2023-07-18

Manufacturers of automotive forward lighting to benefit from system cost reduction and higher energy efficiency with launch of new OSLON® Compact PL LEDs

New third generation LED, producing 440 lm in single-chip variant, up from 405 lm in previous generation, reduces cost by enabling manufacturers of headlamps and daytime running lamps to produce a specified luminous output with fewer LEDs Higher efficacy of new LED means that car manufacturers can increase vehicles’ energy efficiency and reduce their CO2 emissions Premstaetten, Austria and Munich, Germany (June 22, 2023) -- ams OSRAM (SIX: AMS), a global leader in optical solutions, introduces the third generation of its popular OSLON® ...
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2023-07-12

New True Color Sensor from ams OSRAM enables near-perfect color rendition in camera images and displays

New TCS3530 is an ultra-sensitive color sensor that matches the response of the human eye to visible light The sensor’s highly accurate measurements of chromaticity and illuminance support superior automatic white balancing in cameras, as well as sophisticated display color management Fully integrated optical assembly with built-in diffuser backed by end-of-line calibration simplifies manufacturers’ production processes and optical designs Premstaetten, Austria and Munich, Germany (July 11, 2023) -- ams OSRAM (SIX: AMS), a global leader in op...
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2023-07-04

Rainer Irle officially joins ams OSRAM as CFO

Rainer Irle takes on the role as CFO of ams OSRAM His priorities are to further strengthen the company´s execution ability, value creation and profitability Brings long-time experience in finance, consulting and transformation to the position Premstaetten, Austria and Munich, Germany (3 July 2023) -- ams OSRAM (SIX: AMS), a global leader in optical solutions, today announces that Rainer Irle has started in his role as the CFO of ams OSRAM. He was named to the role in March 2023. Before joining ams OSRAM, Rainer held the ...
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2023-06-27

ams OSRAM’s new generation of color lasers features higher beam quality and allows for smaller power supply

The new generation of blue and green single-mode lasers are supplied in a range of optical power levels, and in two package options Manufacturers of laser modules used in scanning and leveling applications can use the new lasers’ tighter tolerances to reduce operating current and voltage, and so reduce the size of the power supply Superior beam quality avoiding artefacts and interferences New PLT3 and PLT5 products launched at Laser World of Photonics Premstaetten, Austria and Munich, Germany (June 26, 2023) -- ams OSRAM (SIX: AMS), a gl...
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2023-06-26

ams OSRAM shows its latest innovations in lasers and optical sensing at Laser World of Photonics 2023

Company to showcase how its cutting-edge photonic technologies advance industrial, robotics, medical and wearable applications Experience the industry leading light-emitting technologies – EEL, VCSEL and high-power multi-LEDs from ams OSRAM Showcase highlights include 3D sensing and visualization, scanners for industry and compact projection units for AR glasses Premstaetten, Austria and Munich, Germany (June 21, 2023) -- ams OSRAM (SIX: AMS), a global leader in optical solutions, today announced that it will showcase how its latest...
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2023-06-16

Shining a light on the future: The important mix of technology for entertainment industry lighting

In the dynamic realm of entertainment lighting, professionals from the industry are constantly looking ahead, exploring the future of various lighting technologies. Lighting technicians and designers are eager to gain insights into the potential role of all technologies. Allow us, ams OSRAM as the leading expert in both Halogen and LED, to "shed some light" on this topic. Halogen lamps are the dominant technology used in entertainment lighting and have long been admired for their distinctive qualities, such as exceptional colour rendering, a warm aesthetic, and prec...
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2023-06-14

ams OSRAM extends success in Horticulture Lighting with Hyper Red innovation – Reinforces market leadership and unrivaled performance in horticulture lighting

Fifth generation of OSLON® Square Hyper Red LEDs achieves market leading wall plug efficiency of 78.8 % Robust inhouse chip technology enabling exceptionally long Q90 lifetime of 102,000 hours Designed to reduce grower´s energy consumption and cost without sacrificing crop yields Premstaetten, Austria and Munich, Germany (June 13, 2023) -- ams OSRAM (SIX: AMS), a global leader in optical solutions, has introduced the fifth generation of its popular OSLON® Square Hyper Red horticulture LED designed to offer faster plant ...
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2023-06-13

ams OSRAM unveils latest horticulture news: Enhanced 640 nm Red addition expands OSLON® Optimal horticultural LED Series

