Himax and Calumino Collaborate to Unveil Next Generation CMOS Imager-Based Optical Thermal Sensor
Himax Technologies (HIMX) and Calumino have announced a strategic partnership to develop an innovative CMOS imager-based optical thermal sensor. The collaboration combines Himax's WiseEye2 AI processor and HM0360 CMOS image sensor with Calumino's proprietary CMOS and MOMS technologies.
The new thermal sensor features 10x better sensitivity than conventional thermopiles, ultralow power AI integration, privacy protection, and compact design. Key applications include people detection, assisted living, predictive maintenance, health monitoring, and security. A case study demonstrated up to 40% energy savings in commercial real estate compared to traditional sensors.
The product, scheduled for launch in late 2025, aims to democratize thermal imaging technology across consumer, commercial, and industrial markets through affordable pricing and scalable manufacturing processes.
Himax Technologies (HIMX) e Calumino hanno annunciato una partnership strategica per sviluppare un innovativo sensore termico ottico basato su imager CMOS. La collaborazione combina il processore AI WiseEye2 di Himax e il sensore di immagine CMOS HM0360 con le tecnologie proprietarie CMOS e MOMS di Calumino.
Il nuovo sensore termico presenta una sensibilità 10 volte superiore rispetto ai termopili convenzionali, integrazione AI a ultrabasso consumo energetico, protezione della privacy e design compatto. Le applicazioni principali includono la rilevazione di persone, assistenza agli anziani, manutenzione predittiva, monitoraggio della salute e sicurezza. Uno studio di caso ha dimostrato fino a 40% di risparmio energetico negli immobili commerciali rispetto ai sensori tradizionali.
Il prodotto, previsto per il lancio entro la fine del 2025, punta a democratizzare la tecnologia di imaging termico nei mercati consumer, commerciali e industriali attraverso prezzi accessibili e processi di produzione scalabili.
Himax Technologies (HIMX) y Calumino han anunciado una asociación estratégica para desarrollar un innovador sensor térmico óptico basado en un imager CMOS. La colaboración combina el procesador AI WiseEye2 de Himax y el sensor de imagen CMOS HM0360 con las tecnologías propietarias CMOS y MOMS de Calumino.
El nuevo sensor térmico cuenta con una sensibilidad 10 veces mayor que los termopiles convencionales, integración de IA de ultrabajo consumo, protección de la privacidad y un diseño compacto. Sus principales aplicaciones incluyen la detección de personas, cuidado asistido, mantenimiento predictivo, monitoreo de salud y seguridad. Un estudio de caso demostró hasta un 40% de ahorro energético en bienes raíces comerciales en comparación con los sensores tradicionales.
El producto, programado para lanzarse a finales de 2025, tiene como objetivo democratizar la tecnología de imagen térmica en los mercados de consumo, comerciales e industriales a través de precios asequibles y procesos de fabricación escalables.
히맥스 기술 (HIMX)와 칼루미노는 혁신적인 CMOS 이미저 기반 광학 열 센서를 개발하기 위한 전략적 파트너십을 발표했습니다. 이 협업은 히맥스의 WiseEye2 AI 프로세서와 HM0360 CMOS 이미지 센서, 그리고 칼루미노의 독점적인 CMOS 및 MOMS 기술을 결합합니다.
새로운 열 센서는 기존의 열전달기보다 10배 더 높은 감도를 제공하며, 초저전력 AI 통합, 프라이버시 보호, 그리고 컴팩트한 디자인이 특징입니다. 주요 응용 프로그램으로는 사람 탐지, 노인 돌봄, 예측 유지 보수, 건강 모니터링, 보안 등이 있습니다. 사례 연구에서는 전통적인 센서와 비교해 상업용 부동산에서 최대 40%의 에너지 절약을 입증했습니다.
2025년 말 출시 예정인 이 제품은 소비자, 상업 및 산업 시장에서 저렴한 가격과 확장 가능한 제조 과정을 통해 열화상 기술을 민주화하는 것을 목표로 하고 있습니다.
Himax Technologies (HIMX) et Calumino ont annoncé un partenariat stratégique pour développer un capteur thermique optique innovant basé sur un imageur CMOS. Cette collaboration combine le processeur AI WiseEye2 de Himax et le capteur d'image CMOS HM0360 avec les technologies propriétaires CMOS et MOMS de Calumino.
Le nouveau capteur thermique présente une sensitivity 10 fois supérieure à celle des thermopiles conventionnels, une intégration IA à ultra faible consommation d'énergie, une protection de la vie privée et un design compact. Les principales applications incluent la détection de personnes, la vie assistée, la maintenance prédictive, le suivi de la santé et la sécurité. Une étude de cas a démontré jusqu'à 40% d'économies d'énergie dans l'immobilier commercial par rapport aux capteurs traditionnels.
Le produit, prévu pour un lancement fin 2025, vise à démocratiser la technologie d'imagerie thermique sur les marchés de consommation, commerciaux et industriels grâce à des prix abordables et des processus de fabrication évolutifs.
