In the world of advanced materials and optics, progress often means making technology invisible—so seamless and intuitive that it simply becomes part of daily life. The Photonics Platforms team at Applied Materials believes in making the invisible available: we utilize the company’s materials engineering expertise, technology partnerships, and five decades of semiconductor innovation to focus on solving the toughest problems for our customers, enabling new possibilities that quietly enhance everyday experiences and set a new standard for wearable display systems. Tec...

Samsung Electronics today announced that it has supplied more than 6,000 hospitality TVs and Smart Signage displays to Royal Caribbean`s Star of the Seas, the world’s best family vacation. The installation spans guest cabins, crew quarters and public areas — including lounges and theaters. This collaboration marks the latest milestone in a longstanding partnership, with Samsung serving as Royal Caribbean’s official display technology provider across the vacation brand`s fleet over 21 years. Completing its maiden voyage from Port Canaveral, Florida, ...

AUO, a global leader in display technology, will present its newly established subsidiary, AUO Mobility Solutions Corporation (hereinafter referred to as AMSC), to the global automotive industry with its debut showcase at CES 2026 in Las Vegas. Under the theme “Together, We Drive the New Era,” AMSC will highlight its capabilities in smart cockpit solutions through innovative system integration, demonstrating its commitment to driving the evolution of smart mobility and ushering in a new era of mobility innovation. Formed through the integration of ...

China’s display industry is witnessing a new wave of large-scale OLED investment, with domestic panel makers pouring capital into next-generation production lines. Following TCL CSOT’s official launch of its 8.6-generation ink-jet-printed OLED line at the end of October, market data indicates that three such lines are now under construction in China. Plus Samsung Display’s own expansion, total spending by the four major panel makers is approaching RMB 170 billion, signaling that competition in the mid-size OLED segment is set to heat up rapid...

GlobalFoundries (GF) today announced the acquisition of Advanced Micro Foundry (AMF), a silicon photonics foundry based in Singapore, marking a pivotal step in GF’s strategy to advance innovation and its leadership in silicon photonics. This acquisition will expand GF’s silicon photonics technology portfolio, production capacity and research and development in Singapore, complementing its existing technology capabilities in the U.S. and unlocking new market opportunities with a broader set of datacenter and communication technologies. GF’s acquisitio...

Volvo Cars has terminated its supply deal with Luminar Technologies, the US-based automotive lidar pioneer whose financial position already looks perilous. In a November 17 filing with the US Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Nasdaq-listed Luminar said it had received written notice of the termination from Volvo on November 14. Originally signed in March 2020, the Volvo deal had provided Luminar with an anchor customer willing to deploy its particular approach to lidar, which uses a 1550 nm laser source to deliver relatively high optical power ahead...

AAC Technologies Pte. Ltd., a world-leading smart device solution provider and a company incorporated in Singapore and a fully-owned subsidiary of AAC Technologies Holdings Inc., whose shares are listed and traded on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the shares and other equity securities in Dispelix Oy, a technology leader in diffractive waveguide displays for augmented reality (AR). The transaction is expected to close within the first half of 2026; upon completion Dispelix will become a subsidiary of AAC. This acquisit...

Business update: Q3/25: revenues EUR 853 m / 19.5 % adj. EBITDA margin (including a positive one-off), above / at the midpoint of guidance Q3/25: realized run-rate savings of approx. EUR 185 m from ‘Re-establish the Base’ (RtB) program Q3/25: FCF (incl. net interest paid) at EUR 43 m Q4/25: revenue EUR 790 m – 890 m, 17.5 % +/-1.5 % adj. EBITDA, at EUR/USD 1.16 expected FY25: FCF outlook of above EUR 100 m confirmed (assuming timely Chips Act inflows) Design-win momentum on track to reach EUR 5...

CEA-Leti is launching a multilateral program on microLED technology for ultra-fast data transfer, with a particular focus on accelerating artificial intelligence (AI) growth. The lab- to-fab initiative draws on the institute's deep expertise in microLED process technology. The three-year initiative was announced today at SEMICON Europa in Munich. Set to begin in January 2026, it aims to engage manufacturers of microLEDs, optical fibers, photodiodes, and interconnects, as well as chipmakers, system integrators, and hyperscalers. “Over the past deca...

CoAsia Semi (CEO Dong-Soo Shin) and Germany’s Inova Semiconductors GmbH have signed a wafer manufacturing license agreement for ISELED 1.0, a key component for premium automotive interior lighting. Through this agreement, Inova secures a new Samsung Foundry base to expand its global ISELED supply network, while CoAsia Semi gains the ability to independently develop and produce ISELED based automotive LEDs. By combining CoAsia Semi’s chip technology with ITSWELL’s LED packaging and module manufacturing, the Co...

