As part of the LidarPredict project, six Blickfeld Lidar sensors were installed above the main Utopia stage of the popular Rock am Ring music festival, held from 2-4 June, to capture test recordings. As the audience enjoyed performances from popular acts like the Foo Fighters, Kings of Leon and Die Toten Hosen, the movements and visitor flows in front of the stage were captured and anonymously analysed using Blickfeld Lidar sensors and EvoCount software. The project, which supported by mFUND, is aimed at developing a Lidar-based solution to enhance the safety of...

Approaches 3 million nits brightness and customer commenced integration WESTBOROUGH, Mass. – Kopin® Corporation (Nasdaq: KOPN), a leading provider of application specific optical systems and high-performance micro-displays for defense, enterprise, professional and consumer markets, today announced that it has achieved an important milestone in the development of its superbright 2K x 2K monochrome MicroLED display. Micro-displays used in Augmented Reality (AR) applications require very high brightness for a user to see images clearly and crisp...

All sensory experiences of the driver and passengers in a vehicle fall under the scope of "NVH", which stands for Noise, Vibration, and Harshness. For automobiles, NVH is a crucial indicator of quality that directly impacts the user's driving experience. This is why high-end and luxury vehicles often have stricter requirements for NVH levels, as they strive for a quieter and more comfortable driving environment. (1) ET25 is placed behind the windshield, enabling a sleek vehicle design that covers practical functionality without affecting aerodynamics. How...

Displays real-time driving information on the road for drivers, and guides pedestrians to cross roads safely with a virtual crosswalk. The system integrates with the camera sensor and GPS navigation to show various information and help drivers drive safely at night. HD Lighting system is developed by even considering communication between the driver and pedestrians... Hyundai Mobis has gained competitive advantage with technology specialized in cars of the future. SEOUL, South Korea, May 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Mobis (KRX 012330) succeeded in ...

ams OSRAM is presenting its extensive portfolio of vehicle accessories for summer adventures in the off-road, caravanning and overlanding scene In the Working Lights segment the company is exhibiting innovative products from the Professional Series (PX) of LEDriving ® work lights The NIGHT BREAKER® H4 LED and H7 LED retrofit lamps have been approved for the first time for a wide range of camper, motorhome and off-road models Premstaetten, Austria and Munich, Germany (June 07, 2023) -- Ready for summer. From June 8 to 11, ams O...

This year’s GreenTech, one of the world’s leading horticulture events, includes speaking sessions featuring Fluence experts and the launch of Fluence’s newest VYPR product AUSTIN, Texas & ROTTERDAM, Netherlands (June 7, 2023)—Fluence, a leading global provider of energy-efficient LED lighting solutions for commercial cannabis and food production, announced today it will attend the 2023 GreenTech Amsterdam conference, which will include speaking sessions by Fluence industry experts Steve Graves, senior vice president of strate...

TCL reveals exciting brand updates and new product range including Mini LED QLED TVS, Soundbars, and Domestic Appliances TCL, the world's TOP 2 TV brand and TOP 1 98-inch TV brand, recently unveiled its latest multi-category products for the Asia Pacific market at an exclusive launch event in Bangkok. From stunning picture quality with its 2023 C Series Mini LED and QLED TVs, to FreshIN air conditioner and a slew of innovative and stylish appliances to enable a healthier and more convenient lifestyle, TCL’s latest product lin...

Premstaetten, Austria and Munich, Germany (June 6, 2023) -- ams OSRAM (SIX: AMS), a global leader in optical solutions, impressed the German Innovation Awards jury with the OSRAM LEDguardian® ROAD FLARE Signal TA20. The first street-legal* rechargeable magnetic LED warning light from ams OSRAM was honored in the “Excellence in Business-to-Consumer - Lighting” category. At the award ceremony on 23 May in Berlin, the OSRAM LEDguardian® ROAD FLARE Signal TA20 was singled out by the German Desig...

Plus selects Luminar as the exclusive long-range lidar in factory-installed PlusDrive for its commercial vehicle OEM partners Luminar and Plus collaborate to provide assisted driving software to commercial vehicle OEMs ORLANDO, Fla. & SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Luminar (Nasdaq: LAZR), a leading global automotive technology company, and Plus, a global provider of highly automated driving and fully autonomous driving solutions, announced a partnership to advance highly automated driving and safety systems for commercial veh...

Introducing the era of spatial computing with Apple Vision Pro. (Photo: Business Wire) CUPERTINO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apple® today unveiled Apple Vision Pro™, a revolutionary spatial computer that seamlessly blends digital content with the physical world, while allowing users to stay present and connected to others. Vision Pro creates an infinite canvas for apps that scales beyond the boundaries of a traditional display and introduces a fully three-dimensional user interface controlled by the most natural and intuitive inputs possible &md...

