2024-04-17

KLA withdraws out of the display inspection market, another casualty of Apple's microLED decision

Last month Apple decided to cancel its microLED Watch project, which had very bad consequences for many microLED developers. Ams-Osram is still considering its options and it estimates its loss at $650-900 million, while Singapore-based electronics assembly solutions provider Kulicke & Soffa announced that it was also effected, to the tune of $110-130 million as it cancelled its own project with Apple. KLA Corporation recently announced that it is withdrawing from the FPD market altogether. The company entered this market when it bought Israeli Orbotech for ...
Continue reading
2024-04-16

ams OSRAM and DOMINANT Opto Technologies to enable smart automotive ambient lighting with intelligent RGB LEDs leveraging Open System Protocol

Launched by ams OSRAM in 2023, the Open System Protocol (OSP) is attracting interest from a wide range of manufacturers of Integrated Circuits (ICs) and LEDs for use in the car interior DOMINANT Opto Technologies will use OSP in their next intelligent RGB LED generations, thus providing an important independent validation of this future-oriented communication technology The Open System Protocol is an open, license-free technology for connecting RGB LEDs, sensors and microcontrollers from diverse manufacturers Premstaetten, Aus...
Continue reading
2024-03-28

ams OSRAM launches the NIGHT BREAKER® LED GEN 2 H7 for the first time for motorcycles

ams OSRAM now offers the first H7 retrofit lamp for motorcycles, the NIGHT BREAKER® LED GEN 2 H7 Equipped with the latest LED technology, the NIGHT BREAKER® LED series stands for high performance, high luminous intensity and maximum light output Premstätten, Austria and Munich, Germany (27 March 2024) – With the launch of the NIGHT BREAKER® LED GEN 2 H7, ams OSRAM, the market leader in automotive lighting, is for the first time providing an H7 retrofit lamp for low and high beam on m...
Continue reading
2024-03-20

Imprinted Data Matrix Code on ams OSRAM LEDs now enables automotive manufacturers to streamline their production

Innovative Data Matrix Code provides individual ID linked to measurement data for each LED Provision of data per LED reduces manufacturers’ optical calibration effort, simplifying their production process Launch of DMC initiative reflects ams OSRAM’s strategy of adding value to LEDs Premstaetten, Austria and Munich, Germany (March 19, 2024) -- ams OSRAM (SIX: AMS), a global leader in intelligent sensors and emitters, has introduced a product innovation that helps manufacturers of automotive lighting modules and systems to i...
Continue reading
2024-03-08

ams OSRAM presents the third generation of the XLS signal lamp

ams OSRAM is setting new standards in the signal lamp market with its XLS product family. A uniform platform with more than five different light sources reduces complexity and overall costs for vehicle manufacturers. The third generation brings greater cost efficiency and improved performance.  Premstätten, Austria and Munich, Germany (5 March 2024) – ams OSRAM (SIX: AMS), a leading global provider of optical sensors and emitters, has launched the third generation of its innovative XLS product family. The company is taking a signifi...
Continue reading
2024-02-29

ams OSRAM to re-assess its microLED strategy, to record non-cash impairment charges, to adjust its mid-term structural revenue growth target to 6% to 8%, and to improve cash flow profile

Ad hoc announcement pursuant to Art. 53 Listing Rules of SIX Swiss Exchange ------------------------------------------------------- ams OSRAM to re-assess its microLED strategy, to record non-cash impairment charges, to adjust its mid-term structural revenue growth target to 6% to 8%, and to improve cash flow profile A cornerstone project underpinning its microLED strategy got unexpectedly cancelled today, triggering the company to re-assess its microLED strategy. Non-cash impairment charges of EUR 600 to 900 million are expected based on a preliminary ...
Continue reading
2024-02-21

“Sense the power of light”: ams OSRAM to present its latest product highlights at Light + Building 2024

ams OSRAM presents the latest LED technologies for efficient urban lighting that can withstand harsh conditions Product premiere: the new generation of OSLON® Pure offers maximum flexibility for the design of individual lighting solutions 2D and 3D applications in industrial image processing ensure protection and comfort in a connected home Premstaetten, Austria, and Munich, Germany (February 20, 2024) -- “Sense the power of light”: In line with this motto, ams OSRAM (SIX: AMS), a global leader in intelligent sensors and em...
Continue reading
2024-02-15

ams OSRAM delivers solid Q4, with revenues and adj. EBIT above the mid-point of the guided range, and continues executing its turnaround plan to benefit from structural growth

Ad hoc announcement pursuant to Art. 53 Listing Rules of SIX Swiss Exchange  Q4/23: revenues of EUR 908 million, above midpoint of the guidance range Q4/23: adj. EBIT margin of 6.9%, or EUR 62 million, above the midpoint of the guided range Q1/24: expected first quarter 2024 revenues of EUR 800 to 900 million with adj. EBIT margin of 4% – 7% driven by usual seasonality and weak industrial & medical market FY/23: revenues of EUR 3.59 billion FY/23: adj. EBIT margin of 6.5%, or EUR 233 million Continued strong ...
Continue reading
2024-01-26

