What Ushio does

Ushio is a global manufacturer of specialized industrial light sources spanning the complete electromagnetic spectrum from ultraviolet (100-400nm) through visible (400-700nm) to infrared (700nm-1mm), with the parent company Ushio Inc. founded in Japan in 1964 and listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TYO: 6925). European operations, headquartered in Oude Meer, Netherlands, were established in 1985 and operate as Ushio Europe B.V. with sales/logistics in Germany, France, UK, and a ~6,000 m² manufacturing plant in Poland capable of producing 1,000,000 lamps annually. The product portfolio includes UV LED curing modules (UniJet series), Care222 filtered 222nm Far UV-C disinfection lamps, excimer lamps for surface treatment, IR heating modules, xenon cinema projector lamps (65% global market share, distributed via Christie/Barco/NEC/Sony), HORTURION HPS horticulture lamps, high-power laser diodes, LED components, and lithography systems. Core differentiators include world-record performance specifications (e.g., 4.2W pulsed red laser diode, 1900nm SWIR LED), 3,000+ documented solutions, and bespoke engineering through Application Laboratories in Germany that engage customers from early R&D through implementation.

Ushio's business model is primarily hardware sales of specialty lighting components to enterprise customers across eight primary verticals: semiconductor manufacturing, industrial manufacturing (curing/heating/surface treatment), cinema/entertainment, medical/healthcare, horticulture, automotive/mobility, printing, and environmental/food safety. Revenue is generated through direct sales (regional European offices), OEM-embedded distribution (cinema lamps certified into projector manufacturers), and distributor/wholesale channels for industrial markets. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; quotes are negotiated directly based on product configuration. Custom development services through Application Laboratories provide professional-services revenue alongside hardware sales.

In July 2025, Ushio Inc. acquired ams-OSRAM AG's industrial lamps (primarily semiconductor) and entertainment lamps business — adding approximately ¥28.8 billion (~US$190M) in annual revenue and ~500 employees, with closing completed Q1 2026. This acquisition is part of the 'Revive Vision 2030' corporate strategy targeting ROIC exceeding 10% and ROE of 12% or more. The company is led by CEO Takabumi Asahi (appointed April 2024) at the parent level and Thorsten Baum (appointed April 2026) at the European group level, with subsidiary Christie Digital Systems under Michael Phipps.

Name

Ushio

Legal name

Ushio Inc.

Website

https://ushio.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1964

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Ushio is a global manufacturer of specialized industrial light sources spanning the UV-to-IR spectrum, serving semiconductor, cinema, industrial manufacturing, automotive, medical, and horticulture customers with lamps, UV LEDs, laser diodes, and custom lighting solutions backed by European Application Laboratories and a 1M-unit Poland production facility.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Industrial Lighting

NAICS

Electric Lighting Equipment Manufacturing (33513), Commercial, Industrial, and Institutional Electric Lighting Fixture Manufacturing (335132), Electric Lamp Bulb and Other Lighting Equipment Manufacturing (335139)

SIC

Electric Lighting & Wiring Equipment (3640), Semiconductors & Related Devices (3674), Electronic Components & Accessories (3670)

akta.pro primary industry

Optoelectronic Emitters (LED/Laser/VCSEL) (HDAHALAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Specialty & Task/Workstation Lighting (Inspection/task lights, cleanroom/food-grade, portable work lights) (IMAGAIAK), UV Germicidal Light (UV-C) & HVAC Disinfection Systems (HSAOAIAI), Machine Vision & Inspection Lighting (Ring lights, bar lights, backlights, strobed illumination) (IMAGAIAG), Automotive Lighting Systems & Components Manufacturing (LED/Headlamps/Signal/Interior) (IMACAJAF)

Keywords

• Industrial light sources
• UV LED curing
• Infrared heating lamps
• Cinema projector lamps
• Horticulture HPS lighting

