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2025 was a demanding year – with market uncertainty and soft demand across many industries. Yet it was also a year of remarkable progress. We launched breakthrough technologies, including next-generation ambient light solutions for innovative automotive design, cutting-edge infrared LEDs for AR/VR, and high-resolution Time-of-Flight sensors for precise 3D detection. We also celebrated 100 years of OSRAM Automotive, strengthened our position in the lamps business, and achieved the #1 ranking among LED package manufacturers. Looking ahead to 2026, we remain committed to innovation, seizing opportunities in AI, miniaturization, and energy-saving solutions.
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| AI smart glasses – the new wearable assistant for daily life
By combining stylish eyewear with advanced AI agents, they can offer seamless, hands-free interaction in everyday life. Unlike smartphones, smart glasses are always ready, see what you see, and respond intelligently to context – whether messaging friends or navigating the city. With integrated audio, video, and sensors, they enhance core human activities like learning and exploring. Future models will go beyond commands, interpreting intent and cues to act like a personal assistant. Optical technologies will be key to unlocking this potential, and innovators like ams OSRAM are pushing the boundaries. Curious about how these devices will transform daily life? Read on. |
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Enabling the future of ultra‑slim headlamp design – on-demand webinar, December 17
Learn how the latest high performance OSLON™ Compact RM LED makes ultra-slim, continuous light signatures possible – without compromising brightness or uniformity. In this on-demand webinar, explore how its 0.5 mm² highcurrent chip enables sleek optical designs, the rectangular LEA enhances precision and luminance, and the performance gained across low beam, high beam, and ADB applications. |
| High-Resolution Multi-Zone Sensing – webinar, January 14
Discover the new TMF8829 from ams OSRAM: a game-changer in 3D depth measurement with configurable resolution up to 48×32 pixels, detection range up to 11 m, and an 80° field of view – all in a compact module. Built on advanced SPAD, TDC, and histogram technology, it delivers precise distance and ambient light data with 0.25 mm resolution and presence detection with highest precision in 3D depth sensing for robotics, mobile & consumer applications.
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Pushing the boundaries with sensing excellence
Jens Milnikel, EVP & GM CMOS Sensors & ASICs, shares how ams OSRAM is advancing optical sensing through ASIC excellence, specialized CMOS processes, and Through-Silicon Via-based stacking to solve complex design challenges. Highlights include spectral color sensing behind OLED displays, direct time-of-flight with multi-zone depth maps, and next-generation medical imaging detectors – read the AnySilicon interview to learn more. |
| UV-C LEDs: the smart way to disinfect
Say goodbye to mercury lamps. UV-C LEDs deliver immediate, powerful disinfection for water, air, and surfaces – without harmful materials. With long lifetimes and flexible design options, they are paving the way for cleaner, safer environments. Explore the science behind UV-C LEDs and their game-changing potential in our key experts Alexander Wilm’s article in Components in Electronics.
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Eye-safe precision for smart glasses and AR/VR headsets
Maximize user safety in AR/VR designs with the AS1181 from ams OSRAM, an 8-channel LED driver engineered for secure, high-speed eye tracking. It combines comprehensive protection – including short, open, and overcurrent detection – with precise synchronization for binocular systems. Its ultra-compact footprint and flexible current control enable seamless integration into the slimmest smart glasses without compromising reliability. |
| VEGALED™: compact projection brilliance for smart glasses
Power the next generation of smart glasses with the VEGALED™. This ultra-compact full-color/color mixing RGGB module packs four powerful chips into a sleek white package, delivering brilliant near-to-eye projection for AR applications. It combines high efficiency with a small footprint for seamless design integration.
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OSLON™: smarter access control in a tiny footprint
Access control just got smarter with the new OSLON™ P1616 IR LEDs featuring IR:6 thin-film chip technology for 860 nm and 950 nm applications. Delivering up to 36% more brightness, more uniform illumination, and up to 43% higher efficiency, they are ideal for smart doorbells and security cameras – compact, powerful, and highly reliable. Learn more about how we are redefining security performance. |
| Power TOPLED™ class-leading IR power & efficiency
Boost the performance of your machine vision and security systems with the new Power TOPLED™ Lens series, driven by our advanced IR:6 chip technology. It delivers an 88% increase in radiant intensity and 32% better efficiency for clearer imaging and longer battery life. Rugged and precise, it excels even in extreme temperatures.
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| Unlock the future of smart lighting with OSP
Our Open System Protocol (OSP) is redefining advanced automotive lighting. This open, license-free standard enables seamless integration across manufacturers and system partners – controlling over 1,000 devices individually in a chain. With unmatched flexibility and interoperability, OSP empowers innovators to create custom functions while ensuring compatibility. Read the full story here and explore how OSP drives smarter, more dynamic lighting solutions.
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OVE Innovation Award for AS5920M Photon Counting Module
ams OSRAM has won the OVE Innovation Award 2025 (Austrian Electrotechnical Association) for the AS5920M Photon Counting Module – a breakthrough that enables sharper CT imaging with lower radiation exposure. By counting individual X-ray photons and measuring their energy, this technology unlocks spectral imaging for more precise diagnostics and supports integration into next-generation scanners.
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| Shaping the future of smart diagnostics with spectral sensing
Discover how spectral sensors are revolutionizing medical technology for precise, portable, and non-invasive diagnostics. By capturing visible and near-infrared light, these sensors deliver detailed optical signatures—the foundation for applications from skin analysis to microfluidics and pharmaceutical control. Compact, energy-efficient, and ideal for handheld systems, solutions like the TCS3448 empower innovators to design next-generation diagnostic devices without compromise. Read the full article and explore our solutions for digital diagnostics. |
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| Experience the power of light at CES 2026
Join ams OSRAM at CES Las Vegas from January 6-9, 2026 and discover how light, sensors, and software are shaping smarter, safer, and more sustainable solutions. Explore interactive demos in automotive, healthcare, AR wearables, and robotics – and see innovation in action. Find us at the Venetian Expo, Level 3 – San Polo 3402. See our webpage for more details. Book your VIP booth tour or schedule a private meeting. |
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| Join us at Photonics West 2026
Find us in San Francisco, January 17–22, for SPIE Photonics West. Visit Hall F, Booth 4435 to experience live demos and explore breakthroughs in lasers, optical sensing, and imaging technologies. From LiDAR and industrial automation to medical and AR/VR applications, discover how our innovations can power your business forward. Register now and schedule your private meeting. |
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| Connect with ams OSRAM at DVN Munich
Meet us at the DVN Lighting Workshop in Munich on January 21–22, 2026. Discover our latest innovations and key topics shaping the future of automotive lighting. Visit our booth, attend expert talks, and explore how we can drive next-generation lighting solutions together. Visit our website for more information. |
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Save the Date in March: - Mobile World Congress 2026, Barcelona, Spain March 2 to 5, 2026
- Light + Building 2026, Frankfurt, Germany. March 8 to 13, 2026
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| Paper beats plastic: a game-changer for LED logistics
Paper reels deliver real value: lower CO₂ emissions, less plastic waste, and optimized handling for automated processes. For our customers, that means a more sustainable supply chain without compromising quality or adding cost. This is a win for your business – and the environment. Experience the paper reel live at Light + Building 2026.
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Season's greetings
2025 was all about delivering value – and we couldn’t have done it without you. Thank you for your engagement and for trusting us to support your projects. In 2026, we’ll continue to combine expertise and passion to provide solutions that help you succeed. Stay tuned for more insights and technologies that make a real difference. Let us keep moving forward together.
Your ams OSRAM Team. |
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