As a global leader in display technology, Optoma unveils its brand-new All-in-One LED display solution, marking the beginning of a new era where large-format displays become seamlessly intelligent. Every aspect of design, performance, and management has been elevated to deliver a truly immersive experience that impresses the moment you power on. At the heart of this launch is the ProScene AIO dvLED series, available in 108-, 135-, and 163-inch models. Powered by Flip-Chip + COB packaging technology, an integrated Android system, and dual intelligent management pl...

MATELASER, INC., an FDA-certified U.S. manufacturer of therapeutic laser systems, today announced the crowdfunding debut of its W1 REGEN Series, including W1 REGEN and W1 REGEN ULTRA. Weighing only 24 grams per module, the W1 REGEN is the world's lightest wearable medical-grade cold laser — empowering anyone to experience deep-tissue recovery, pain relief, and enhanced circulation anytime, anywhere. Powered by patented VCSEL laser technology and dual wavelengths (660nm red + 810nm near-infrared), the W1 REGEN delivers...

TCL China Star Optoelectronics Technology, a global leader in advanced display technologies and a subsidiary of TCL Technology, today opened the 2025 TCL CSOT Global Display Tech-Ecosystem Conference in Suzhou, China. Building on the theme "True Vision for a Bright Future", DTC 2025 unveils TCL CSOT's cutting-edge lineup of LCD, OLED and MLED products, in parallel with breakthroughs in AI-powered displays, establishing new standards and redefining excellence across multiple display categories. "The convergence of AI...

In today’s world where physical and digital experiences blend seamlessly — displays play a pivotal role in every aspect of the customer journey, serving as crucial touchpoints that shape perceptions, guide behavior, and drive decisions. Operating in diverse business environments, enterprises in Southeast Asia and Oceania (SEAO) are on the lookout for solutions that not only streamline daily operations, but can deliver engaging and effective customer experiences. In 2024, Samsung reaffirmed its position as the world’s leading digital signage manufacturer by ...

LG Display, the world’s leading innovator of display technologies, announced today that two of its world-first automotive display innovations - Dual View OLED and Under Display Camera-infrared (UDC-IR) OLED - have been recognized with CES 2026 Innovation Awards from the Consumer Technology Association (CTA), the organizer of CES, the world’s largest IT and consumer electronics exhibition. Reaffirming LG Display’s leadership in next-generation automotive displays, the company was highlighted by the CTA, which selects the most...

The demand for compact and high-performance optical devices in the short-wave infrared (SWIR) region continues to grow, driven by applications ranging from molecular spectroscopy to advanced sensing technologies. Yan He and Adetunmise Dada, from the University of Glasgow, and their colleagues present a new metalens design that addresses key limitations of conventional optics in this crucial spectral band. Their research overcomes the challenges of chromatic aberration and bulky components by utilising subwavelength nanostructures to precisely control light, achieving stable fo...

Cree Lighting, a brand of Feit Electric Company Inc, today introduced its most advanced and design-forward line of lighting yet, available exclusively at Lowe’s Home Improvement. Engineered to transform the way consumers live with light, this collection combines breakthrough technology with sophisticated style, delivering a premium, top-shelf lighting experience backed by a replacement guarantee. To help emphasize the innovation and science behind the new line, Cree Lighting is partnering with actress and real-life neuroscientist Mayim Bialik, famous for her brainy rol...

For the last eight months, the DLC has been working hard to update our technical requirements for both the Solid State Lighting (SSL V6.0) and Light Use for Night Applications (LUNA V2.0) programs. This massive effort resulted in a nearly 200-page document that combines multiple policies that were previously separate—and organized the information in a way that is most helpful to the stakeholders who use it like manufacturers, utilities, implementers, specifiers, and more. The technical requirements describe the minimum performance thresholds for products to ...

Executives from LG Electronics, LG Display, LG Energy Solution and LG Innotek met with Mercedes-Benz AG to discuss expanded collaboration under LG’s “One LG Solution” strategy. Focused on leveraging the combined expertise of LG Group affiliates, this effort brings together the four companies driving the Group’s automotive components business. The meeting took place on November 13 at LG Twin Towers in Yeouido, Seoul, during the visit of Ola Källenius, Chairman of the Board of Management and CEO of Mercedes-Benz ...

UVC-LED technology is being highlighted as a key technology to replace conventional mercury lamps in the fields of water, air, and surface sterilization. Its importance became even more pronounced during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, when applying UVC-LEDs to real-world applications in the engineering field, we have consistently faced a critical technical hurdle. That hurdle is 'Reliability.' The primary applications for UVC-LEDs—such as water purifiers, HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) systems, and home appliances&mdas...

