As AI becomes more integrated with wearables, alongside increasing momentum powered by major suppliers, TrendForce estimates that global AR glasses shipments will accelerate to 950,000 units in 2026, representing an increase of 53% compared to a year earlier. Display panels, as a key component with a high proportion of total device costs, will play a pivotal role in pushing the industry toward scalable and widespread adoption through lower costs and improved performance. Recently, TrendForce had an opportunity to speak with Chao Pen, Marketing Director at Rayvision Techno...

Veeco Instruments Inc. today announced that a global leader in optical communications laser manufacturing placed orders for multiple Lumina® Metal Organic Chemical Vapor Deposition (MOCVD) systems and multiple Spector® Ion Beam Sputtering (IBD) Optical Coating systems. These tools will be used to fabricate indium phosphide (InP) lasers for innovative optical communication solutions in the datacom industry. This order establishes Lumina as the customer’s production tool of record for InP epitaxy, while the Spector systems are used to deposit high-q...

MetaOptics Ltd has announced plans to develop a compact optical module for 3D non-contact fingerprint biometrics, designed to support future smartphone integration possibilities. The project enhances the Company's existing 3D sensing technology by reducing optical stack size and incorporating electronic tuning to optimise imaging performance without the complexity of mechanical motion. This initiative is being carried out in collaboration with a Singapore-based national institute that supports the commercialisation of advanced semiconductor technologies. This collaborative...

Rokid, a global pioneer in AI-powered smart eyewear and human–computer interaction, has released a significant software update for the international version of its Rokid Glasses, becoming the world's first manufacturer to natively support Google's Gemini on the device. The update integrates four leading large language models—Gemini, OpenAI's ChatGPT, DeepSeek, and Alibaba's Qwen—into a unified platform. This software rollout comes as Rokid maintains its strong sales momentum. According to data from Shangpu Group tracking AI gl...

ams OSRAM has closed the sale of Entertainment and Industry Lamps business to Ushio Inc. (Japan) with a deal value of EUR 114 million “The successful completion of the sale of our Entertainment and Industry Lamps business to Ushio Inc. represents another important milestone,” said Aldo Kamper, CEO of ams OSRAM. “It advances our balance‑sheet deleveraging strategy and strengthens our focus on building a global leader in Digital Photonics.” Executing the balance sheet deleveraging plan On 30 April 2025, ams OSRAM announce...

Ouster, Inc., a leader in sensing and perception for Physical AI, announced today financial results for the three months and year ended December 31, 2025. “2025 was a year of exceptional execution for Ouster. Our strong revenue growth and gross margin performance are a testament to our disciplined focus as we pioneer the technologies driving the secular shift towards Physical AI, delivering record results,” said Ouster CEO Angus Pacala. “As we look forward, the strength of our digital lidar business, combined with the acquisition of Stereolabs, positio...

NVIDIA and Coherent Corp. today announced a multiyear strategic agreement to advance the frontier of advanced optics technologies, including manufacturing capacity and research and development, to enable next-generation AI infrastructure. The nonexclusive agreement includes an NVIDIA multibillion-dollar purchase commitment and future access and capacity rights for advanced laser and optical networking products. In addition, NVIDIA is investing $2 billion in Coherent to support research and development, future capacity and operations as Coherent builds out its ...

As the global display industry evolves, LED displays gradually shift from a singular pursuit of physical performance toward a return to energy-efficiency value. In the early stages, competition centered on peak brightness, color saturation, and ever-finer pixel pitch. Today, in the era of ultra-high-definition (UHD) displays, heat generated by high power consumption has become a growing constraint—creating “thermal anxiety” that limits further performance breakthroughs. In recent years, companies including Leyard, Unilumin, Ledman, and Absen have promoted &...

TrendForce forecasts that global AR glasses shipments will surge to 950,000 units in 2026, representing a 53% YoY growth. On top of that, as initial interest in these new products fades, consumers are expected to increasingly scrutinize the practical value and AI-enabled experience of these devices. With deeper integration of AI technology with wearable devices, alongside ongoing deployments by leading tech players, brands are required to define specific scenarios, improve user experience feedback loops, and advance AI ecosystem development. These efforts are essential to meet...

Clive Davis, the iconic, award-winning record producer known for launching the careers of Whitney Houston, Bruce Springsteen, Janis Joplin, and more, chose Samsung to help transform his Westchester, New York home theater into a world-class cinematic experience. Once a standard home theater with an outdated projector, Davis worked with Samsung to modernize the room, which is now equipped with a 4K display that delivers an awe-inspiring visual experience – from movies, concerts to sports in a completely immersive environment. The once behind-the-times home theater is ...

