The TMF8829 direct Time-of-Flight (dToF) sensor significantly increases resolution — from the previously common 8×8 zones to 48×32 — and it is designed to detect subtle spatial differences and distinguish closely spaced or slightly varied objects. The new sensor from ams OSRAM can tell whether an espresso cup or a travel mug is placed under a coffee machine, ensuring the right amount is dispensed every time. This kind of precision is critical for a broad spectrum of applications: from logistics robots that distinguish between nearly identical package...

Innoviz Technologies Ltd., Cron AI, and D2 Traffic Technologies today announced their collaboration, addressing the most pressing barriers to LiDAR deployment in intelligent transport systems (ITS), perimeter security, and infrastructure intelligence by combining their complementary technologies. The collaboration unites InnovizSmart — Innoviz's rugged, automotive-grade LiDAR sensor, senseEDGE - Cron AI's edge-native 3D perception platform, and D2 Traffic Technologies' deep expertise in deployment and integration with local municipali...

TriEye, pioneer of the world's first cost-effective, mass-market Short-Wave Infrared (SWIR) sensing technology, and LITEON Technology, a global leader in opto-semiconductor and power management, announced today a partnership delivering a VCSEL-powered SWIR sensing and imaging solution. TriEye and LITEON announce their collaboration in advanced SWIR imaging technology. This partnership has led to the development of a technology demonstrator that combines TriEye's state-of-the-art Short-Wave Infrared (SWIR) sensor, with LITEON'...

Ouster, Inc., a global leader in high-performance lidar sensors and intelligent software solutions that bring Physical AI to life, announced today that Econolite, a trusted leader in intelligent traffic management solutions, was awarded a contract from the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) that is anticipated to expand the Ouster BlueCity traffic management solution to over one hundred intersections in Utah. The expansion award follows a real-world assessment of available detection systems, the success of an initial deployment at over a dozen intersections earli...

Today, Hesai Technology (Nasdaq: HSAI), a global leader in lidar solutions, announced a new design win from Toyota, one of the world’s largest automakers. The new energy model, to be manufactured by a joint venture of Toyota based in China, will feature Hesai’s long-range automotive lidar ATX, and is scheduled to enter mass production in 2026. This Toyota joint venture is accelerating its transition to electrification and intelligence: new-energy models now drive its growth, while its industry-leading advanced driver-assistance systems sets a new pace. Pow...

As countries race to expand renewable energy infrastructure, balancing clean electricity production with land use for food remains a pressing challenge—especially in Japan, where mountainous terrain limits space. A recent study led by researchers from the University of Tokyo explores a promising solution: integrating solar panels with traditional rice farming in a practice known as agrivoltaics. As reported in the Journal of Photonics for Energy, the research team installed a dual-axis sun-tracking photovoltaic (PV) system over a rice paddy in Miyada-mura, Nagano Pr...

Aeva®, a leader in next-generation sensing and perception systems, today announced a broad strategic collaboration with LG Innotek, a manufacturer of cutting-edge technology and an affiliate of the LG Group. The partnership includes a strategic investment by LG Innotek of up to approximately $50 million comprising the anticipated equity stake in Aeva, non-dilutive investment for new product development, and capital investments to bring production capacity online for Aeva’s next generation products. This multi-faceted collaboration will enable Aeva to accelerate...

Gastrointestinal cancers remain among the most common forms of cancer. While endoscopy has become a cornerstone of cancer screening and diagnosis over the past two decades, the procedure still misses approximately 8 to 11 percent of tumors, due to visibility limitations. Now, researchers have developed a prototype imaging system that could significantly improve doctors' ability to detect cancerous tissue during endoscopic procedures. The new approach, reported in the Journal of Medical Imaging, combines light-emitting diodes (LEDs) with hyperspectral imaging technology to...

Valeo, the key technology partner to automakers and new mobility players worldwide, will be at IAA MOBILITY 2025 from September 8 to 12. At Booth B01 in Hall A1 of Munich Messe, Valeo will unveil its latest technologies designed to accelerate the development of a new generation of software-defined vehicles (SDVs), offering greater updatability, upgradability, and personalization. Valeo’s display will focus on advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), innovative electrified vehicle solutions, smart lighting, and next-generation interior experiences. Val...

Hesai Technology (NASDAQ: HSAI), a global leader in lidar solutions, announced that its ATX — a compact, high-resolution, long-range lidar — has obtained ISO 26262 ASIL B functional safety certification. Issued by SGS-TÜV, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification institution, this achievement paves the way for large scale ADAS deployment while advancing safety and upholding the industry’s highest standards. Hesai’s other lidar products, Pandar128, QT128, and AT128, have all obtained ISO 26262 fu...

ams OSRAM, a global leader in intelligent sensors and emitters, will showcase its industry-changing sensor solutions that are making the world smarter, healthier and happier in booth 1347 and meeting room 203 at Sensors Converge 2025. The company’s advanced technologies give machines the power to see, enable safer journeys, enhanced vision, smarter automation, and breakthrough diagnostics. ams OSRAM thrives on solving complex problems and collaborating with world leaders at the forefront of technological advancement. Sensor experts will give two presentations under the...