New OSLON® Optimal Red enables broader spectral coverage for better growth of common plant types that are grown under artificial lighting OSLON® Optimal Red can address growers’ problems with fungus, bacteria and bleaching OSLON® Optimal Red offers outstanding efficacy and robust performance in demanding greenhouse and indoor farming applications Premstaetten, Austria and Munich, Germany (June 12, 2023) -- ams OSRAM (SIX: AMS), a global leader in optical solutions, has extended its OSLON® Optimal family of hortic...
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2023-06-08

Ready for summer adventures: ams OSRAM is showcasing its off-road highlights at this year’s “Abenteuer & Allrad” fair

ams OSRAM is presenting its extensive portfolio of vehicle accessories for summer adventures in the off-road, caravanning and overlanding scene In the Working Lights segment the company is exhibiting innovative products from the Professional Series (PX) of LEDriving ® work lights The NIGHT BREAKER® H4 LED and H7 LED retrofit lamps have been approved for the first time for a wide range of camper, motorhome and off-road models Premstaetten, Austria and Munich, Germany (June 07, 2023) -- Ready for summer. From June 8 to 11, ams O...
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2023-06-07

ams OSRAM receives the German Innovation Award

Premstaetten, Austria and Munich, Germany (June 6, 2023) -- ams OSRAM (SIX: AMS), a global leader in optical solutions, impressed the German Innovation Awards jury with the OSRAM LEDguardian® ROAD FLARE Signal TA20. The first street-legal* rechargeable magnetic LED warning light from ams OSRAM was honored in the “Excellence in Business-to-Consumer - Lighting” category. At the award ceremony on 23 May in Berlin, the OSRAM LEDguardian® ROAD FLARE Signal TA20 was singled out by the German Desig...
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2023-04-18

New 905 nm edge-emitting laser diode from ams OSRAM features low-cost plastic package for consumer and industry applications

SPL PL90AT03 infrared laser diode offers 75 W peak power and narrow 110 µm aperture for superior performance in long-distance LiDAR and time-of-flight sensing applications Ideal for 3D sensing applications such as robotics, factory automation, drones, range finders and smart cities and logistics Cost-effective plastic package for consumer and industry applications supporting short pulses with a duration from a few ns to 100 ns Premstaetten, Austria and Munich, Germany (12 April 2023) -- ams OSRAM (SIX: AMS), a global leader in optical soluti...
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2023-04-13

New photodiode from ams OSRAM improves performance in visible and IR light applications

New TOPLED® D5140, SFH 2202 photodiode provides higher sensitivity and much higher linearity than standard photodiodes on the market today Wearable devices using the TOPLED® D5140, SFH 2202 will be able to improve heart rate and SpO2 measurement in challenging ambient light conditions By using the TOPLED® D5140, SFH 2202, manufacturers of wearable devices aimed at the premium segment of the market can differentiate their products through superior performance in vital signs measurement Premstaetten, Austria and Munich Germany ...
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2023-04-07

ams OSRAM completes the transaction to sell the Digital Systems business in Europe and Asia to Inventronics

ams OSRAM confirms the finalization of the divestiture of the Digital Systems business in Europe and Asia to Inventronics This closing represents the last of the communicated disposals following the acquisition of OSRAM ams OSRAM will continue to focus on the high technology semiconductor business and its automotive and specialty lamps business Premstaetten, Austria and Munich, Germany (4 April 2023) -- ams OSRAM (SIX: AMS), a global leader in optical solutions, announced today that the disposal of the Digital Systems business in Europe a...
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2023-04-06

Aldo Kamper officially joins ams OSRAM as CEO

Aldo Kamper joins as CEO of ams OSRAM His priority is to further develop the strategic focus and execution ability of ams OSRAM Brings long-time experience in the semiconductor industry Premstaetten, Austria and Munich, Germany (1 April 2023) – ams OSRAM (SIX: AMS), a global leader in optical solutions, today announced that Aldo Kamper has become active in his role as CEO and Chairman of the Management Board at the company. He was appointed and announced in this role by the ams OSRAM Supervisory Board on 30 January 20...
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2023-03-24

New OSLON® UV 3535 mid power products with design innovations and leading performance enrich ams OSRAM's UV-C LED portfolio

  New design reduces optical losses and optimizes radiation characteristics delivering outstanding wall plug efficiency New open package design with reflector and no cover glass and lens Standard 3535 surface-mount footprint and compact size for easy integration into system designs 275 nm typical wavelength is ideal for surface, air and water treatment in industrial as well as consumer applications Premstaetten, Austria and Munich, Germany (21 March 2022) -- ams OSRAM (SIX: AMS), a global leader in optical solutions, today introduced the OSLO...
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2023-03-23