Varjo, a global technology leader in mission-ready virtual and mixed reality, today expanded its 2026 product offering with the launch of Integrated XR Systems – complete, ready-to-run XR hardware solutions designed to simplify deployment and deliver assured performance from day one in air-gapped environments. With Integrated XR Systems, Varjo expands its product portfolio beyond industry-leading headsets to deliver fully validated XR solutions, combining Varjo XR-4 Series headsets (2026 edition) with premium workstations, pre-installed software, bundled licens...

From March 5 to 7, the International Smart Display and Integrated System Exhibition (ISLE 2026) will be held at the Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center (Bao’an). As a global leader in LED display technology and solutions, Absen will showcase a range of flagship products and immersive scenario-based solutions. We sincerely invite customers from around the world to visit our booth and witness the systematic advancement of LED display technology — from performance breakthroughs to real-world application deployment. At ISLE 2026, Ab...

LG Display, the world’s leading innovator of display technologies, today announced that all of its large-sized OLED panels, including those for TVs and monitors, have been recognized for their “perfect dimming technology” – earning the industry’s first “100% dimming consistency” verification from UL Solutions, a global leader in applied safety science. This performance, as validated by UL Solutions, objectively demonstrates the superiority of OLED’s pixel-level dimming. Dimming consistency refers to a measurement meth...

Today’s smartphone cameras can be fooled by the colors in some scenes. Multi-channel ams OSRAM color sensors ensure that images are color-perfect in every shot. AWB (automatic white balancing) is one of the essential techniques deployed in smartphone cameras to produce color consistency: what you should see in an image on the phone’s display screen should be what the scene looks like in real life. Now smartphone manufacturers are discovering that spectral sensing can solve a problem with automatic white balancing that has emerged in certain hard-to-handle scenes. ...

At Light + Building in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, from March 8 to 13, 2026, ams OSRAM will kick off a milestone anniversary year: 120 years of the OSRAM brand. Since its registration in 1906, this renowned brand has stood for progress through light — from the electric light bulb to highly integrated lighting and sensor solutions that power key next-generation technologies. The anniversary symbolizes a guiding principle that has defined ams OSRAM for 120 years: Innovation does not happen by accident — it is the result of experience, ingenuity, and coll...

Maximize Long-Term Returns with Absen’s NT V2 Outdoor Black Body SMD An outdoor LED rental solution is not a short-term purchase—it’s a long-term strategic investment. True ROI is measured not by initial cost, but by sustained performance and revenue over years. The NT V2 Outdoor black body SMD is built to last. With superior reliability, consistent visuals, and all-scenario adaptability, it drives higher rental demand while reducing maintenance—ensuring faster payback and stronger long-term returns. Invest once in Absen NT V2 ...

The 2026 Optical Fiber Communications Conference and Exhibition (OFC), the world’s largest annual gathering for optical networking and communications professionals, will feature show floor programming built for one purpose: giving attendees clear, actionable takeaways on today’s market realities and tomorrow’s technologies. OFC will take place 17–19 March 2026 (Technical Conference: 15–19 March) at the Los Angeles Convention Center. From analyst and investor perspectives to operator requirements and next-gen data center connectivity, thes...

Innoviz Technologies Ltd., a leading Tier-1 direct supplier of high performance, automotive-grade Physical AI LiDAR sensor platforms and complementary software stack, today provided commercial and strategic updates on its business, reported its financial results for the year and quarter ended December 31, 2025, and set full year financial and operational targets for 2026. "2025 was a pivotal year for Innoviz financially and operationally. We more than doubled our revenues, delivered record gross margins, and significantly expanded programs and addressable end-markets. A...

Today, Sollum Technologies announced the launch of the SF-INFINITE™️ fixture, strengthening its leadership in lighting technology for commercial greenhouses. The SF-INFINITE is the most advanced dynamic LED lighting fixture. It consolidates Sollum's roadmap into a single, future-ready solution designed to support the evolving needs of greenhouse operators. Greenhouse lighting represents one of the most capital-intensive infrastructure decisions that growers must make. Traditional systems often restrict operations into fixed capabilities for year...

Precision and reliability are becoming increasingly critical in modern vehicle systems, especially as the automotive industry accelerates toward the electrification of mobility. Electric vehicles are generally heavier than combustion engine vehicles. To handle the higher weight of such vehicles, more advanced damping and chassis control systems are required. Chassis control systems, in particular, demand accurate position sensing to ensure optimal performance, safety, and comfort — whether in electric vehicles by adjusting the ride height for aerodynamic efficiency, and thus reduce...

