CoAsia Semi (CEO Dong-Soo Shin) and Germany’s Inova Semiconductors GmbH have signed a wafer manufacturing license agreement for ISELED 1.0, a key component for premium automotive interior lighting. Through this agreement, Inova secures a new Samsung Foundry base to expand its global ISELED supply network, while CoAsia Semi gains the ability to independently develop and produce ISELED based automotive LEDs. By combining CoAsia Semi’s chip technology with ITSWELL’s LED packaging and module manufacturing, the Co...

As a global leader in display technology, Optoma unveils its brand-new All-in-One LED display solution, marking the beginning of a new era where large-format displays become seamlessly intelligent. Every aspect of design, performance, and management has been elevated to deliver a truly immersive experience that impresses the moment you power on. At the heart of this launch is the ProScene AIO dvLED series, available in 108-, 135-, and 163-inch models. Powered by Flip-Chip + COB packaging technology, an integrated Android system, and dual intelligent management pl...

MATELASER, INC., an FDA-certified U.S. manufacturer of therapeutic laser systems, today announced the crowdfunding debut of its W1 REGEN Series, including W1 REGEN and W1 REGEN ULTRA. Weighing only 24 grams per module, the W1 REGEN is the world's lightest wearable medical-grade cold laser — empowering anyone to experience deep-tissue recovery, pain relief, and enhanced circulation anytime, anywhere. Powered by patented VCSEL laser technology and dual wavelengths (660nm red + 810nm near-infrared), the W1 REGEN delivers...

TCL China Star Optoelectronics Technology, a global leader in advanced display technologies and a subsidiary of TCL Technology, today opened the 2025 TCL CSOT Global Display Tech-Ecosystem Conference in Suzhou, China. Building on the theme "True Vision for a Bright Future", DTC 2025 unveils TCL CSOT's cutting-edge lineup of LCD, OLED and MLED products, in parallel with breakthroughs in AI-powered displays, establishing new standards and redefining excellence across multiple display categories. "The convergence of AI...

  Violumas is excited to announce the addition of UVA and UVB wavelengths to its VioBeam-1X1 series portfolio. Featuring 10° fused silica optics combined with a high-power UV LED, the product series now includes 405nm, 395nm, 385nm, 375nm, 365nm, 340nm, and 325nm wavelengths. These new LEDs are offered alongside the previously released 255nm, 265nm, 275nm, 295nm, and 310nm wavelengths. The VioBeam-1X1 delivers a precise, ultra-narrow beam, making it an ideal solution for collimation, focused illumination, fiber coupling, and far-field illumination. Comp...

In today’s world where physical and digital experiences blend seamlessly — displays play a pivotal role in every aspect of the customer journey, serving as crucial touchpoints that shape perceptions, guide behavior, and drive decisions. Operating in diverse business environments, enterprises in Southeast Asia and Oceania (SEAO) are on the lookout for solutions that not only streamline daily operations, but can deliver engaging and effective customer experiences. In 2024, Samsung reaffirmed its position as the world’s leading digital signage manufacturer by ...

LG Display, the world’s leading innovator of display technologies, announced today that two of its world-first automotive display innovations - Dual View OLED and Under Display Camera-infrared (UDC-IR) OLED - have been recognized with CES 2026 Innovation Awards from the Consumer Technology Association (CTA), the organizer of CES, the world’s largest IT and consumer electronics exhibition. Reaffirming LG Display’s leadership in next-generation automotive displays, the company was highlighted by the CTA, which selects the most...

The demand for compact and high-performance optical devices in the short-wave infrared (SWIR) region continues to grow, driven by applications ranging from molecular spectroscopy to advanced sensing technologies. Yan He and Adetunmise Dada, from the University of Glasgow, and their colleagues present a new metalens design that addresses key limitations of conventional optics in this crucial spectral band. Their research overcomes the challenges of chromatic aberration and bulky components by utilising subwavelength nanostructures to precisely control light, achieving stable fo...

Cree Lighting, a brand of Feit Electric Company Inc, today introduced its most advanced and design-forward line of lighting yet, available exclusively at Lowe’s Home Improvement. Engineered to transform the way consumers live with light, this collection combines breakthrough technology with sophisticated style, delivering a premium, top-shelf lighting experience backed by a replacement guarantee. To help emphasize the innovation and science behind the new line, Cree Lighting is partnering with actress and real-life neuroscientist Mayim Bialik, famous for her brainy rol...

For the last eight months, the DLC has been working hard to update our technical requirements for both the Solid State Lighting (SSL V6.0) and Light Use for Night Applications (LUNA V2.0) programs. This massive effort resulted in a nearly 200-page document that combines multiple policies that were previously separate—and organized the information in a way that is most helpful to the stakeholders who use it like manufacturers, utilities, implementers, specifiers, and more. The technical requirements describe the minimum performance thresholds for products to ...

