More than 25 years ago, the Topled set a worldwide standard as the first surface-mountable LED. Osram Opto Semiconductors now presents the latest generation, the Topled E1608, which has a package that is smaller than its predecessor models by a factor of 20. Despite this considerable miniaturisation the low-power LED is bright, reliable and robust. […]
Osram Opto Semiconductors is launching its smallest sidelooking infrared LED to date. The new SFH 4055 is based on the proven Firefly platform, used widely for LEDs in the visible spectrum. This transmitter, which has a wavelength of 850 nm, is primarily targeted at eye-tracking systems in augmented and virtual reality headsets. Eye-tracking systems use multiple infrared LEDs to […]
Osram has agreed to acquire US-based LED Engin in San Jose, California. The company has approximately 30 employees and annual sales of around $10-million. The company specialises in ultra-bright, ultra-compact solid state lighting solutions for a variety of specialty markets including entertainment lighting, ultraviolet, horticulture, tunable white and medical lighting applications. Its products mainly incorporate […]
BMW Motorsport used biologically effective light from Osram during the 24-hour race on the Nürburgring in Germany, in May this year. As a new official partner of BMW Motorsport, Osram supplied activating light for drivers and engineers both before and during the race, enhancing their alertness and boosting concentration. The German Ski Association already uses Osram’s biologically effective lighting solutions for […]
Osram has acquired a stake in Munich-based start-up Agrilution. The lighting group holds a strategic minority interest in the company via its venture capital arm, Fluxunit. The start-up has developed a smart indoor growing box, the Plantcube, which serves as a salad, vegetable and herb garden for the home. Even users without any gardening […]
At Lightfair 2017 in Philadelphia, USA, Osram Opto Semiconductors showcased an LED prototype to promote healthy plant growth: the Oslon Square Hyper Red. This third-generation 2 W LED features improved emission characteristics, higher optical output and impressive corrosion resistance for economy of use. Plants need water and light to grow. By using LEDs with different wavelengths, commercial growers can now control […]
It would be difficult to imagine the entertainment sector without lighting effects and precision lighting from Osram. For years, the company has been setting new standards in the entertainment sector. Together with its brands Claypaky and ADB, Osram offers lighting solutions to cover all requirements and presented the latest generation entertainment lighting at Prolight + Sound […]
Osram showcased its most recent developments for product presentations in retail outlets at this year’s EuroShop Trade Fair in Düsseldorf, Germany. In addition to its lighting prowess, Osram can contribute digital expertise, so enabling retailers and brand manufacturers to carry the advantages of online trading over to brick-and-mortar stores. Beacon technology, which is integrated into […]
Osram is the official lighting partner for the Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) and the company will continue the successful collaboration this year, in Kiev. The Ukranian capital is staging the competition for the second time, having done so in 2005. This year’s ESC slogan will be “Celebrate diversity”. It builds on last year’s slogan of “Come […]
The German Skiing Association (DSV) and lighting expert Osram are positive about their collaboration so far. To mobilise new energy reserves among its athletes, the DSV has been applying the latest findings on “biologically effective light” for more than two years now. Osram’s specially designed LED light glasses, now being presented at the German Alpine […]