On the occasion of the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, taking place from February 16 to 20, 2026, Valeo reaffirms its ambition in the world’s rapidly growing automotive market. Anchored in its new “Elevate 2028” strategic plan, Valeo is announcing its plan to invest more than €200 million in the coming years (approx. ₹2,149.20 Cr, subject to prevailing exchange rates), to significantly expand its industrial footprint in India. These investments will enable Valeo as a first step to triple its sales in India to around €700 million by 2028, and secon...

Marelli, a global technology supplier to the automotive sector, together with its joint venture partner Motherson, inaugurated today a new manufacturing facility for automotive lighting in Sanand in the Indian state of Gujarat. The new plant marks an important expansion of the Marelli Motherson Lighting India (MMLI) joint venture’s presence in the country. “Our new facility in Sanand is a key milestone in bringing advanced lighting technologies to our customers in India. Together with our partner Motherson, we are uniting global innovation with strong loc...

Everlight Electronics Co., Ltd. (hereinafter “Everlight”) filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Seoul Semiconductor Co., Ltd. (hereinafter “SSC”) in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas Marshall Division on February 13, 2026. The defendant is a LED electronic component manufacturer. Everlight alleges that SSC has infringed upon its US flip-chip patent, US Patent No. 7,554,126, and that the infringing products are specific automotive LED products sold by SSC. Everlight claims that SSC&...

Near-eye display (NED) devices are primarily developed for two application domains: VR and AR, and OLEDoS technology is advancing its use cases in both. In the VR market, OLEDoS and LCD can be seen as rivals with comparable performance. LCD technology leverages its relatively mature supply chain and cost structure, currently represented as a cost-effective solution. OLEDoS, on the other hand, offers an advanced and superior technology pathway for VR glasses, featuring high resolution and lightweight design. It is now expected to gain increasing penetrati...

TrendForce’s latest analysis of the UV LED market reveals that increasing precious metal prices, rising raw material costs, and growing labor expenses are providing price support for UV LEDs in the first quarter of 2026. In particular, customized products are expected to see quarter-on-quarter price gains of up to 5%. Amid steady growth in global UV curing and sterilization applications, TrendForce forecasts that the UV LED market will expand to approximately US$215 million in 2026, representing annual growth of at least 10%. Across applications for UV...

Innoviz Technologies Ltd., a leading supplier of high-performance LiDAR solutions, today released Part I of its new white paper, titled "Innoviz and the Rise of Physical AI: Bringing World Models to Life." This comprehensive white paper details how real-time, high-fidelity 3D perception enables the emerging class of physics-grounded AI systems and World Models. Written by Omer Keilaf, CEO and Founder of Innoviz, the white paper argues that artificial intelligence is entering a fundamentally new phase. After transforming digital systems through ...

In cooperation with the leading agricultural machinery manufacturer CLAAS, the international automotive supplier FORVIA HELLA has developed an illuminated logo bezel especially for the Axion 9 large tractor series. The innovative lighting solution sets new standards in the combination of lighting technology and brand-defining design in the agricultural sector: it combines advanced LED technology with an unmistakable design that specifically sets the scene for CLAAS' brand identity. "The illuminated logo bezel impressively demonstrates how we are sustai...

Signify, the world leader in lighting, today announced that its industry-leading lighting and space control platform will now be available as Signify Dynalite. Dynalite has long been synonymous with innovation, reliability, and excellence in delivering sophisticated control systems for commercial, residential, and hospitality applications. This update further aligns the Dynalite brand with Signify’s global leadership in connected lighting. ”As a pioneer and leader in intelligent lighting and space control systems, Dynalite is a critical part of our connected light...

Signify (Euronext: LIGHT), the world leader in lighting, brings its latest innovations to EuroShop, the world’s leading retail trade fair, between 22 and 26 February. Visitors to Signify’s booth step into an art gallery-type space, where they can discover a range of lighting solutions – presented as ‘art pieces’ – designed to elevate performance in different retail scenarios, and for stores of all sizes. Exhibit 1: Upgrade your Performance As the first generation of LEDs – installed between 2012-2016 – reach their end of ...

In February 2026, a U.S. federal court ruled that Laser Components, a century-old global optics company, had infringed patents held by Sensor Electronic Technology, Inc. (SETi), a U.S.-based company that has focused on opto-semiconductor R&D and manufacturing for the past 25 years. The court ordered a permanent injunction banning the sale of the infringing products. The ruling applies not only to the manufacture and sale of products using the infringing technology, but also to employees and executives who cooperated in or were involved in the infringement. The paten...