Headquarters

HQ city

Oude Meer

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Industrial Light Source Sales: Sale of specialized industrial light sources including UV lamps, UV LED modules, IR lamps, laser diodes, xenon lamps, halogen lamps, and LEDs to industrial customers across multiple sectors. Products are sold directly and through channel partners across Europe, Americas, and Asia.
2. Acquisition of ams-OSRAM Lamps Business: Ushio acquired the industrial lamps (primarily for semiconductor market) and entertainment lamps business of ams-OSRAM AG, generating approximately 28.8 billion yen in sales in 2024 from the target business.
3. Custom Solution Development: Custom development of light source solutions tailored to specific customer processes, from early R&D stages through final implementation, leveraging Application Laboratories in Germany.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Ushio manufactures and sells specialized industrial light sources spanning the entire electromagnetic spectrum from ultraviolet (UV, 100-400 nm) through visible (400-700 nm) to infrared (IR, 700 nm-1 mm). The company produces UV curing modules, IR heating lamps, excimer lamps, laser diodes (UV, red, NIR, SWIR), xenon cinema projector lamps, high-pressure sodium (HPS) horticulture lamps, LEDs, halogen lamps, and measurement devices, supplying these to industrial customers in semiconductor, automotive, healthcare, printing, cinema, and horticulture sectors.

Product overview

Ushio is a global manufacturer of specialized industrial light sources covering the complete light spectrum from ultraviolet (UV, 100-400nm) through visible (400-700nm) to infrared (IR, 700nm-1mm). The company operates a diversified product portfolio organized into distinct product lines including: UV LED curing solutions (UniJet series, Care222 disinfection lamps, excimer systems for surface treatment), infrared heating products (twin tube lamps, single tube lamps, pin lamps with reflectors, IR heating modules), laser diodes (UV, visible red, NIR, and SWIR wavelengths for sensing, medical, and projection applications), cinema and specialty lamps (xenon projector lamps, halogen, HPS for horticulture, metal halide), LED components (SMBB, EDC, EDCC families), and UV/IR measurement instruments. Ushio also acquired ams-OSRAM's industrial and entertainment lamps business in 2025, expanding its semiconductor and cinema lamp offerings. Applications span curing and coating, semiconductor manufacturing, disinfection, horticulture, projection and entertainment, heating, measurement and sensing, and industrial processing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• LUMINITY: Cinema projector lamp brand known for long lifetime and high performance, offering up to 500 additional warranty hours.
• HORTURION
• Care222
• UXL
• DXL
• UXW
• HORTURION HPSSURPREMA
• UniJet
• ExciJet
• MIDORI
• UniCube