As technology evolves in LED industry, various platforms of LEDs have been developed. However, some of the traditional LEDs are retained for lighting, for example, a flip-chip-based 3535 ceramic-based high-power LEDs for outdoor lighting. It is because the performance and reliability is proven through accumulated business cases under harsh environmental conditions over long periods. Yet, there has always been strong demands for low cost light sources, especially for outdoor lighting. Such demands push lighting manufactures to adopt other platforms such as an epi-up 5050 h...

Jun. 6, 2023 ---- TrendForce reports that the recently unveiled Apple Vision Pro at this year’s WWDC is poised to revolutionize the AR/VR market with its sleek design and high-performance capabilities. However, the complexity behind its production and its limited production capacity present significant challenges, leading to a projected initial release in the US during 1H24. Furthermore, considering factors such as pricing and the absence of certain essential features, TrendForce anticipates a modest shipment volume of approximately 200,000 units for Apple Vision...

On June 6th and 7th, Nichia will exhibit at DVN Tokyo Workshop in Tokyo, Japan. DVN (Driving Vision News) is a community of experts who share information on automotive lighting and carry out several activities, including the optimization of the standards. The bi-annual workshops include an exhibition and also provide valuable discussions and presentations on chosen topics. Nichia will display headlights utilizing Nichia's latest LED technologies, encouraging open discussions and brainstorming for future automotive lighting business. Additionally, at 2pm on Jun...

As smart cars become more popular, lidars have been installed in various places: on the car roof, in the grille, and beneath the headlights...These installation locations have one thing in common: they are all outside the vehicle cabin. Where else could lidar be installed? The obvious answer is "in the cabin." There are many benefits to installing lidar in the cabin: First, since the lidar is installed behind the windshield, it is physically isolated from the outside. The glass can effectively protect the lidar from external interference such as dust and rain, thr...

Compact bench setup saves test floor space by simulating target distances and surface reflectivity Automated testing software provides insightful analytics to improve sensor design and performance while accelerating testing to support volume sensor production The Keysight the E8717A Lidar Target Simulator is a compact, automated benchtop solution that enables automakers and lidar sensor makers to test and validate lidar sensors for autonomous vehicles. (Photo: Business Wire) SANTA ROSA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Keysight Technologies, Inc. (N...

Hokuyo Automatic Selects Lumotive's Light Control Metasurface (LCM™) Optical Semiconductor Technology for Advanced Robotics and Autonomous Systems Applications REDMOND, Wash. and OSAKA, Japan, June 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Lumotive, a company specializing in Light Control Metasurface (LCM™) beam steering chips for advanced 3D optical sensors, and Hokuyo Automatic Co., Ltd., a worldwide producer of sensor and automation technology, have revealed a multi-year production contract. This partnership will expedite the deployment of ...

Brake pad scorching with TruHeat VCSEL systems for higher quality and more safety // More sustainable processing with VCSEL-based systems // Lower CO2 emissions and a smaller footprint in the factory // Reliable, contactless laser heat treatment Ulm, May 31, 2023 – TRUMPF Photonic Components, a global leader in VCSEL solutions, offers VCSEL-based heating systems for the scorching of brake pads, to achieve higher quality and, in turn, greater safety with vehicle brake pads. A shorter bedding-in of new pads and possible initial fading is prevented...

As the world is quickly adopting to less intrusive, more efficient power generation schemes, offshore wind is topping the list because of its ability to deliver power either directly to the grid or into battery storage systems. Offshore wind is also becoming a default because it doesn’t interfere with a landscape of a seashore or a mountain range and is located far enough from human settlements so as to not cause disruptions in the case of massive typhoons or hurricanes typical of areas where OSW are sited. On March 15th, BlueFloat Energy, a major offshore wind devel...

As we all know, one of the key aspects of a successful car exhibition is showcasing the vehicles in the best possible light. LED hexagon lights offer fantastic and consistent lighting that highlights the smooth lines, curves, and complex details of each car. With their high color rendering index (CRI), these lights can accurately represent the real colors of the cars, improve their visual appeal, and create an exciting display for visitors. In this post, let's explore how these advanced lighting solutions can elevate the atmosphere and display cars in all their glory with ...

Ennostar Inc. (“Ennostar” or the “Company”) today (May 31) announces high-level personnel change that the Board of Directors appoints Mr. Shuang-Lang (Paul) Peng as Chairman and President of Ennostar while Dr. BJ Lee is going to retire at the same time. The new personnel change takes effect immediately. While being Chairman and President of Ennostar, Mr. Peng is also Chairman and Group Chief Strategy Officer (Group CSO) of AUO, the largest shareholder of Ennostar. As Chairman of AUO, he has led AUO Group to reposition...