New OSLON® UV 3535 mid power products with design innovations and leading performance enrich ams OSRAM's UV-C LED portfolio

New design reduces optical losses and optimizes radiation characteristics delivering outstanding wall plug efficiency New open package design with reflector and no cover glass and lens Standard 3535 surface-mount footprint and compact size for easy integration into system designs 275 nm typical wavelength is ideal for surface, air and water treatment in industrial as well as consumer applications Premstaetten, Austria and Munich, Germany (21 March 2022) -- ams OSRAM (SIX: AMS), a global leader in optical solutions, today introduced the OSLON® UV...
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2023-02-23

ams OSRAM’s OSLON® cutting edge technology in horticulture lighting is used by Revolution Microelectronics to light up GreenCare Collective’s new futuristic facility

Using OSRAM’s OSLON® Square platform and OSLON® SSL LEDs, Revolution Microelectronics has created a state-of-the-art lighting system, Avici. Avici, based on the OSLON® Square platform powers GreenCare Collective’s 9,200 sqm facility in Millbury, Massachusetts, USA. Premstaetten, Austria and Munich, Germany (20 February 2023) -- ams OSRAM (SIX: AMS), a global leader in optical solutions, today announced a horticulture lighting collaboration using the OSLON® Square platform and OSLON® ...
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2023-01-31

Alexander Everke hands over ams OSRAM CEO position to Aldo Kamper

ams OSRAM (SIX: AMS), a global leader in optical solutions, announces that Alexander Everke will step down as CEO of ams OSRAM after seven successful years at the helm of the company. He will be succeeded by Aldo Kamper whom the Supervisory Board of ams OSRAM has today appointed as Chairman of the Management Board and CEO. Aldo Kamper has been CEO of Leoni AG, Nuremberg, a global player in energy and data management solutions for the automotive industry, since 2018. Prior, Aldo Kamper spent over 15 years in different management positions with ...
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2023-01-11

ams OSRAM releases industry leading 0.5Mpixel global shutter CMOS image sensors to save space and power in wearable and mobile devices

Compact Mira050 offers high sensitivity to light in the visible and NIR spectrum Industry leading power consumption and high sensitivity requires less illumination to help extend battery run-time Designed to bring power savings at high-quantum efficiency for smart glasses, VR headsets and other fast-growing consumer electronics applications​​​​ Premstaetten, Austria and Munich, Germany (6 January 2023) -- ams OSRAM (SIX: AMS), a global leader in optical solutions, today extended its Mira family of pipelined, high-sensitivity, global shutter CMOS...
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2023-01-03

Energous and ams OSRAM Collaborate to Develop Wirelessly Powered Solutions for Agricultural Sensor Applications

Collaboration will combine technologies to develop a wirelessly powered multi-spectral light sensor solution for vertical farming and controlled-environment Agriculture Solution includes AS7343 spectral sensor from ams OSRAM and the WattUp PowerBridge from Energous Demonstration on display at CES 2023 SAN JOSE, Calif. & PREMSTAETTEN, Austria--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Energous Corporation (NASDAQ: WATT), a leading developer of RF-based charging for wireless power networks, and ams OSRAM (SIX: AMS), a global...
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2022-12-26

“Sense the next” – at CES 2023 ams OSRAM shows how its latest advanced optical technology helps address global challenges

Company to showcase how optical technology is advancing safety, health and comfort for various application areas The demonstrations will focus on automotive and mobility, consumer (mobile and wearable), medical, industrial and horticulture application areas under the motto “Sense the next” Showcase highlights include dynamic forward lighting, guidance systems for autonomous robots, smart water- and air treatment with UV-C light and 24/7 vital signs monitoring for smart watch applications Premstaetten, Austria and Munich, Germany (22 December 2022) -- ams...
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2022-12-23

ams OSRAM signs agreement to sell its entertainment lighting business Clay Paky to ARRI AG

ams OSRAM announces the planned divestment of Clay Paky The business will become part of ARRI, a global player within the motion picture and broadcast industry With this agreement, ams OSRAM implements the last of the divestments which the company had communicated to pursue following the acquisition of OSRAM, strengthening the focus on core technology areas Premstaetten, Austria (20 December 2022) – ams OSRAM (SIX: AMS), a global leader in optical solutions, announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its C...
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2022-12-06

ams OSRAM announces the closing of the sale of Traxon Technologies to Prosperity Group

