Ushio America

What Ushio America does

Ushio America, Inc. is a wholly-owned US subsidiary of Tokyo-listed Ushio Inc., established in 1967 and headquartered in Cypress, California. The company is a vertically integrated lighting and photonics solutions provider offering more than 2,500 specialty products spanning xenon short arc lamps, excimer lamps, metal halide, halogen, fluorescent, miniature incandescent, LED components and systems, and laser diodes/modules — sold under brand families including Necsel, Care222, ExciJet, Midori, Ubiquity, Uphoria, Hyperion, and Kooptech. It also designs and sells capital equipment, notably the UX-4 full-field projection aligner and UX-5 panel-level stepper for advanced semiconductor packaging (FC-BGA, 2.xD substrates), developed in cooperation with Applied Materials for Digital Lithography Technology.

The business serves equipment makers and system integrators across six primary verticals — semiconductor manufacturing, medical devices, cinema and entertainment, industrial manufacturing (UV curing and infection prevention), general illumination, and horticulture — with named customers including Christie (cinema projection), the LEGO Group (Kooptech brick cleaning systems), and Master Bond (UV cure demonstration partner). Revenue is generated almost entirely through hardware sales distributed via a mix of direct enterprise sales, OEM/equipment-maker supply relationships, authorized distribution partners, and an owned e-commerce storefront (estore.ushio.com); specific pricing is quote-based for B2B enterprise sales. Certifications (ISO 9001, ENERGY STAR, DLC, California Title 20, UL, FCC, RoHS, NSF/ANSI 2) and a Prism Award for Necsel wavelength conversion underpin procurement access into regulated end markets.

In 2025 the parent substantially expanded the US footprint: a new engineering and technical development branch was opened in Chandler, Arizona in June to support lithography tools and 172nm excimer lamp development, and Ushio Inc. announced the acquisition of ams-OSRAM AG's Industrial and Entertainment lamps business (~¥28.8B / ~$190M in 2024 sales, ~500 transferring employees, expected to close Q4 FY2026), materially extending the semiconductor lamp and cinema lighting franchises. Earlier inorganic activity includes the 2017 acquisition of Nathaniel Group for custom light engine and optical module capabilities.

Name

Ushio America

Legal name

Ushio America, Inc.

Website

https://ushio.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1967

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Ushio America is a Cypress, California-based subsidiary of Tokyo-listed Ushio Inc. that designs, manufactures, and sells specialty lamps, laser diodes, LED lighting, and semiconductor lithography capital equipment across semiconductor, medical, cinema, and industrial verticals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Lighting and Photonics

NAICS

Electric Lighting Equipment Manufacturing (33513), Commercial, Industrial, and Institutional Electric Lighting Fixture Manufacturing (335132), Electric Lamp Bulb and Other Lighting Equipment Manufacturing (335139), Electric Lighting Equipment Manufacturing (3351), Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing (335)

SIC

Electric Lighting & Wiring Equipment (3640), Optical Instruments & Lenses (3827), Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)

akta.pro primary industry

Optoelectronic Components (LEDs, photodiodes, optocouplers, optical sensors) (IMAGAJAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Specialty & Task/Workstation Lighting (Inspection/task lights, cleanroom/food-grade, portable work lights) (IMAGAIAK), Machine Vision & Inspection Lighting (Ring lights, bar lights, backlights, strobed illumination) (IMAGAIAG), Display & Illumination Components (MicroLED/OLED Drivers/Backlight Optics) (HDAHALAN), Automotive Lighting Systems & Components Manufacturing (LED/Headlamps/Signal/Interior) (IMACAJAF)

Keywords

• Specialty lighting solutions
• Semiconductor lithography equipment
• Laser diode components
• UV curing systems
• LED retrofit lamps

Headquarters

HQ city

Cypress

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Specialty Lamps and Components: Sale of specialized lamps including xenon short arc, mercury, metal halide, halogen, and specialty UV lamps for semiconductor manufacturing, medical devices, and industrial applications. Also includes laser diodes and LED components.
2. LED Lighting Products: Sale of LED bulbs, fixtures, and systems under brands like Ubiquity, Uphoria, and Indiglow for architectural, entertainment, and general illumination applications.
3. Capital Equipment: Sale of lithography systems (UX-4, UX-5 series) and other capital equipment for semiconductor manufacturing and advanced packaging applications.
4. Laser Systems: Sale of Necsel lasers including laser diodes, modules, and systems for entertainment, medical, and industrial applications. Includes Necsel NovaTru, NovaLum, and Hyperion product lines.
5. Acquired ams-OSRAM Business: Industrial and entertainment lamps business acquired from ams-OSRAM Group with approximately 28.8 billion yen (2024) in sales, targeting semiconductor lamp market expansion.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Ushio America is a vertically integrated specialty lighting and photonics manufacturer that produces and sells specialty lamps (UV, halogen, Xenon, Excimer, deuterium), high-power LEDs and LED retrofit lamps, laser diodes and laser illumination modules, and large-field semiconductor lithography capital equipment (steppers and projection aligners). Its products serve OEMs, system integrators, and industrial end-users in semiconductor manufacturing, medical and life sciences, cinema and entertainment projection, UV curing, and general architectural/commercial lighting.