LiDAR built-in car lamp developed by SOSLAB and SL Corporation (Photo: SOSLAB) SEOUL, South Korea--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SOSLAB, a global leader of 3D high-performance LiDAR hardware and software technologies, and SL Corporation (KRX:005850), a global automotive lamps manufacturer, announced that they had entered into a technology development contract for the core LiDAR technologies and products with a goal of mass production. Through distribution of its LiDAR hardware and software system parts, SOSLAB will provide auton...

The new OP03011 LCOS panel integrates the array and frame buffer into an ultra-compact single-chip solution that is lightweight and low-power for smart glasses SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--OMNIVISION, a leading global developer of semiconductor solutions, including advanced digital imaging, analog, and touch & display technology, today announced a new 648p single-chip liquid crystal on silicon (LCOS) panel for next-generation augmented reality (AR), extended reality (XR) and mixed reality (MR) glasses and head-mounted displa...

Mojo Vision and DigiLens to advance augmented reality products with groundbreaking technology SARATOGA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mojo Vision, the high-performance micro-LED company, has partnered with DigiLens Inc., an innovator in head-worn holographic display and waveguide technology, to integrate its micro-LED technology with DigiLens’ breakthrough surface relief gratings (SRG) technology and waveguides for peak optimization. The partnership will accelerate development of products for the augmented reality (AR)/extended reality (XR) ma...

AUO Corporation (AUO) today announced the world’s first(*) gaming panel that supports NVIDIA’s latest generation G-SYNC Ultra Low Motion Blur 2 (ULMB 2) technology. In collaboration with NVIDIA, AUO developed this display to deliver the best motion clarity for competitive gamers when using ULMB 2; it has been integrated into to the ASUS ROG Swift 360Hz PG27AQN and Acer Predator XB273U F gaming monitors. AUO is actively engaged in the development of gaming displays, heavily trusted by leading international brands an...

May 31, 2023 ---- TrendForce reports the total sales of New Energy Vehicles (NEVs)—comprising BEVs, PHEVs, and FCVs—reached 2.656 million units in the first quarter of 2023, marking a 28% YoY increase. Sales of BEVs contributed 1.942 million units to this total, a YoY growth of 26%, while PHEV sales amounted to 711,000 units, signifying a 34% YoY increase. Tesla's strategic move to reduce prices resulted in a record-breaking first quarter, with sales reaching 423,000 units and boosting its market share to 21.8%. This considerable resurgen...

Toward Standardization of Inactivation Evaluation Highlights: ・Nichia developed a UV irradiant device to evaluate UV sensitivity for inactivation evaluation of microorganisms. ・The LED characteristics and design of the device meet the necessary conditions to make evaluations reproducible and accurate. ・UV LED peak wavelengths can be selected from 250nm to 365nm. ・This enables integrated evaluation of UV sensitivity, and assists in the commercialization of infection control devices. Overview: Tokushima, Japan – 30 May 2023: Nichia, the world'...

+++ The BMW Group Light Channel Next is the company’s longest development tool, measuring 132 metres +++ Cutting-edge technology enables realistic simulation of different test scenarios for road illumination and lighting effects +++ Spot on in a former warehouse +++ Munich. The BMW Group now has a new light channel at its disposal for testing the headlights and exterior lighting of new models. The new Light Channel Next, constructed in a former parts warehouse in Unterschleißheim near Munich, is one of the biggest and most modern facilities of its kind ...

Welcome to the Next Generation of Lighting. The Barava Light Is a Smart LED Hanging Liquid Light With a Built-In Speaker, Captivating Colors, and Themes. MOSCOW, ID / ACCESSWIRE / May 26, 2023 / Barava, LLC is proud to announce the launch of their innovative lighting product, the LED hanging Barava light. Playing off the retro nostalgia we all know and love, this groundbreaking new product offers a range of exciting features that reinvent the traditional light fixture. The Barava merges uplifted design and advanced technology to launch th...

Porotech, a global leader in MicroLED and gallium nitride (GaN) semiconductor technology innovation, unveiled the world's first 0.26-inch active matrix full-color Micro LED display at the 2023 SID Display Week event. Through the votes and evaluations of professional attendees and judges, Porotech's display stood out among hundreds of cutting-edge products and was honored with the "Best New Display Component" award. During the SID exhibition, held in Los Angeles from May 24th to 26th, 2023, Porotech showcased its unique DPT® (Dynami...

Hesai Technology (Nasdaq: HSAI), a global leader in lidar solutions, and CRATUS, a software solution integrator for lidar systems, today announced a strategic alliance to develop autonomous warehouse solutions using Hesai’s groundbreaking safety-rated 3D lidar, the QT128. CRATUS has selected the QT128 as the lead sensor in its all-new lidar perception package for AGVs and AMRs. Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) and Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) have been used for many years in warehouses and manufacturing plants to accomplish a variety of ...