Executives from LG Electronics, LG Display, LG Energy Solution and LG Innotek met with Mercedes-Benz AG to discuss expanded collaboration under LG’s “One LG Solution” strategy. Focused on leveraging the combined expertise of LG Group affiliates, this effort brings together the four companies driving the Group’s automotive components business. The meeting took place on November 13 at LG Twin Towers in Yeouido, Seoul, during the visit of Ola Källenius, Chairman of the Board of Management and CEO of Mercedes-Benz ...

Samsung today announced a new edition of its large-format LED display, The Wall, marking a pivotal expansion to its Chip on Board (CoB) lineup. Like earlier models of The Wall, the MPF series optimizes viewing experiences across an array of environments, making it the perfect centerpiece for corporate office spaces, lobbies, waiting rooms, command centers and luxury homes. “The Wall has set the bar for larger-than-life visual experiences, and the latest MPF series builds on that legacy,” said Jonathan Del Rosario, Head of Product, Display Divisio...

UVC-LED technology is being highlighted as a key technology to replace conventional mercury lamps in the fields of water, air, and surface sterilization. Its importance became even more pronounced during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, when applying UVC-LEDs to real-world applications in the engineering field, we have consistently faced a critical technical hurdle. That hurdle is 'Reliability.' The primary applications for UVC-LEDs—such as water purifiers, HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) systems, and home appliances&mdas...

Cree LED, a Penguin Solutions brand (Nasdaq: PENG), today announced that it has filed a patent infringement lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois against Promier Products and Tractor Supply. The lawsuit asserts that Promier Products and Tractor Supply have infringed Cree LED’s rights in the following patents by selling certain portable lighting products: United States Patent Nos. 9070850, 9754926, 10439112, 11791442, D790486 and D892066. Cree LED, together with its predecessor, Cree, Inc., has a t...

Instrument Systems introduces the STA Stand‑Alone Screen Photometer — a modular, vehicle‑based measurement solution that combines the LumiCam 4000B imaging luminance camera with the new ACS 635 calibration source to deliver fast, high‑resolution photometric and geometrically corrected testing of automotive headlamps, including adaptive lighting functions. Developing and benchmarking modern headlight systems requires rapid, quantitative and qualitative measurements of luminous flux and luminous intensity distributions directly on the vehicle. The STA system ...

Fluence, a leading global provider of energy-efficient LED lighting solutions for commercial cannabis production, will unveil its latest horticultural innovation—the Red Sandwich—at MJBizCon 2025 in Las Vegas. Attendees can see it alongside Fluence’s newest fixtures, including RAPTR 2, PYTHN, SPYDR 3, and VYPR 4, at Booth #15023. Developed over years of research into light intensity, spectrum, and distribution, the Red Sandwich, patent pending, represents a major advancement in controlled-environment cannabis lighting. By strategi...

Hesai Technology, the global leader in lidar solutions, announced today that it has been selected by Li Auto to supply lidars for all models in its next-generation assisted driving platform. This includes the “L” Series, “i” Series, and “MEGA”. Hesai will continue to provide advanced perception technologies for Li Auto as the exclusive lidar supplier. Li Auto is a leading new‑energy vehicle manufacturer that designs, develops, manufactures, and sells premium smart electric vehicles, with over 1.46 million vehicles delivered as of Octo...

This was no ordinary journey, but an immersive experience through light and display—China's first immersive themed cultural tourism train, the "Tianjin Time Tour", officially embarked on its voyage! Among its carriages, the Montage Fantasy Interactive Performance Carriage (Car 7) and the Immersive Time-Tunnel Carriage (Car 9) were collaboratively created by Unilumin Group, alongside China Railway Beijing Group, Tianjin Tourism (Holding) Co., Ltd., and Thinda Environment Technology Group (a company partially invested in by Unilumin&rsq...

Samsung Electronics today announced its partnership with the 2025 Asian World Film Festival (AWFF) as the festival’s official display technology sponsor. This year’s event — held November 11–20, 2025 in Culver City, California — will include screenings and key events presented on Samsung’s Onyx Cinema LED screens at the Culver Theater, the festival’s official venue. Now in its 11th year, the Asian World Film Festival brings together acclaimed filmmakers and award-contending titles from across more than 30 Asian coun...

At ORACLE Lighting, we’ve spent the past 25 years redefining what’s possible in the world of automotive lighting. Today, we’re proud to unveil our most groundbreaking innovation yet: the world’s first lensless LED headlight—a revolutionary product that’s about to disrupt everything you thought you knew about headlight design....

