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Leadership Change at the Ushio Europe Group
Posted on Mar 31, 2026Thorsten Baum Appointed President and CEO of the Ushio Europe Group
Effective April 1, 2026, Thorsten Baum has been appointed President and CEO of the Ushio Europe Group. In the long history of Ushio Europe, he is only the second European to assume this top position. He succeeds William F. Mackenzie, who will focus on his role as General Manager of the Global Business Unit AUCC/Advanced Packaging—one of Ushio’s key strategic priorities.
Thorsten Baum looks back on a 26-year career within the Ushio Group. In various leadership roles, he has played a key role in shaping the establishment, expan...
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Posted on Jan 14, 2026
HPS Is Not Disappearing – Why “Mature” Lighting Technologies Still Matter in Modern Greenhouses
Ushio’s participation at HortiContact 26
For several years now, high-pressure sodium (HPS) lighting has repeatedly been labeled a “dying technology.” The narrative is familiar: LEDs are newer, more efficient, more controllable—and therefore assumed
Posted on Jul 30, 2025
Ushio acquires the Industrial and Entertainment lamps business of ams-OSRAM Group
Ushio Inc. (Head office: Tokyo: President and CEO: Takabumi Asahi, hereinafter “Ushio”) resolved to acquire the industrial lamps mainly for semiconductor market and entertainment lamps business (hereinafter the "Business") of ams-OSRAM AG (Head offic
Posted on Jul 21, 2025
Applying Light on the Future of the Plastics & Rubber Industry - Ushio at K
From thermoforming to surface activation, Ushio continues to shape the future of industrial light. At K 2025, the world’s premier trade fair for plastics and rubber, Ushio Europe invites you to Hall 10, Stand F33, where you’ll experience a dynamic ra
Posted on May 27, 2025
Ushio to Showcase Cutting-Edge Photonics Solutions at LASER World of PHOTONICS 2025
Ushio Germany is excited to announce its participation in this year’s LASER World of PHOTONICS trade fair, taking place from June 24 to 27, 2025, at the Messe München. Visitors are invited to explore Ushio’s latest advancements in LED and Laser Diode
Posted on Mar 18, 2025
Commercialization of “HL63723DG”, a 640nm wavelength range red laser diode with an extended high-temperature operating range up to 85°C
Ushio Inc. (hereinafter referred to as "Ushio") has completed development of the HL63723DG laser diode (LD) for automotive and sensor applications that require high temperature operation. The sales of this product will begin July 2025. This product f
Posted on Mar 04, 2025
Ushio presents innovative lighting technologies for battery manufacturing - Debut at Battery Show Europe 2025
Ushio will present its innovative IR lamp and UV LED technologies at The Battery Show Europe 2025 in Stuttgart (June 3–5, 2025). As a first-time exhibitor, Ushio will showcase its innovative solutions for drying and curing in lithium battery producti
Posted on Jan 21, 2025
Ushio releases the world highest optical output power of 400mW at 405nm wavelength, single-mode laser diode.
In December of 2024 Ushio started sample shipments of the HL40213MG, a single-mode laser diode (LD) with the industry's highest optical output power of 400mW in the 405nm wavelength band, which has stable beam quality over a wide operating temperatur
Posted on Jan 08, 2025
HortiContact 2025 - Last man standing continues to light the greenhouse.
The horticultural sector is gearing up for HortiContact 2025 (February 18-20 in Gorinchem), an event that is more than just a trade show - it is where the heart of the sector comes together. Like a family reunion, it is the perfect place to reconnect
Posted on Dec 11, 2024
Advancing Accuracy: Ushio's Expertise in Laser Displacement Sensor Technology
The Growing Importance of Displacement Measurement
Measurement and inspection accuracy and reproducibility are becoming more and more important in manufacturing, as they are directly linked to higher productivity, better quality, and cost reduction.
Posted on Dec 01, 2024
The Ushio Europe groups welcomes William F. Mackenzie as its new chairman, president and CEO
The Ushio Europe groups welcomes William F.Mackenzie as its new chairman, president and CEO, effective December 1st, 2024.
William F. Mackenzie has multiple roles inside Ushio. In addition to being a Shikko Yakuin* & Ushio Group Senior Executive
Posted on Nov 17, 2024
Ushio launched 785nm, 200mW High-power, High-reliability Infrared Laser Diode for Life Science Applications
Ushio is pleased to announce the development and release of the HL78002MG, a high-performance infrared laser diode (LD) designed for life science applications. With an optical output power of 200mW, a wavelength of 785nm, and a focus on high reliabil
Posted on Nov 13, 2024
Ushio Has Developed an Ultra-compact SWIR LED Package with a Footprint of 0.6 x 0.3 mm
Adopts the world's first SWIR LED chip utilizing a flip-chip structure with InP materials*1
Ushio Inc. (Head Office: Tokyo, President and CEO: Takabumi Asahi, hereinafter “Ushio”) is pleased to announce that it has developed an ultra-compact LED pack
Posted on Sep 12, 2024
Sample Shipments Begin for Our Low-Profile SWIR Flip-Chip LED
Ushio Inc is pleased to announce that the company started shipping samples of our "epitex F Series" LED chip, which operate in the SWIR range of 1050 nm to 1900 nm and feature a low-profile, compact design. The first samples were delivered in August
Posted on Aug 08, 2024
Ushio at Glasstec 2024: A New Face in the Glass Manufacturing Industry
Ushio Germany GmbH is thrilled to present its wide range of Infrared (IR) solutions for the first time to the glass manufacturing industry at GlassTec, taking place from October 22-25, 2024, at Messe Düsseldorf.
Numerous glass processes require heati
Posted on Aug 06, 2024
Ushio at IZB: Showcasing Innovative IR, UV LED and Excimer Solutions for the Automotive Industry
Ushio is excited to announce its participation at the upcoming IZB (International Suppliers Fair), taking place from 22.-24. October at Allerpark in Wolfsburg. The company will be presenting its wide range of IR, UV LED and Excimer solutions tailored
Posted on Jul 31, 2024
Beyond the Standard: Ushio Showcases Advanced Lighting Solutions for Plastic Processing at Fakuma 2024
Ushio announces its participation in Fakuma 2024 (October 15-19), the premier international trade fair for plastics processing. Ushio will exhibit its comprehensive range of infrared (IR) solutions and UV LED modules designed to meet the diverse need
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