Researchers based in China claim the first gallium nitride (GaN)-based electrically injected continuous-lasing ultraviolet (UV) vertical-cavity surface-emitting laser (VCSEL), achieved by “careful design and processing” [Zhi-Jie Zou, et al, Appl. Phys. Lett., v128, p253501, 2026]. “Until now, GaN-based UV VCSELs have been demonstrated under optical pumping, but there are still no electrically injected VCSELs with lasing wavelength shorter than 402nm,” reports the team from Xiamen University, Institute of Semiconductors, and Sout...

ams OSRAM delivers Q2 at guidance high end and readies microLED arrays for next-generation AR smart glasses Key Performance Update Q2/26 Revenues EUR 805 m, 16.9 % adjusted EBITDA margin, at the high end of the guidance; 14.2 % (non-adjusted) EBITDA margin +13 % year-on-year like-for-like growth of the semiconductor core portfolio at constant FX Design-wins of more than EUR 1.6 bn in semis (H1/26: approx. EUR 2.5 bn) EUR 1 bn of new senior notes at 7.25 % placed, saving annual interest cost of approx. EUR 40 m Digital P...

Lumentum CEO Michael Hurlston has warned that the supply-demand gap for indium phosphide (InP) has now surpassed that of DRAM and NAND, making it one of the most critical constraints on AI data center optical interconnect expansion. Despite operating multiple InP wafer fabrication facilities, Lumentum continues to face widening supply shortages as customer demand outpaces production. Orders that once numbered in the hundreds for telecom customers have surged to hundreds of millions of devices, driven by NVIDIA and hyperscale data center operators. As A...

Access Fixtures, a leader in high-performance commercial, industrial, and sports LED lighting, announces the completion of a twin tennis court LED lighting project at the Corinthian Yacht Club in Marblehead, Massachusetts. The project replaced aging 1,000-watt metal halide lamps with eight APTI 600 LED sport lights, delivering an average of 33 footcandles across both courts with a Dark Sky friendly tennis court lighting design that protects a neighboring residential property. The Corinthian Yacht Club presented a specific challenge: it needed competition-leve...

Innoviz Technologies Ltd., a leading supplier of high-performance automotive-grade LiDAR sensor platforms for the automotive, security, defense, and industrial markets, today announced the development of a LiDAR-based perception stack with a top 10 global automotive OEM. Under the collaboration, Innoviz will develop and validate a complete LiDAR-based perception stack for a highway operational design domain (ODD) to explore potential for the OEM's future programs. The project includes Innoviz's InnovizTwo LiDAR solution and perception capabiliti...

Rokid, a global pioneer in AI-powered smart eyewear and human-computer interaction, today launched the Rokid Glasses smart glasses in Toronto, marking the company's official entry into the North American market. Designed for everyday wear, Rokid Glasses support prescription lenses. In Canada, Rokid’s prescription lenses may qualify for reimbursement through insurance depending on individual coverage plans. To ensure the availability of high-quality lenses, Rokid has partnered with Markham-based optical supplier Ming's Optical to offer a wide range of presc...

LG Electronics (LG) has announced the launch of its newest premium gaming monitor line-up, the LG UltraGear™ evo series, specifically designed to define LG's ultra-high-resolution category of displays at WUHD (5K2K) and above. The new family of screens includes three distinct models: the 52-inch G9, the 39-inch GX9, and the 27-inch GM9. A New Standard in High-Resolution Gaming LG's premium evo branding is reserved specifically for displays representing the highest resolution tiers, meeting a rapid rise in consumer demand for 5K and above mo...

Off as a Wall.On as a World. For decades, the living room has been built around a familiar formula: a sofa, a coffee table, and a television wall. The TV has traditionally been the center of home entertainment, often surrounded by carefully designed marble backgrounds, decorative materials, and custom-built structures. However, as luxury residential design continues to evolve, homeowners are beginning to seek something different. They no longer want a screen that simply occupies a wall. They want a space that can transform with their lifestyle. This changing expec...

Absen has launched the PL Plus V2X Series, the latest evolution of its Polaris Series for indoor rental and staging. It builds on nearly a decade of success and more than one million Polaris Series displays sold worldwide, bringing improved image quality, greater creative flexibility and more consistent panel performance to live events, touring, corporate productions and broadcast. The PL Plus V2X Series offers brightness of up to 1,200 nits, a 95% DCI-P3 colour gamut and a 7,680 Hz refresh rate, reducing flicker and improving on-camera performance even at low...