Products and services

• UV LED UniJet Series Air-cooled UV LED modules for curing UV-reactive inks, lacquers, coatings, and adhesives, featuring dimmability of 10-100%, peak irradiance up to 18.5 W/cm², and service life over 10,000 hours. Available in E (pinning/3D printing), iC (compact air-cooled), iIII (high intensity), and iIV (highest dose/energy-saving) variants. Used in inkjet printing, surface coatings, and industrial finishing applications.
• Care222 Filtered 222nm Far UV-C Disinfection Lamps 222nm UV-C disinfection lamps using a Kr-Cl excimer lamp with optical bandpass filter, demonstrated safe for human skin and eyes through joint research with Kobe University. Designed for antibacterial and viral inactivation in medical facilities and occupied public spaces.
• IR Twin Tube Lamps Infrared emitters consisting of two fused quartz tubes offering improved mechanical robustness, stability, and enhanced power density. Available as single or double-ended configurations in IR-A to IR-B wavelengths, with custom filament designs and optional reflective coatings including gold coating. Used for industrial heating applications.
• IR Pin Type Lamps & Reflectors Single-ended compact IR radiation sources with different reflective coatings for precise radiation direction, paired with matching reflectors that achieve uniform irradiance in any shape, pattern, or layout from spot to linear beam profiles. Used in industrial heating processes.
• HORTURION HPS Lamps High-pressure sodium lamps for professional greenhouse lighting, including single-ended and double-ended lamps plus matching power supplies. Manufactured in Poland with capacity of 1,000,000 lamps per year. The HORTURION SUPREMA 1000W model achieves world-leading 2200 µmol/s output.
• Xenon Cinema Projector Lamps Comprehensive cinema projector lamp portfolio including UXL (analog projectors), UXL/H (high efficiency), UXW (water-cooled giant screens), DXL (digital projectors), and DXL/LU LUMINITY (extended warranty/lifetime). Ushio holds 65% of the global cinema projector lamp market, with lamps certified by Barco, NEC, Sony, and Christie Digital Systems.
• HL63680HD High Power Red Laser Diode World's highest optical output power 4.2W pulsed red laser diode at 638nm wavelength with 45% wall-plug efficiency. Designed for cinema projectors and automotive AR-HUD applications.
• HL85022MG Series Infrared Laser Diodes 850nm 250mW infrared laser diodes with extended operating temperature range of -40°C to 75°C. Designed for night vision devices, distance measurement sensors (ToF), and ranging sensors in automotive and industrial applications.
• EDCC Family LED Package Compact high-power LED package achieving 80% footprint reduction compared to the EDC Family, measuring 1.5mm x 1.85mm x 0.9mm. Wide wavelength range including UV, visible, IR, and SWIR options for miniaturized applications.
• MIDORI UV Spot Cure LED Light Source Fiber optic UV spot curing illuminators for adhesives and coatings, available in 365nm and 405nm wavelengths. Compact, energy-efficient replacement for traditional lamp-based curing systems.
• UniCube Series World's first LED module for batch irradiation covering areas from 50mm x 50mm to 400mm x 400mm. Features four-way coupling technology for high intensity uniform curing of UV-reactive materials.
• UIT-700 Accumulated UV Meter Advanced UV meter measuring 0.1 µW/cm² to 25 W/cm² with touch panel interface and mobile device connectivity. Standard instrument in the Japanese electronics industry for UV irradiance measurement and calibration.
• Excimer Lamps & Modules 172nm and 222nm excimer radiation sources for surface activation, cleaning, and adhesive-free bonding. Includes Hyper V series (inline treatments), SUE series (stationary irradiation), and ExciJet lab-scale modules enabling VUV bonding of amorphous thermoplastics below softening temperature.
• SMBB Family LEDs High-power TOP LED family with peak wavelengths from 365nm to 1650nm. Multiple lens types (-02, -03, -04) and multi-chip configurations available for UV through SWIR spectrum applications.
• HL63723DGAM Automotive-Grade Red Laser Diode AEC-Q102 compliant automotive-grade red laser diode for next-generation in-vehicle projection, AR-HUD, and road projection applications.
• 1900nm SWIR LEDs High light output 1900nm short-wavelength infrared (SWIR) LEDs from the Epitex D Series, achieving world's highest class output power and efficiency for the 1900nm band. Used in sensing, spectroscopy, and industrial inspection applications.
• 1100GD 1100nm LED 1100nm SWIR LED doubling light output in the SWIR range compared to previous generation products, designed for sensing and measurement applications.
• IR Single Tube Lamps Single-ended infrared emitters for industrial heating applications including thermoforming, drying, soldering, and welding processes.
• IR Heating Modules Complete infrared heating modules combining emitters with reflectors and mounting systems for integrated thermal solutions for industrial production lines.
• Lithography Systems Lamphouse and mask-aligner lithography systems for semiconductor manufacturing including the UX-4 full-field projection aligner, used for wafer processing and photolithography in chip fabrication.