Ready for anything: innovative products from ams OSRAM Automotive for trucks and commercial vehicles

The TRUCKSTAR® LED | H7 – 24 is ams OSRAM’s first road-approved 24V LED H7 lamp for low and high beam. ams OSRAM offers a wide range of main and additional headlights for large vehicles, each designed to improve visibility on the road. Intelligent accessories ensure that even minor breakdowns, such as a flat battery or loss of pressure in a tire, can be easily rectified by the driver. Premstätten, Austria and Munich, Germany (25 January 2024) – Commercial vehicles are not only larger and heavier than cars, they al...
Continue reading
2024-01-19

New SYNIOS® P1515 family of automotive signaling LEDs produce extremely homogenous and smooth appearance in RCL applications

Robust, efficient, and small LEDs for automotive signaling applications. The SYNIOS® P1515 LEDs’ 360° radiation characteristic creates a distinctive side-emission pattern. Bold and dramatic rear lamp designs are now easier to realize with either fewer LEDs or a thinner optical assembly while maintaining a very high level of homogeneity. SYNIOS® P1515 LED gives automotive manufacturers the option to reduce bill-of-materials cost or gain greater design flexibility. Premstaetten, Austria and Munich, Germany (January 18, 202...
Continue reading
2024-01-18

Movano Health and ams OSRAM Collaborate to Deliver Accurate Lifestyle Monitoring Solutions for Women

Movano uses ams OSRAM´s sensor solution for their female-first wearable Evie Ring. The ring has been nominated as a CES Innovation Award Honoree in the Wearables category. The product will be showcased at CES 2024, which takes place from January 9 till 12, 2024 in Las Vegas. Las Vegas, Nevada, USA – 9 January, 2024 – Movano Health (Nasdaq: MOVE), a pioneer in health technology, and ams OSRAM, a leader in technology for biometric monitoring, have collaborated to include ams OSRAM’s PPG sensor solution in...
Continue reading
2023-12-07

ams OSRAM announces preliminary results of exercise period in fully underwritten rights issue with 99.0% take-up of rights

Ad hoc announcement pursuant to Art. 53 Listing Rules of SIX Swiss Exchange ------------------------------------------------------- ams OSRAM announces preliminary results of exercise period in fully underwritten rights issue with 99.0% take-up of rights Premstaetten, Austria, and Munich, Germany (6 December 2023) – ams OSRAM hereby announces that as of 6 December 2023, 5:00 p.m. CET, 99.0% of the subscription rights for 716,777,622 Offered Shares under the current Rights Issue have been validly exercised. On 20 November 2023, ams OSRAM (S...
Continue reading
2023-12-05

The ams OSRAM SFH 7018 enables improved quality of heart rate and blood oxygen measurements for wearables

The new SFH 7018 red/green/IR LED increases total radiant intensity by more than 40 percent over the previous generation product. The green emitter’s radiant intensity is more than 100 percent higher in one of the two versions of the product. Internal research shows that the SFH 7018 is one of the highest performing products on the market. Brighter LEDs in combination with two-cavity design enable higher accuracy for heart rate and blood oxygen saturation measurements. The compact form factor and the optimal LED spacing improve system performance and in...
Continue reading
2023-11-29

Enabot launches intelligent EBO X robot – the cooperation of ZLG and ams OSRAM made a significant contribution, enabling a new trend of home companionship

TMF8821 can output multiple point distance values, enabling the robot to perform obstacle avoidance, fall prevention, and assisted mapping capabilities TMF8821 boasts exceptional range finding performance and excellent resistance to sunlight interference, enabling reliable detection in various lighting environments TMF8821 has simple production line calibration, which is completed in a single step ZLG provides algorithmic technology support to optimize functionality Shanghai, China, November 28, 2023 — ams OSRAM (SIX stock code: AMS ),...
Continue reading
2023-11-24

ams OSRAM releases RGB versions of high-power OSTAR® Projection Compact LEDs for machine vision and stage lighting

High current density, very low thermal resistance and low-profile mean that lighting equipment manufacturers can increase brightness while reducing system size Flat LED package for easy integration and closest mounting of optics to light emitting surface (LES) With new Red, True Green and Blue LEDs alongside the existing White version, the OSTAR® Projection Compact family provides flexible optical design options in applications from machine vision and stage lighting to projectors and architectural lighting Premstaetten, Austria and Munich, Germ...
Continue reading
2023-11-14

Vital signs monitoring capabilities get a boost thanks to ams OSRAM’s ultra-low noise AFE sensor technology for wearables

