Press Releases

ams and OSRAM conclude Domination and Profit and Loss Transfer Agreement

DPLTA enables ams to implement strategy to create a global leader in sensor solutions and photonics

ams introduces ultra-thin sensor bringing new blood-oxygen monitoring capability to earbuds, patches, and other wearable devices

AS7038RB SpO2 sensor integrates photodiode, filter and signal processing in a compact package just 0.65mm thin

ams introduces world’s first ambient light, proximity and flicker sensing module optimized for ‘Behind OLED’ display operation for bezel-less smartphones

Mounted behind an OLED display, the TMD3719 ALS/proximity/flicker sensor enables OEMs to design smartphones that have no bezel and so maximize screen-to-body ratio

ams and vivo deepen cooperation and lead the new trend of smart phone development for the Android market

Bang & Olufsen selects ams ANC for Top-of-range Over-ear Headphones marking 95th Anniversary

ams AS3460 Digital Augmented Hearing device delivers outstanding Active Noise Cancellation and Augmented Hearing to Bang & Olufsen’s new high-end H95 model, launched in August 2020

ams sponsors the Innovations-Marathon of the Austrian Universities of Technology (TU Austria) with a challenge on health sensing

ams as a sponsor for the TU Austria Innovations-Marathon 2020

ams and Ibeo progress in bringing solid-state LiDAR technology to the automotive market

ams and Ibeo have made significant progress on bringing solid-state LiDAR technology for advanced driver assistance systems and autonomous driving to the market

ams survey finds consumers expect to ‘hear what they want to hear’ without compromise on earbud comfort

The top earbud innovation cited was volume-limiting technology, possible due to noise cancellation as it makes it easier to hear audio without maxing the volume 

ams ‘Comfortable, Smart, High-performing Earbuds Survey’ highlights for OEMs what consumers want

The top earbud innovation cited was volume-limiting technology, possible due to noise cancellation as it makes it easier to hear audio without maxing the volume

Ibeo and ams solid-state LiDAR technology used by prominent automotive manufacturer Great Wall Motor to enable future autonomous driving vehicles

Ibeo confirms ams VCSEL technology is a core component within LiDAR systems

ams provides sensor technology for medical technology startup midge medical to develop rapid test device for COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2)

Rapid test results will be available in as little as 15 minutes

ams reports second quarter revenues at mid-point and profitability at top end of expectation range ...

Selected financial information for the second quarter and first half 2020

ams Commended by United Imaging for Accelerated Supply of Unprecedented Levels of Essential CT Detectors to fight Covid-19 (SARS-CoV-2)

Industry-leading Computed Tomography (CT) technology contributes to diagnosing the respiratory complications of some of the first Covid-19 (SARS-CoV-2) patients

ams launches world’s smallest proximity/light sensor module to enable phone makers to reduce bezel width

New TMD2755 3-in-1 sensor has 40% smaller footprint than comparable competitors, enabling phone makers to narrow the bezel and increase display area

ams announces successful closing of the OSRAM acquisition, aims to create a global leader in sensor solutions and photonics

Holding 69% of OSRAM shares after closing, ams welcomes OSRAM employees worldwide ...

ams receives EU regulatory approval for OSRAM acquisition; expected closing of transaction on 9 July 2020

ams announces the successful pricing of EUR 650 million and USD 400 million senior notes

Performance gains in new digital X-ray readout IC from ams achieve clearer images at lower radiation doses

New AS5850A is a 256-channel digital readout IC for medical flat panel detectors

ams approached Austrian authorities on recent media reports; no FMA investigation into the company

ams rejects media allegations of unlawful trading by ams management

ams and Senova join efforts on technology to create point-of-care rapid antibody test for Covid-19

Recent experiments proved feasibility of a highly accurate digital antibody test for Covid-19 (SARS-CoV-2) virus

New ams position sensors for high-speed electric motors to improve car industry’s electrification efforts

Increase precise and accurate measurement outputs with the new AS5147U and AS5247U rotary position sensors

ams reports first quarter revenues and adjusted operating (EBIT) margin in upper half of guidance range ...

Selected financial information for the first quarter 2020

ams confirms Public Offer for OSRAM expected to close in the second quarter 2020 and Rights Issue proceeding on terms announced

Rights Issue proceeding pursuant to the terms set out in the prospectus published on 13 March 2020

ams confirms expectations for first quarter inclusive of assessment of Covid-19 situation

ams CFO Michael Wachsler to step down with a view to standing for election to the Supervisory Board ...

ams makes it easier to implement 3D features like face recognition or rear camera enhancement with new integrated IR illuminator module

New Merano Hybrid module from ams is the world´s smallest IR flood illuminator system combining the laser emitter, laser driver, optical stack and eye-safety monitoring

ams reports record results for full year 2019, revenues up 32% year-on-year;

Selected financial information for the fourth quarter and full year 2019

ams announces firm intention to enter into a Domination and Profit and Loss Transfer Agreement with OSRAM

Domination and Profit and Loss Transfer Agreement facilitates the speedy implementation of ams' strategic vision for OSRAM

ams’ Extraordinary General Meeting approves capital increase in form of a rights issue

The Extraordinary General Meeting has approved the capital increase with an overwhelming majority

ams launches most advanced spectral ALS sensor for next-generation premium smartphone camera performance boost

First to market with spectral ambient light sensor for high-end mobile phones

ams launches ultra-sensitive NIR image sensor promising large power savings in mobile 3D optical sensing systems

ams is first high QE NIR sensor to be integrated into a 3D/ ASV reference design with the Seres4 solution to be demonstrated at CES

ams brings the future of selective noise cancellation to loose-fit true wireless

ams AS3460 Digital Augmented Hearing companion chip provides world’s best performing noise cancellation for loose- and closed-fit earbuds