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Nichia and ams OSRAM Sign Broad Patent Cross-License Agreement

Nichia and ams OSRAM have expanded their long-standing collaboration in the field of intellectual property (IP). The agreement grants both companies mutual access to each other’s patents for nitride LED and laser components and, for the first time, also covers sophisticated LED packages and LED modules, such as matrix headlamps. The move aims to strengthen the industry- leading IP protection both companies offer to their customers. [News] Nichia and ams OSRAM Sign Broad Patent Cross-License Agreement – LEDinside

ams OSRAM Sells Its Entertainment and Industry Lamps Business

ams OSRAM has signed an agreement with Ushio Inc. headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, for the sale of its Entertainment and Industry Lamps (ENI) business. The transaction is expected to close by the end of March 2026. The purchase price of EUR 114 million is on a cash-and-debt-free basis. ENI’s product portfolio ranges from specialty lamps for infrastructure and cinema applications to extremely sophisticated light sources for semiconductor wafer fabrication equipment (WFE). The profitable ENI business delivered revenues of approximately EUR 170 million in 2024. Ushio Inc. has approx. 6,000 employees and provides light units, equipment, systems, and services through developing new light sources and developing and applying proprietary optical technology, serving a multitude of industrial segments. ams OSRAM Sells Its Entertainment and Industry Lamps Business – tEDmag

NIGHT BREAKER® LED SMART ECE H11 – The First ECE Approved LED Retrofit Lamp from OSRAM

The NIGHT BREAKER® LED SMART ECE H11 is approved as a direct replacement for H11 halogen lamps. It delivers a modern bright white light with a color temperature of up to 6000 Kelvin. Its impressive light output ensures optimum visibility for the driver, while the glare seen by other road users is up to 50 percent less than the legally permissible maximum values. Compared to standard halogen lamps, these LED retrofit lamps consume up to 60 percent less energy and last up to six times longer thanks to LED technology and the specially developed vibration-resistant design. These characteristics make the NIGHT BREAKER® LED SMART ECE H11 a cost-effective and eco-friendly retrofit solution. For the first time there is no need for a compatibility list, no need to verify the headlamp approval number, no need to carry official approval documents, and no need to affix stickers. First ECE approved LED retrofit H11 | ams OSRAM

Ultra-efficient LEDs: Perfect for High-Performance Indoor Lighting Applications

High efficacy, deep dimming performance, reliability, robustness, and flexibility are crucial criteria for indoor lighting and applications. ams OSRAM is now presenting new mid-power LEDs that embody all these essential features. The OSCONIQ® S 3030 offers luminous efficacy ratings of up to 235 lm/W at 4000K (CRI 80) and advanced features such as deep-dimming capability and precise color control. The LED reduces maintenance cycles making it perfect for office panels, troffers, and continuous linear lighting. When integrated into high-bay and low-bay fixtures, it provides consistent illumination in warehouses and manufacturing spaces. With high color rendering options (CRI 80 and CRI 90) and a wide CCT range from 2700K to 6500K, the OSCONIQ® S 3030 also optimizes architectural accents and retail displays. Its superior hydrogen sulfide resistance and robust thermal cycling performance ensures long-term stability, even in harsh operating conditions. [News] Ultra-efficient LEDs: perfect for high-performance indoor lighting applications – LEDinside

The First Edition of the Encyclopedia Britannica Is Published on Dec. 10, 1768  The Encyclopedia Britannica, the oldest continuously published and revised work in the English language, was first made available to the public in Edinburgh, Scotland. This monumental work, which would go on to become a cornerstone of knowledge, marked the beginning of a publication that has influenced generations of scholars, students, and curious minds around the world.  The Encyclopædia Britannica was the brainchild of Colin Macfarquhar, a Scottish printer and bookseller, and Andrew Bell, a Scottish engraver. Together, they sought to create an authoritative, comprehensive, and accessible work that would encapsulate the growing body of knowledge of their time.  What began as a small printing project in Edinburgh grew into one of the most influential reference works in the world, providing access to knowledge and intellectual insight for generations, helping to shape the way we think about history, science, culture, and the world around us. Today, the Encyclopedia Britannica is regarded as one of the most influential reference works in the world. Our personal library to help us learn.  I hear  something better is coming along………