2026-02-24

[News] FORVIA HELLA Develops Illuminated Logo Bezel for the New CLAAS Axion 9

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...
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2026-02-24

[News] Philips Dynalite Becomes Signify Dynalite

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...
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2026-02-24

[News] Signify’s ‘Art of Performance’ Booth at EuroShop 2026 Highlights Benefits of LED-to-LED Renovation

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 ...
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2026-02-24

[News] U.S. Court Affirms Principle of Protecting Domestic Patent Technologies, Permanently Bans Infringing Products

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...
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2026-02-23

[News] Meta and NVIDIA Announce Long-Term Infrastructure Partnership

Today, we’re excited to announce a multi-year strategic partnership with NVIDIA to advance our long-term AI infrastructure roadmap. The large-scale deployment of NVIDIA technology builds on our existing relationship and will support Meta’s build-out of data centers optimized for AI training and inference, as well as our core business. These advances will also deliver substantial improvements in performance per watt, supporting more efficient AI operations at scale. “No one deploys AI at Meta’s scale — integrating frontier research...
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2026-02-23

[News] Orion Announces $3.1M Electrical Contracting Engagement at Large Extended Enterprise; New Scope of Work Represents Most Recent Follow-On Deployment for Longtime Customer

Orion Energy Systems, Inc., a provider of energy-efficient LED lighting, electric vehicle (EV) charging stations and maintenance services solutions, today announced an Electrical Contracting and Infrastructure engagement representing revenue of $3.1 million at a large enterprise customer. Orion’s engagement for this longtime customer is a follow-on scope of work in addition to an $11 million initiative announced last year. The new work focuses on Electrical Contracting for infrastructure related primarily to EV Charging Stations at a large facility in the United...
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2026-02-23

[News] Samsung Display Launches ‘QD-OLED Penta Tandem™’, a New Premium Technology Brand

Samsung Display unveiled ‘QD-OLED Penta Tandem™’, a new premium technology brand built on its proprietary five-layer organic light-emitting structure, a core innovation unique to its QD-OLED panels. Samsung Display announced that it has completed trademark registration for the new brand, created to highlight the distinctive value of its five-layer organic light-emitting structure applied to QD-OLED panels for premium monitors and TVs. “Penta” comes from the Greek word for the number five. QD-OLED expresses color using q...
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2026-02-23

[News] Innoviz Technologies Announces the Deployment of InnovizSMART in Critical Security Infrastructure Locations in Israel

Innoviz Technologies Ltd., a leading supplier of high-performance LiDAR solutions, today announced that InnovizSMART, a ready-to-deploy system for protecting critical infrastructure and municipal areas, has been deployed in different locations in Israel over the course of the past three months. InnovizSMART's advanced 3D sensing capabilities create customizable virtual perimeters that detect and classify objects and movement with high precision. InnovizSMART addresses the limitations of conventional security technologies by providing true 3D sensing with ...
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2026-02-23

[News] LEDVANCE Celebrates Ten-Year Anniversary at Light + Building 2026

LEDVANCE, one of the world’s leading providers of general lighting, will celebrate its tenth anniversary at Light + Building 2026. Under the tagline “10 Years of LEDVANCE. 100 Years of Excellence. Your Vision. Our Light.”, LEDVANCE will reflect on a century of innovative and efficient lighting at stand D10 in hall 3.0, from the 8th to 13th of March, at the Frankfurt Exhibition Centre. The international trade fair is the focal point for forward-thinking lighting companies, and this year, it will shine a spotlight on LEDVANC...
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2026-02-23

[News] OSP Goes ISO: International Organization for Standardization Starts Work to Standardize the Open System Protocol for Automotive Applications

OSP, the Open System Protocol developed by ams OSRAM for dynamic lighting and intelligent vehicle networks, is on its way to becoming an international standard. ISO’s Technical Committee TC 22 (Road Vehicles) has launched standardization work on OSP as a new work item within ISO/TC22/SC31/WG3. The official kick-off is planned for February 2026. The work is listed under ISO 26341 1, reflecting growing auto industry demand for open and interoperable communication technologies in software-defined vehicles (SDVs). “We are thrilled that ...
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2026-02-23

