Based on the information announced in our timely disclosures dated January 29, 2026, entitled “Notice Regarding Acquisition of Shares of Iwasaki Electric Co., Ltd. (to Make It a Subsidiary),” and March 31, 2026, entitled “(Progress of Disclosure Matters) Notice Regarding Acquisitions of Shares of Iwasaki Electric Co., Ltd. (to Make It a Subsidiary),” we hereby announce that we have today completed the acquisition of all shares of Iwasaki Electric Co., Ltd., thereby making it a consolidated subsidiary of the Company. 1. Overview of t...

Vuzix® Corporation, a leading supplier of AI-powered smart glasses, waveguides and Augmented Reality (AR) technologies, will be exhibiting its smart glasses and multiple partner solutions at SID Display Week 2026 at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles, California on May 3-8. At this event, Vuzix will highlight its in‑house OEM waveguide design and manufacturing capabilities, which span custom optical design, advanced fabrication, and scalable high‑volume production. "Display Week provides an ideal platform to showcase how our smart glass...

LG Display, the world’s leading innovator of display technologies, announced today that its 27-inch 540/720Hz Dynamic Frequency & Resolution (DFR) Gaming OLED panel has been awarded “Display of the Year” by the Society for Information Display (SID), receiving high acclaim for redefining the gaming display paradigm and accelerating market differentiation. The “Display of the Year” award is SID’s most prestigious distinction, presented to the most groundbreaking display product launched during the previous year that is ...

Valeo, a global leader in automotive lighting, and Infineon Technologies AG a global leader in semiconductor and sensor solutions, are collaborating on a short distance ground projection module integrating laser beam scanning. Their first collaborative innovation is showcased at Auto China 2026 at the Valeo booth (Hall B2 Booth B2D01). Achieving daytime visibility for ground projections necessitates high-performance systems. Valeo incorporates Infineon’s 2D Micro Electronic Mechanical Systems (MEMS) mirror and its controller into Valeo’s high-d...

Valeo, a leader in automotive and commercial vehicle technologies, is participating in ACT Expo, North America’s premier event for advanced vehicle technology and clean transportation. From May 4–7, 2026, at the Las Vegas Convention Center (Westhall, Booth 3242), the Group will unveil its latest technological breakthroughs designed to redefine the next decade of commercial transportation. At the Commercial Vehicle Show, Valeo is at the heart of a global industry whose production reaches 18 million units in 2025. Light commercial vehicles account for over ...

Signify, the world leader in lighting, today announced it has entered FIBA Equipment & Venue Centre Approval Programme, one of the most recognized product quality programmes in the industry. Signify’s professional sports lighting solution, Philips ArenaVision Gen3.5, is approved by FIBA’s Equipment & Venue Centre, which supports venue owners to deliver high‑quality, broadcast‑ready basketball environments that meet FIBA’s technical standards. Signify’s ArenaVision LED professional sports lighting systems and intelligent ...

Innoviz Technologies Ltd., a leading supplier of high-performance, automotive-grade LiDAR sensor platforms, today announced its entrance to the defense and homeland security (HLS) markets, with its unique solutions, InnovizSMART and InnovizTwo Ultra Long-Range (ULR) LiDAR sensors, as a suitable solution also for defense and HLS customers. Developed for civilian applications, Innoviz LiDARs' rugged design, extended detection range, and automotive-grade reliability make them well-suited for the demanding requirements of defense and security operations. ...

Cars are becoming increasingly intelligent. However while driver assistance systems and sensors have long focused primarily on what happens outside the vehicle, attention is now shifting inside. In-Cabin Sensing represents a new generation of vehicle technologies designed to detect what is happening inside the car. When vehicles understand what is happening within the cabin, technology becomes a protective factor for drivers, passengers, and everyone on the road. This will be supported by the high power 940 nm OSLON Black™ IR-LEDs for camera based In Cabin applicati...

Absen’s SA Series LED displays were used as part of BMW’s presence at the Beijing International Automotive Exhibition (Auto China 2026), delivering a high-performance visual solution that enhances the brand’s exhibition experience on a global stage. Working in collaboration with system integrator PIK AG, BMW’s technical consulting partner NIYU, and Creative Technology (CT) as BMW’s technical supplier and set-up partner, the installation features over 350 square metres of Absen LED, including SA2.6 and SA2.6-C product...

As glass substrates gain traction as a key material for next-generation AI semiconductor packaging, related technologies are drawing increasing industry attention. According to ETNews, Chonnam National University said a research team led by Professor Han Seung-hoe from the Department of Mechanical Engineering has developed an “ultrashort-pulse laser-induced chemical vapor deposition (ULCVD)” technology. The report indicates that the method uses an ultrafast femtosecond laser to directly inscribe conductive carbon circuits on both sides of transparent subs...

