Lighting manufacturer Osram Licht AG has agreed to acquire solid-state lighting solutions developer LED Engin Inc. “LED Engin opens up new opportunities for us to offer our customers tailored specialty lighting solutions,” said Hans-Joachim Schwabe, CEO of Osram’s specialty lighting business unit. “LED Engin products are suitable for a variety of specialty applications, making them an ideal addition to our portfolio.” LED Engin will be integrated into the professional and industrial applications section of the business unit. The company employs 30...Read full articleRelated content from Photonics MediaARTICLESOsram, Rinspeed to Debut Modular Electric Vehicle at CES 2020Osram Opto Semiconductors Inc., a global high-tech lighting company, announced it is the exclusive lighting supplier for Rinspeed’s concept vehicle, MetroSnap, debuting at CES 2020. 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