[News] ams OSRAM and Ziwooo Biotechnology Announce Strategic Brand Licensing Partnership for Health & Beauty Products in APAC

ams OSRAM has entered into an exclusive brand licensing agreement with the Chinese company Ziwooo Biotechnology (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. under the OSRAM brand licensing program. This marks the first collaboration to expand the OSRAM brand into the Health & Beauty product segment, with a strong focus on Greater China, further Asian countries, Australia, and New Zealand. A strong partnership for mutual growth The partnership leverages the globally trusted OSRAM brand and Ziwooo’s advanced capabilities in phototherapy and consumer health devices. Z...
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2026-02-23

[News] Cold LED Screens Gain Traction, with LED Driver ICs put to the Limelight

As the global display industry evolves, LED displays are shifting from a singular pursuit of physical performance toward a renewed emphasis on energy efficiency. In earlier years, competition centered on peak brightness, color saturation, and ever-shrinking pixel pitch. However, with the full arrival of the ultra-high-definition era, heat generated by high power consumption has become a growing source of “thermal anxiety,” constraining further industry advancement. In recent years, leading display makers—including Leyard, Unilumin, Ledman, and Absen—h...
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2026-02-13

[News] Roelands Plant Farms Selects Sollum Technologies for a 12-Acre Expansion in Vine Crop Propagation

Sollum Technologies is pleased to share that Roelands Plant Farms, one of the largest and most trusted propagators in Ontario, has selected Sollum’s advanced dynamic LED lighting solution for a 12-acre expansion at its Lambton Shores facility. The company specializes in the high-performance propagation of vine crops, including tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers. On the agronomic performance front, Sollum’s 360 Support team collaborated closely with Roelands Plant Farms throughout the evaluation. Together, they observed plant responses, adjusted strategies an...
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2026-02-13

[News] LLVision's Leion Hey2 AR Translation Glasses Named a Valentine's Day Gift for Cross-Cultural Couples

Ahead of Valentine's Day, LLVision's Leion Hey2 AR Translation Glasses gained widespread national exposure across more than 15 television and radio programs throughout the United States, becoming one of the most recommended gifts for cross-cultural couples and multilingual families. The national broadcast momentum follows Leion Hey2's debut at CES 2026, where the device drew attention from multiple technology media outlets as the world's first AI-powered professional AR translation glasses designed to make conversations feel more natural rather than ...
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2026-02-13

[News] Samsung Onyx Ushers in the Future of Moviegoing at Trilith Cinemas

Samsung Electronics America today announced a partnership with the Georgia Theatre Company and its channel partner, GDC Technology America, to deliver an enhanced moviegoing experience at Trilith Cinemas in Fayetteville, Georgia. Trilith Cinemas is the first U.S. theater to feature the latest Samsung Onyx (ICD model) cinema LED screen, combining advanced display technology, elevated hospitality and immersive large-format auditoriums to create a next-generation destination for film entertainment. Samsung Onyx Redefines the Future of Cinema As the world&...
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2026-02-13

[News] Samsung Teases Galaxy Unpacked 2026 By Turning Global Landmarks Into a Sneak Peek of the Next Galaxy AI

Samsung is bringing Galaxy AI to life on the big screen in some of the world’s most iconic urban spaces through a global 3D video billboard experience. Ahead of Galaxy Unpacked on Feb. 25, Samsung is giving audiences around the world an early look at how Galaxy AI brings creative vision into frame. <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/SVJV1m6jwkc?si=7jjX9XL5jlv9Q1ig" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypte...
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2026-02-13

[News] MediaTek Ventures into Micro LED Optical Communication

MediaTek, a leading IC design firm, has for the first time disclosed its strategic layout in the optical communication sector. The company revealed that it has mastered self-developed Micro LED light source technology and utilized it to develop a new active optical cable (AOC) solution. MediaTek is expected to officially showcase this technology at the Optical Fiber Communication Conference (OFC) this April. The solution developed by MediaTek primarily focuses on active optical cables. These products are designed for short-distance, high-speed interconnects...
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2026-02-12