Full-color displays normally require separate red, green and blue light emitters. A team from the University of Osaka and Ritsumeikan University has demonstrated another approach: a single light-emitting layer that produces several colors when electrically powered at room temperature. The study was published in Applied Physics Letters. Micro-LED displays promise high brightness, energy efficiency and resolution. However, conventional green and red nitride LEDs can show changes in color as the current increases. Producing several colors also generally requires multiple...

International automotive supplier FORVIA HELLA has put its new-generation Rain Light Sensors into series production. With high sensitivity and fully automatic adjustment, it delivers precise, real-time environmental sensing that enhances safety and supports a more comfortable in-cabin experience for consumers. The sensors are developed and produced locally in China for a well-known local new energy vehicle manufacturer, underscoring FORVIA HELLA’s commitment to localized innovation and customer-focused performance. “Intelligence and electrifica...

Zhongji Innolight, a global leader in optical transceivers, officially listed on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX) on July 30, 2026. The company priced its H-share offering at HKD 980 per share, securing base gross proceeds of HKD 53.410 billion (with net proceeds reaching approximately HKD 54.513 billion). If the 15% over-allotment option is exercised in full, total fundraising will expand to HKD 61.422 billion. This marks the largest IPO on the HKEX in 2026 to date, as well as the largest Hong Kong listing event since Alibaba...

AIXTRON SE (FSE: AIXA, ISIN DE000A0WMPJ6) benefitted from a strong order intake of EUR 214.5 million (+81% yoy) in the second quarter 2026. This underlines the continued strong market momentum, driven by very strong demand for optoelectronic systems. Major laser system shipments are expected to begin in Q3/2026 and continue well beyond the current fiscal year. The volume ramp at AIXTRON and its suppliers is well on track. Hence, the company confirms the raised guidance released on April 14, 2026. In the power electronics as well as the Micro L...

Innoviz Technologies Ltd., a leading supplier of high-performance automotive-grade LiDAR sensor platforms for the automotive, security, defense and industrial markets, today announced that it has received multimillion-dollar orders of several hundred LiDAR units from a defense customer, with potential for additional units upon the successful completion of the first deployment. The orders come at a period of growing momentum for Innoviz in the defense and homeland security markets. In recent weeks, Innoviz has announced collaborations with several defense and counter-UAS...

Samsung Electronics today reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026. The Company posted KRW 171.5 trillion in consolidated revenue, another all-time quarterly high, representing a quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) increase of 28%. Operating profit also reached another all-time high, increasing to KRW 89.5 trillion. Earnings per share for both common and preferred shares increased by 52% to KRW 10,849, among the highest levels for global tech companies. The Device Solutions (DS) Division posted a QoQ sales increase of 56%, with the Memory B...

Across seven generations, Samsung has helped define the foldable category through advances in display technology, hinge engineering, and materials innovation — all driven by a deep understanding of how people use their devices. To hear how those insights guided the engineering behind Samsung’s latest foldables, Samsung Newsroom sat down with Sunghoon Moon, Executive Vice President and Senior Executive of Mobile R&D Office — Hardware, Mobile eXperience (MX) Business at Samsung Electronics. Q. How have seven generations of user insights sh...

Marvell Technology, Inc., a leader in data infrastructure semiconductor solutions, today announced plans to invest $250 million in India over the next three years to expand its capabilities across technology, talent and infrastructure. The announcement coincides with a milestone event celebrating 20 years of innovation in India, highlighting the company’s contributions to global technology development, its continued investment in the region and its commitment to advancing India’s semiconductor ecosystem and engineering talent. As part of this investment, Marvell plans...

HELLA GmbH & Co. KGaA today presented its financial results for the first six months of the fiscal year 2026 (1 January to 30 June 2026). Currency-adjusted sales in the first half of the year rose by 1.6 percent to €4,040 million. Taking into account negative exchange rate effects, reported consolidated sales maintained the level of the prior year at €3,972 million (previous year: €3,979 million). During the same period, the global automotive market developed weakly, with global light vehicle production decreasing by 1.0 percent. Operating income of FO...

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For more than 30 years, the Automotive News PACE program has been a beacon of inspiration for innovators, technologists and visionaries. Featuring two tracks for commercialized and pre-commercialized technologies, celebrates innovations that redefine industry standards and pave the way into the next generation of automotive technology. The winners will be announced in November during the MEMA Conference in Detroit. PACE Award Finalist: 3D Zen Massage. Currently launched with IM Motors, a new luxury electric vehicle company set up by SAIC Motor Corp, Z...

