In response to the IR LED needs, OSRAM in Germany to recruit a large number of people

The European giant OSRAM (OSRAM) spokesman of foreign that can be expected in the near future, the infrared component of LED demand will increase, including infrared LED application with iris identification is applied to mobile devices for the market is hot, so in Germany Regensburg factory, is expected to hire about 1000 new employees.

The recent focus of Osram on automotive lighting has reached 50% of the company's total revenue, Osram said, and they continue to be optimistic about the potential of the smartphone market demand for LED related components.

Osram said, to 2020 so far, the company will continue to release position. Optical semiconductor plant will add about 50% manpower, mainly responsible for manufacturing and research and development, in order to balance the needs of LED components and infrared for the auxiliary driving system.

Osram (Samsung) Galaxy Note 7, after several bombings, one of the focus of the market is also to see the supply of infrared iris identification device. Osram also supports the same technology for Samsung's new Galaxy S8, which will be released in April, the report said.

Several Osram competitors also have new news. Nichia (Nichia) recently won several lawsuit; formerly PHILPS (Philips)'s Lumileds in December 2016 was sold to Appollo stock management (Apollo Global Management).

Osram released its first quarter earnings on February 8th, showing high demand for LED components, and revenue in the infrared segment has also helped boost revenue for the entire season. The company also plans to invest 10 million euros ($10 million 640 thousand) in the production of LED components in the new plant in malaysia.

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