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Himax Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: HIMX) generates a steady flow of news as a global fabless semiconductor solution provider focused on display imaging processing technologies, automotive display ICs, LCoS microdisplays and WiseEye ultralow power AI sensing. News coverage on this page highlights how the company’s display driver ICs, timing controllers and non-driver products are adopted across TVs, monitors, laptops, smartphones, tablets, automotive displays, ePaper devices and industrial displays.
Investors and industry followers can use this news feed to track Himax announcements on quarterly and annual financial results, guidance updates and conference calls, as well as product showcases at major events such as CES. Recent releases describe live demonstrations of WiseEye endpoint AI solutions, automotive display IC portfolios, Front-lit LCoS microdisplays, imaging and sensing solutions, and collaborations with partners including AUO, Vuzix, FOCI and iCatch.
Company news also covers strategic initiatives in areas such as co-packaged optics (CPO) for AI data center and high-performance computing, AR glasses optical reference designs, drone AI imaging solutions through subsidiary Liqxtal, and biometric authentication modules like WiseEye palm vein recognition for access control. These updates provide insight into Himax’s efforts to expand beyond traditional display ICs into ultralow power AI, optical systems and emerging AR/VR and AIoT applications.
By following the HIMX news stream, readers can monitor key developments affecting Himax’s technology roadmap, partnerships, product introductions and market positioning in automotive displays, smart glasses, AI PCs, security, industrial imaging and other application domains.
Himax Technologies (NASDAQ: HIMX) announced preliminary financial results for Q2 2020, revealing revenues of $187 million, a 1.3% increase sequentially, against previous guidance forecasting a slight decline. The gross margin was approximately 21.0%, surpassing the projected range of 20.2% to 20.6%. Earnings per diluted ADS were expected to be around 0.8 cents, exceeding the guidance of a loss of 0.5 to 1.5 cents. Himax plans to disclose the full financial report and Q3 guidance in August.
Himax Technologies (HIMX) has launched the WiseEye WE-I Plus HX6537-A solution, supporting Google’s TensorFlow Lite for Microcontrollers. This new processor, designed for deep learning applications, offers ultra-low power consumption—under 5mW during Google Person Detection inference—with a 400MHz DSP and hardware accelerators for real-time motion detection. The platform promises a fivefold increase in machine learning inference speed and is aimed at various markets including home appliances and surveillance. Himax reinforces its position in the AIoT sector by collaborating with Google.
Himax Technologies reported Q1 2020 revenue of $184.6M, a 5.5% sequential increase, meeting guidance. Gross margin was 22.7%, exceeding expectations, while IFRS profit was $3.3M, or 1.9 cents per diluted ADS, also surpassing guidance. Q2 2020 guidance anticipates slightly lower revenue due to COVID-19, with gross margin expected between 20.2% and 20.6%. The company remains optimistic about growth in its TDDI business for tablets, now 5% of total revenues. Challenges include a decline in WLO shipments and uncertain demand in TV and automotive sectors.