[News] QuiX Quantum and Artilux Establish Strategic Collaboration to Advance Energy-Efficient Photonic Quantum Computing

QuiX Quantum, a leading provider of photonic quantum computing hardware, and Artilux, a developer of advanced semiconductor-based photonic detector technologies, today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). This agreement builds on the companies’ complementary strengths in photonic system design and their positions within the broader semiconductor ecosystem. The collaboration is aimed at strengthening hardware integration, improving manufacturability, and lowering operational energy requirements in photonic quantum computing systems. Building ...
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2026-02-12

[Insight] TrendForce’s Insight into AR Glasses Competition: A Strategic Pivot from Premium Hardware Pricing to AI Ecosystem Positioning

As large multimodal models (LMM) approach maturity, AR glasses have evolved from simple display devices to sensory interfaces for AI. This brings on-screen interactions into physical reality, transforms search tools into personal life assistants, and bridges the gap in real-world AI deployment. Companies are shifting their focus from competing on hardware specifications to securing positions within ecosystem frameworks. Amid this shift, Chinese brands are extending their influence while rapidly staking their claims. This transformation has not only prompted software giants ...
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2026-02-12

[News] Harvatek Showcases Full-Range COBsidian Series with Advanced Surface Technology and TAA-Ready Manufacturing

Harvatek has long focused on the research and development of fine-pitch COB LED displays. At this exhibition, the company presented four pixel pitch options within its COBsidian series: P0.78, P0.93, P1.25, and P1.56, covering ultra-fine to mainstream indoor applications. Through Harvatek’s proprietary LED chip binning and mixing technology, the COBsidian displays achieve exceptional side-view color and brightness uniformity, eliminating visible module block patterns commonly seen in conventional displays. Three Surface Finishing Options for Diverse App...
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2026-02-12

[Insight] TrendForce Releases the Latest Reprot “2026 Global LED Lighting Market Trends-Database and Player Strategies”

According to the latest TrendForce report, 2026 Global LED Lighting Market Trend- Database and Player Strategies (1H26), the global LED lighting market, after undergoing macroeconomic volatility and demand corrections, is expected to enter a critical transition phase in 2026, shifting from contraction to stabilization. As channel inventories return to healthier levels, the annual decline is projected to narrow significantly, with overall demand gradually reverting to fundamental replacement-driven growth. More importantly, the competitive landscape is undergoing a structur...
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2026-02-11

[News] ISE 2026 Award Winner! Absen CL V3 Leads High-End Displays as a COB Flagship

At ISE 2026, one trend stood out clearly across the show floor: COB technology has firmly established itself as the mainstream choice for fine-pitch and high-end displays,thanks to its high reliability and superior image quality, steering the direction of industry development. At ISE 2026 in Barcelona, Absen launched its flagship COB product, the CL V3, worldwide. With outstanding performance, it won the ISE 2026 Best Product Award. Its innovative display integrated with AI motion-capture technologypositioning Absen among the most closely watched COB innov...
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2026-02-11

[News] ams OSRAM Post Q4 above Mid-Point of Guidance, Delivers EUR 144 m FCF in FY25 and Launches EUR 200 m ‘Simplify’ Transformation and Savings Program

ams OSRAM post Q4 above mid-point of guidance, delivers EUR 144 m FCF in FY25 and launches EUR 200 m ‘Simplify’ transformation and savings program Key Developments Q4/25: Revenues EUR 874 m & 18.4 % adj. EBITDA margin, above the midpoint of guidance +8 % growth yoy in like-for-like semiconductor core portfolio at constant FX FCF of EUR 144m (excluding extraordinary inflows according to IAS 19) ‘Re-establish the Base’ (RtB) savings target reached one year ahead of plan with realized run-rate savings ...
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2026-02-11

[News] AUO Corporation Reports NT$6.84 Billion Net Profit Attributable to Owners of the Company for 2025