Product overview

Ushio America is a vertically integrated lighting solutions company offering over 2,500 products across multiple technology platforms. The portfolio includes specialized lamps (xenon short arc, halogen, mercury, metal halide, fluorescent, UV, infrared heating), laser diodes and modules (Necsel brand), LED components and systems, and capital equipment (lithography systems). Key product lines include Care222 Far UV-C modules for infection prevention, Midori UV curing systems, UX-series lithography equipment for semiconductor packaging, Ubiquity LED retrofit lamps, Uphoria LED general illumination, and Necsel laser systems for medical and industrial applications. The company operates as a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Ushio Inc., established in 1967.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• USHIO Lighting Solutions: Primary lighting solutions brand offering lamps, LEDs, and systems for various applications
• NECSEL Lasers
• PD-LD Active Fiber Optics
• Care222
• ExciJet
• Kooptech Cinema
• Ubiquity LED
• Uphoria LED
• Midori
• Indiglow LED
• HiLUX GRO
• Aqualite
• Hyperion
• UX Lithography Systems

Products and services

• Care222 Filtered Far UV-C Excimer Lamp Module

Quantifiable outcome

• World's highest optical output power of 400mW at 405nm wavelength for single-mode laser diodes
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• ams-OSRAM GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 July 2025Ushio Inc. acquired the industrial lamps mainly for semiconductor market and entertainment lamps business of ams-OSRAM AG. The acquisition includes specialty lamps for semiconductor manufacturing equipment, with expected closing in Q4 FY2026. Sales of the business are approximately 28.8 billion yen (2024), with about 500 employees expected to transfer.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Lumenpulse: Specialty architectural and entertainment LED lighting manufacturer. Competitor in entertainment, cinema, and architectural lighting segments where Ushio's Sai-500 follow spot and Indiglow black light products operate.

Broad incumbents

• ams-OSRAM: Global broad-line lighting and optoelectronics incumbent. The Industrial and Entertainment lamps business was just divested to Ushio, but the parent retains semiconductor LED, automotive lighting, and visible/IR LED product lines that directly overlap with Ushio's laser diodes and specialty applications.
• Signify: World's largest lighting company (formerly Philips Lighting) with comprehensive LED, conventional, and connected lighting portfolio. Competes with Ushio's Uphoria, Ubiquity, and Indiglow LED product lines in commercial and general illumination markets.
• MKS Instruments: Photonics and electronics equipment supplier serving semiconductor, industrial, and life sciences markets. Overlaps with Ushio's semiconductor capital equipment and photonics modules, particularly in lithography and wafer processing subsystems.
• Coherent: Major laser and photonics company serving semiconductor, materials processing, and life sciences. Overlaps with Ushio's laser diode and laser system portfolio (Necsel, NovaTru, Hyperion) particularly in medical, biomedical, and display applications.

Direct peers

• Excelitas Technologies: Private specialty lighting and photonics manufacturer offering xenon flash lamps, UV curing systems, laser modules, and LED light engines for semiconductor, medical, and industrial applications. Directly comparable to Ushio's specialty lamp and laser diode portfolio across overlapping verticals.
• Hamamatsu Photonics: Japanese specialty light source manufacturer with similar expertise in xenon lamps, deuterium lamps, laser diodes, and photodetectors for semiconductor inspection, medical imaging, and scientific instrumentation. Direct competitor in specialty light sources and detector systems.
• Heraeus Noblelight: Specialty UV, infrared, and flash lamp manufacturer for industrial curing, surface treatment, and analytical instrumentation. Directly competes with Ushio's UV curing, excimer, and infrared heater lamp product lines in industrial applications.

Others

• USHIO Inc. (Parent): Tokyo Stock Exchange-listed parent company and direct strategic counterparty to the US subsidiary. While not a true peer, comparing Ushio America's product portfolio to the parent's global operations clarifies the boundary of products and technologies managed within the US entity.

Regional players

• Advanced Energy: Precision power and UV curing equipment manufacturer with strong UV lamp power supply and substrate processing solutions. Competes with Ushio's Midori UV curing systems and serves overlapping semiconductor and industrial curing customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ushioamerica
• YouTubeyoutube.com/ushioamerica
• Facebookfacebook.com/USHIOAmerica
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ushio
• Instagraminstagram.com/ushioamerica

Compliance10 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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