Highly integrated, the new ultra-low power AS7058 supports sophisticated PPG applications and ECG and electrodermal activity measurements AS7058 AFE introduces body impedance measurement feature, to enable wearable devices to analyze body composition Designed for wearables such as smart watches, smart rings, smart bracelets and more Premstaetten, Austria and Munich, Germany (13 November 2023) -- ams OSRAM (SIX: AMS), a global leader in intelligent sensors and emitters, today launches the AS7058, an analog front end (AFE) which enables manuf...
Continue reading
2023-11-10

Brightness boost in automotive forward lighting as ams OSRAM launches third generation of OSLON® Submount PL LEDs

New OSLON® Submount PL LEDs support direct mounting to heatsink to provide system cost savings in standard low- or high-beam headlamps. Available in two sizes of light emitting area, giving the choice to optimize for efficacy or to achieve the ideal balance between luminance and efficacy. Supplied in a standard submount footprint, the OSLON® Submount PL is a drop-in replacement for less bright competing products. Premstaetten, Austria and Munich, Germany (November 9, 2023) -- ams OSRAM (SIX: AMS), a global leader in intelligent se...
Continue reading
2023-11-02

ams OSRAM announces Q3 profitability at upper end of the guidance, revenue above mid-point and re-confirms mid-term target financial model on the back of strong automotive design-wins

Ad hoc Announcement pursuant to Art. 53 Listing Rules of SIX Swiss Exchange ------------------------------------------------------- ams OSRAM announces Q3 profitability at upper end of the guidance, revenue above mid-point and re-confirms mid-term target financial model on the back of strong automotive design-wins Q3: adj. EBIT margin of 7.9% at upper end of the guidance Q3: revenues of EUR 904 million above midpoint of the guidance Q4: expected fourth quarter revenues of EUR 850 to 950 million with adj. EBIT margin of 5-8% Mid-term target...
Continue reading
2023-10-31

Car makers to use intelligent ambient lighting to create new functions – and a new feeling – inside the cabin

Cars are becoming ever more intelligent devices. Equipped with multiple arrays of sensors, and featuring advanced processors and AI software that can ‘think’ like a driver, tomorrow’s car will manage driving and other operations in response to cues from its environment, while providing more choices of information, entertainment and communication to all the occupants. The increasing sophistication of a vehicle’s technology is prompting manufacturers to rethink the form and function of the cabin. Inside the vehicle, there is intelligence everywhere: in new, lar...
Continue reading
2023-10-26

New addition to the LED retrofit lamps: ams OSRAM launches the OSRAM NIGHT BREAKER® H1-LED

ams OSRAM launches its first street-approved¹ LED retrofit lamp for H1 sockets. The OSRAM NIGHT BREAKER® H1-LED enables low-beam and highbeam headlights to be upgraded to state-of-the-art LED technology. This launch means that 19 more models from various manufacturers can benefit from the OSRAM NIGHT BREAKER® family. Premstätten, Austria and Munich, Germany (25 October 2023) – ams OSRAM, the market leader in automotive lighting, is expanding its renowned series of LED retrofit l...
Continue reading
2023-10-20

New ams OSRAM OSTAR® LEDs bring vivid colors, sharper contrast and increased brightness to mini projectors with 0.33“ DLP

OSTAR® Projection Power LE xx P1MS/AS LEDs produce up to 880 lm on projector level in four-channel configuration Compact, thermally efficient package and isolated chip technology result in very high current density and high brightness OSTAR® Projection Power family helps projector manufacturers achieve superior optical performance in space-saving product designs Premstaetten, Austria and Munich, Germany (October 19, 2023) -- ams OSRAM (SIX: AMS), a global leader in intelligent sensors and emitters, today adds four new LEDs t...
Continue reading
2023-10-12

A bright outlook for the next road trip: OSRAM NIGHT BREAKER® H4-LED now also available for motorcycles

In mid-October, ams OSRAM will launch its first LED retrofit lamps for motorcycles They will be the company’s first street-approved LED retrofit lamps for motorcycles The NIGHT BREAKER® LED series is renowned for its outstanding brightness and reduced glare Premstätten, Österreich and Munich, Germany (11 October 2023) – ams OSRAM, the market leader in automotive lighting, is launching its first street-approved [1] LED retrofit lamps for motorcycles. Motorcyclists can now upgrade their old halogen lamps lega...
Continue reading
2023-09-26

”Light out of nowhere”: New ALIYOS™ LED-on-foil technology from ams OSRAM creates unprecedented effects in automotive lighting

ALIYOS™ technology pushes boundaries of multi-segmented area lighting and enables customization of light emission patterns Characteristics such as transparency, thinness, 2.5D bendability and freedom to create new lighting effects enable customers to differentiate their lighting solutions Legal requirements for the luminous intensity of rear combination lamp (RCL) functions are met with the ALIYOS™ technology ALIYOS™ LED-on-foil technology enables creation of customized, multi-segment lights in new configurations such as three-dimen...
Continue reading
2023-09-21