AUO Corporation today held its investor conference and announced its consolidated financial results for the fourth quarter of 2025(1). Consolidated revenues in the fourth quarter of 2025 were NT$70.14 billion, up by 0.3% quarter-over-quarter and up by 2.1% year-over-year. AUO’s net profit attributable to owners of the Company for the fourth quarter of 2025 was NT$2.88 billion, with a basic EPS(2) of NT$0.38. For the fiscal year of 2025, consolidated revenues totaled NT$281.39 billion, up by 0.4% year-over-year. Net profit attributable to owners of the Compa...
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2026-02-11

[News] Aledia Commercially Launches its First FlexiNova Product, A Patented High-Voltage MicroLED Platform Enabling Scalable Direct-View Displays

15x30 µm² 6V FlexiNOVA microLEDs assembled on a 400 µm pitch backplane Aledia, a pioneer in next-generation microLED technology, announced today the commercial availability of FlexiNova, its patented high-voltage microLED platform designed to unlock scalable, energy-efficient Direct-View microLED displays for global markets. This product release marks a world-first industrial milestone: the successful manufacturing of 3D Nanowire based microLEDs operating at 6V, with an ultra-compact 15 µm × 30 µm single body chip size, m...
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2026-02-11

[Insight] Google’s High-Speed Interconnect Architecture to Push 800G+ Optical Transceiver Share Past 60% by 2026, Says TrendForce

Google’s next-generation TPU, Ironwood, integrates a 3D Torus network topology with the Apollo optical circuit switch (OCS) all-optical network, marking a major step forward in AI data-center interconnect design. TrendForce’s latest research on the high-speed interconnect market indicates that this architecture will directly address the surging compute and bandwidth demands driven by large-scale AI workloads. TrendForce estimates that the global shipment share of 800G and above optical transceiver modules will climb from 19.5% in 2024 to over 60% by 2026, p...
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2026-02-11

[News] Violumas Offers More UVC Intensity in Next Gen UV LEDs

Violumas, provider of high-power UV LED solutions and inventor of 3-PAD LED technology, has released its next-generation 255nm, 265nm, and 275nm LEDs in both SMD and COB configurations. The radiant flux of the new 275nm and 265nm LEDs has increased by 10-30% from the previous generation, to achieve 65mW (255nm), 130mW (265nm), and 145mW (275nm) in compact, single-emitter packages of 5.2mm x 5.2mm. The new UVC LEDs are also available in 4-LED, 9-LED, and 16-LED chip-on-board (COB) configurations and provide unrivaled levels of power for ...
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2026-02-11

[News] Helping People With Memory Loss Find Their Way With AI Glasses

Our AI glasses combine iconic style and cutting-edge technology to help people from all backgrounds connect more easily with one another. We have already seen the positive impact that our wearable technology has on the blind and low-vision communities, and we partnered with the Oscar Mike Foundation, a nonprofit that supports military veterans with disabilities, to understand how it can help people who struggle with memory loss. We believe AI glasses have the potential to be truly transformative tools for making technology more accessible to people with cognitive disabilities. I...
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2026-02-11

[News] Ouster Acquires StereoLabs, Creating a World-Leading Physical AI Sensing and Perception Company

Ouster, Inc. (Nasdaq: OUST) (“Ouster” or the “Company”), a leader in sensing and perception for Physical AI, announced today that on February 4, 2026 it closed the acquisition of StereoLabs SAS (“StereoLabs”), a pioneer in AI vision and perception solutions. With this acquisition, Ouster now offers Physical AI's first unified sensing and perception platform, combining high-performance digital lidar, cameras, AI compute, sensor fusion and perception software, and cutting-edge AI models....
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2026-02-11

[News] Absen Celebrates 25th Anniversary with Award Successes and Product Launches at ISE 2026

Absen, a global leader in LED display technology, has concluded a hugely successful week at Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) 2026, securing a series of prestigious accolades that highlight the company’s long history of innovation. The event was able to serve as a dual celebration for the company, which marked its 25th Anniversary in business by winning several major awards while also unveiling its next generation of visual display solutions. The company’s excellence was recognised with two Best of Show wins, reflecting Absen’s reach across diverse sector...
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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 Sputter... READ MORE

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