Quantifiable outcome

• 65% global market share in cinema projector lamps
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• ams-OSRAM AGminorOthers · 6 May 2026ams OSRAM completed the sale of its Entertainment & Industrial lamps business to Ushio Inc. as of Q1 2026, completing the acquisition transaction.
• ams-OSRAM AGcoreOthers · 28 July 2025Ushio Inc. resolved to acquire the industrial lamps (primarily for the semiconductor market) and entertainment lamps business of ams-OSRAM AG via a share and asset transfer agreement signed on July 28, 2025, with closing expected in Q4 FY ending March 2026. The target business generated approximately 28.8 billion yen in sales in 2024 and has about 500 employees expected to transfer to Ushio. The acquisition is part of Ushio's 'Revive Vision 2030' strategy.
• Christie Digital SystemscoreOthers · 1 April 2024Christie Digital Systems is a subsidiary of Ushio Inc. Parent company Ushio announced promotion of Michael Phipps to president and CEO of Christie Digital Systems, effective April 1, 2026, succeeding Takabama Asahi who continues as CEO of Ushio Group, Inc.
• SKZ – The Plastics CenterminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 March 2024Peer-reviewed research collaboration published in JOINING PLASTICS magazine demonstrating effectiveness of Ushio's ExciJet VUV Excimer module for adhesive-free bonding of amorphous thermoplastics (PMMA, ABS, COC).
• Kobe UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 April 2020Joint research with Kobe University demonstrated that repetitive irradiation with 222 nm UV-C does not cause skin cancer in highly susceptible mice, suggesting safety for human skin and eyes. Results published in Photochemistry & Photobiology, March 2020. Research supported by KAKENHI Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research.
• Entertainment Technology Corporation (ETC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 September 201925-year partnership with ETC for stage lighting. Ushio supplies HPL+ filament updates for ETC's Source Four theatre lighting fixtures, with on-the-box endorsement from ETC recognizing the collaboration.
• Fraunhofer InstituteminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2019Fraunhofer collaboration on the PhotonFlex project exploring excimer technology applications for industrial manufacturing. Fraunhofer is Europe's largest application-oriented research organization.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• LEDVANCE GmbH: Spun off from OSRAM, LEDVANCE specializes in general-purpose LED lamps, specialty lighting, and smart lighting for professional and consumer markets. Overlaps with Ushio's halogen, HPS, and specialty lamp product lines.
• ams-OSRAM AG: Global optoelectronics leader manufacturing LEDs, laser diodes, and specialty lighting. Direct peer given that Ushio acquired ams-OSRAM's industrial and entertainment lamps business; both serve semiconductor, automotive, and industrial customers with overlapping UV/IR/visible light source portfolios.
• Excelitas Technologies: Private US-based photonics components manufacturer specializing in UV curing, IR heating, xenon flash, and LED light sources for industrial curing, medical, and analytical instrumentation. Closely comparable to Ushio's IR/UV product portfolio and bespoke solution model.
• Nichia Corporation: Japanese LED and laser diode manufacturer and pioneer of high-brightness blue/white LEDs. Comparable in UV LED and laser diode segments where Ushio competes, particularly for industrial curing and projection applications.
• Hamamatsu Photonics: Japanese manufacturer of specialty light sources, photodetectors, and optoelectronic components serving semiconductor, medical, and scientific instrumentation markets. Highly comparable to Ushio's laser diode, UV, and detector product lines with similar B2B industrial customer base.

Broad incumbents

• TRUMPF SE + Co. KG: German industrial laser and machine tool manufacturer. Comparable in providing laser-based solutions for industrial manufacturing (welding, cutting, surface treatment) where Ushio also serves with laser diodes and UV/IR systems.
• Signify (Philips Lighting): Global lighting giant (formerly Philips Lighting) covering consumer, professional, and specialty lighting. Overlaps with Ushio in horticulture (HPS/LED grow lights) and UV-C disinfection, but operates at much larger scale and broader portfolio.
• Coherent Corp: Large US photonics company producing laser diodes, VCSELs, and materials for industrial, semiconductor, and automotive applications. Comparable in laser diode and SWIR segments but with broader materials and laser systems portfolio.

Emerging players

• Dr. Hönle AG: German UV technology specialist manufacturing UV lamps, UV LED systems, and UV measurement devices for curing, disinfection, and surface treatment. Highly comparable to Ushio's UV LED UniJet, excimer, and Care222 product lines serving industrial and medical customers.
• Lumentum Holdings: US photonics company specializing in laser diodes and optical components for 3D sensing, automotive LiDAR, and datacom. Overlaps with Ushio's SWIR LED and laser diode portfolio for sensing applications.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ushioeurope
• Xx.com/USHIO_Europe

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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