Samsung Foundry is reportedly stepping up its silicon photonics efforts. According to ZDNet, the company said in its 1Q26 earnings release that its foundry has secured orders from a major optical communication module provider. Samsung Electronics said it is currently in talks with several major global customers on commercialization and plans to begin mass production with a leading optical communication module manufacturer in the second half of 2026, as noted by Maeil Business Newspaper. Optical communication is a key enabler for AI data centers, which require high-volume...

Earlier this week, tech outlets revealed rendered images of Samsung’s smart glasses, the Galaxy Glasses. Featuring an ultra-slim design suitable for everyday use, the new product lineup aims to deliver a sleek and stylish build on par with conventional sunglasses, a design approach also followed by the Ray-Ban Meta AI glasses and the Google Gemini glasses. Leaks from industry insiders pointed out, Samsung has been developing two smart glasses models, codenamed Jinju and Haean, in parallel. Samsung plans to kick off its AI glasses releases in 2026, with an en...

Samsung Electronics today announced the global launch of the 32-inch Samsung Spatial Signage (SMHX model), adding a compact format to its glasses-free 3D commercial display lineup. Designed for narrow shelves and counters, it gives brands a flexible way to present product-focused content in full 3D rotation. “The 32-inch Spatial Signage makes immersive 3D accessible across a much wider range of commercial environments,” said Hyoung Jae Kim, Executive Vice President of the Visual Display (VD) Business at Samsung Electronics. “Combined with...

Edge Electronics and Digital View will showcase a range of Tianma professional display solutions at Display Week 2026, taking place May 5-7 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. The demonstrations will be featured in the Edge Electronics and Digital View booth (#1034). Display Week is the premier annual event for the display industry. Edge Electronics and Digital View, longstanding exhibitors at SID Display Week, return this year with their shared booth focused on complete LCD solutions for industrial, medical, rugged, and other demanding applications. ...

In 2026, Micro LED headlamp is gaining traction among an increasing number of carmakers, with adoption continuing to accelerate. Recently, both Mercedes-Benz and NIO unveiled new models equipped with Micro LED headlamp technology, further expanding the number of vehicles integrating this solution. Mercedes-Benz Unveils Facelifted GLE with Optional Micro LED Headlamps Mercedes-Benz recently introduced the facelifted GLE in Europe. The updated model incorporates around 3,000 newly developed or enhanced components, with significant upgrades spanning ext...

Data from TrendForce, a global high-tech industry research institute, show that the global LED display market grew by only 1.2% in 2025, reaching USD 7.52 billion. Against the backdrop of slowing industry growth and intensifying competition, Unilumin Group moved in the opposite direction, becoming the first company in the industry to surpass the CNY 8 billion revenue milestone. This achievement also marked its continued leadership, ranking No.1 for the third consecutive year. The performance reflects a strategy that pairs operational stability with a deliberate shif...

As generative AI continues to penetrate the consumer electronics market, “lightweight AI glasses” have made significant inroads. Amid this rapid growth, an industry consensus has seemingly emerged around the notion that “AI is a must for AR glasses.” Against this backdrop, video-centric AR glasses, known for their “portable giant screens” yet lacking standalone computing power, are seeing their market position being challenged. Nonetheless, both user demand and current technology roadmaps suggest that these devices are likely to remain highly...

PPDS is proud to announce the latest results of its rapidly accelerating DooH strategy, with the installation of a new 6 x 2m LED advertising wall at the historic Saarländisches Staatstheater in Southwest Germany. Delivering instant results, this transformative project has helped eliminate paper wastage, boost workplace efficiencies, and increase ticket sales. Opened in 1938, the Saarländisches Staatstheater (Saarland State Theatre) is a cultural landmark in Saarbrücken – the largest city in Saarland, bordered by France and Luxembourg – r...

Leyard Europe is pleased to announce the introduction of the new Planar LED Video Wall Calculator designed to simplify LED video wall planning, selection and configuration. The new tool delivers a modern, intuitive experience with expanded capabilities across Planar and Leyard Europe’s full portfolio of LED video wall solutions. Building on the company’s leadership in video wall design tools, the calculator introduces a guided workflow that takes users through product selection, comparison and detailed configuration. Users can define their environment, e...

Professor Phil-Seung Lee (center), Master’s graduate Jun-han Bae (top left) The "crease," long considered the biggest weakness of foldable smartphones, has been pointed out as a major obstacle to market expansion, causing screen distortion and reduced durability over repeated use. A research team at KAIST has presented a solution to this problem, marking a turning point for foldables to leap forward as the standard for next-generation smartphones. Furthermore, the technology is expected to establish itself as a core component of the future mobile industry, ...