Premstaetten, Austria and Munich, Germany (2 December 2022) -- ams OSRAM (SIX: AMS), a global leader in optical solutions, announces the closing of the sale of the Traxon Technologies architectural lighting business to Prosperity Group. Traxon Technologies Limited, a leader in architectural lighting including its world class portfolio of benchmark dynamic lighting control systems e:cue and Traxon-created OSRAM and Traxon branded luminaires, has been established as an independent company within Prosperity Group where Traxon is a licensee of the OSRAM b...
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2022-12-02

ams OSRAM’s blue laser diode in chip-on-submount format enables Convergent Photonics to create innovation in industrial and medical applications

New blue laser diode from ams OSRAM enables Convergent Photonics to mount micro-optics close to laser facet to give excellent control of beam shape and size Specialist manufacturer Convergent Photonics uses chip-on-submount products to increase optical power and reduce size of laser modules for welding equipment and advanced surgical instruments ams OSRAM’s blue laser diode in chip-on-submount format provides compact alternative to familiar TO can package Premstaetten, Austria (29 November, 2022) -- ams OSRAM (SIX: AMS), a global ...
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2022-11-22

Rectangular 4:3 field of illumination of new ams OSRAM IR LEDs cuts cost and raises performance of cabin monitoring systems

Rectangular beam from new 940nm OSLON Black IR LEDs matches field of view of automotive cameras used for driver and cabin monitoring   The new LEDs enable manufacturers to avoid the need for secondary optics, reducing their designs’ cost and complexity  The optimized field of illumination of the new emitters produces improved optical power distribution and homogeneity for better, more reliable IR imaging in the cabin    Premstaetten, Austria and Munich, Germany (16 November 2022) -- ams OSRAM (SIX: AMS...
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2022-11-18

Sensing in a new light as ams OSRAM shows its latest advanced optical technologies at electronica 2022

ams OSRAM will unveil new innovations at electronica in Munich, Germany, November 15-18 Company to showcase how optical technologies are advancing the automotive and mobility, industrial, horticulture, medical and wearable application areas Demonstration highlights include dynamic forward lighting, guidance systems for autonomous robots, smart water- and air treatment with UV-C light, and 24/7 vital signs monitoring in a smart watch Pierre Laboisse to deliver keynote at the Automotive Conference Jens Milnikel to deliver keynote at the Smart MedTech F...
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2022-11-03

ams OSRAM solid third quarter revenues and operating profitability (adj.) in line with expectations in more demanding market environment; updated mid-term targets, microLED development advancing

Third quarter revenues of EUR 1.21 billion and adj. EBIT margin of 7.5% show quarter-on-quarter revenue growth matching expectation range in more unfavorable market environment Robust operating cash flow of EUR 151 million, group leverage at 1.75x net debt/adj. EBITDA Development and industrialization program for leading smallest structure size microLED technology advancing to plan supported by excellent customer engagement Mid-point of synergy creation period with 70% of expected total synergies and savings created (EUR 245 millio...
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2022-10-14

New 514 nm laser diode from ams OSRAM provides small, low-cost alternative to argon-ion lasers

ams OSRAM’s new PLT5 522FA_P family provides precision wavelength required in life science applications Equipment manufacturers which use this new semiconductor laser will benefit from extremely small size, cost savings, and a substantially longer lifetime compared to traditional argon-ion lasers   ams OSRAM’s first commercial off-the-shelf semiconductor laser emitter, the Metal Can® PLT5 522FA_P-M12, produces the specific 514nm wavelength output required by many applications for life science in research and diagnostics. Image: a...
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2022-09-30

TactoTek and ams OSRAM cooperate to optimize RGB LED for in-mold structural electronics to drive innovations in car illumination

ams OSRAM and TactoTek have developed a demonstrator with the new RGB side-looker LED OSIRE E5515 from ams OSRAM, which thanks to TactoTek's in-mold structural electronics (IMSE) technology can be integrated into automotive interior in a space-saving design. Image: ams OSRAM TactoTek and ams OSRAM jointly boost possibilities for future automotive interior illumination by integrating side-looking automotive RGB LEDs in thin, smart structures using an innovative in-mold process   The new OSIRE® E5515 LED&n...
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2022-09-27

World-changing spectral sensors for miniaturized diagnostic equipment

An extended family of spectral sensors from ams OSRAM enables quantitative, digitized point-of-care diagnostics for fluorescence and colorimetric based assays.   At the beginning of 2020, diagnostic testing was typically done using samples collected by professional experts who then sent the samples to be analyzed in laboratories using large, expensive specialized equipment. The professionally analyzed results took days or sometimes even weeks to make it back to you. Then the COVID-19 pandemic hit, and the world realized that diagnostic testing needed to change. Driven...
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