Himax Technologies (HIMX) und Calumino haben eine strategische Partnerschaft zur Entwicklung eines innovativen thermischen Sensors auf CMOS-Imager-Basis angekündigt. Die Zusammenarbeit kombiniert Himax' WiseEye2 AI-Prozessor und den HM0360 CMOS-Bildsensor mit den proprietären CMOS- und MOMS-Technologien von Calumino.
Der neue thermische Sensor bietet eine 10-fache Empfindlichkeit im Vergleich zu herkömmlichen Thermopilen, ultra-niedrigen Energieverbrauch bei der AI-Integration, Datenschutz und ein kompaktes Design. Zu den Hauptanwendungen gehören die Personenerkennung, unterstützendes Wohnen, vorausschauende Wartung, Gesundheitsüberwachung und Sicherheit. Eine Fallstudie zeigte bis zu 40% Energieeinsparungen in Gewerbeimmobilien im Vergleich zu herkömmlichen Sensoren.
Das Produkt, das für Ende 2025 geplant ist, zielt darauf ab, die Wärmebildtechnologie in den Bereichen Verbraucher, Gewerbe und Industrie durch erschwingliche Preise und skalierbare Herstellungsprozesse zu demokratisieren.
- Strategic partnership combines Himax's AI processors and CMOS sensors with Calumino's thermal imaging technology
- New sensor achieves 10x better sensitivity than conventional thermopiles
- Case study shows up to 40% energy savings in commercial real estate applications
- Product targets multiple revenue streams across consumer, commercial, and industrial markets
- Product launch not until late 2025, indicating delayed revenue impact
- Faces competition in established thermal imaging market
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Unlocking the Future of Thermal Imaging with Superior Sensitivity, AI Power, Privacy Protection, and Affordable Pricing
TAINAN, Taiwan and SYDNEY, Jan. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Himax Technologies, Inc. (“Himax” or “Company”) (Nasdaq: HIMX), an industry leader in fabless display driver ICs and other semiconductors, and Calumino Pty. Ltd. (“Calumino”), a leader in intelligent thermal imaging solutions, today announced their strategic partnership and the unveiling of their innovative, CMOS imager-based optical thermal sensor, marking a significant step forward in AI thermal sensing and imaging across industries.
At CES 2025, Himax and Calumino join forces to showcase a joint-collaborated optical thermal sensor, leveraging Himax’s extensive expertise in ultralow power WiseEyeTM AI processor, WiseEye2, and low power HM0360 CMOS image sensor, alongside Calumino’s proprietary CMOS and MOMS (Micro-Opto-Mechanical System) technologies. This industry-leading CMOS imager-based optical thermal sensor, featuring on-device edge AI, offers cutting-edge price-performance, intelligent feature detection and commercial scalability to accelerate the development and commercialization of advanced thermal sensing solutions.
“We’re thrilled to partner with Himax to bring our vision of accessible and intelligent thermal sensing to life,” said Dr. Marek Steffanson, CEO of Calumino. “This collaboration allows us to push the boundaries of what’s possible in thermal technology and lay the groundwork for a transformative product launch later this year.”
Key Features and Benefits of the Calumino Thermal Sensor Products:
- High Sensitivity and Accuracy: Superior thermal detection even in challenging environmental conditions with 10x better sensitivity / performance than conventional thermopiles
- Ultralow Power AI Integration: Calumino’s AI algorithms, leveraging ultralow power Himax WiseEye2 AI processor and low power HM0360 CMOS image sensor, enable advanced functionalities, such as accurate people detection and count, assisted living, predictive maintenance, health monitoring, and enhanced security, all with minimal power consumption
- Privacy Protection: Calumino’s thermal sensor offers an optimised resolution to detect human presence, count and activity in indoor use cases, while incapable of recognizing human features or identifying humans, ensuring robust privacy protection
- Compact Design: Facilitating seamless integration across various industries including commercial real estate, aged care, security, industrial monitoring, IoT systems, consumer devices and more
- Low Power and Battery Operated: Offering industry-leading energy efficiency, powered by the ultralow power feature of Himax WiseEye2 AI processor and CMOS image sensor, enabling battery operation with simple plug-and-play deployment
- Affordable Pricing: Aiming to democratize access to thermal imaging, making it viable for consumer, commercial and industrial markets
“At Himax, our focus is on enabling next-generation solutions through our advanced, versatile technologies, including across WiseEye AI, CMOS image sensors, optics and a wide range of semiconductor expertise and solutions,” said Jordan Wu, President and CEO of Himax. “Our collaboration with Calumino underscores our commitment to driving innovation and delivering value to our customers. The CES product samples provide a glimpse into what the future holds for this exciting technology.”
Thermal sensing technologies are increasingly critical in modern applications, enabling advanced functionalities such as energy efficiency, enhanced safety measures, and automation across various sectors. Calumino’s proprietary technology stands out for its ability to deliver a unique blend of high performance, low cost, privacy protection, low power consumption, coupled with sophisticated on-device edge AI. These features position Calumino’s solutions as a game-changer in the sensing space, addressing key challenges in industries ranging from smart infrastructure to next-generation consumer devices.