Aledia today announced a major technological milestone with the successful demonstration of a fully functional monolithic RGB epitaxial wafer. This breakthrough validates the company’s end-to-end monolithic RGB process, enabling the emission of red, green, and blue light from a single epi wafer processed in one run. This achievement marks a significant step forward in microLED technology. Aledia’s proprietary nanowire-based approach enables the simultaneous growth of nanowires with diameters ranging from 100 nm to 400 nm, depending on the color, all within a sin...

HELLA GmbH & Co. KGaA (“FORVIA HELLA”) today published the sales data for the first quarter of fiscal year 2026. On a currency-adjusted basis, sales remained at the prior-year level at €2.0 billion, while global light vehicle production was down 3.4 percent over the same period according to S&P Mobility latest estimates. Taking negative exchange rate effects into consideration, sales decreased by 2.9 percent to €1.9 billion (prior year: €2.0 billion). “We had a solid start to the new year overall. This is primarily due ...

Nichia, the world's largest LED/Laser Diode manufacturer and inventor of the high-brightness blue and white LEDs, and Tokushima Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Technology Support Center have conducted a joint research study to evaluate the low insect attraction characteristics of Nichia's HPS color LEDs (1800K). In this study, two types of evaluations, laboratory tests and outdoor tests, were carried out to clarify the effects of LEDs with different correlated color temperatures (CCTs) on insect attraction. As a result, it was confirmed that the 18...

Samsung Display announced today that its QD-OLED panels for TVs and monitors have received verification from UL Solutions, a global leader in applied safety science, for their viewing angle performance under the ‘QuantumView™’ standard. ‘QuantumView™’ is a verification program that evaluates changes in luminance and color coordinates as the viewing angle shifts from the front in 10-degree increments up to 60 degrees. According to the assessment results, Samsung Display’s QD-OLED panels maintained above 60% of front-fac...

Recently, China-based Ziener Tech has unveiled progress in sapphire substrate thinning, announcing that it has successfully reduced the substrate thickness of its 8-inch GaN-on-sapphire wafers to 50μm. In practical applications, heat dissipation has long been a key bottleneck limiting GaN device performance. Substrate material plays a critical role in thermal management. Sapphire offers strong insulation, high thermal stability, and relatively good lattice and thermal matching with GaN, enabling simpler epitaxial structures. However, its inherently low thermal conducti...

Amid mounting margin pressure and slowing growth in the LED industry, players are moving beyond traditional segments in search of new momentum, with MicroLED emerging as a key focus. According to MicroLED-info, Seoul Semiconductor plans to invest KRW 250 billion (around $180 million) over the next five years, primarily in the R&D and production of microLED microdisplay modules for AR applications. The report suggests that the company has embarked on a government-approved restructuring plan as its core LED package business faces mounting pressure from fa...

Signify, the world leader in lighting, today announced the company’s first quarter results of 2026. “In a period of heightened global volatility, we delivered a resilient gross margin and cash flow generation, supported by disciplined cost and price management. Sales were reflective of continued softness in our markets. We are taking actions to outperform the market, while completing our strategic portfolio review to position the company for future success.” said As Tempelman, CEO, Signify. "We stay close to our customers and suppliers and remain confi...

Innoviz Technologies Ltd., a leading supplier of high-performance, automotive-grade LiDAR sensor platforms, today announced the launch of the InnovizTwo Ultra Long-Range (ULR) LiDAR, a new LiDAR sensor engineered to meet the growing demands of Physical AI systems that require high-fidelity, real-time understanding of the physical world at infrastructure scale. With detection capability at distances of up to 1 kilometer and increased point-cloud resolution, this Class 1 eye-safe new LiDAR is designed to support wide-area sensing for robotaxis, heavy trucks, b...

LG Electronics (LG) today announced that its premium wireless TVs are the first in the world to receive True Wireless Lossless1 Vision certification from independent testing, inspection and certification organization TÜV Rheinland. LG’s OLED evo W6 and Mini RGB evo MRGB9M were certified for delivering visually lossless 4K picture quality, demonstrating that wireless video transmission no longer requires a trade-off in image performance. Certified Wireless Picture Quality The certification verifies that LG’s wireless TVs deliver vi...

Marvell Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: MRVL), a leader in data infrastructure semiconductor solutions, today announced the acquisition of Polariton Technologies, a developer of high-speed, low-power plasmonics-based silicon photonics devices. The acquisition strengthens Marvell’s optical technology portfolio by adding advanced modulation capabilities that enable continued scaling in bandwidth, power efficiency, and integration for next-generation coherent and optical interconnect platforms. As artificial intelligence workloads drive exponential increases in bandwidth de...