ams-OSRAM is a global technology company formed through the merger of Austria’s ams AG and Germany’s OSRAM Licht AG. The combined group brings together world-class expertise in sensor and lighting technologies, positioning itself at the forefront of optical and photonic solutions for a wide range of industries. Headquartered in Premstätten, Austria, with major research and manufacturing sites across Europe, Asia and North America, ams-OSRAM serves a global customer base with innovative products that address evolving market demands.
The company’s core business activities encompass the design, development and production of high-performance sensors, photonics systems and light-emitting diode (LED) solutions. Its portfolio includes ambient light, proximity and color sensors for consumer electronics, LiDAR and infrared solutions for advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), image sensors for industrial automation, and LED modules for automotive headlamps, general lighting and specialty applications. ams-OSRAM’s integrated approach combines semiconductor design, optoelectronics and advanced materials to deliver energy-efficient and miniaturized products.
ams-OSRAM operates through a network of regional sales and support centers to address the distinct requirements of markets in Europe, Asia and the Americas. Its solutions are found in smartphones and wearable devices, electric and autonomous vehicles, smart home and building automation, healthcare diagnostics and industrial inspection systems. The company maintains strategic partnerships with leading original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and invests heavily in co-innovation projects to accelerate product development and time-to-market.
The origins of ams-OSRAM trace back over a century: OSRAM began in 1919 as the lighting division of two major German industrial firms, while ams AG was founded in 1981 to specialise in advanced sensor technologies. The merger, completed in August 2021, established a combined leadership team under CEO Alexander Everke, supported by a board of directors with deep experience in semiconductors, photonics and global operations. With a strong emphasis on research and development, ams-OSRAM continues to expand its technology roadmap, focusing on sustainable and high-efficiency solutions that drive innovation across multiple end markets.
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