As artificial intelligence (AI) and high-performance computing (HPC) enjoy burgeoning growth, chip power consumption is highly on the rise—making heat dissipation a critical bottleneck limiting performance and reliability. On June 13, U.S.-based Coherent announced the launch of its breakthrough diamond-silicon carbide (diamond-SiC) composite material, aiming to revolutionize thermal management solutions for AI and HPC applications. The patented diamond-SiC material from Coherent boasts an isotropic thermal conductivity exceeding 800 W/m-K, which is twice t...

Ganzin Technology, a leading innovator in wearable eye-tracking solutions, proudly announces the launch of its groundbreaking Gaze2AI™ Reference Design at AWE USA 2025. Built on the powerful AURORA IIS hardware and driven by the advanced Aurora-II algorithm, Gaze2AI sets a new standard for intuitive, gaze-driven interaction between humans and AI systems. "Just as the 2D mouse transformed how we interact with computers, Ganzin's 3D gaze technology is set to redefine how humans engage with AI. It is the key technology behind attention-b...

SunBooster by SunLED Life Sciences is the first Near-Infrared device that brings the systemic health benefits of sunlight indoors SunLED Life Science, a health-centered technology startup, today announced plans to debut SunBooster, a Near-Infrared device designed to bring the benefits of natural sunlight indoors at CES 2025. SunBooster is an easy-to-use device that attaches to computer monitors and laptops. It delivers a healthy dose of Near-Infrared light (NIR) – the essential part of sunlight absent in indoor light – to users while they wor...

The new IR:6 thin-film infrared LED chip technology is available in 850nm, 940nm and new 920nm wavelength options First IR:6-based products are the OSLON® P1616 and OSLON® Black series, giving customers a drop-in replacement that offers higher brightness and efficiency in end products such as security cameras, biometric authentication systems and medical equipment for heat treatment Premstaetten, Austria and Munich, Germany (October 22, 2024) -- ams OSRAM (SIX: AMS), a global leader in intelligent sensors and emitters, has introduced its...

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — November 4, 2024 — OMNIVISION, a leading global developer of semiconductor solutions, including advanced digital imaging, analog, and touch & display technology, today announced the new OV0TA1B monochrome (mono)/infrared (IR) CMOS image sensor, the first and only solution that fits 3 mm module Y dimension and smaller notebook computers, webcams and IoT devices. The OV0TA1B is a low-power device that is ideal for artificial intelligence (AI)-based human presence detection (HPD), facial authentication and A...

TruHeat VCSEL heating modules as an innovative step forward in battery manufacturing // VCSEL technology enables ecologically sustainable, higher quality and cost-effective battery production // Demonstration of TruHeat VCSEL heating modules for e-mobility // Presentation of the results of an experimental study Ulm/Stuttgart, 17 June 2024 – TRUMPF Photonic Components, a global leader in VCSEL solutions for industrial laser heat treatment, is showcasing its latest TruHeat VCSEL product developments for e-mobility applications at the Batte...

High energy efficiency with TruHeat VCSEL heating modules for battery foil drying // Next generation of innovative VCSEL technology supports lower power densities // Improved battery manufacturing process and product quality with VCSEL heating systems thanks to direct heat transmission // Live demonstration of TruHeat VCSEL heating modules for area heating and e-mobility Ulm/San Francisco, January 29, 2024 – TRUMPF Photonic Components, a global leader in VCSEL solutions for industrial laser heat treatment, is showcasing its latest TruHe...

TrendForce 2024 Infrared Sensing Application Market and Branding Strategies focuses on four fast-growing application segments, namely the 1) Consumer Electronics, 2) Smart Cabin / ADAS (DMS / OMS), 3) Autonomous Driving, and 4) Industrial / Logistics / Home Appliance Automation. Additionally, TrendForce will explore business opportunities and analyze technical specifications associated with SWIR light sources (LED / VCSEL / EEL) and SWIR CMOS image sensors / photodetectors as their technologies become increasingly mature. According...

Contributes to accurate color representation in cabin function/status indicators and accent lighting ROHM has developed an RGB chip LED, SMLVN6RGBFU ideal for automotive interiors, such as function and status indicators in instrument clusters, CID (Center Information Displays) and accent lighting for footwells and door handles. In recent years, more driver assistance functions (i.e., automatic speed control, vehicle distance/white line detection) have been introduced as vehicles become progressively electronic and sophisticated. As such, the demand for RGB...