Seoul Viosys, a global opto-semiconductor device company, announced that it is participating in K-Display 2026, held at COEX in Seoul from July 22 to 24, where it is showcasing next-generation opto-semiconductor technologies and has received the Honor Award. Seoul Viosys has established a joint booth with Seoul Semiconductor to present next-generation opto-semiconductor technologies for applications including MicroLED displays, data communications, automotive systems, and lighting. The exhibition illustrates how LEDs, once primarily used for lighting, are evolvi...

What Is RGB Backlight? A Next-Generation Display Technology That Enhances Color Gamut and Optical Efficiency with RGB LEDs Competition in the display industry is expanding beyond brightness and resolution to include color accuracy and energy efficiency. Against this backdrop, RGB Backlight technology, which directly uses Red, Green, and Blue light sources, is gaining attention as a next-generation display solution. Unlike conventional white LED backlights, RGB Backlight uses separate red, green, and blue LEDs as light sources. This approach ena...

Samsung Display has announced plans to resume investment in its Asan Campus 2 project in South Korea’s Chungcheongnam-do province, moving forward with a large-scale expansion initiative worth KRW 67 trillion. Lee Cheong, president of Samsung Display, said after the “K-Display 2026” event held at COEX Seoul on July 22 that the investment was part of the company’s previously announced commitments and would now enter the execution phase. “Preparations must begin now, and the project needs to move forward as quickly as possible,” h...

Competition in glass substrate-based advanced packaging is intensifying across the semiconductor industry. According to Central News Agency, China is accelerating investment in glass substrate-based advanced packaging, while Taiwan is stepping up efforts to strengthen its competitiveness by integrating its semiconductor, optoelectronics, and equipment manufacturing capabilities. Intel and China’s Lens Technology announced a strategic collaboration to advance glass substrate-based semiconductor packaging. Institutional investors cited by the report say the partnership ...

Tranzek redefines mobile DJ performance by connecting performers and audiences through a dual-sided transparent MicroLED display. It solves the disconnect often found in traditional DJ setups where visuals face only the DJ or only the audience. By visualizing music actions such as waveform control and effects commands on both sides, the system enhances communication and engagement. Integrated with a professional controller and a sturdy flight case, Tranzek is built for fast setup, easy transport, and clean staging. It transforms a standard DJ booth into an immersive, int...

Harnessing the power of digital light, ams OSRAM products and know-how are transforming mobility, communications, sensing and more. After Thomas Edison first commercialized the light bulb, electrically powered illumination transformed the lives of millions of ordinary people. It was perhaps the first mass-market revolution in photonics technology. Digital Photonics at a glance Digital Photonics is at the core of ams OSRAM's strategy, describing the combination of pixelated light emitters and sensors with digital interfaces turning them into intelligent systems. ...

ams OSRAM and USHIO Industry & Entertainment (USHIO INE) have signed a trademark licensing agreement that enables selected professional technical lighting products to continue being marketed under the trusted OSRAM product brand. The agreement combines the strengths of both companies and ensures continuity for customers worldwide. The agreement marks an important milestone following USHIO Industry & Entertainment’s acquisition of the former OSRAM Entertainment & Industry business and reflects the shared commitment of both companie...

TrendForce's latest research on the optical communications industry reveals that NVIDIA has begun shipping its next-generation Spectrum-X CPO switch to select partners. Meanwhile, Broadcom is continuing limited shipments of its 51.2T Bailly CPO switch, marking the official transition of co-packaged optics (CPO) into the mass production phase. The supply capacity of key components, including optical engines, silicon photonics chips, and advanced packaging, is expected to become the primary factor determining the pace of future production expansion. TrendFor...

Signify, the world leader in lighting, today announced that it is making its OEM portfolio simpler and easier for customers to navigate by elevating Xitanium from a product family to a standalone, Signify-endorsed brand. From August 2026, Signify OEM LED drivers will be represented under Xitanium, one of the most recognized names in LED driver technology, trusted by OEM customers worldwide. Over the course of 2026 and 2027, the transition will continue across a broader part of the OEM portfolio. Building on Xitanium’s established reputation, the move w...

Nichia, the world's largest LED/Laser Diode manufacturer and inventor of the high-brightness blue and white LEDs, has established a joint research course in the field of microbial control at the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Tokushima University (Professor Akira Takahashi, Department of Preventive Environment and Nutrition), and has conducted evaluations of ultraviolet-induced inactivation of various microorganisms, including fungi, bacteria, and viruses. Through this joint research, the UV dose required for the inactivation of various microorganisms u...