Sunseeker Robotics announces its wireless LiDAR lawn mower product S4 has been named a CES Innovation Awards® 2026 Honoree. S4 is the first lawn mower product to receive this prestigious recognition in the past three years. The CES Innovation Awards® 2026 program received a record number of submissions – over 3600. The announcement comes ahead of CES® 2026, the most powerful tech event in the world, happening Jan. 6-9 in Las Vegas, NV. The world-renowned CES Innovation Awards program, owned and produced by the Consumer Technology A...

ams OSRAM has become the preferred supplier for high-end and new energy vehicles worldwide, thanks to its consistent product quality, excellent light efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. With strong customer support, product advantages, and extensive experience in industry customization, ams OSRAM continues to meet customer needs and pursue innovative market opportunities. According to TrendForce, ams OSRAM holds over 30% of the automotive LED market share, ranking first globally. TrendForce had the honor of an exclusive interview with Kimi Chen, Director, APAC ...

Hongshi Intelligent is a tech company deeply involved in the research and manufacturing of silicon-based Micro LED microdisplay chips. The company possesses core technologies and patents including 8-inch silicon metal bonding, quantum dot conversion, hybrid bonding, monolithic full-color, and microlenses. Hongshi Intelligent has a complete industry chain capability, from optical device design to module design and production. The products of Hongshi Intelligent can be applied to monochrome/full-color AR glasses, smart wearable devices, micro-projectors, and other consumer electr...

Established in 1999, Macroblock is a global leader in LED driver ICs with around 250 employees. The company provides high-quality products for LED video walls, automotive lighting and display applications to more than 500 clients worldwide. Notable examples of their solutions include The Sphere in Las Vegas, rental displays for Taylor Swift's The Eras Tour, and ambient LED lights in Honda vehicles. TrendForce had the privilege of interviewing Steve Ho, Special Assistant to the General Manager, during DVN Shanghai. He shared insights into trends in am...

ViewSonic Corp., a leading global provider of visual solutions, brought its cutting-edge display technologies to 2025 Creative Expo Taiwan, transforming art into immersive visual experiences. The theme for 2025, Water Scapes, celebrated Taiwan’s natural and cultural landscapes as shaped by rivers and aquatic ecosystems—symbols of vitality, connection, and diversity. With vivid visuals and flexible setups, ViewSonic’s Luminous Superior Series laser projectors and Foldable 138-inch All-in-One Direct View LED Display enabled curators to bring their cre...

Autonomous driving demands sensor technology that delivers precision, reliability, and long-range performance every second. LiDAR systems capture the environment in three dimensions, regardless of lighting conditions, and enable safe, real-time decision-making. With its new 5-junction edge-emitting laser, ams OSRAM introduces a key component that elevates these systems to a new level of performance. Compared to the previous 3-junction technology, the new laser offers significantly higher optical peak power while consuming less electrical current. The 3-junction laser alrea...

Garmin today announced it has been honored with five CES® 2026 Innovation Awards for groundbreaking achievements in technology across various categories. The CES Innovation Awards program, presented annually by the Consumer Technology Associations (CTA)®, recognized several Garmin smartwatches – the fēnix® 8 Pro -MicroLED, Venu® 4 and Forerunner® 970 – along with the Blaze™ Equine Wellness System and the Descent™ S1 Diver Communication Buoy ahead of CES 2026. "These honors highlight Garmin's on...

The best new photonics products have been named finalists for the 2026 SPIE Prism Awards. The 24 products – by companies ranging from emerging innovators to industry stalwarts – selected in eight categories, will be honored during a 21 January gala evening at SPIE Photonics West. The annual event, which will be celebrating its 18th year, recognizes commercialized innovation in photonics, honoring companies that are bringing transformative products to market. Rapidly developing technology areas such as biophotonic instruments, lasers, quantum tech, and senso...

LG Electronics (LG) has been honored with numerous CES® 2026 Innovation Awards, including two Best of Innovation distinctions, reaffirming its leadership in next-generation smart life solutions and display technology excellence. Presented annually by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) ahead of CES – the world’s largest consumer electronics and IT trade show – the Innovation Awards recognize groundbreaking products and services that drive the future of technology and design. LG’s latest honors span multiple product catego...

A highly precise temperature sensor, barely larger than a poppy seed, makes the use of wearables for continuous on skin measurements easier than ever. Equally miniaturized, but designed for use inside the body, are the NanEye camera modules for single-use endoscopy. Beyond that, ams OSRAM offers solutions spanning the entire medical value chain — from laboratory analysis to patient care. In diabetes care, for example, body temperature provides valuable context: helping to interpret glucose readings more accurately, whether during infections, physical activity, or throu...