The strategic partnership between Himax and Calumino will also prioritize innovative CMOS imager-based optical thermal sensor advancement and scalable manufacturing process development to deliver high-quality solutions at competitive costs, thereby driving broader adoption. By focusing on streamlined production techniques and leveraging Himax’s extensive expertise in semiconductor design, ultralow power WiseEyeTM AI sensing technology, diverse CMOS image sensors, and innovative optical solutions and manufacturing capabilities, the partnership aims to ensure that the thermal imaging technology is accessible to a wide range of markets, enhancing both cost-efficiency and scalability.
The final product, launching in late 2025, highlights the companies’ shared vision of leveraging advanced technology to solve real-world challenges. One of the latest examples includes a case study which has shown that Calumino Thermal Sensors with Himax WiseEye AI processor and CMOS image sensor can save up to
Himax and Calumino invite all interested parties to stop by our exhibition booth at The Venetian Las Vegas Hotel (3355 Las Vegas Boulevard S, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.A.) Venetian Tower Suite 34-208 to experience our cutting-edge intelligent thermal imaging solutions. To schedule a meeting or booth tour, please contact Himax at Himax_CES2025@himax.com.tw or Calumino at info@calumino.com.
About Calumino Pty. Ltd.
Calumino pioneers transformative thermal sensing technology, redefining industries with insights and control. As creators of the world's first high-performance yet affordable thermal sensor, we bring intelligent sensing to diverse markets, globally. By combining thermal imaging sensors with cutting-edge AI, we revolutionize how technology creators reimagine our living and working spaces for the future. Our world-class team brings decades of expertise in micro- and nano-fabrication, optical assembly, AI software, and IoT platforms.
About Himax Technologies, Inc.
Himax Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: HIMX) is a leading global fabless semiconductor solution provider dedicated to display imaging processing technologies. The Company’s display driver ICs and timing controllers have been adopted at scale across multiple industries worldwide including TVs, PC monitors, laptops, mobile phones, tablets, automotive, ePaper devices, industrial displays, among others. As the global market share leader in automotive display technology, the Company offers innovative and comprehensive automotive IC solutions, including traditional driver ICs, advanced in-cell Touch and Display Driver Integration (TDDI), local dimming timing controllers (Local Dimming Tcon), Large Touch and Display Driver Integration (LTDI) and OLED display technologies. Himax is also a pioneer in tinyML visual-AI and optical technology related fields. The Company’s industry-leading WiseEyeTM Ultralow Power AI Sensing technology which incorporates Himax proprietary ultralow power AI processor, always-on CMOS image sensor, and CNN-based AI algorithm has been widely deployed in consumer electronics and AIoT related applications. Himax optics technologies, such as diffractive wafer level optics, LCoS microdisplays and 3D sensing solutions, are critical for facilitating emerging AR/VR/metaverse technologies. Additionally, Himax designs and provides touch controllers, OLED ICs, LED ICs, EPD ICs, power management ICs, and CMOS image sensors for diverse display application coverage. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Tainan, Taiwan, Himax currently employs around 2,200 people from three Taiwan-based offices in Tainan, Hsinchu and Taipei and country offices in China, Korea, Japan, Germany, and the US. Himax has 2,649 patents granted and 402 patents pending approval worldwide as of December 31, 2024.
Forward Looking Statements
Factors that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those described in this conference call include, but are not limited to, the effect of the Covid-19 pandemic on the Company’s business; general business and economic conditions and the state of the semiconductor industry; market acceptance and competitiveness of the driver and non-driver products developed by the Company; demand for end-use applications products; reliance on a small group of principal customers; the uncertainty of continued success in technological innovations; our ability to develop and protect our intellectual property; pricing pressures including declines in average selling prices; changes in customer order patterns; changes in estimated full-year effective tax rate; shortage in supply of key components; changes in environmental laws and regulations; changes in export license regulated by Export Administration Regulations (EAR); exchange rate fluctuations; regulatory approvals for further investments in our subsidiaries; our ability to collect accounts receivable and manage inventory and other risks described from time to time in the Company's SEC filings, including those risks identified in the section entitled "Risk Factors" in its Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2023 filed with the SEC, as may be amended.
| Calumino Contacts: Bart De Jong, Chief Commercial Officer Calumino Pty. Ltd. Tel: +31 6 8315 7749 Email: info@calumino.com calumino.com | Sven Sylvester, Chief Financial Officer Calumino Pty. Ltd. Tel: +61 450 183 258 Email: info@calumino.com calumino.com |
| Himax Contacts: Eric Li, Chief IR/PR Officer Himax Technologies, Inc. Tel: +886-6-505-0880 Fax: +886-2-2314-0877 Email: hx_ir@himax.com.tw www.himax.com.tw | Karen Tiao, Investor Relations Himax Technologies, Inc. Tel: +886-2-2370-3999 Fax: +886-2-2314-0877 Email: hx_ir@himax.com.tw www.himax.com.tw |
| Mark Schwalenberg, Director Investor Relations - US Representative MZ North America Tel: +1-312-261-6430 Email: HIMX@mzgroup.us www.mzgroup.us |
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