Vixar is a pioneer in VCSEL technology. The founder of the company had already introduced VCSEL technology into the data communications market for the first time since the late 1990s. In 2005, Vixar, a sensing company, was founded in Plymouth, Minnesota. The acquisition is expected to be completed in summer, when Vixcar's 20 employees will be fully incorporated into OSRAM Group.
Olaf Berlien, Executive Director of OSRAM, stated: 'Acquisition of Vixar will further strengthen OSRAM's professional and technical capabilities, especially in the rapidly growing field of safety technology.'
OSRAM currently specializes in infrared optical semiconductor technology and has successfully provided optical solutions for security applications such as fingerprint sensing, iris scanning, 2D facial recognition, etc. After the acquisition of Vixar, OSRAM will master more security including ultra-precise 3D facial recognition Technology. These technologies can be used not only to unlock smart phones and consumer electronic devices, but also in industrial fields that require high-end security controls.