Grant is the First Funding from the Hong Kong-Israel R&D Cooperation Programme 3D LiDAR Camera will Combine Newsight’s eTOFTM Proprietary Patented Technology and Brightlaser’s Innovative Solution for VCSEL  NESS ZIONA, Israel, May 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Newsight Imaging Ltd. (“Newsight”), a leading semiconductor innovator developing proprietary 3D machine vision sensors, spectral vision chips and systems, and Brightlaser Limited (“Brightlaser”), a global competitive supp...

UVT specializes in high-power infrared LED/VCSEL, red EEL, and UV LED packaging technologies, as well as UV LED optical module control systems. In response to the market demand for industry applications, industrial inspection systems, and handshake product services, the exhibitor participated in OPIE Yokohama 2023 held in Japan. TrendForce had the opportunity to interview general manager Ethan Chen to gain further insights into the company regarding market demand, product development, and prospects for 2023. Chen stated that among many applications, U...

ROHM announces mass production technology for SWIR devices The industry's smallest class 1608-size devices are ideal for portable/wearable/hearable applications Santa Clara, CA and Kyoto, Japan, April 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ROHM Semiconductor today announced mass production technology for Short-Wavelength Infrared (SWIR) devices in the industry's smallest class [1] 1608-size (1.6mm × >0.8mm) for portable / wearable / hearable devices requiring material detection. SWIR is characterized by a longer wavelength than near...

US firm’s business remains dominated by communications and sensing, but ultrafast and fiber lasers are in demand. VCSEL array meets beam-steering chip California-headquartered Lumentum has posted quarterly revenues of $506 million, thanks partly to a strong rise in sales of fiber and ultrafast lasers for industrial applications. The San Jose firm’s business remains dominated by applications in optical communications and 3D sensing, but at $57.2 million, the commercial lasers division's revenues were up 16 per cent year-on-year and at a long-term high. ...

Meta has recently announced a partnership extension with the National Basketball Association (NBA), allowing its Quest 2 and Quest Pro headsets to broadcast NBA games in VR. Notably, Meta offers official NBA jerseys for avatars, allowing users to represent their favorite team in the metaverse. Starting this year, users can probably watch NBA games in VR through the Horizon Worlds and Xtadium. The Xtadium is a sports app for the Quest headset and enables users to hold private watch parties in the virtual world. As the tech giant reveals, users will be able ...

Coherent Corp. (Nasdaq: COHR), a leader in semiconductor lasers, today announced the introduction of its 905 nm triple-junction edge-emitting semiconductor lasers for light detection and ranging (LiDAR) in industrial applications. Range-finding devices embedded in binoculars and increasingly in autonomous robots that accomplish complex tasks, such as handling, sorting, mapping, and navigating, are accelerating the demand for LiDAR-based depth sensing using components that perform efficiently and reliably, even in the most extreme environments. The new 905 nm semiconductor...

Laser Components, a company providing comprehensive optoelectronics product lines including pulsed laser diodes, VCSELs, Si-APD arrays, and Si-SPADs for next-generation LiDAR, announced cutting-edge advancements and achievements that are moving the sensors industry forward. In response to industrial and automotive LiDAR market demand, Laser Components continues to successfully develop novel technology and offer off-the-shelf and customized solutions year after year. TrendForce was honored to have an exclusive interview with Winfried Reeb, head of business unit ...

HARMAN adds vital sign sensing and radar-based child presence detection for safer and smarter mobility experiences HARMAN, an automotive technology company and subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. focused on designing consumer experiences at automotive grade, today announced new features for HARMAN Ready Care, the industry’s first closed-loop interior sensing and tailored interventions product that measures a driver’s eye activity, cognitive load and vital signs to determine the level of focus and attention on the road ahead. Using neuroscie...

ZVISION, a leading provider of automotive-grade MEMS LiDAR solutions in China, formally launched its new short-range LiDAR ML-30s+ at CES on January 5, 2023. With an ultra-large FOV, enhanced imaging effects, new automotive-grade hardware and software architecture, customized engineering solutions, the new release is expected to deliver the excellent LiDAR experience for autonomous driving. Industry leading -- Ultra-large Field of View (FOV) The ML-30s+ LiDAR has an ultra-large FOV of 140°*70°. Compared with LiDARs wi...

Class 8 Truck Equipped with PlusDrive Autonomous Technology and Aeries II 4D LiDAR to be Unveiled at CES 2023 Aeva® (NYSE: AEVA), a leader in next-generation sensing and perception systems, and Plus, a global provider of autonomous driving solutions, today announced the unveiling of a design for the next generation PlusDrive highly automated driving solution integrated with Aeva’s Aeries™ II 4D LiDAR™ sensor. The truck will be unveiled in Aeva’s booth at CES 2023 (#6001, LVCC – West Hall).  ...