Magna International, a maker of automotive parts based in Aurora, Ontario Canada has signed a deal to acquire OLSA S.p.A. an Italian maker of automotive lighting. Magna produces auto body exteriors and structures, power and vision technologies for cars, as well as seating systems and complete vehicle solutions. Just last …
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BMW M Motorsport Leverages Osram Technology and Expertise at Le Mans Race
BMW M Motorsport will leverage Osram technology and expertise for the legendary 24-hour sports car race Le Mans on 16 and 17 June 2018. Osram has provided biologically effective lighting for racing drivers and their teams since last year’s season as an official BMW M Motorsport partner. BMW M Motorsport …
Explanation About IR LEDs in ADAS
I sent some questions to Rajeev Thakur, regional marketing manager, of Osram Opto Semiconductors who is an expert in IR LEDs, sensors, and Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS). I wanted to get a better understanding of why IR LEDs (IREDs) work well for such systems and what they accomplish. Why …
Volkswagen and Hella Partnered to Produce LED Matrix Headlamp for New Touareg
German automaker Volkswagen recently premiered its latest generation Touareg in China. The new model features the LED Matrix Headlamps that Volkswagen developed together with German-based auto parts producer Hella. Volkswagen plans to offer the novel lighting system for the new luxury class SUV under the name of “IQ.LIGHT — LED …
Continental and Osram Sign Joint Venture Agreement to Found Osram Continental
Osram of Munich Germany and Continental of Wilmington, Massachusetts have agreed to start a joint venture to be called Osram Continental, which is scheduled to begin operations in the second half of 2018. The 50/50 joint venture will combine Osram’s technology and knowledge related to automotive lighting, light controls, sensor …
Lextar Introduces LED Module for Adaptive Headlights
Tawain-based LED maker, Lextar Electronics has launched a smart automotive LED headlight module for adaptive beam headlights (known as Adaptive Driving Beam headlights in Asia), according to a Digitimes article. The module integrates 64 chip-scale package (CSP) high-power LED chips in a matrix. A CCD (charge-coupled device) lens module recognizes …
Audi A8 Module Uses Osram’s Oslon Compact PL for Adaptive Headlights for First Time
Audi a car maker based in Ingolstadt, Germany has leveraged the expertise of Osram Opto Semiconductors in the front lighting of its new flagship A8 model. For the first time, the company’s Oslon Compact PL for adaptive front lighting was installed in the Audi A8. The Oslon Black Flat S …
Sylvania Automotive Wins Supplier of the Year Award from O’Reilly Auto Parts
Sylvania Automotive, a maker of all kinds of automotive lighting including, HID, Xenon, and even LED headlight upgrade kits, has received the 2017 Supplier of the Year Award from O’Reilly Auto Parts, a national retail supplier of aftermarket auto parts. O’reilly selected Sylvania Automotive from hundreds of suppliers worldwide, and …
2018 Audi A8 Features LEDs, Optional OLEDs, and Laser Lights from Hella
The automotive lighting company Hella has created a complete lighting design for the new Audi A8 using LEDs, OLEDs, and even laser lights. According to the company, the design uses light both as a safety function and as a design element. The Audi A8 has been available on the market …
Aledia, a Nanowire LED developer Completes Series B Financing; Signs Development and Supply Contracts
French startup, Aledia, a developer and producer of next-generation nanowire 3D LEDs based on its Gallium-Nitride-on-Silicon technology, reported the completion of its Series B financing round. Also, the company announced the execution of development and supply contracts with major LED customers. Aledia is developing nano-wire based LEDs fabricated on large-diameter …
