotive lighting, and Infineon Technologies AG a global leader in semiconductor and sensor solutions, are collaborating on a short distance ground projection module integrating laser beam scanning. Their first collaborative innovation is showcased at Auto China 2026 at the Valeo booth (Hall B2 Booth B2D01). Achieving daytime visibility for ground projections necessitates high-performance systems. Valeo incorporates Infineon’s 2D Micro Electronic Mechanical Systems (MEMS) mirror and its controller into Valeo’s high-d...
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  Lighting is stepping out of the background and into the spotlight as Philips Smart Lighting expands its Wi-Fi-based smart lighting portfolio. The new products are designed to help people shape spaces that reflect their mood, personality... READ MORE

Philips Hue and Philips Smart Lighting (connected by WiZ) - part of Signify, the world leader in lighting - have announced the launch of Sports Live, a new software available during the Championship 2026. Sports Live uses live match data to tr... READ MORE