The German federal government and the Free State of Bavaria commit support to ams OSRAM for groundbreaking semiconductor technology

The German federal government and the Free State of Bavaria intend to provide IPCEI funding to drive next-generation optoelectronic semiconductor technologies from ams OSRAM in Regensburg At an event at the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action on September 18, 2023, the company presented its project launched within the scope of the IPCEI ME/CT (Microelectronics and Communication Technologies) Subject to the final notice of grants, the company expects to receive more than EUR 300 million in public funding over the ...
Continue reading
2023-09-12

Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) and ams OSRAM continue mutual support for advanced LED manufacturing in Malaysia

Through a Collaborative Agreement, MIDA demonstrates significant support for ams OSRAM in Malaysia ams OSRAM continues the already announced strong investment into the design, development, and manufacture of wafer fabrication using 8-inch microLED wafers, which is under construction at Kulim Hi-Tech Park in Kedah The cooperation between MIDA and ams OSRAM solidifies additional employment opportunities for Malaysians in the science and technical field for the region ams OSRAM has been present in Malaysia for over 50 years, with a stron...
Continue reading
2023-08-24

Ready to camp: ams OSRAM Automotive celebrates its debut at the Caravan Salon in Düsseldorf

ams OSRAM Automotive is exhibiting for the first time at the Caravan Salon in Düsseldorf where it will be presenting its wide range of vehicle accessories for campervans and motorhomes From 26 August to 3 September 2023, visitors to the fair can try out and purchase current products from the camping range at stand A75 in Hall 13 ams OSRAM is making it easier to see and be seen on camping adventures with products such as its NIGHT BREAKER® LED family and the new LED inspection lights as well as improving safety with maintenance equipmen...
Continue reading
2023-08-10

Marelli launches h-Digi® microLED, the next level of digital front-lighting aimed at a wider range of vehicles

This compact, efficient, and affordable, high-resolution projection module is based on ams OSRAM’s EVIYOS® 2.0 light source, with around 20,000 pixels per lamp. It is already in series production Marelli, together with ams OSRAM launches a ground-breaking innovation in automotive front lighting, introducing the h-Digi® microLED module, which is now in series production. This digital lighting solution, based on a new type of intelligent multipixel LED, enables fully adaptive, dynamic headlight operation and image projection, while being an afforda...
Continue reading
2023-07-28

ams OSRAM sharpens portfolio towards profitability and structural growth; announces profitability for Q2 at the upper end of guidance

Ad hoc Announcement pursuant to Art. 53 Listing Rules of SIX Swiss Exchange ams OSRAM sharpens portfolio towards profitability and structural growth; announces profitability for Q2 at the upper end of guidance Future portfolio will be focused on differentiated, intelligent sensors and emitters, with an increased commitment towards structurally attractive Automotive, Industrial and Medical markets Company continues to pursue differentiated opportunities in Consumer markets, such as microLED Group will exit non-core semiconductor businesses with revenue...
Continue reading
2023-07-28

ams OSRAM opens new era of dynamic interior automotive lighting with launch of intelligent RGB LED

OSIRE® E3731i intelligent RGB LED enables creation of dynamic color and motion effects across hundreds of LEDs The intelligent RGBi uses a new and license-free Open System Protocol for communication with any microcontroller Combination of new LED and protocol reduces implementation cost and complexity, to bring dynamic lighting within reach of a wide range of models and market segments Premstaetten, Austria and Munich, Germany (July 27, 2023) -- ams OSRAM (SIX: AMS), a global leader in optical solutions, introduces new technology ...
Continue reading
2023-07-20

New era in road safety as ams OSRAM launches intelligent multipixel EVIYOS® 2.0 LED for precision adaptive headlights

EVIYOS® 2.0 provides high-resolution, fully Adaptive Driving Beam capability, automatically reducing glare in high-beam mode EVIYOS® 2.0 projects images and safety warnings on to the road surface to communicate to the driver and others around the vehicle EVIYOS® 2.0 is the first LED to house a monolithic chip that contains 25,600 individually controllable LEDs 10 years of intensive development culminate in release of EVIYOS® 2.0 to volume production this month Marelli’s new h-Digi® microLED is based on the EV...
Continue reading
New XLamp® S Line LEDs enhance growth, last longer, lower energy costs Horticulture and other forms of agricultural lighting require application-tuned ratios of spectral content, high efficacy and long lifetimes. Whether you are interest... READ MORE
Cree LED delivers superior brightness, light quality and efficiency for portable applications. Our XLamp® LEDs are ideally suited for torch, flashlight, tactical flashlight, head lamp, bike light, weapon light and lantern portable applicat... READ MORE