Hesai Technology, the global leader in lidar solutions, announced today that it has been selected by Li Auto to supply lidars for all models in its next-generation assisted driving platform. This includes the “L” Series, “i” Series, and “MEGA”. Hesai will continue to provide advanced perception technologies for Li Auto as the exclusive lidar supplier. Li Auto is a leading new‑energy vehicle manufacturer that designs, develops, manufactures, and sells premium smart electric vehicles, with over 1.46 million vehicles delivered as of Octo...

This was no ordinary journey, but an immersive experience through light and display—China's first immersive themed cultural tourism train, the "Tianjin Time Tour", officially embarked on its voyage! Among its carriages, the Montage Fantasy Interactive Performance Carriage (Car 7) and the Immersive Time-Tunnel Carriage (Car 9) were collaboratively created by Unilumin Group, alongside China Railway Beijing Group, Tianjin Tourism (Holding) Co., Ltd., and Thinda Environment Technology Group (a company partially invested in by Unilumin&rsq...

At ORACLE Lighting, we’ve spent the past 25 years redefining what’s possible in the world of automotive lighting. Today, we’re proud to unveil our most groundbreaking innovation yet: the world’s first lensless LED headlight—a revolutionary product that’s about to disrupt everything you thought you knew about headlight design....

Sunseeker Robotics announces its wireless LiDAR lawn mower product S4 has been named a CES Innovation Awards® 2026 Honoree. S4 is the first lawn mower product to receive this prestigious recognition in the past three years. The CES Innovation Awards® 2026 program received a record number of submissions – over 3600. The announcement comes ahead of CES® 2026, the most powerful tech event in the world, happening Jan. 6-9 in Las Vegas, NV. The world-renowned CES Innovation Awards program, owned and produced by the Consumer Technology A...

Autonomous driving demands sensor technology that delivers precision, reliability, and long-range performance every second. LiDAR systems capture the environment in three dimensions, regardless of lighting conditions, and enable safe, real-time decision-making. With its new 5-junction edge-emitting laser, ams OSRAM introduces a key component that elevates these systems to a new level of performance. Compared to the previous 3-junction technology, the new laser offers significantly higher optical peak power while consuming less electrical current. The 3-junction laser alrea...

Garmin today announced it has been honored with five CES® 2026 Innovation Awards for groundbreaking achievements in technology across various categories. The CES Innovation Awards program, presented annually by the Consumer Technology Associations (CTA)®, recognized several Garmin smartwatches – the fēnix® 8 Pro -MicroLED, Venu® 4 and Forerunner® 970 – along with the Blaze™ Equine Wellness System and the Descent™ S1 Diver Communication Buoy ahead of CES 2026. "These honors highlight Garmin's on...

The best new photonics products have been named finalists for the 2026 SPIE Prism Awards. The 24 products – by companies ranging from emerging innovators to industry stalwarts – selected in eight categories, will be honored during a 21 January gala evening at SPIE Photonics West. The annual event, which will be celebrating its 18th year, recognizes commercialized innovation in photonics, honoring companies that are bringing transformative products to market. Rapidly developing technology areas such as biophotonic instruments, lasers, quantum tech, and senso...

LG Electronics (LG) has been honored with numerous CES® 2026 Innovation Awards, including two Best of Innovation distinctions, reaffirming its leadership in next-generation smart life solutions and display technology excellence. Presented annually by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) ahead of CES – the world’s largest consumer electronics and IT trade show – the Innovation Awards recognize groundbreaking products and services that drive the future of technology and design. LG’s latest honors span multiple product catego...

A highly precise temperature sensor, barely larger than a poppy seed, makes the use of wearables for continuous on skin measurements easier than ever. Equally miniaturized, but designed for use inside the body, are the NanEye camera modules for single-use endoscopy. Beyond that, ams OSRAM offers solutions spanning the entire medical value chain — from laboratory analysis to patient care. In diabetes care, for example, body temperature provides valuable context: helping to interpret glucose readings more accurately, whether during infections, physical activity, or throu...

AI glasses are shaping up to be the next frontier in wearable tech, and Chinese PC maker Lenovo’s latest move shows it doesn’t plan to be left behind. According to Chinese outlet ITHome, Lenovo has unveiled its AI Glasses V1, featuring a lightweight 38-gram design with lenses as thin as 1.8 mm. The product will go on sale on November 9, with a launch price of 3,999 yuan, the report adds. Ultra-Light Design and Advanced Display Technology The design is reportedly among the lightest in its class. According to Notebookcheck, the Rokid Glasses are ...